BAUX 500 Acoustic Pulp Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- BAUX
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BAUX 500 Acoustic Pulp
IS FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT BUILDING MATERIALS SHOULD BE SUSTAINABLE, SURPRISINGLY FUNCTIONAL AND REMARKABLY BEAUTIFUL LET’S BUILD DO NOT INSTALL MATERIALS OF UNACCEPTABLE QUALITY Be sure to inspect materials carefully upon delivery and note any damages or quality rejections to BAUX immediately. BAUX do not bear any responsibility to adjust already installed products that don’t meet expected quality standards. These instructions serve as a guide. The responsibility for recognizing and compensating for field conditions is with the installer. Installer should follow best practices for construction and workmanship. BAUX bears no responsibility for installation safety, direct or indirect damages or contractor selection.
BAUX ACOUSTIC PULP
BAUX Acoustic Pulp is a green hi-tech bio-composite, 100 % biodegradable and renewable, a result from 25 years of academic research and knowhow within biomimicry – an approach that seeks sustainable solutions from the idea that nature already have the solutions itself. In the BAUX Acoustic Pulp product, all harmful chemicals have been replaced with natures own magic. It is harmless for us, it is harmless for the environment. An advanced and patented technology to modify cellulosic fibres have been used that drastically move the boundaries for cellulosic materials properties to a completely new level.
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PREPARATIONS REQUIRED BEFORE INSTALLATION
Unpacking and Handling
- Please handle BAUX products with care during unpacking and installation. Make sure to clean hands or use clean gloves before touching the panels to minimize risk for soiling the surface.
- Materials waiting to be installed should be stored in original packing in a clean, indoor and climate controlled environment free of moisture.
General
- BAUX Acoustic Pulp can be installed using Glue. Using glue is a fast, efficient and proven installation method. Our Pattex No More Nails glue has been selected due to its environmental conditions with 0,00% VOC (alternative installation methods are under development).
- The responsibility for evaluating and recognizing potential issues and compensating for different field conditions is with the installer.
- We do not recommend cutting the Pulp panel. However, if cuts need to be made, use a very sharp knife or a razor to get a fine edge. Ha fine hand saw can also work but the edge may be uneven. The cut edges should be covered with a wooden spline or similar. The wooden spline is not a product provided by BAUX.
Wall Conditions
- If the wall area where you intend to install BAUX Acoustic Pulp is uneven, it must be leveled out before installation.
- Make sure that the wall area is clean and free from dust. Walls affected by nicotine from cigarettes have to be carefully cleaned or repainted before installation.
- Pay attention to painted surfaces where there is a risk for the paint to come off. Never install on a recently painted surface, the paint needs to dry properly.
Introduction
- Before you start, read and follow the preparations required before installation.
- Make sure to use one of the glue types recommended by BAUX, see below.
- Position and mark the location on the wall where you intend to mount your BAUX Acoustic Pulp Panels carefully, for best result a laser level pass is recommended.
Glue installation instruction
- Glue should be applied on the rear side of the panels.
- The glue string should be at least 8 mm in diameter ~0.3 inches.
- Apply glue according to the dotted lines in illustration. One turn along the edge of the panel and one turn along the edge of the flat area in the middle of the panel.
- Push the panel firmly towards the wall surface. It will be possible to move the panel slightly on the surface to secure an exact positioning before the glue hardens.
- Make sure the first row is perfectly aligned. A smaller error in the beginning will grow successively further along the wall.
AVOID GAPS!
To minimize gaps between each panel we recommend you to first mount one or two
panels. Then wait 24 hours for the glue to dry. You can then continue the
mounting, pushing the panels firmly towards each other, without being afraid
that the panels start to glide sideways and loose its position on the wall.
The edge of the panel is a little bit flexible and will then hide gaps. An
alternative solution is to mount supporting studs keeping the panels in place
during installation. The studs can be de-mounted after panel installation
RECOMMENDED GLUE
BOSTIC A785 HIGH GRIP DECO
- Direct grip
- Sustainable, low VOC
- Solvent free
- Perfect adhesion without use of a primer, even on slightly damp substrates
- Paintable
- Almost odorless
SPECIFICATIONS
- Application temp : +5°C to + 40°C
- Base : Acrylic dispersion
- Density : 1,30 g/ml (ISO 1183-1)
- Temp resistance : -20°C to + 75°C
References
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