Store the DURO-THERM panels flat. Never lean them against a wall, as they will take set. Allow time for the DURO-THERM to come to room temperature before installing.

Wall preparation is simple and minimal. Nails or screws that are protruding should be dealt with and the surface should be wiped clean of dust. Grease and loose paint should also be removed.

Put a bead of panel adhesive down each stud or purling. When applying over a solid wall, make a pattern on the wall as you would if applying a hardboard (masonite) panel.

Put the DURO-THERM panel in place, then pull it off to allow the solvent in the adhesive to dissipate, then set the panel in place again. Since the panels are very light weight, the adhesive will hold them.

Leave a gap of 1/8" (3.2mm) between each panel to allow for expansion. We recommend using divider moldings, which we can supply. Leave a gap of 3/16" (4.75mm) along the top and bottom of each panel. We can supply cap, cove base and inside corner moldings for these applications.

Fasten the panel with nylon rivets. We supply two-piece expansion rivets for use in concrete and one-piece rivets for attaching the panels to wood or steel. They should be placed on 16" (406mm) centers or on every stud or purling 16" (406mm) apart. We recommend the use of nylon rivets instead of galvanizedor steel screws to preserve the insulating value of the panel.

For two-piece expansion rivets use a .257" (6.5mm) or "F" drill bit. One-piece rivets require a .281" (7.15mm) or “K” drill bit.

Generally one divider molding will be required for each panel. The corners and caps will vary by the job.

We also supply color matched rivets when desired to use as mechanical fasteners for the panels.

These panels are lightweight and easy to install by any contractor familiar with interior panels.

We also offer additional installation assistance via our technical service 800 number.