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)
THICKNESS |
WIDTH |
LENGTH* |
WEIGHT |
1/2 |
4' |
8' |
1.5 lb./sq. ft. |
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:
- Framing must not exceed 16" O.C.
- Attach metal frame clips to long edges of panel every 12" o.c. (See "Metal Frame Clips"
diagram on opposite side)
- 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.
- 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
- Framing must not exceed 16" O.C.
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).
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.
If adhesive is omitted, nail panels 6" o.c. along all edges and 12" o.c. along intermediate
framing.
C. INSTALLATION TO METAL FRAME WALLS
- Framing must not exceed 16" O.C.
- Attach metal frame clips to long edges of panel every 12" o.c. (See "Metal Frame Clips"
diagram on opposite side)
- 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.
- 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.
