Installation & Assembly

WHAT YOU NEED
Air- or battery-powered
brad nail gun
Precision miter saw or
miter box
Jigsaw
18-gauge (2 in) finish
nails and
small tack nails
Construction
adhesive
Tape measure
Level
Safety goggles
Dust mask
Pencil
Rustix Installation Instructions
Not intended for use on floors, exposed outdoor
surfaces or in areas with high humidity or contact with
water.
IMPORTANT: Always check and comply with all
applicable building and fire codes. Mock-ups depicted
are for illustration purposes only. Clearances required
for installations adjacent to household gas cooking
appliances may vary depending upon appliance type,
heat output and jurisdiction.
This information is intended to assist in the proper
installation of this product. It’s not intended to replace
local building codes or industry standards. Installation
in accordance with applicable codes is the sole
responsibility of the installer and we assume no liability
for product installed improperly or not in conformity with
such codes and standards.
Sawing, sanding or machining wood products can
produce wood dust and other substances known to the
State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling dust
and use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal
protection. Wood products also emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
A product of Great American Spaces, an employee-
owned manufacturer and distributor of building
materials. The beauty of our planks is created by its
infinite variation in character and color. Please use our
samples and literature as a general guide, as every piece
is unique.
TIPS
Store boards indoors in a clean, dry space. Do not store on
concrete.
At least 72 hours before installation, place boards in the space
where they’ll be installed to allow wood to adjust to differences in
humidity and temperature. Remove any packaging material.
Trim ends. Some boards may need to be re-squared at the end to
ensure a tight seam between boards.
Paint wall. Use a neutral colored paint on the wall behind where
the boards will be installed. Due to the natural characteristics of the
wood, small gaps may appear between boards so painting the wall a
neutral color will create consistency if there is slight movement.
Install over plywood. Installing over plywood eliminates the need to
hit studs if nailing.
Butt edges tightly. Rustix is meant to be tight-fitting so the boards
should be closely butted on all sides.
Outlets/switches. If outlet/switch cut-outs are needed in a Rustix
plank, measure the distance from the wall to the outlet or the last
Rustix plank installed, the width and height of the outlet, mark
the measurements on the boards and use a jigsaw to cut out the
necessary area.
DESIGN
Plan how you will cut and place your
boards. Arrange boards on the floor before
installation to play around with the effects
that grain variation and board lengths have
on the final installation. Remember that slight color variations are
to be expected in this authentically rustic product. It can take some
planning to get the right combination of light and dark and short
and long boards to achieve a balanced installation.
Stagger your joints for best appearance. Your project may look best
if you mix in shorter pieces randomly to create a staggered look. Try
to avoid vertical joints that line up.
Consider your height or length. If your height or length will cause
you to have a partial board, consider splitting this partial board
between the top and bottom.
INSTALLATION
1. Using your level, locate an area in your project where you would like
to start. Place the level on the wall (make sure that it is level) and
draw a straight line across the area where you will be laying your first
board. This will be your starting point.
2. You can install using just construction adhesive. Apply a small
amount of construction adhesive to the back of the board before
placing on the wall.
3. If nailing, use a brad nail gun with 18-gauge nails (2 inch) and sink
the nails at a downward angle every 10 to 12 inches along the top
and bottom of the board.
Waste factor: 5% to 10% waste depending on skill level.
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