If it s hard plastic you ll need to use a hacksaw.
How to cut nrp wall panels.
Aline the jaws of the blades so they can bite down on the edge of the frp.
The best tool for cutting frp is electric shears.
Try swivel head shears sheet metal shears or table shears.
What you use to cut the panel depends on the type of panel itself.
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Whether you want to trim off the end of a panel or create a cutout in the middle use electric shears when working with thin pieces of frp.
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Use handheld electric shears to trim or cut thin panels.
Place the sharp edge of the utility against the cut edge of the frp tilt the blade on a 15 degree angle and drag the knife along the cut to remove any burr remaining from the cutting process.
Cut outs such as for switches and inside corners should be drilled at the corners or cut.
Cutting fitting panels.
For easy installation it helps to sand the edges of prp panels that will go into previously installed trim molding.
Transfer this measurement to a sheet of fiberglass wall paneling and.
The best means of testing the panel for cutting is to take a scrap piece of the plastic wall panel and try the tin snips first.
Nrp panels can be scored and snapped similar to drywall or cut with a utility knife or heavy duty scissors.
Measure the wall area where you plan to install your fiberglass panel.
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Frp also can be cut with a jigsaw or circular saw but saws create much more dust than shears.
Don t try to cut the frp all the way through.
How to cut a fiberglass wall covering for bathroom paneling 1.
Use a carpenter s square and a straightedge to get a perfect line.
Frp looks like it should be really easy to cut but the fiberglass component makes it much harder.
Your cut will only be as good as your line.
If the plastic is softer you should be able to use tin snips.
Nrp and frp can be sawn use a fine toothed negative hook blade.