Installation Guide
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Dimensions Installation Instructions
ermoformed Styrene panels
Easy Installation Instructions
Our “Tin” styled panels are easy to work with because they cut easily with a pair of scissors and simply install on a clean dry
solid surface with our recommended All Purpose Power Grab express adhesive by Loctite.
Preparation:
1.)Determine the number of panels needed. is is easily done by dividing your total square footage (found by multiplying your
area length by width, rounding up to even number of foot - 17’8”=18’) needed by 8.
Ex:120 SqFt./8(sq. per panel)=15 panels. We generally recommend 1-2 extra depending on the job size.
2.) Before installation make sure the surfaces are clean and free of dirt and grease. For popcorn ceiling installation make sure to
knock o any large low hanging pieces, the glue will create a leveling eect for the rest.
•Popcorn must be painted prior to gluing up ceiling tiles. We reccomend ‘KILZ KLEAR’ as a suitable
blocker. is allows the glue to have a clean surface to adhere to and prevents any possible releasing of the popcorn from
the ceiling. Use a 3/4” nap roller and only roll in one direction. Don’t reapply in any missed areas until it’s dry to prevent
popcorn from pulling o.
•Plywood and new drywall should be primed with a white primer for proper glue adhesion.
3.) Generally we recommend to start in the center of the room (follow a chalk line) so the panels are balanced on each side
where they meet the walls. is is personal preference however, and you can start along a wall if you choose, leaving your cut
side in a less visible area of the room.
Installation:
1.) Aer you decide where you’re starting your rst panel, you apply a ¼” bead of the Loctite adhesive around the outside of the
panel approx. ¾” in from the edge. en apply in a + pattern in the le, center, and right of the panel. Do not put any adhe-
sive in the outer dot dash area where panels over lap and do not over glue. Applying too much glue will push the panel farther
from the at surface not letting it lay at and overlap the next panel properly. Remember: each panel weighs less than 1lb.
•For popcorn ceilings, use thicker nickel sized ‘dots’ instead of a thin line. is will help when applying. When gluing
over popcorn, each tube will cover approximately 2 panels. When gluing over a at surface you should get around 3
panels per tube of 9oz. powergrab by loctite adhesive.
2.) Once the panel is on the wall or ceiling, simply press rmly with your hands on the panel to help the glue spread and adhere
to the surface. It may be helpful to use a new paint roller to help press/roll the panel to the ceiling. is can be done by a partner
aer you initially press the panel to the ceiling.
3.) Stagger the joints (start with a cut down panel, still with ‘dot dash’ edge all the way around) from one row to the next to pre-
vent 4 corners from overlapping at the same joint and preventing the panels from laying at.
4.) If it becomes necessary to cut the panel to t you may use a utility knife or a pair of scissors. Panels can be painted with
spray paint or roll on oil based or latex paint but we do suggest priming if using a latex paint.