Instructions / Assembly
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Surface-Mount Frame:
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Free-Standing Frame:
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Face-Cap or End-Cap:
2. Choose Your
Frame Type &
Mounting Style
DESIGN-VU Decorative
Modular Panels must be
mounted to a frame or an
existing surface or structure.
They are not a stand-alone
structural product.
Read entire section before
choosing frame type and
mounting option.
FRAME TYPES
Examples shown are installation
suggestions. Adjust for your project's
requirements. Some installations
may require professional assistance.
Free-Standing Frame
Surface-Mount Frame
Multiple Panels Single Panel
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Multiple Panels
Fig. 7
Single Panel
Fig. 8
MOUNTING STYLES
Face-Mounted Style
Suited to DIYers.
to the face of a frame is the
For Face-Mount Style: Continue through Steps 3– 7.
Window-Mount Style
Suited to highly skilled DIYers
and building professionals.
For Window-Mount Style: Skip to page 4.
Fig. 9 Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Channel
Casing
3. Plan Your
Frame Size
& Lumber
IMPORTANT: Plan and
measure your frame so it
will match the exact width
and height of your panels,
including a ¹⁄₁₆" expansion
gap between panels.
Read entire section before
determining frame measure-
ments and selecting lumber.
FRAME MEASUREMENT & PANEL SPACING – Face-Mount Style
A. Overall Frame Width =
+
B. Overall Frame Height =
+
+
post legs for free-standing frames
C. Screw Spacing =
D. Expansion Gap =
Fig. 12
A
C
B
D
C
FRAME LUMBER – Face-Mount Style, Single or Multiple Panels
Window-Mount frame measurements: see page 4.
Window-Mount
lumber: see page 4.
Face-Mount Style
4. Screws
Read entire section before
selecting your screws.
SCREWS Mounting hardware is not included with DESIGN-VU panels.
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Frames:
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Panel Screws:
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Screw Quantity:
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Window-Mount:
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Brick and Masonry:
Fig. 13
Deck Screws
Face-Mount Style
24" x 48" Panels
NOTE: 4"-sides of inner
studs face front, ush with
front of outer studs
See installation photos at
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