easy panel installation

1. PREPARATION

2. MEASURE AREA

3. FIXING

To avoid damage all panels should be wrapped with protective packaging while in storage or being moved.
To avoid bending, wall and ceiling panels should be stored in a horizontal position (standing up or lying down).

Prior to installation a sound structure is required to affix the panels to - e.g. gib wall, wooden battens or metal framework.

Measure the area where the installation will be made. Calculate how full panels can be positioned to most economically cover all, or the majority, of the area.

Next, calculate how many cut panels will be needed to complete the area (if required). Add up the number of panels (full and cut) required and ensure that you have this number available.

Place panels in position one at a time and drill holes through the panel and structure behind.

Where possible, always screw through the joints, not the panel design.

Screws should be placed at a maximum of every 600mm (approx 15 screws per panel). Use 32mm / 8 diameter zinc-coated screws. A 5mm - 10mm space should be left between panels for mastic later.

4. Cutting

5. MASTIC

6. SEALING

When all full panels have been screwed into position measure the remaining areas (if required). Cut full panels into pieces to fit into these areas. Remember to leave a 5mm – 10mm space between panels. Cut panels evenly and continuously on a flat surface using a diamond-tipped saw or angle grinder (preferably with blades/ disks for fibre/ polyester). Install cut panels as outlined in Step 3.

Once all panels have been screwed into place the next step is to seal the spaces between each panel. This is completed using Muros mastic (like a soft putty) and Muros catalyst. You will require approximately 0.5kg mastic per 1m² of installed panel (e.g. 20m² of wall will require approximately 10kg of mastic). To prepare the mastic, add 10cc of catalyst for every 1kg of mastic - and mix both together. The mastic is now ready to use.

Mastic should be applied promptly following preparation.  Do not leave uncovered or leave in heat as the mastic may set before application.

Using a spatula apply mastic in the spaces between each installed panel. The mastic will harden to form a strong seal between each panel. Also apply to hide the screw heads and where any panel rebuilding or repair is required.

7. TEXTURING

8. PAINTING

9. completion

Before the mastic sets shape it with light touches using a no 6 brush. The goal is to match the texture and relief of the panel design. This is a critical part of the installation process because joins between panels should not be visible. Regularly remove excess mastic and clean the brush continuously with acetone.

When the mastic is dry paint it using specified Muros paints. The aim is to integrate the colours to ensure a perfect finish with consistent relief, texture and colour over the whole decorated area. A cloth may be used to rub the surface lightly to combine the paint with the surrounding panel.

This is the final step... the installation is complete. Your environment has been successfully transformed using the Muros wall panel system.