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johnnyreno · 07-22-2014, 09:26 AM

Has anyone padded or at least carpeted the sharp corners on the master bed left and right woodwork my elbows killing me.

voltdoc · 07-22-2014, 11:33 AM

Entegra did it for us - standard on the Aspire

brobox · 07-22-2014, 02:09 PM

Johnny, can you post a photo? Not sure which corner(s) you are referring to.

johnnyreno · 07-22-2014, 06:57 PM

the ones that are next to your head if you look to either side while laying in bed covering the windows el shaped wood that has real sharp corners

brobox · 07-22-2014, 08:47 PM

Mine were sanded smooth before staining. I thought that the first night we slept in the Anthem that someone was thinking and sanded the sharp corners smooth.

johnnyreno · 07-22-2014, 09:36 PM

rounded would be ok mine are sharp corners

brobox · 07-23-2014, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnyreno

rounded would be ok mine are sharp corners

I guess I got lucky on that cold day.... the cabinet guy tried staying warm by sanding the sharp corners round.

It would still be easy to do..it's finding the stain to match that is the hard part. Maybe Entegra would share some stain?

brobox · 07-23-2014, 10:47 AM

Johnny, I took a photo of mine this morning. This is how the corners were rounded off taking the sharp edges off. Hope this helps.

Bill in FL · 07-23-2014, 10:58 AM

Mine are rounded a little. It would help if there was a bit more rounding on them. One of the problems in the bedroom is that they stick out far enough that I bang my elbow on it.:

brobox · 07-23-2014, 11:14 AM

I guess I am use to them being there and sticking out. We had the same setup on the Travel Supreme, but they were fully upholstered.

voltdoc · 07-23-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by brobox

I guess I got lucky on that cold day.... the cabinet guy tried staying warm by sanding the sharp corners round.

It would still be easy to do..it's finding the stain to match that is the hard part. Maybe Entegra would share some stain?

I would hope fixing those sharp corners might be something Entegra would correct at PDI time? I talked to one owner last year who had some nasty cuts from them.

Chuck, in regard to the stain, Entegra will sell it to you in 1 pint increments. However, you normally need to order it via a dealer - if you do that make sure you aren't required to pay shipping charges. I bought a pint from Hope's RV and had it shipped to me, the shipping was $40 due to hazardous material packaging requirements!

If you are in Middlebury and ask your service adviser nicely they will try and get it for you from the shop that does the cabinet work for Entegra - Chase is the name of that outfit I believe. I bought more while I was there recently, I think the cost was about $20/pt.

Also beware, this is not your ordinary Minwax type stain. It is water thin and intended for spraying. When I did our dishwasher install I used it with a Preval sprayer and got a perfect match on the filler pieces that were needed. Spray on a thin light coat, then another if needed until the tone is even and matches your other woodwork - do not wipe - let it dry thoroughly then topcoat. Not sure what the topcoat is that Entegra uses - I used Minwax Polycrylic (water based) in a spray can - I like it because it's hard, won't yellow and dries very quickly.

Rob

brobox · 07-23-2014, 04:00 PM

Thanks Rob. I did get a touch up stick while I was at Entegra for the Tuscany stain. So far I have not needed any for exterior project, but have I have come pretty close with dark walnut polyshield for interior stain projects. I tried the Antique Walnut and it was too light. I would not use it to try to match cabinet doors, but for interior it is pretty close for $4.00 a can

The clock I did in Antique Walnut trying to match the leather. Your dishwasher installation turned out super, you did a perfect job of matching the woodwork.