The Home Depot Thermal Wood Wall Planks Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- THE HOME DEPOT
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The Home Depot Thermal Wood Wall Planks
Specifications
- Product: Thermal Wood Wall Planks
- Orientation: Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal
- Recommended Tools: Nail Gun, Hammer, Wood Saw, Utility Knife
- Weight Limit for Hanging: Do not exceed 0.5 lbs. on the planks
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Can I use adhesive instead of nails to install the planks?
- A: It is not recommended to use adhesive as it may cause wood cupping. Nails provide a secure installation method.
- Q: What should I do if the planks start to cup or pop out from the wall?
- A: Ensure there is a hair-sized gap between planks during installation to allow for expansion. Avoid pressing planks tightly together.
Included & Tools Needed
Included
- Five Full Length Planks
- One Starter/End Plank
- Strip of 1″ #16 Gauge Nails
Supplies & Tools Needed
- Level
- Pencil
- Table Saw, Hand Saw or Utility knife
- Set Square or ruler
- Nail Gun or Hammer
Notes
- ORIENTATION
- Planks can be installed in horizontal, vertical or diagonal orientation
- NOT RECOMMENDED
- Double-sided sticky foam. Planks may fall down if not secured with nails.
- Adhesive or liquid nails: Adhesives shrink or swell while hardening and wood will cup.
Installation Instructions
- Select orientation: horizontal, vertical or diagonal.
- Use pre-cut planks as Starter/End planks to alternate the shift of vertical seams. (Fig. 1)
- Using a level, draw a line on the wall for the Starter Plank.
- Prepare the finishing nails:
- Nail Gun: Install the enclosed nail strip into the nail gun for 1″ long and # 16 Gauge brad nails. Adjust gun to deliver nails flush to the surface of wood.
- Hammer: (Recommended for high-hunidity areas) chip nails from the strip with a utility knife.
- Apply a starter plank at the line on the wall and affix it with the nails in each corner of the plank.
- Fasten at least 1 inch from each side or end of the planks. (Fig. 2)
- For full-length planks apply two more nails in the middle of the board. (Fig. 3)
- Don’t press planks against each other. Leave a hair-size space to breathe. If pressed tightly planks may cup and pop out from the wall. (Fig. 4)
- If you need to cut planks, use any wood saw (table saw or hand saw) or cut a furrow in the wood with a utility knife on both sides of the plank and break it against the edge of the table.
- If you need to attach wall art or shelves on top of the wall planks, drill the holes and put hangers through the planks on your wall. Don’t hang anything heavier than 0.5 lbs. on the planks themselves!
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