Instructions / Assembly
Tools and Supplies for Installation
Assemble all your tools and supplies before you begin the job. Here
is what you will need for most common wall panel installations:
q tape measure
q level
q pencil compass
q hammer and nail set
q nails
q padded wooden block
(or rubber mallet)
q power or handsaw
(with short fine-toothed blade)
q carpenter’s square
Additional tools and supplies are needed for Tileboard:
q tileboard mouldings
q plane or wood rasp to dress
panel edges
q file (for use with mouldings)
q hacksaw (for mouldings)
How Much Do You Need?
Georgia-Pacific decorative panels measure 48”x 96” and wainscot
panels measure 48”x 32”. This estimating guide will help determine
the number of panels you’ll need, whether you’re working with
full-size panels or wainscot panels.
1. Measure the area of the room you’d like to panel. Write down the
measurement in feet. (round up to the nearest half foot)
Length ________ x Height _________ = _________ Wall Area
2. Full Panel: Divide Wall Area (1) by 32.
Wall Area ___________ ⁄ 32 = __________Number of Sheets.
3. Wainscot: Divide Wall Area (1) by 96.
Wall Area ___________ ⁄ 96 = __________Number of Sheets.
4. Add (2) and (3) together to determine Number of Sheets.
__________+ __________= _________ Number of Sheets
5. To allow for cutting waste, multiply Number of Sheets in Step 4
by five percent.
Number of Sheets ___________ x 0.05 = ______
Total Number
of Panels
Note: The user is responsible for proper installation of this product.
The product must be installed in strict conformity with Georgia-Pacific’s
instructions and all applicable building code requirements and other
regulations. In addition, if not specifically covered by Georgia-Pacific’s
installation instructions, the product must be installed in accordance with
generally accepted good design and construction practices. When installing
this product, the user also should consider the effects of local climate and
geography. Georgia-Pacific does not warrant and is not responsible for any
finished structure or system that this product may be incorporated into or
other building components that may be used with this product.
FOR INTERIOR USE ONLY
• This product is not for exterior use. This product is intended for normal dry
interior use environments only and must be kept dry and protected from
moisture at all times.
• This product must be stored in dry interior areas, laid at on bunk, skids
or spacers.
• Exposure of this product to (excessive) moisture, humidity, dampness,
condensation, water, wet conditions or weathering can damage the
product. To avoid damage and moisture absorption, the product should
not be delivered to the job site until it is needed.
When using cleaning materials, experiment or spot clean in an inconspicuous
area. Georgia-Pacific is not responsible for any damage caused by such
cleaning methods. Usually, 1⁄4” Hardboard and 1⁄4” MDF wall paneling
may be installed directly over studs alone, while thinner panels should be
installed over a non-combustible backing such as gypsum wallboard. Consult
your local building codes for approved application. Be sure to read the
instructions printed on the back of each panel.
Do not install Hardboard or MDF direct-to-studs in Mobile Homes.
Do not install MDF panels in Mobile Homes as full wall paneling.
CAUTION: These products, except tileboard and hardboard, contain a urea
formaldehyde resin and may release formaldehyde vapors in low concentrations.
Formaldehyde can be irritating to the eyes and upper respiratory system,
especially to susceptible persons such as those with allergies or respiratory
ailments. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not use MDF wall paneling in
mobile homes as full wall paneling. If symptoms develop, consult your
physician. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) containing potential physical
and health hazard information is available on the Georgia-Pacific Web site at
www.gp.com or by contacting: Product Safety and Health Information
Department, Georgia-Pacific LLC, P.O. Box 105605, Atlanta, GA 30348. For
more information on GP products, call 1-800 BUILD GP (284-5347).
CAUTION: Georgia-Pacific pre-finished paneling is a wood based product
and is combustible. Care should be taken when installing panels to allow for
space between panels and heat producing appliances and ignition sources.
Consult your local building code authority for guidelines and requirements.
Georgia-Pacific disclaims any and all responsibility and liability for damages
or defects resulting from or attributable to mold, mold growth, mildew,
fungi, algae, moss, bacterial growth, decay, rot or similar conditions affecting
(this product) whether caused by improper handling, storage, installation or
maintenance; exposure of this product to (excessive) humidity, moisture, dampness,
condensation, water or wet conditions; or any other cause whatsoever.
q chalkline
q drill
q adhesive caulking gun
q adhesive
q eye goggles (must be worn
when using any power or
hand tools)
q keyhole saw
q mitre box
q tub and shower caulk
q mineral spirits or turpentine
and cloths for clean-up
q notched trowel
q tileboard adhesive
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