Use and Care Manual

Installation technique

Installing your WallDesign Panels

The following are illustrations of all the tools and accessories needed

to successfully install your WallDesign panels.

A few simple precautions will

guarantee a problem-free installation

of your long-lasting panel.

Take into account the humidity level of

the room in which you will be installing

the panels. In the case of wood-based

products, the humidity level has an impact

on the wood’s expansion and contraction.

The room’s relative humidity must not

be less than 30% or higher than 50%.

Above all, store your WallDesign panels

for a period of 48 to 72 hours in the

room where you plan to install them: it is

essential that they acclimatize to the room

temperature and humidity. Lay the panels

 at on their 2.438-m (8-ft) lengths against

the wall to allow for adequate ambient air

 ow between the panels.

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Installing your WallDesign Panels The following are illustrations of all the tools and accessories needed to successfully install your WallDesign panels. Installation technique 1 A few simple precautions will guarantee a problem-free installation of your long-lasting panel. Take into account the humidity level of the room in which you will be installing the panels. In the case of wood-based products, the humidity level has an impact on the wood’s expansion and contraction.
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Even the simplest installations require some preparation. Your walls must be as level as possible. They also need to be clean, dry and firm. This preparation is crucial to obtaining optimal results. The panels can be directly installed on studs, but we strongly recommend adding furring strips horizontally, which will enhance the joints’ quality and provide increased solidity. For below-grade installations or exterior walls, use a 4-mil vapour barrier underneath each panel.
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In construction, joints are always somewhat touchy areas. Reinforce each joint with this helpful hint. Apply a wood glue-type adhesive to the joint to prevent the panels from separating after their installation. Afterwards, simply remove the excess glue according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 6 7 Cutting All WallDesign panels are made from HDF, the same component that goes into laminate flooring. To cut a panel, use a laminate flooring blade on a table saw with the finish side up.