How To Install Wall Panels With Adhesive

Panel adhesive is available in tubs and tubes and can be applied with a notched trowel or a caulking gun.

How to install wall panels with adhesive.

Before starting to apply adhesive make sure that the existing wall surface is clean dry and sound. Place the panel on the wall and press it into the adhesive. Use a trowel and apply a 1 4 inch thick layer of frp adhesive to the back side of the first panel. Apply 1 4 inch continuous lines bead of adhesive every 3 to 4 inches across the back of your panel.

The rows of adhesive should be about 8 to 12. In order to achieve an installation with uniform joints use between each panel tile crosses of 2 mm. Align the panels and press them firmly until the glue adheres according to the adhesive manufacturer s recommendations. Uses include sealed drywall concrete concrete blocks aluminum osb plywood frp.

Load a caulking gun with a tube of panel adhesive and apply a small dab of it on the wall about every 10 inches. This will ensure at least 60 percent of the back of each panel is covered. Apply 1 8x3 inch bands of adhesive to the wall frame or solid surface in a zigzag pattern. Plaster cement or mortar must be fully cured before wall adhesive is applied.

Apply adhesive with a caulk gun in a w or wave pattern. Leave a millimeter space between each panel to allow for expansion and contraction as you stick them to the wall or frame. When using over cement or non porous surfaces please contact customer support at parkland plastics to discuss how to. Scrape off any flaking paint or plaster.

Create a long bead in a zigzag pattern so there is even coverage. Press and hold each panel in place for 5 to 10 seconds and then let go. Tap in place with a rubber mallet. If the wall finish is at all glossy sand it with medium sandpaper.

Make sure the first panel is plumb to the wall. Position and press the panel into place. Repeat until walls are covered. Spread the adhesive across the back of the panel by squeezing the trigger on the gun.

To attach the paneling to the wall secure the paneling to the wall with panel adhesive and finishing nails. Then lightly nail the tops so that they stay in position and pull the bottoms out and set them on a block of wood. 1 cartridge adhesive for 4 decoflair wall panels. Insert the panel into the corner moulding.