Installation Guide

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• Open cartons 2-3 days prior to the install and allow material to adjust to the relative humidity

in the space where it will be installed. Maintain consistent humidity levels after installation.

• For the best ﬁ nished appearance, mix planks from multiple cartons while installing.

• Ensure proper gaps are maintained around the perimeter of the room and all obstructions.

• Ensure the surface is level and planks are able to slide freely within their clips.

• This is a ﬂ oating ceiling and planks should not be attached directly to trim, molding or walls

in a ceiling application.

• Never span more than 21-ft without an expansion joint (cover with trim).

5-in x 84-in x 3/8-in

12.7 cm x 213.36 cm x 9.525 mm

10 planks | 29 sq.ft.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of content (6 pages)

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I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S 5-in x 84-in x 3/8-in 12.7 cm x 213.36 cm x 9.525 mm 10 planks | 29 sq.ft. IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Open cartons 2-3 days prior to the install and allow material to adjust to the relative humidity in the space where it will be installed. Maintain consistent humidity levels after installation. • For the best finished appearance, mix planks from multiple cartons while installing.
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WoodHaven Ceiling Plank Installation Instructions ™ We are constantly working to improve our instructions with learnings from customers like you. If you need additional guidance, call our Techline at 1-877-ARMSTRONG (276-7876). ® Space Considerations – Before You Begin • The system is a floating system that allows for natural movement of a home. Ensure that the surface is level and planks are able to slide freely within their clips.
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photo A GENERAL INSTALLATION In this example, we are installing WoodHaven planks with Easy Up track and clips over unfinished drywall. You can also install planks direct to floor joists or studs, or other existing ceilings, using the same Easy Up tracks. When installing directly to an existing ceiling, find joists and mark with chalk line. (photo A) Running perpendicular to the joists, mark where tracks will be placed. Start 2-in from the starting wall. Spacing is 24-in on center or less.
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Installing WoodHaven Planks Directly to Ceiling Joists with Furring Strips and WoodHaven Clips: ™ LARGE CEILING REQUIREMENT Furring Strip Expansion Joint If your ceiling installation is greater than 21-ft in the length direction of the WoodHaven planks, an expansion joint is required. You will need to plan this detail into the ceiling layout. Expansion joints can be placed more frequently than 21-ft to achieve a balanced visual. A drawing of this detail is shown below. ™ Cut First Border Plank 1.
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GENERAL INSTALLATION: Install Molding 1. Choose molding wide enough to cover the expansion gap and any plank edge. illus. F 2. Paint or stain decorative molding before installing. 3. Install molding at the joint between the ceiling and walls. Nail to the wall. Do not nail into the WoodHaven plank. 4. Nail molding into the wall studs at least every 24-in. (illus. F) ™ • Do not install WoodHaven planks over an existing acoustical tile ceiling.
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TIP: Another option is to use three finishing nails as a ledge, located directly under the face of the plank, on which you can rest the plank while you slide the clips into place. Installing WoodHaven Planks Vertically on a Wall Installing the Remaining Planks Lay out the room with staggered seams. In most installations, you should be able to use the leftover cut plank from one row to start the next row, with very little waste. Do not use planks smaller than 26-in to ensure attachment with two clips.