Installation Guide

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How to Install Wainscot Base Trim

To minimize expansion or contraction of the product, place the pieces flat with space between each for air to circulate.

Allow 72 hours for pieces to adjust to the temperature and humidity of the room in which they will be installed.

Finish or seal the front, back and edges of each piece. Allow them to dry completely.

Nail base trim to wall with grooved side up using 1” finishing nails.

Space nails 16” apart. Nail into studs whenever possible for secure hold.

TIPS:

• Use nail gun for fastest, easiest installation.

• Pre-drill holes to prevent splitting.

• To maintain House of Fara solid wood products, simply wipe with damp cloth.

How to Install Tongue and Groove 8' Planking and 32" Wainscot

IMPORTANT WARNING!

This product will expand and contract. Loosely fit individual boards together to allow for expansion. DO NOT tightly

press individual boards together. They WILL buckle when expansion occurs. Leave a minimum of 1/8” at the edge of

first/last board and corner. Best installed in a climate-controlled environment; allow ample time for product

to acclimate to room temperature.

To minimize expansion or contraction of the product, open all packages. Place the pieces flat with space

between each for air to circulate. Allow 72 hours for pieces to adjust to the temperature and humidity of

the room in which they will be installed – not in a damp or unheated area.

Finish or seal the front, back and edges of each piece. Allow them to dry completely.

Arrange boards in desired sequence of pattern – as solid wood products vary in grain and color.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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How to Install Wainscot Base Trim To minimize expansion or contraction of the product, place the pieces flat with space between each for air to circulate. Allow 72 hours for pieces to adjust to the temperature and humidity of the room in which they will be installed. Finish or seal the front, back and edges of each piece. Allow them to dry completely. Nail base trim to wall with grooved side up using 1” finishing nails. Space nails 16” apart. Nail into studs whenever possible for secure hold.
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Expansion and contraction are inherent characteristics of solid wood products due to humidity. The manufacturer cannot be held held liable for contraction and expansion of planks. If walls are cracked, uneven or extremely rough, planks should be glued and/or nailed to a framework of 2” x 4”, 1” x 3” or 1” x 4” strips of kiln-dried wood. If walls are in good condition, glue and nail wainscot directly on existing drywall, plywood or paneling. Note: In rooms with extremely high moisture (e.g.
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Add new pieces of wainscot by pushing the grooved edge onto the tongue of piece already applied. (See Figure 2.) Make sure first piece is plumb. Secure first piece by nailing close to the grooved edge with 1” finishing nails. (See Figure 4.) Also, nail first piece at an angle on lap of plank so nails will not show. Contractor’s glue can also be used. Continue to nail additional pieces through the lip. Leave approximately 1/32” between pieces to allow for expansion/contraction.
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TIPS • Nailing: Use angled nails for greater holding power. Finish with nail set. Position nails on lip. (Option: Use nail gun for faster, easier installation. Recommendation: pre-drill holes to prevent splitting.) • Gluing: Use quality panel glue to secure wainscot/planking to the wall. • Check frequently for plumb with a level or tape measure. • Tap boards in place using wood block to protect the surfaces. • To maintain House of Fara solid hardwood products, simply wipe with damp cloth.
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Apply stain according to the package directions. Install moulding. Painting: Lay mouldings flat and sand rough areas with 150 to 220 grit sandpaper. Wipe off sawdust. Apply a coat of primer and then a first coat of paint. Install moulding. Putty the nail holes and sand putty when dried. Mask with tape around edges of moulding to protect walls, floor and other moulding or use a paint shield. Apply another coat of paint.