Installation & Assembly
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE
BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
Required tools and materials: J-roller (see Step 10), 4' level,
TSP (trisodium phosphate for cleaning sub wall see Step 1),
Pencil, Saw (Miter Saw, Jigsaw, Hand Saw with Miter Box, or
Utility Knife), Hammer & Finish Nails
Inspect planks thoroughly prior to installation. If boards are not
acceptable, do not install. In order to insure proper adhesion and to
avoid future movement such as gapping between boards and cracking on
the face of the planks, permanent HVAC must be on and maintained between
60˚ - 75˚ F with a relative humidity in the home between 30-55% for a minimum of
14 days prior to installation as well as during and after installation. To accommodate
for any changes in humidity, allow 1/4" expansion space for every 10' of wall on all sides.
The planks can be installed on any structurally sound, clean, dry, and at surface. DO NOT install
as ooring. Cement block, plaster and gypsum surfaces should have a minimum of one coat of
primer sealer prior to installation. It is not recommended to install planks in high moisture areas
such as bathrooms and steam rooms.
1.
Clean the wall surface. Turn off power to installation area while working around wall outlets
and light switches. Remove electrical cover plates, protruding nails and loose paint. Sponge
wash with TSP (trisodium phosphate), available in hardware stores or home centers, to remove
residues of greasy grime, mildew, chalked paint or anything that might affect the bond of the
Vacubond™ adhesive. If wall has a heavy drywall texture, it will need to be block sanded and
primed so the Vacubond™ adhesive can achieve a rm bond. Wallplanks can be installed over
well bonded smooth wallpaper. Textured wallpaper should be removed and wall cleaned with
TSP prior to installing wallplanks.
2.
Work from several open boxes
and “dry lay” before permanently
installing to create your desired
look. This step is especially
important for the options with
multicolor boards in each carton.
3.
For walls that have outside
corners, a trim piece may need to
be purchased separately to create a nished look. If trim pieces are needed
on your project, measure 1 ¾" back from where you wish the wall to end and then draw a
vertical plumb line using your level. This line will be your guide to where the planks need to be
cut. The trim piece is made to overlay the edges of the plank and should be nailed to the wall
using small nish nails after the entire wall is installed.
4.
With the use of a pencil and a 4' level, establish a starting line across your wall at eye level. DO
NOT adhere the plank until you have it placed in the right position. Once the material is adhered
to the wall it will be very difcult to reposition.
TIP: To help ensure an absolute straight starter line with the rst plank, we recommend you tap 1
½" nish nails halfway into the wall along the starting line at every 12". The protruding nails will
help position the starter planks along the starting line before they are adhered to the wall. This
procedure will not be possible when installing over a block wall. Use extra caution to ensure your
rst row is straight if you are not able to use nails as a guide.
5.
Starting on the left side of the room, using the starting line (and nails) as a guide, peel the paper
off the Vacubond™ adhesive and position the starter row planks groove side up along your
line. Press into place. If you placed positioning nails in the wall in Step 4, remove them now.
6.
Now that your level starter row is in place, stagger the end joints as you work your way up and
down the wall, so that your end joints do not match up from row to row. To accomplish this look
and minimize your waste, use your cut off piece from one row to start the next row.
7. Mark locations of light switches, electrical outlets and air vents on the planks before removing
the paper liner on the tape. Cut and trial t before installing. These cuts can be made using a
drill to create a starter hole if necessary and then cutting with a jig saw or scroll saw.
8.
Planks can be cut to t by using an electric miter saw, a hand saw and miter box or by using
a square as a guide and scoring the top and bottom surface with a utility knife and snapping
through the high density berboard core at the cut mark. If the planks are cut by hand, a
sanding block will be needed to smooth the cut edges.
9.
When installing your top and bottom rows, the planks can be ripped lengthwise by using a
jigsaw or table saw.
10.
Important!
To help set the Vacubond™ adhesive after the installation is
complete, the wall
must
be rolled using a J-roller to insure the bond.
Not using a
J-roller can lead to failed adhesion.
If a trim piece is used to finish installation, it can be installed now. Refer to Step 3
for trim installation instructions.
11. For installation on ceilings, follow steps 1-10 and use 18 gauge finish nails every
16" on both sides of the plank to further secure the planks to the ceiling.
Wall Planks Care and Cleaning:
• Your wall planks are virtually maintenance free. Normal dusting with a clean, dry cloth should
be the primary cleaning method. As needed you can damp wipe using water only. Never
saturate your wood walls. Slightly damp (wrung out) cloth only. Never use wax, detergents,
polishes, abrasive cleansers or use oil-based products on your wall.
• Hanging pictures and other wall Décor: Wall planks are not load bearing. Wall Décor like
mirrors, pictures, and shelves can be mounted by drilling though the Wallplanks
TM
, provided
the underlaying wall provides sufcient support (i.e. wall studs). Use proper hardware to install
any wall decor.
Genuine Hardwood Wall Planks
Installation Instructions