Proclad Cladding can be applied to most solid wall surfaces.
· Walls should be smooth and level. High points must be removed and low points filled with filler.
· If fixing over tiles – then tiles must not be loose but firmly fixed.
· Door and window frames must be in place prior to the installation as cladding will be cut and fitted right up to the edges.
· Surfaces must be permanently dry and free from all substances that may contribute to adhesive bond failure – if in doubt then you should test the adhesive.
· If fixing to a painted wall then remove loose paint and conduct an adhesive bond test on the painted finish.
· To ensure good adhesion all surfaces must be clean and free from dust prior to installation. The working environment must also be dust free.
· Very absorbent substrates such as plasterboard must be sealed with Proclad PVA primer, and allow to cure well before fitting the Proclad panels
· All electrical switches, power points etc., should be in a first fix state.
· All plumbing should have pipe work to a first fix state with the exposed ends of the pipes protruding from the substrate. Drill panels oversize with 3-5mm gap to allow for thermal expansion and fit.
