Burlap Panels

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Homasote Burlap panels are composed of an all natural, heavyweight jute fabric laminated to a Homasote fiberboard. Burlap continues around long edges to back of panel. 

USES, APPLICATIONS 
Decorative, tackable Burlap 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. In addition, it provides a fully tackable surface that conceals tack holes and reduces sound due to its interesting texture. 

SIZES (nominal*)

Actual length and width 1/8" shorter.
*Also available in lengths of 10' and 12'.

SPECIFICATIONS

 (See Page 9)

*Also available on special order Class I (or A)

FINISHES
Burlap Panels are a prefinished paneling with a natural color jute fabric that does not require additional finishing. If, however an alternate color is required to fit a particular design, the jute fabric may be painted.

Also available are Homasote joint and trim moldings in low lustre black or white for a neat, professional finish. These moldings include: cap, inside and outside corners, and "H" for butt joints.

Consult Homasote Bulletins B-8-211-6 and BP-8-802-2 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 Burlap Panels. Installation shall not be made when building is excessively cold, hot, and/or damp.

All Burlap 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.

Panels should be observed carefully at this time to determine and insure desired effect with respect to color, texture panel sequence, etc. It may be found necessary to invert certain panels to alter direction of grain color or weave to achieve best results.

During installation, Burlap 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. Framing must not exceed 16" o.c. panel edges must be supported at all times. As with any natural fabric material, care should be taken in handling panels with clean hands.

Installation to Wood Frame Walls

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 Burlap 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 12" o.c. along intermediate framing.

Installation to 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" diagram on opposite side)
3. Apply a 3/8" bead of sub-floor adhesive meeting APA AFG-01 specification to intermediate studs in 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.

Painting Burlap

1. After installing Burlap panels, select quality water base latex paint to be used.
2. Thin paint to 2 parts paint, 1 part water or thinner. *(Paint should be the consistency of milk.)
3. Apply paint to burlap one panel at a time using a 9" roller with standard nap for smooth surfaces.†Paint panel edges between adjoining panels using a standard paint brush.
4. After the painting of each panel, follow over painted panel with a dry roller to remove any excess paint to prevent filling in the burlap texture.
5. Continue process until all panels are completed.
6. Allow panels a minimum of 12 hours to dry before application of second coat if so desired.