How to Guide

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ATTACHING THE PANELS
TIP
On 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8" thick
panels, use 1-1/4" Type W
Bugle Head Screws for
superior holding power and
high resistance to popping
due to wood shrinkage.
7 ADHESIVE
ATTACHMENT
Select the proper adhesive
for specifi c job requirements.
Make sure that framing is
clean, sound and free from
oil, dirt or contamination.
Apply adhesive and nails
per instructions on adhesive
cartridge. Do not use only
adhesive to secure panels.
Use either nails or screws.
Make sure adhesive is fully
cured before fi nishing to
avoid screw pops.
8 CEILINGS
Apply ceilings fi rst. Because
panels are di cult to
maneuver over one’s head,
it’s best to have a helper or
two. Fasten panels to all joists
and perimeter framing. Space
nails maximum 7" apart along
framing, screws 12" apart,
starting in the center of the
panel and working toward
the perimeter. Double-nailing
is recommended to reduce
nail pops.
TIP
Make T-braces consisting
of 1"x4" nailed to 2"x4"
uprights that are 1/2" longer
than fl oor-to-ceiling height.
Wedge T-braces between
fl oor and panel to support
panel while driving fasteners
to ensure fi rm contact with
joists. The preferred method
is to use a panel lifter tool
(available at many building
material rental outlets). See
the table Frame Spacing for
Single-Layer Application on
page seven for application
on ceilings.
9 WALLS
Apply panels horizontally
or vertically to framing.
If applied horizontally,
install top row fi rst. Position
fi rst panel tight against the
installed ceiling panel and
fasten to studs. Space nails
maximum 8" apart along
framing, screws 16" apart,
starting in the center of the
panel and working toward
the perimeter. Cut panels
accurately so they do not
have to be forced into place.
Continue around the room.
Apply lower row of panels
so tapered edges meet with
those of top row. Vertical
joints should be staggered.
Avoid vertical joints directly
above or below a window,
door or other opening for
best decorating results.
TIPS
Use a panel lifter tool to help
install bottom panels. A fi ller
strip may be needed to bring
the wall to ceiling height. Put
the fi ller strip at the bottom
of the wall, cut edge down.
The bottom joint usually is
hidden by the baseboard.
To join panels at an inside
corner, butt the second
panel against the fi rst and
fasten the end of the second
to a stud.
To join panels at an outside
corner, lap the end of the
second board over the end
of the fi rst. Make sure panels
abut neatly—do not overlap
or extend the end of the
second board beyond the
fi rst. Fasten both panel ends
to their common stud.
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