PAINTING BURLAP
- After installing Burlap Panels, select quality water base latex paint to be used.
- Thin paint to 2 parts paint, 1 part water or thinner. *(Paint should be the consistency of milk.)
- 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.
- 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.
- Continue process until all panels are completed.
- Allow panels a minimum of 12 hours to dry before application of second coat if so desired.
*NOTE: It is recommended that a small quantity of paint be mixed and a small sample painted and
allowed to dry to assure satisfaction of color and texture prior to painting larger panels.
†NOTE: For smaller jobs a 4" wide paint brush may be used. When using a brush work paint into panel so as to
so as not to leave excess paint on panel, thus filling in burlap texture.
MOLDINGS
Homasote black or white vinyl moldings are available for a neat professional finish. These moldings
include cap, inside and outside corners and "H" molding for butt joints. Wood or other moldings may
also be used.
CUTTING BURLAP PANELS (to produce a finished edge) |
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- Using a utility knife, break the Burlap seal
on the back of the panel and pull the
Burlap back past the point where the new
cut is to be made.
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- Mark the substrate to the desired new
dimension and cut substrate on this new
line.
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- Cut Burlap approximately 2" beyond new
edge to allow material for new edge wrap.
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- Apply white glue, or other quality wood
glue, to the surface edge and back surface
of the substrate. Pull Burlap tightly around
edge and smooth the surface. Staple to
back of substrate to maintain pressure
while glue sets.
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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 (electric boxes, etc.)
can be readily made with several passes of a
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AVAILABILITY
Homasote building products are available throughout the United States and Canada from local
building material dealers.
Dealers should have samples and literature describing all Homasote products. If not, write directly
to Homasote Company.
