Taskers Acoustic Wall Panel Installation Guide

Taskers Acoustic Wall Panel

Product Information

Specifications:

• Material: Panel with felt backing
• Installation Methods: Adhesive, Screw to Wall, Screw to Buttons, Fixing to Ceilings
• Tools Required: Handsaw, Circular Power Saw, Pencil, Straight Edge, Screws, Spirit Level, Jigsaw, Drill, Plugs, Battens, Drywall Screws

Product Usage Instructions

Using Adhesive:

1. Measure and mark the location of the cut on the panel.
2. Apply masking tape along the area to be cut and strike a line using a pencil and a straight edge.
3. Cut the panel to the correct height using a fine-tooth handsaw or circular power saw.
4. If slats are loose after cutting, secure them with screws through the back of the panel.
5. Apply a fast-grab adhesive to the back of the panel.
6. Offer the panel up to the wall from left to right, ensuring proper alignment.
7. Press the panel at the top, middle, and bottom locations to ensure full contact with the wall.
8. Repeat the procedure for all remaining panels.
9. If needed, cut the last panel to the correct width and install it as before.

Sockets & Switches:

1. Measure the size and location of the socket/switch on the panel.
2. Mark and cut the area using a jigsaw with good-quality blades.
3. Secure any loose slats following the procedure used for securing slats after cutting.

Screw to Wall:

1. Drill and plug all location marks on the wall using appropriate plugs.
2. Secure panels using screws and repeat for all panels.

Screw to Buttons:

1. Drill, plug, and secure battens up the wall spaced evenly.
2. Measure and cut panels as shown in the installation method.
3. Secure panels to battens using black drywall screws.

Fixing to Ceilings:
If installing panels to the ceiling, ensure all fixings are located at structural points like joists. This installation may require 2 people and caution should be taken when using step ladders or consider using a Panel Lifter Hoist Jack for multiple panels.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: How many panels can be installed with one standard cartridge of adhesive?
  A: One standard cartridge is typically enough to install 3 panels.

• Q: What tools are required for installation?
  A: Tools required include handsaw, circular power saw, pencil, straight edge, screws, spirit level, jigsaw, drill, plugs, battens, and drywall screws.

Important Information

These panels are suitable for internal use only. Also suitable for kitchens & bathrooms as long as they do not come into direct contact with water. We recommend the use of an interior wood varnish on the slats and slat ends to seal them, which will protect against air moisture. Do not apply to felt backing.

• Product dimensions – 2400mm x 600mm x 21mm
• The panel has a coverage of approx. 1.44m2

Please note

• All components should be inspected BEFORE installation commences for any damage, as
• Taskers cannot be held responsible for any damage caused during installation,
• We do not recommend the use of a sharp blade to open the packaging as this may damage the product.

Tools required
Tape measure, pencil, adhesive, screwdriver, fine tooth handsaw and/or circular power saw straight edge/spirit level, screws & wall plugs.

Preparation

• Before you install, ensure that the wall is clean and smooth and remove any nails or screws etc.
• If you are drilling and inserting screws into the wall, we recommend that you use a pipe & cable detector first to identify and mark these locations onto the wall so you can fix around them.
• Masking tape should be applied to all cut locations before cutting. Always use sharp, good-quality blades when cutting.

INSTALLATION METHODS

USING ADHESIVE

• (Please note – if using this method, some damage to wall and panel may incur if you wish to remove at a later date) Measure the vertical distance of the wall (Fig 1).
• Measure and mark the location of the cut on the panel. Apply a strip of masking tape along the area to be cut. Strike a line across using a pencil and straight edge (Fig 2).
• Cut the panel to the correct height using either a fine-tooth handsaw or a circular power saw (Fig 3). For best results, use a good quality sharp blade. Remove masking tape after cutting.
• If the slats on the panel are loose after cutting, secure the slats by inserting 15mm long screws through the back of the panel, through the felt and into the slats ensuring that screw heads are flush with the back face of the felt backing (Fig 4). Check panel fit on the wall.
• Next, apply a proprietary fast-grab adhesive to the back of the panel (Fig 5). One standard cartridge should be enough to install 3 panels.
• Working from left to right, carefully offer the panel up to the wall, ensuring that the panel side where the slat projects past the backing is to the left-hand side and the open side where the slat is set back is to the right-hand side, ready to accept next panel (Fig 6). Lead with the bottom edge, then locate fully up into position. Press the panel at the top, middle and bottom locations to ensure the adhesive makes full contact with the wall. Check vertical using spirit level.
• Repeat the above procedure for all remaining full-width panels. When you come to the end of the run, it may be necessary to cut the last panel to the correct width. Measure the distance from the edge of the panel to the wall, at the top and bottom, to check parallel (Fig 7).
• Transfer the measurements to the panel and mark. If a mark falls on a slat, please apply masking tape. Cut panel to width (Fig 8). Offer onto the wall to check fit. Remove the panel apply adhesive to the back of the panel and install as previously.

SOCKETS & SWITCHES

• To cut your panel to accommodate light switches and sockets, measure the size and location of the socket/switch (Fig 9). Transfer these measurements to the panel and mark the location of the socket/switch (Fig 10). Apply masking tape to the cut area. Cut the marked area using a jigsaw with good-quality blades (Fig 11).
• Secure any loose slats following the same procedure used in Fig 4.

SCREW TO WALL

• To secure the panel to the wall using screws, you will require 15 off, 3.5mm x 35mm black drywall screws set in 5 rows of 3. Top and bottom screws should be placed no closer than 50mm from the ends. On a 2.4m panel, rows should be spaced approx. 575mm apart (Fig 12). Using black coloured screws will help the screw heads blend in with the black backing felt. Cut the panel to the correct height and insert 15 off screws through the front of the panel into the felt backing so they project slightly through the back. Offer panel up to correct position on the wall, check vertical using spirit level. Tap or rotate each screw with a screwdriver so they leave a location mark on the wall (Fig 13). Remove panel.
• Drill and plug all location marks on the wall using appropriate plugs suitable for the wall construction.
• Offer the panel back to the wall and secure the panel using screws. Repeat the process for the remaining panels.

SCREW TO BATTONS

• Drill, plug and secure 5 off, battens (45mm x 45mm) up the wall, spaced evenly (Fig 14). You have the option of installing mineral wool between the battens to improve insulation and increase sound absorption.
• Measure and cut panels as shown on the first page of the installation method.
• Offer panel up to battens at the start of the run. Secure using 5 off, rows of 3, black drywall screws 3.5mm x 35mm. Repeat the process for the remaining panels.

FIXING TO CEILINGS

• If you are installing panels to the ceiling, please ensure all fixings are located at structural points i.e. into the joists.
• This installation will require 2 people.
• Care should be taken if using step ladders.
• Alternatively, the use of a Panel Lifter Hoist Jack would be ideal for the job, depending on how many panels are being installed.

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