Installation Guide

SPACING BETWEEN PANELS
FITTING PANELS
Put the first panel in place and bring
to adjacent wall in the corner
allowing 1/16”space. Make sure it is
plumb and both left and right panel
edges fall on solid stud backing.
The panel may have to be trimmed
to allow the outer edge to fall on the
center of a stud for nailing. Also, on
rough walls, or adjoining a fireplace
wall, use a pencil compass to mark
the panel on the inner edge and then
cut on the scribe line to fit around
the obstruction.
If you have chosen simulated wood
grain panels, take a few minutes to
stand the panels side-by-side around
the room. Arrange them to achieve
the most pleasing balance of color
and grain pattern, then number the
back of each panel in sequence.
CUTTING PANELS
If measured floor-to-ceiling height is
8’ or less, subtract 1⁄2” from this
measurement to allow 1⁄4” expan-
sion clearance on top and bottom.
Transfer these measurements to
panels for cutting.
If using a handsaw or table saw,
mark and cut the panels face up. If
using a portable circular saw or
sabre saw, mark and cut panels face
down.
Above Grade:
Allow 1/16” thickness between panels to the left and right – along 8’ edge.
Use shims to leave 1/8” at the top and bottom of the panels.
Below Grade:
Allow 1/16” thickness between panels to the left and right – along 8’ edge.
Use shims to leave 1/4” at the top and bottom of the panels.
DON’T butt panels tightly together TO AVOID BUCKLED PANELS
CAULK
Allow adhesive to cure for 24 hours before applying caulk. Use only 100%
silicone sealant (not siliconized acrylics) to thoroughly caulk all seams,
edges around panels, around and behind all fixtures and in between seams.
1110
1/16”
1/8”
1/16”
1/4”
24 hours