Installation Instructions

SAFETY FIRST
When cutting or drilling, always wear protective glasses or goggles and a face mask which covers the face and mouth. Itching due to glass fibers
may be avoided by the use of barrier creams on exposed skin.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Panels should be stored indoors on a solid, dry, flat surface. Do not stand panels on end. Do not stack other materials on top of the FRP panels.
Do not store panels in high temperature or humidity conditions, or an environment where great swings in temperature or humidity exist. Do not
store directly on concrete floors.
INSPECTION
Inspect panels for any defects immediately. Do not install panels that are of questionable quality. Panolam Industries will not be responsible for
installation or removal costs of unacceptable panels.
PRE-CONDITIONING
Before installing FRP panels remove the packaging and allow the panels to acclimate to the room temperature and humidity for 24 hours.
Replicating your finished room operating temperature and humidity conditions is ideal.
INSTALLATION CONDITIONS
Installation should not begin until the building is enclosed, permanent heating and cooling equipment are in operation and moisture from plaster,
concrete and other materials has dissipated.
TOOLS NEEDED
• Use a carbide tip, fine tooth saw blade.
• Swivel-head shears may be used for small cutouts.
• Use a cabide drill bit for drilling holes.
• If applying panels using adhesive, follow the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions for their recommendation for the suggested trowel.
• Use a laminate roller to ensure maximum contact between the panels and substrate.
WALL PREPARATION
The wall substrate should be dry, even and free from dirt, grime and dust. Level high spots and fill low spots prior to adhering panels. Warped
plywood or OSB should be replaced.
On surfaces that are painted, be sure to remove all loose paint. It’s ideal to abrade or perforate any primed or painted surfaces to allow for better
adhesive adhesion to the substrate. Be sure to remove any dust generated by this procedure. In some cases, nylon rivets may be needed in
addition to adhesive to achieve an appropriate bond.
For applying FRP over concrete block or brick, the walls should be furred out with wood or metal studs and the FRP should be pre-laminated to
a substrate and fastened to the stud. This method will ensure a good installation. If the FRP panels must be applied directly over concrete block
or brick the panels should be installed using nylon drive rivets with no adhesive. The drill holes must be oversized and proper spacing left
between and around the FRP panels to allow for normal expansion and contraction. The above also applies to installations over ceramic tile,
metal surfaces and other non-porous materials. Generally speaking, FRP adhesives will not cure properly with non-porous surfaces.
FRP panels should not be installed near ovens or similar heat sources. Discoloration may occur and adhesives may be adversly affected. Stainless
steel is typically used in these types of areas.
FRP INSTALLATION GUIDE
Panolam Industries
20 Progress Dr. Shelton, CT • 1-866-925-4FRP (1-866-925-4377)
Panolam Industries
20 Progress Dr.
Shelton, CT 06484
1-866-925-4FRP
(1-866-925-4377)
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Limited Warranty
Subject to the limitations set forth below, Panolam Industries expressly warrants that our products are reasonably free of
defects in material and workmanship, and when properly handled and fabricated will conform, within accepted tolerances, to
applicable manufacturing specifications as set forth in our technical brochure. This warranty shall extend to the original buyer for
a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment of this original buyer. This warranty does not cover damage resulting
from accident, misuse, alteration, abuse or lack of reasonable care.
Due to the variety of uses and applications to which this product may be put, and because the manufacturer has no control
over the end products fabricated, the warranty set forth above is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, in
fact or by operation of law or otherwise, or arising by course of dealing or performance, custom or usage in the trade, including,
without limitation, the implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose merchantility, and Panolam Industries shall have no
obligation or liability to any person or entity in connection with or arising from the furnishing, sale, installation or repair, use or
subsequent sale of any product supplied by it.
The buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy for any noncompliance with the express warranty set forth above shall be limited to
repair or replacement of the defective product, or, in the event that repair or replacement is not feasible, return of the product and
refund of the purchase price.
Under no circumstances shall the manufacturer be liable in excess of the purchase price of this product, in either tort or
contract or otherwise, for any loss, damage or injury in connection with arising from the purchase, use, or inability to use this
product, or for any special, indirect, collateral, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages such as, but not limited to, loss of
anticipated profits or other economic loss. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, this limitation may not apply to you.
Retaining all documentation after purchasing laminate will significantly expedite claim resolution.
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