Installation Guide

brad

nail

stagger

8-12"

Plank 2 Row 2

Plank 3 Row 2

Drive a brad nail into each plank at each wall stud through the shallow

area of the extended groove (see inset diagram). Take care that the brad

nail heads are not raised, but also don’t force them all the way through

the groove. This will allow easy connection of the next row of planks. You

must also place drywall screws every 16” into the wall studs or the sill

plate along the bottom edge of the rst row of planks where they will be

covered by the wall base. For the best results, predrill the holes for the

drywall screws. (Figure 4)

Start the second row from the right side. Cut and glue with silicone

adhesive caulk the rst plank. Fit plank by angling tongue into groove of

row 1 and wiggle into place. Leave a 3/16” gap against the adjoining wall.

Use tapping block as needed to tighten the long side joint. Drive a brad

nail into each plank through the shallow area of the extended groove at

each wall stud. (Figure 5)

NOTE: A joint “stagger” of 8 to 12 inches looks most natural. Avoid

allowing plank ends to align.

For plank 2 of row 2 (and each plank thereafter in row 2), rst apply

silicone adhesive caulk in an “S” pattern to the back of the plank. Insert

the long side tongue into the long side groove of row 1. While holding

plank 2 at approximately a 45 degree angle to the wall, slide plank 2 of

row 2 to the right until the short end just touches the short end of plank

1 in row 2. Rotate plank 2 towards the wall to engage both the long side

and short side joints. (Figure 6)

Tighten long side joints as needed with a tapping block or pull bar. Drive

a brad nail into each plank through the shallow area of the extended

groove at each wall stud. Repeat this process for the remainder of row 2,

being sure to cut the last plank to leave a 3/16” gap against the adjoining

wall. (Figure 7)