Facts about our new card stock windows and doors.

Q. Just what are these card stock windows and doors?

A. They are the same basic designs that we offer in our 1/64" plywood stock.

Q. How thick are these card stock items?

A. The card stock is a 6 ply hot pressed board that is .020" thick. That's the same thickness as the 1/64" plywood.

Q. Are the card stock windows and doors better than the plywood ones?

A. That would depend on your use. The plywood is stronger and somewhat more flexible than the card stock.

Q. Then what is the advantage of the card stock windows and doors?

A. There are two advantages to the card stock windows and doors. The first is there is no grain direction. The second is they are self-adhesive and easier to attach to the acetate glazing.

Q. Is painting the card stock windows and doors different than the plywood ones?

A. Yes, the card stock should be given a primer coat of a solvent based paint such as Floquil. After that water based paints such as Poly Scale or acrylic craft paints can be used. All painting should be done before placing on the acetate.

Q. What other advantages might there be to the card stock over the plywood?

A. With no grain direction it's easier to cut the stock without it splintering or breaking. Also, it's easier to do such painting effects as "peeling paint" because you don't have a wrong grain direction showing. You can do double sided sashes on windows a little easier with the card stock because of the self-adhesive backing.

Q. Is the self-adhesive backing on the card stock permanent or temporary?

A. The self-adhesive applied to the back of the card stock is a strong permanent adhesive and once burnished down should not delaminate at all.

Q. What do these card stock windows and doors look like?

A. Check the photo below for a sample of D4001 windows.