Installation Instructions

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Panels should be applied vertically and panel edges must be supported at all times. Panel edges must be
attached with metal framing clips and properly glued using an APA approved adhesive. Screws for the
clips must be flat or trimmed headed finish screws. then need to be flush with the metal clips. As with any
fabric 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 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.
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 Design Wall panels to adhesive and framing, applying hand pressure where adhesive is located
to insure positive contact, and 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 head drywall screws may be used in the center of the panels to insure contact. Fabric can be
pulled over screw heads.
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. (See Diagram on page 3.)
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. Fabric can be
pulled over screw heads.