It is essential to understand a good method to install the wall panel in order to achieve better results. Today we will learn about seven main points of the wall panel installation method.
1) Keep the wall clean
Before installation, make the wall clean, dry, flat and level with high elasticity. In order to adapt to the local climate conditions, after unpacking the packaging of the wall panels. It is best to place them on the spot for at least 48 hours before installing.
2) Design the size in advance
Before installation, you should first find the square of each block and try to install it once. Formally nail it after adjustment to avoid any uneven surface layer’s pattern, color, edges and corners, wrong size and loose seams, etc.
3) Pull the wire to check the top plate
Before installation, pull the wire to check whether the top of the wall is straight. If there is any problem, correct it in time. Avoid uneven thickness, uneven height, splitting, etc.
4) The wall surface needs to be treated with moisture
All wood products have a certain moisture content. If the wall is wet, it should be dried before construction or moisture-proof treatment.
5) Wall panel joint gap
The height difference between the surface of the wall panel should be less than 0.5mm. The width of the gap between the board surfaces should be uniform, and the size deviation should not be greater than 2mm. The diagonal length deviation of a single panel should not be greater than 2mm. The verticality deviation of the panel is not more than 2mm.
6) Tongue and groove corner joint
The tongue and groove corner angles must be vertical and horizontal joint match, and the seam stitching must be 45 degrees. This is the key installation points and shall pay special attention.
7) The skirting line and the strip shall be without excessive gap
The skirting board and the strip should be close to the panel and there should be no excessive gaps. The nail spacing on the fixed skirting board or the bead shall generally not be greater than 300mm. The nail cap should be knocked flat, and the depth of the nail should be 0.5 to 1.0mm. The nail hole should be smoothed with the oily putty of the same color.
