PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

DesignWall is an elegant, prefinished interior paneling, composed of Guilford of Maine FR 701^® fabric laminated to 1/2" structural Homasote recycled 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.

SIZES (nominal)

Actual length and width 1/8" shorter.
*Also available in lengths of 9', 10' and 12' on special order.
Flame Spread-Class 1 (or A)

PACKAGING, STORAGE & PROTECTION

Panels should be kept in original packages, stored in a dry place indoors or on a raised platform protected from weather damage.

ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATION

All________ as shown on drawings shall be Homasote DesignWall panels in the color________ as manufactured by the Homasote Company, West Trenton, NJ, and installed in accordance with current Homasote installation Instructions.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

B. INSTALLATION TO WOOD FRAME WALLS

Panels may be installed to wood framing using either method listed below:

Method #1

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.

Method #2

1. Framing must not exceed 16" O.C.