Use and Care Manual

2’ x 4’ Glue-Up Panel Instructions
Needed Tools
Preparation
Room centering Formula
Gluing Panels
Helpful Tips
Installation
Tape
Measure
Scissors
Utility
Knife
Steel
Straight
Edge
Isopropyl
Alcohol
Power Grab
By Loctite
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This is an optional method
for installing our panels. Other
options include starting at one
wall edge, or using a chalkline
at the center of the room.
- Measure room one side to the
other.
- Round down to closest even
number of feet.
-Subtract those numbers.
- Add 24”- Divide by 2 to get
border tile size.
- You do not have to use to in-
stall panels
Sample
19’ 2”
18’
19’ 2” - 18’ = 14”
14” + 24” = 38”
38” / 2 = 19”
- Above are the tools needed to properly install our 2’ x 4’ Tin style
Dimension Panels.
- A Tape Measure to measure the area you are installing the panels.
- A pair of Scissors to cut out outlets and smaller cuts.
- An Utility Knife to make the long straight cuts down the panels.
- A Steel Straight Edge to guide the knife while making straight cuts.
- Isoproyl Alcohol To help clean dusty surfaces before gluing and
applying our panels.
- PowerGrab Adhesive by Loctite is the glue we recommend to
properly install our panels, either All Purpose or Heavy Duty version.
- Determining the number of panels needed is the first step. The
easiest way to find the correct number of panels is by finding the
square footage of the surface you will be covering, then take that and
divide that number by 8; 8 square feet is the size of each of our 2’ x
4’ panels. It is always a good idea to order at least one extra panel,
in case a mistake is made.
- When installing directly to Popcorn Ceilings the safest way to ensure
that you have proper adhesion to the ceiling is to knock off any of the
larger, or low hanging piece that could be a problem to the panels.
- Also it is highly recommended that you prime the popcorn before
installing the panels. This will make sure that you have the best chance
of having an easier installation. ( Kilz Clear Is our reccomendation. )
- If installing in to a new construction make sure the area is properly
cleaned and that the surface is painted with a white primer to ensure
proper adhesion
- If there are any concerns or you have any questions that aren’t
answered by this instruction sheet feel free to call anytime for help.
1-800-964-5529
- When gluing over popcorn, each tube will cover approximately 1.5
panels. When gluing over a flat surface you should get around 2.5
panels per tube of 9oz powergrab.
- After deciding where you’re starting your first panel, you will want
to apply 1/4” dashes of Loctite adhesive around the outside of your
panel roughly 1” from the edge. Then apply the crosses of glue to
the Left, Right and, Center of the panel.
- Do Not put any glue right along the edge in the Dot Dash design that
overlaps the next panel. If you over glue the panel it will take longer
to cure and will not have a flat look to the panel.
- For Popcorn Ceilings use thicker nickel sized “dots” instead of thin
lines spaced along the glue pattern. Once the panel is on the wall or
ceiling, simply press firmly with your hands across the panel to help
spread and adhere to the surface.
- The glue should be tacky enough to hold the panel right away after
spreading it out and getting the panel where you want it.
2’ x 4’ Panel Adhesive Pattern
- After following the Room centering For-
mula you should have the measurements to
cut your outside edge panels to keep your
room centered
- Remember the dot dashes are meant to be
overlapped, you want them to be the dashed
line around your edge that your center full
panels align to.
It is best to pre-cut any lighting elements
or outlets. The panels cut real easily with a
good pair of scissors.
- Another method of installing our panels is to use a chalk line to find
the center of the room and put your first panel dead center and build
out from there.
- There will always be some left over and waste unless your room is
perfect, to avoid unnecessary waste, always plan out the entire room
before cutting and gluing.
- This is not the only way to install our panels, every room and wall
is different. We suggest test fitting or aligning your panels to see if
there are any shadows or other issues that would not give you the
best result.
Some of the things that might help you along the road of your
installation.
- Our panels can be painted for a unique personalized look.
- Have a wet towel around to wipe off the extra glue.
- Scoring the panels a few times rather then trying to cut through the
panel on one or two passes.
- A laser level may be helpful to keep things aligned.
- You can use a gel version of super glue to seal down problem
edges.
Global Specialty Products Ltd. www.globalspecialtyproducts.net 1-800-964-5529
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