Can the Panel System^® be used on stairs?

The New England Classic Stair PanelSet^® provides specially-designed panels and components to follow the slope of most stairs.

Can the Panel System^® be used to create full-height walls?

Yes, by stacking panels and rails in various arrangements, most ceiling heights can be accommodated.

Is the CasingPak^® available separately, and can it be used with 8' high doors?

Yes, the CasingPak^® contains three 8' pieces of casing and backband. New England Classic suggests using a standard plinth block to use the CasingPak^® around 8' high doors.

Does New England Classic offer other moldings to complement the Panel System?

In addition to the CasingPak^® for doors and windows, the FramePak^® can be used without panels to create a base molding and chair rail application. The Panel System can also easily integrate standard and custom moldings from other sources.

What is MDF?

MDF, or medium density fiberboard, is made of refined wood fibers combined with a binding agent and hot pressed to create a composite wood product that is free of knots, voids, and other defects commonly found in wood. MDF has a density of 48 lb/cubic foot.

Is MDF more difficult to work with than wood?

As a wood product, its usage is quite similar to solid wood. A list of suggested tools and techniques are included in the product installation guide.

Since the shoe is in direct contact with the floor, won't water or cleaning solutions damage it?

No, the shoe was designed for this type of use. It is made using a special water-resistant MDF and waterproof adhesive to protect it from damage. However, the paintable surface and wood veneers should be painted or finished to protect them.

Can the Panel System^® be used on ceilings?

The Panel System^® is not designed for use on ceilings. Please contact New England Classic if you have a special need.

Can it be used below grade and in bathrooms?

As with solid wood, the Panel System^® should not be used in humid areas where condensation regularly forms on wall surfaces. Sealing the back and edges of all the components would help, but ideally, excessive humidity should be controlled in living spaces.

Can the Panel System be used in high-heat areas such as next to a fireplace or woodstove?

The product can not be installed in any area where its temperature could exceed 120°F. Solid wood moldings or trim may be used to buffer the product in these areas.