How To Fit A Clad On Wall Panel

If you have tiles on the wall the panels can be fixed directly over them without having to remove the tiles first.

How to fit a clad on wall panel.

Due to the nature of the panels it is strongly recommended that the panels are not used to bear any load you should screw through to the supporting wall so that the wall itself is supporting the weight and the items are just sitting flush against the. Fitting panels around a window. Install the first panel in a critical transition area like a corner. We stock a range of cladding and accessories plus our own super pan.

Next install the foam insulation panels with nails. Depending on your siding material you may need to begin with a starter row. If the panel is too wide to fit into the remaining space on the wall cut the panel narrower until it does fit. Wrap the building with your paper of choice and secure with staples.

Mounting to your walls. Once your panels are installed you will likely need to mount things to your wall such as units showers or other items. Clad on panels either have a rounded or straight exposed front edge so you can choose which works best for your kitchen. If you re cladding to an internal corner you may want to cut to length an internal corner trim so that this can be slotted on to the final panel before fitting.

To get a good fit and finish you should always follow the instructions that come with the panels carefully. Seal the end caps to the edge of the strips closing them off for a professional finish. Install the panel at the lowest point to meet your control line with the backside of the system slightly proud of the plumb line. Step 4 begin starter row of cladding.

This will establish a critical and accurate starting point. Cut the wall panels to size and install with the tongue and groove system. Before undertaking any hygienic wall cladding job it is critical to prepare both the walls and our antimicrobial panels to ensure a tight sealed finish. Press the two parts of the clad seal strip tightly against the wall and make sure that the two mitre edges fit together neatly before securing with screws.

Finish the last wall s panel with a j trim. If you re cladding up to a window you will likely fit the trim after the wall cladding is complete so you don t have to worry about fitting the trim during cladding. Proper mounting of the first panel helps with the alignment of adjacent panels. Due to the thickness of bioclad 2 5mm it is essential that our panels are installed on flat plumb walls that are smooth clean and dry with squared corners.