Installation Guide

trim end-to-end, it is recommended that they each be trimmed at a 45 degree angle to create a
seamless appearance.
Step 2: Tongue and Groove Planking
Pick a corner of the room to start in. You will work left to right if you are right-handed and right
to left if you are left-handed. All wood composite products are meant to be applied vertically
but all wood planks could also be applied horizontally or diagonally. For best results, prearrange
pieces before starting, matching wood grain patterns or determining where seams will go as
necessary.
Vertical Application
Dry fit the first plank by inserting it into the groove in the base trim with the grooved edge
toward the corner. Trim the first plank with a plane or saw to fit the contour of the corner (if
necessary) while making sure that the plank is level and plumb. Make sure that you leave a 1/8
inch gap at all corners for expansion and contraction. If planking is being installed without the
base trim, make sure that a 1/8 inch gap is left at the bottom of the wainscot planks between
the planks and the floor to allow for expansion and contraction. Decorative corner mouldings
can be used on both inside and outside corners to cover gaps. Apply a bead of adhesive on the
back of the plank and attach plank to the wall. It is very important to ensure that this first plank
is both level and plumb! Face nail the first plank, even if you plan to glue the other planks.
Space nails 24 inches apart. Drill pilot holes to avoid splitting the plank as necessary. Continue
to add planks to the wall by inserting the groove of each plank into the tongue of the adjacent
plank. Use adhesive and/or nails to secure each plank. Nailing planks to studs every 16 inches
will ensure excellent adhesive contact. It may be necessary to rip the last piece to fit into a
corner.