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Adhesive Mounting
Mark a level line where the bottom of the panel will be located.
Install leveling and support angle or blocks to the wall at the
bottom level line*
*The most common angle used is standard continuous ceiling wall
angle. Temporary supports such as wood blocks or insulation may
also be used in lieu of leveling angle. Small panel or pin nails,
with the heads trimmed off, may also be used through the panel
face and set under the fabric. The installing contractor normally
supplies these items.
Place the bottom of the panel on the leveling angle or blocks and
check alignment and fit.
Apply dabs of adhesive (2”-3” diameter) in a grid pattern (12”-16”
on center) on the back of the panel. If using an adhesive in a
cartridge form, apply it in a similar pattern. The following
adhesives are recommended:
Dap-Beats the nail
W.W. Henry-Acoustigum
Miracle-DSA-20
Tilt the panel in to place and support the face as necessary until
adhesive sets.
Impaling Clip Mounting
Steps one through three are the same as Adhesive Mounting.
Using a drywall screw or another appropriate fastener, install
impaling clip to the wall with the tines projecting away from the
wall. Use four clips for any panel sized 48” x 48” or under.
Use additional clips placed 30” on center for panels over that
size or thicker than 1”.
Place the bottom of the panel on the leveling angle and check
alignment and fit.
Press panel on to the impaling clips. It is recommended that a
piece of 12’ X 12” piece of plywood be used when pressing
panel on to the impaling clips. This will prevent indentations on
the panel from excessive hand pressure.
Mechanical Clip/Velcro Mounting
The clips will be factory mounted on the panel at a location
predetermined by the installing contractor and the factory. Velcro
for the bottom of the panel will be supplied by the factory to be
installed by the contractor.
Layout and mark the wall to match horizontal position of the
bottom edge of the panel clips. Then install wall clips with the
upper ¼” above the marks (clips engage approximately ¼”).
Use appropriate fasteners and/or adhesive to secure the wall
clips.
Mark a level line where the bottom of the panel will be located.
After clips are fastened to the wall, place the panel against the
wall about 1” above its final position and slide downward to
engage panel clips to the wall clips. Peel the tape from the
Velcro and place it in 6” strips at the bottom of the panel.
Level and adjust the panel as necessary then push panel on to the
wall engaging the adhesive of the Velcro.
Velcro Mounting
A leveling and support angle must be used on all medium to large
panels in order to support the downward weight of the panels.
Demount Velcro-mounted panels carefully to minimize damage.
Steps one through three are the same as Adhesive Mounting
Mark the wall to match mounted Velcro on the panel. Marking can be
done by measurement or by inking panel Velcro in order to transfer
its position to the wall.
Cut the Velcro in to pieces 6” to 8”. Peel the tape from the
Velcro and press or roll firmly to the wall. It is recommended
that a light coating of spray adhesive is applied to the wall to
insure that a strong bond is achieved. Stapling or nailing the
Velcro to the wall is also recommended.
Place the panel against matching Velcro on the wall. Level and
adjust the panel as necessary.
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