Technical Specifications

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Panels should be applied vertically and panel edges must be supported at all times. As
with any prefinished panel, care should be taken in handling panels with clean hands.
B. Installation to Wood Frame Walls:
Panels may be installed to wood framing using either method listed below:
1. Framing must not exceed 16" o.c.
2. Attach metal frame clips to long edges of panel every 12" o.c. The clips must be
staggered 12" to 14" along the long edges of the panels.
3. Apply a 3/8" bead of sub floor adhesive meeting APA AFG-O1 specification to
intermediate studs in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer's recommendations.
4. Apply wall panels to adhesive and framing, applying hand pressure from the center of
panel out to the ceiling and floor where adhesive is located to insure positive contact,
and nail panels 6" o.c. to plates or blocking at floor and ceiling. Finish nails should be of
sufficient length to penetrate 3/4" into framing. Hold nails 3/8" back from edge of panels.
Screw clips to framing and brace panels for a minimum of 24 hours for adhesive to set.
Method #2:
1. Framing must not exceed 16" o.c.
2. Apply a 3/8" bead of APA approved paneling adhesive to studs in accordance with
the adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. (A double bead of adhesive is
necessary on studs where adjoining panels fall).
3. Apply NovaCork panels to adhesive and framing, applying hand pressure where
adhesive is located to insure positive contact, and finish nail 12" o.c. along edges and
24" o.c. along all intermediate framing.
4. If adhesive is omitted, nail panels 6" o.c. along all edges and 12" o.c. along
intermediate framing.
5. Finish nails may be used in the center of the panels to insure contact.
C. Installation to Metal Frame Walls:
1. Framing must not exceed 16" o.c.
2. Attach metal frame clips to long edges of panel every 12" o.c. The clips must be
staggered 12" to 14" along the long edges of the panels.
3. Apply a 3/8" bead of sub floor adhesive meeting APA AFG-O1 specification to
intermediate studs in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer's recommendations.
4. Apply wall panels to adhesive and framing, applying hand pressure from the center of
panel out to the ceiling and floor where adhesive is located to insure positive contact,
and screw panels 6" o.c. to plates or blocking at floor and ceiling. Screws should be of
sufficient length to penetrate 3/4" into framing. Hold screws 3/8" back from edge of
panels. Screw clips to framing and brace panels for a minimum of 24 hours for adhesive
to set.
5. Finish head drywall screws may be used in the center of the panels to insure contact.