Installation Guide

WALL INSTRUCTIONS
Wall Requirement: All walls must be dry, without signs of any moisture or moisture damage, mold or mildew, be clean,
without contaminants like dust, grease or any other bond inhibiting material, smooth, without holes or ridges and flat to a
tolerance of 1/8-inch over 6-foot and 3/32-inch over 1-foot in any direction and be structurally sound.
Holes, seams, cracks, and voids, etc. in existing dry-walls must be filled with an appropriate gypsum-based patch or joint
compound and sanded smooth. New drywall or repairs must be primed using a suitable PVA primer and allowed to fully
dry/cure before installation. Existing painted walls should be lightly sanded using fine sandpaper or steel wool, then wiped
clean with a damp cloth and allowed to dry. New plaster and paint must be at least 30 days old, to allow it to cure properly.
Clean new plaster with diluted vinegar and water (1-1) and allow to dry. Dirt and grease must be removed by washing with a
suitable detergent and warm water, then be allowed to dry.
Unsuitable Surfaces: Do not install DuraDecor over any wallpaper or wall covering, flaking paint, adhesive of any type, or
any other unstable surface. Including chipboard, OSB, luan plywood, mahogany-based plywood, Masonite™, finished or
pre-finished paneling, or varnished finishes cement board, fiber-based backing boards, cinder block or brick, or any other
non-underlayment grade panel; oil-based enamels or similar paints; primer sealers or primer stain-blockers.
48 HRS
65-85°
Tool List (not included): Safety glasses, dust-
mask, 6-foot level, tape measure, pencil, framer’s
or speed square, utility knife with blades and wall
or laminating three-section roller with extendable
handle (~ 9-inch wide). Optional; guillotine style
cutter.
Acclimation: Boxes must be stored flat and not
stacked, within the required area, which is between
65°F and 85°F for ≥ 12-hours.
July 2019