Styledsurface & Durable systems INSTALLATION GUIDE wall, ceiling and laminated panel installation GLASBORD | DESIGNS | VARIETEX | KEMPLY ® ® ®
TOPICS General Information 3 Installation Preparation 4 Pre-Installation Planning 6 Basic FRP Installation Steps 6 Cutting Instructions 6 Attaching to Wall 7 Seam Treatment Options 8 Specialty Installations 13 Safety Precautions, Supplies, Equipment and Storage Information Wall Preparation, Choose an Adhesive, Environmental Considerations FRP with Performance and Presence Adhesive, Spacing, Panel Sequence, Panel Finishing Moldings, Color Coordinating Caulk, Fasteners, Seam Sealant Ceili
GENERAL INFORMATION Safety Information 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 areas. Hearing protection is also recommended. Supplies and Equipment Supplies will vary depending on wall substrate, adhesive choice and seam treatment selection.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION Pre-Conditioning Before beginning the installation, the installer must determine that the environment of the jobsite meets or exceeds all requirements specified in the installation guide. Prior to installing, remove the packaging and allow the panels to acclimate to the room temperature and humidity for 24 hours. Acclimation temperature range should be 60°F to 75°F (16°C to 24°C) and relative humidity should be 35% to 55%.
HIGH HUMIDITY ROOMS Acclimate panels in the operating humidity conditions. Carefully follow the guidelines in this installation guide for expansion/contraction spacing and sealing. (see Expansion Joint Chart, pg 5). Failure to seal moisture entry points with silicone sealant can cause swelling of the substrate resulting in warping, curling, delamination or bond line separation. Use an adhesive that is recommended for high humidity conditions. A vapor barrier (e.g. 6 mil poly sheet) may be required.
PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING • • • • • Pre-fit each panel before fastening and/or adhering in place. All cutting and drilling should be done prior to the application of adhesive. Preplan for cove or base molding. FRP panels should be installed so that the base molding will not restrict normal panel movement during expansion and contraction. Cut panels 1/4” short of where the base molding will extend; poured acrylic floor with built-in base cove should be in place prior to installation.
ATTACHING TO WALL Generally, FRP panels can be installed using adhesive alone, fasteners alone, or a combination of adhesive and fasteners. The method used should be determined by the room and wall conditions (see the wall conditions noted on pages 4 & 5). Check your local building codes for any restrictions or guidelines regarding approved installation methods. BEFORE STARTING, DETERMINE WHICH SEAM TREATMENT IS BEING USED.
SEAM TREATMENT OPTIONS Before starting, determine which seam treatment is being used. Moldings One-piece moldings with expansion control guides or two-piece moldings are available for installation with standard frp wall panels. Panels are inserted into the one-piece molding opening, while both parts of the two piece molding are installed on top of the panel (Figure 7). Panels beneath the two-piece molding should maintain the recommended expansion spacing.
Color Coordinating Caulk (Caulk not available for purchase from Crane Composites) 1. Start in an inside corner. Mark plumb line 48” (1.2 m) from corner. The first panel should be set true with a plumb line. NOTE: If panel is supplied with a protective tack film, leave film on during installation. 2. Apply 100% adhesive coverage to the entire back side of the panel using a “crosshatch” type pattern. Place panel against wall and align leading edge with plumb line.
Seam Sealant WALL PREPARATION 1. Surfaces should be free of grease, dirt, and other contaminants. Clean seams as necessary with a dry, lint free rag or a rag dampened with solvent if necessary. 2. Installed panels need to be adhered to the wall for at least 6 hours before beginning seams. 3. Remove any adhesive between the panels with a sharp edged screwdriver or small flat blade (Figure 12). 4. Prior to dispensing urethane sealant, each seam will need to receive painter’s tape on each side of the seam.
Seam Sealant Workability Time 1/8” - 3/16” Bead Temperature (°F) 70 80 90 100 1 2 Time (Minutes) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Workable Suspect Not Workable IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE Seam Sealant workability begins at initial dispense APPLY URETHANE SEALANT TO SEAMS/JOINTS General Process notes: 1. At end user discretion as to the number of operators used for the seam seal application process. A minimum of two operators is recommended. 2.
FIGURE 18: REMOVING EXCESS SEALANT FIGURE 19: BUMP ADHESIVE IN TO PREVIOUS SECTION FIGURE 20: REMOVING PAINTER’S TAPE For Vertical outside Corners, repeat process steps 1-8 as listed in Vertical Flat Panel Seams VERTICAL INSIDE CORNERS 1. Repeat process listed in Vertical Flat Panel Seams except for the format to smooth the sealant 2. Smoothing the Sealant A.
SEAMS AROUND DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES OR OTHER SPECIAL APPLICATION AREAS 1. Repeat process listed in Vertical Flat Panel Seams. 2. Material should be dispensed into each seam at a rate such that the seam is completely filled with sealant but completed within the necessary open time for the sealant. As these seams typically have a larger gap, they may not be able to be filled by the sealant in one pass.
Additionally, the following guidelines will aid in completing a satisfactory high moisture installation. 1. Limit panel length to 8’. 2. Install panels vertically. 3. Acclimate panels to the ambient temperature and moisture conditions for a minimum of 48 hours prior to installation. 4. Install panels leaving a minimum of 1” space at both the floor and ceiling junctures. 5. Use mechanical fasteners (metal or nylon drive rivets). Always oversize the fastener holes. Do not use adhesive. 6.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT MOISTURE RESISTANT SUBSTRATES MOISTURE-RESISTANT GYPSUM VARIES TREMENDOUSLY, WHILE SOME OF THESE NEW SURFACES ALLOW MOISTURE TO PENETRATE, OTHERS RETARD OR TOTALLY PREVENT PENETRATION OF WATER OR SOLVENT.
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