Acoustical Wallcovering Installation

1. PREPARE THE WALL

• Remove all wall plates, obstructions and old wallcovering.
• Clean, seal and prime wall before application. This is particularly important for glossy paint, semi-gloss paint, wood or concrete.
• To prevent “bleed through,” seal markings that cannot be removed by cleaning.
• Carefully inspect all material before installation.
• Ensure that pattern and color is satisfactory and meets specification.

2. APPLY THE ADHESIVE

• Strictly follow the recommendations of the adhesive manufacturer. The adhesive manufacturer’s instructions take precedence over these instructions.
• Recommended Adhesives: Such as Gardner Dynamite 111 (passes NFPA 265) Roman Pro 838.
• Apply premixed, undiluted, heavy-duty, clear wallcovering adhesive to the wall and not to the fabric.
• Allow adhesive to become tacky, not dry.
• A clear, non-staining adhesive will prevent problems if dropped on the face of the material.
• Do not allow the adhesive to adhere to the face of the fabric. If necessary, check with adhesive manufacturer.

3. INSTALL THE FABRIC

• For best results, install rolls in numerical sequence by dye lot.
• Cut material to desired lengths, allowing a minimum of two inches on top and bottom for trimming
• After cutting, the installer or distributor assumes all responsibility.
• Acoustical wallcoverings have a knap. Check every roll and cut for knap direction prior to installation. Do not assume that the knap direction is the same on all rolIs. Do not reverse strips; they may appear as a different color or shade.
• Install three strips vertically, in sequence with nap in the same direction.
• Inspect for color, pattern, uniformity and application. If acceptable, proceed with work.
• Continue to inspect in three-strip intervals. If unacceptable, stop work immediately. Contact your local representative.
• All edges are trimmed to a rib, butt seamed and rolled with a handheld vinyl roller to ensure transfer of adhesive to the product. Do not double cut.
• This product is not precision trimmed. Trim on a table in the same “groove,” using a straight edge to ensure an accurate cut.
• To ensure a good clean trim, a new blade should be used on each strip.

For best results, it is recommended that you employ a qualified textile wallcovering installer. Carpet used for wall covering shall be classified in accordance with ASTM E84 as Class A or Class 1.