WALLSORPTION Installation Guide
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See our Install Video for Wallsorption above.
NOMINAL DIMENSIONS
Panel size: 2700 x 1200mm Panel thickness: 25mm Upvc fixing trims: 2700mm lengths
INSTALLATION
Use spirit level to align all horizontal and vertical surfaces. Drill oversized holes in Upvc female trims larger than screw shank, but smaller than screwhead. Use V line as guide. Screw fix at maximum of 400mm centres.
TYPE A INSTALLATION
FIXING GUIDE
A. Screw fix Upvc female perimeter trim to top, bottom and end of walls.
B. Screw fix Upvc female ‘T’ joint. trim vertically between top and bottom Upvc female perimeter trims, allowing for Wallsorption panel width and height.
C. Cut and insert individual Wallsorption panels to fit between female perimeter and female ‘T’ joint trims. Push fit top and bottom male perimeter trims into female trims. Then neatly cut
vertical male perimeter and vertical male ‘T’ joint trims to fit between the top and bottom perimeter trims and push fit together. Make sure to place the ‘PULSTRIP™’ labeled end at top. Ensure that all trims are fully pushed in and located.
TYPE B INSTALLATION
NOMINAL DIMENSIONS
Panel size: 2700 x 1200mm Panel thickness: 25mm Upvc fixing trims: 2700mm lengths
INSTALLATION
Use spirit level to align all horizontal and vertical surfaces. Drill oversized holes in Upvc female trims larger than screw shank, but smaller than screwhead. Use V line as guide. Screw fix at maximum of 400mm centres.
A. Screw fix Upvc female perimeter trim to top, bottom and end of walls.
B. Cut panels to size. Position individual Butt Joint Wallsorption panels to fit between the female perimeter trims. Ensure that the visible panel butt joints are tight and straight.
C. Remove panels away from wall and apply an even brush coat of our contact adhesive (approx 100mm wide x 150mm long strip) on the wall to coincide with the perimeter edge of the rear of the panels about half way down the panel height and allow to touch dry for about 15 minutes. Then apply a similar strip of contact adhesive on the corresponding positions on the back of the panels so they coincide with the glue positions on the wall. Allow to touch dry (10 – 15 minutes). Carefully reposition the panels in the original positions. The panels must be carefully repositioned as once contact is made with the adhesive then they cannot be readjusted.
D. Push fit top, bottom and end male perimeter trims into female trims. Ensure that all trims and panels are fully pushed in and located.
If paneling runs generally end to end in a corner of a room, the neatest method is as shown above.
Because no panel run has more than one cut edge at each end therefore all these are hidden in corners by the uncut panel. This eliminates the need for any internal corner trims hence resulting in a neater finish.
TYPE C INSTALLATION
NOMINAL DIMENSIONS
Standard sizes: 1200 x 1200mm, 1200 x 1500mm, 1200 x 1800mm,1200 x 2100mm, 1200 x 2400mm, 1200 x 2700mm
Panel thickness: 25mm
Custom size panels made to customers requirements are available. Please indicate sizes of width and height required. e.g. 1050mm wide x 1710mm high.
INSTALLATION TO WALLS
Panels are contact adhesive fixed to backing surface using our adhesive. This is a simple and strong adhesive system for bonding Wallsorption panels direct to walls. This method allows panels to be applied direct to concrete, brickwork, wood, plaster or metal. There is an immediate bond, therefore no mechanical support is required or the need for any drilling. A more detailed site installation guide is sent with each delivery.
SURFACE PREPARATION
The wall must be clean, dry and free from loose paint or plaster, dust etc. Wallpaper should be removed, gloss paint roughened and emulsion paint brushed with a stiff brush to ensure it is firm. On absorbent surfaces an initial priming coat of our adhesive may be necessary and should be allowed to dry for at least 30 minutes before applying the bonding coat.
FIXING PANELS
Mark the position of the panels on the wall. Apply an even brush coat of our adhesive (approx. 100mm wide x 200mm long strips) on the wall to coincide with the perimeter edge on the rear of the panel at maximum of 900mm centres and allow to touch dry for about 15 minutes. Then apply an even brush coat of our adhesive on the corresponding positions on the back of the panel so they coincide with positions on the wall. Allow to become touch dry (10 – 15 minutes). Carefully position the panel, fit one corner first, then align vertically and horizontally. Apply firm, even pressure along the lines of the adhesive positions. The panels must be carefully positioned as once contact is made they cannot be readjusted.
INSTALLATION TO CEILINGS
For ceilings, Wallsorption should NEVER be adhered to a ceiling. You MUST use mechanical fixing. If in doubt call our technical team on 0845 363 7131.
Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the information given herein is true and reliable but is given only for guidance. The company cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage that may result from the use of the information, due to the possibility of variations of processing or working conditions and of workmanship outside our control. Users are advised to confirm the suitability by their own tests.