DesignWall Interior Panels

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
DesignWall is an elegant, prefinished interior paneling, composed of Guilford of Maine FR 701^® fabric laminated to NCFR Homasote fiberboard. Fabric continues around long edges to back of panel. DesignWall is available in four designer colors - Quartz, Cherry Neutral, Blue Neutral and Grey Mix.

USES, APPLICATIONS 
Decorative, tackable DesignWall panels are used in both residential and commercial construction. These versatile panels are ideal for a range of applications from family rooms and children's bedrooms to school rooms and business offices - anywhere the rich look of a fabric panel and/or a fully tackable wall would be appreciated.

SIZES (nominal)

Actual length and width 1/8" shorter.
*Also available in lengths of 9', 10' and 12' on special order.

SPECIFICATIONS (substrate)

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SPECIFICATIONS (fabric)

Flammability

Consult Homasote Bulletins DP-9-071-3 and DP-9-072-3 for complete details and installation instructions.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION DATA
Temperature and humidity conditions closely approximating those which will exist when building is occupied shall be maintained before, during, and after the application of DesignWall Panels

Installation shall not be made when building is excessively cold, hot, and/or damp.

All DesignWall Panels shall be removed from protective packaging not less than 24 hours prior to application and placed singly and vertically around walls exposed to environmental temperature and humidity conditions.

During installation, DesignWall panels must be applied leaving 1/8" expansion space between adjoining panels. Allow 1/4" spacing at floor, ceiling, and around window and door frames, etc.

Panels should be applied vertically and panel edges must be supported at all times. As with any fabric panel care should be taken in handling panels with clean hands.

Installation to Wood or Metal Frame Walls

1. Framing must not exceed 16" o.c.
2. Attach metal frame clips to long edges of panel every 12" o.c. (See "Metal Frame Clips")
3. Apply a 3/8" bead of sub-floor adhesive meeting accordance with the adhesive manufacturer's recommendations.
4. Apply wall panels to adhesive and framing, applying hand pressure from the center of panel out to the ceiling and floor where adhesive is located to insure positive contact, and screw panels 6" o.c. to plates or blocking at floor and ceiling screws should be of sufficient length to penetrate 3/4" into framing. Hold screws 3/8" back from edge of panels. Screw clips to framing and brace panels for a minimum of 24 hours for adhesive to set.

Installation to Wood Frame Walls (Only)

1. Framing must not exceed 16" o.c.
2. Apply a 3/8" bead of APA approved paneling adhesive to studs in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer's recommendations. (A double bead of adhesive is necessary on studs where adjoining panels fall).
3. Apply DesignWall Panels to adhesive and framing, applying hand pressure where adhesive is located to insure positive contact, and nail 12" o.c. along edges and 24" o.c. along all intermediate framing.
4. If adhesive is omitted, nail panels 6" o.c. along all edges and 1" o.c. along intermediate framing.

Installation to Masonry Walls

1. Install wood furring strips, not exceeding 16" o.c.
2. Apply DesignWall panels following "Installation to Wood or Metal Frame Walls."

Installation to Finished Wall

1. Apply Wall Panels following "Installation to Wood or Metal Frame Walls," putting adhesive to back of wall panels instead of on framing in 3/8" beads 16" o.c. and at perimeter, holding adhesive back 3/4" from edge. Panels must be aligned such that panel edges would fall on framing behind finished wall. Panels must be fastened to framing behind finished wall.

Metal Frame Clips

Cutting Panels
Cuts can be easily made by either hand or power sawing. Always use a medium to fine tooth saw whether hand or power. If cutting with a hand saw, cut from finished side of panel; if using a portable power saw, rotary or saber, cut from back of panel. Small cuts (electrical boxes, etc) can be readily made with several passes of a sharp utility knife.

Panel Maintenance
To prevent overall soiling, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. Oil or grease type spots will respond to mild solvent or dry cleaning agents. The blotting technique, without rubbing, should be sufficient to remove most spots. For general dirt or grime spots, sponging with the foam from a mild detergent or upholstery shampoo should remove the accumulated dirt and grime spot. Room temperature solution should be sufficient. Rinse well with a clean sponge to remove traces of the water base cleaning agent. The fabric will dry very quickly. Avoid excessive brushing or rubbing during cleaning practices to prevent fuzzing of the fabric surface.