Installation Guide

Metallaire
™
Backsplash and
Wall Installations
R
C-3017-101
7
BACKSPLASH INSTALLATIO
N
C
AUTI
O
N
:
The ed
g
es of the metal panels are sharp! Wear heavy
protect
i
ve
gl
oves w
h
en
h
an
dli
n
g
t
h
e meta
l
pane
l
s.
M
eta
ll
a
i
r
e
™
pane
l
s are stee
l
an
d
d
es
ig
ne
d
to emu
l
ate an ant
i
que
ti
n type v
i
sua
l
.
P
er
i
o
di
c
“
wr
i
n
kl
es
”
or
d
ents may cause t
h
e pane
l
to
a
pp
ear not to be
fl
at; these characteristics add to the anti
q
ue a
ff
ect
and are not considered manu
f
acturing de
f
ects.
P
repare the wall
f
or installation by cleanin
g
it thorou
g
hly. Protect
w
ork sur
f
aces
f
rom getting nicked by the sharp edges o
f
the metal
backsplash
.
Metallaire backs
p
lash
p
anels are sized to
fi
t most standard kitchens,
but measure the cabinet to counter distance and determine i
f
y
ou
n
eed to trim the pieces.
Measure and use tin sni
p
s, or an electric rotar
y
tool with the
appropriate metal cutting blade, to make cut outs
f
or receptacles, light
s
witches, and other obstacles on the wall. You will use an adhesive to secure the metal panels to the backsplash area. Be sure to use
an adhesive that will adhere to both the metal panels and to the wall surface where the panels are to be mounted.
S
u
gg
ested adhesives
i
nc
l
u
d
e
Liq
u
id
N
a
ils
®
or
A
cr
ylP
ro
®
. Follow the adhesive manu
f
acturer’s instructions
f
or proper usa
g
e and application. Armstron
g
World
Industries, Inc. does not guarantee the per
f
ormance o
f
these adhesive products, either alone or in conjunction with Armstron
g
®
p
roducts.
E
nsure wall is clean and clear of debris. A
pp
l
y
the adhesive and
p
lace the Metallaire
p
anel into
p
osition on the wall. Press fi rml
y
when it
is in the correct
p
osition. Each
p
anel overla
p
s the next on its nail rail, located on the
p
erimeter o
f
each
p
anel.
U
se
j
ust enou
gh
M
eta
ll
a
i
re cone
h
ea
d
na
il
s
(sold separately)
to secure the panels to the wall while the adhesive sets up. If desired, you
)
may place additional cone head nails for a preferred visual effect. Hammer the cone head nails into the panel throu
g
h the buttons on the
nail
r
ail
(
See Illustration F
)
until the head o
f
the nail sits on the button. Hammering the nail any
f
urther into the button will dent the panel.
D
o not remove the nails
.
C
aulk the bottom of the backs
p
lash
p
anel where the
p
anels meet the counter to
p
. A clear
p
ainters caulk or clear silicone is best to use.
Y
ou may choose to use Metallaire
G
irder Nosin
g
(
so
ld
separate
l
y
)
, or a wood moldin
g
of your choice, to create a border or cover the ed
g
e
of the backsplash installation. Paint the wood trim to match the metal panel, or paint to match the color of the kitchen cabinet trim
.
ACC
ENT WALL IN
S
TALLATI
ON
P
lease wear appropriate safety equipment. This installation is similar to the backsplash installation, with the addition of a backer layer of
3
/
8-in or 1
/
2-in plywood or
OS
B
(
oriented strand board
).
P
re
p
aration for Accent Wall Installatio
n
S
tart by determinin
g
the size and shape of the accent wall. Remove all outlet covers and wall mounted fi xtures and check the wall to see
i
f
it is
fl
at. Locate the studs with a stud
fi
nder or by knocking on the drywall. The backer material will need to be attached to these studs.
Mark your stud locations on the drywall. Mark the center and the perimeter o
f
your accent wall. It is best to have any joints in the backer
material located at a stud.
U
se the above in
f
ormation to layout and mark the stud locations on the backer material. Also mark the center lines
f
or aligning the
Metallair
e
™
panels. Cut your backer to size. You will also want to mark and cut openings for outlets and fi xtures.
Ill
us
tr
a
ti
o
n F
Co
n
e
H
ead
N
a
il Pl
ace
m
e
nt
Nail
Rail