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• Open cartons 2–3 days prior to the install and allow material to adjust to the relative humidity in the space where

it will be installed. Maintain consistent humidity levels after installation.

• Ensure proper gaps are maintained around the perimeter of the room and all obstructions.

• Ensure the surface is level and planks are able to slide freely within their clips.

• This is a ﬂ oating ceiling and planks should not be attached directly to trim, molding or walls in a ceiling application.

• Never span more than 21-ft without an expansion joint (cover with trim).

5-in x 84-in x 3/8-in

12.7 cm x 213.36 cm x 9.525 mm

10 planks | 29 sq.ft.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of content (5 pages)

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INS TA L L AT I ON I NS T R U C T IO N S 5-in x 84-in x 3/8-in 12.7 cm x 213.36 cm x 9.525 mm 10 planks | 29 sq.ft. IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Open cartons 2–3 days prior to the install and allow material to adjust to the relative humidity in the space where it will be installed. Maintain consistent humidity levels after installation. • Ensure proper gaps are maintained around the perimeter of the room and all obstructions. • Ensure the surface is level and planks are able to slide freely within their clips.
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™ WoodHaven Ceiling Plank Installation Instructions We are constantly working to improve our instructions with learnings from customers like you. For the most up-to-date instructions, please visit ceilings.com/installwoodhaven. If you need additional guidance, call our Techline at 1-877-ARMSTRONG (276-7876). ™ Tools Needed: Screwdriver Saber Saw Hand Saw ® Space Considerations – Before You Begin Stud finder • The system is a floating system that allows for natural movement of a home.
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photo A GENERAL INSTALLATION In this example, we are installing WoodHaven planks with Easy Up track and clips over unfinished drywall. You can also install planks direct to floor joists or studs, or other existing ceilings, using the same photo B Easy Up tracks. When installing directly to an existing ceiling, find joists and mark with chalk line. (photo A) Running perpendicular to the joists, mark where tracks will be placed. Start 2-in from the starting wall. photo C Spacing is 24-in on center or less.
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™ Installing WoodHaven Planks Directly to Ceiling Joists with Furring Strips and WoodHaven Clips: LARGE CEILING REQUIREMENT Furring Strip Expansion Joint If your ceiling installation is greater than 21-ft in the length direction of the WoodHaven planks, an expansion joint is required. You will need to plan this detail into the ceiling layout. Expansion joints can be placed more frequently than 21-ft to achieve a balanced visual. A drawing of this detail is shown below. ™ Cut First Border Plank 1.
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Install Molding 1. Choose molding wide enough to cover the expansion gap and any plank edge. illus. F 2. Paint or stain decorative molding before installing. 3. Install molding at the joint between the ceiling and walls. Nail to the wall. Do not nail into the WoodHaven plank. 4. Nail molding into the wall studs at least every 24-in. (illus.