METAMORPHOSIS - DuChateau

1 M E TA M O R P H O S I S. INSTALLATIO N GU ID E. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE. OF DUCH TEAU WALL COVERINGS. We recommend you hire an experienced finish carpenter or wood flooring installer to achieve quality results with all DuCh teau Wall Coverings. The right tools are key for a successful installation. I M P O R TA N T: WA R N I N G : B E S U R E TO F U L LY I N S P EC T S H I P M E N T FO R A N Y DA M AG E I M P R O P E R LY I N S TA L L I N G D U C H T E AU WA L L C OV E R I N G S. I M M E D I AT E LY U P O N A R R I VA L P R I O R TO I N S TA L L AT I O N . M AY R E S U LT I N VO I D I N G YO U R WA R R A N T Y.

2 P R OT EC T. A N Y DA M AG E M U S T B E R E P O R T E D I M M E D I AT E LY TO YO U R WA R R A N T Y A N D YO U R I N V E S T M E N T, A LWAYS. C U S TO M E R S E RV I C E@ D U C H AT E O M . FA S T E N A N D G LU E D U C H T E AU WA L L C OV E R I N G S . CONTENTS. RECOMMENDED TOOLS 4. HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION 5. VERTICAL INSTALLATION 21. RECOMMENDED TOOLS. FLAT BLACK PAINT, TRAY AND CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE. BRUSH AND ROLLER BLACK TAPE LASER LEVEL OR LEVEL CHALK LINE. PROTECTIVE FLOOR COVER AND APPLICATOR. FINISH MITER SAW* WITH A 23 GAUGE NAIL GUN 18 GAUGE NAIL GUN FLATHEAD SCREWS.

3 FINISH TABLE SAW* JIGSAW. HORIZONTAL CAPACITY OF 16 WITH NAILS WITH NAILS - OPTIONAL. COUNTERSINK BIT STEP LADDER OR SCAFFOLD MEASURING TAPE, RULER. DRILL AIR COMPRESSOR RUBBER MALLET. - IF USING FLATHEAD SCREWS - IF NECESSARY AND SCORING KNIFE. *NOTE: MAKE SURE YOUR BLADES ARE IN PRIME CONDITION TO WORK WITH PRE-FINISHED LUMBER. H O R I Z O N TA L. M E TA M O R P H O S I S / H O R I Z O N TA L. PREPARATION. STEP 1. First, check the wall(s) is level from floor to ceiling and edge-to-edge. If not, be sure to note the differences in height and/or width, and adjust layout accordingly.

4 Fix any irregularities on the surface of your installation area that would affect how the tiles lay. TOOLS: LASER LEVEL OR LEVEL. 6. M E TA M O R P H O S I S / H O R I Z O N TA L. PREPARATION. STEP 2. Paint the desired installation area matte black to hide any potential gaps between or within tiles due to expansion and contraction of wood over time; 1/16 gap is normal between tiles. For edges, use black tape to further conceal paint imperfection, if needed. FL AT BL ACK PAINT. PAINT TR AY. TOOLS: PROTECTIVE FLOOR COVER. PAINT BRUSH AND ROLLER. BL ACK TAPE. 7. M E TA M O R P H O S I S / H O R I Z O N TA L.

5 PREPARATION. STEP 3. 1/4 . Leave a 1 4 gap around the perimeter of your installation area, including trim, to allow for product expansion and contraction. 1/4 1/4 . Use shims for an even separation, if necessary. 1/4 . ME A SURING TAPE. TOOLS: RULER. 8. M E TA M O R P H O S I S / H O R I Z O N TA L. PREPARATION. STEP 4 FIG. A. Assess the direction of the tiles you wish MARK INITIAL CUTS. to have them installed horizontal, vertical, and/or even diagonal at any angle. F I G A . Lay two rows on the floor before installing to plan your wall. Define and mark initial cuts FIG.

6 B (CENTERED INSTALL). F I G B . IMP ORTA NT: If centered install is desired, mark center piece and measure out ends of wall to ensure both ends of wall coverings are equal before cutting excess. MARK CENTER PIECES. *The visible hardboard back panel should always be facing the direction of installation. 9. M E TA M O R P H O S I S / H O R I Z O N TA L. PREPARATION. STEP 5. Measure and mark your horizontal and vertical guidelines using a laser level and chalk line in accordance with the tile dimensions. MARK INITIAL CUTS. LASER LEVEL. TOOLS: CHALK LINE. 10. M E TA M O R P H O S I S / H O R I Z O N TA L.

7 PREPARATION. STEP 6. In prep for outlets, light switches, etc., TRIM. arrange any other rows of tiles on the floor that will require additional cuts, taking care to mark any outlets and define initial cuts once level; please see special instructions for installing mouldings. Anticipate final row might need to be trimmed to fit as well. RULER. TOOLS: JIGSAW AND DRILL. MITER SAW OR TABLE SAW. 11. M E TA M O R P H O S I S / H O R I Z O N TA L. FASTENING. STEP 7. To install HORIZONTALLY, begin in either FIG. B. TOP RIGHT corner or BOTTOM LEFT. corner, as long as the hardboard back panel is facing the direction of the install.

8 Define and mark initial cuts. F I G A . Starting from Left to Right from FIG. A. the Bottom, place the visible hardboard back panel to the Right and Up. F I G B . Starting from Right to Left from the Top, the visible hardboard back panel to the Left and Top. FIG. A FIG. B. CUT. (NOTE: Initial cuts will vary depending on CUT. your desired installation area.). 12. M E TA M O R P H O S I S / H O R I Z O N TA L. FASTENING. STEP 8. Cut excess tab off the wall tile in order to be flush and ensure proper coverage. F I G A . The excess tile will need to be cut on the left and below to be flush with the wall/floor.

9 FIG. A FIG. B. F I G B . The excess tile will need to be cut on the right and top to be flush with the wall/ceiling. Please note that when cutting any pattern, pieces may fall off due to the vibration of the saw. Simply, glue back on and nail from back to secure it firmly. 13. M E TA M O R P H O S I S / H O R I Z O N TA L. FASTENING. STEP 9. Add adhesive on the back panel, and place the initial tile at the starting point of the installation. CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE. TOOLS: APPLIC ATOR. 14. M E TA M O R P H O S I S / H O R I Z O N TA L. FASTENING. STEP 10. Once level and aligned, fasten the exposed back panel with at least 4 #18 Gauge Nails.

10 (OPTIONAL: If using flathead screws, be sure to use a Counter Sink bit first to drill screws below the surface.). 18. TOOLS: 18 GAUGE NAIL GUN WITH NAILS. 15. M E TA M O R P H O S I S / H O R I Z O N TA L. FASTENING. 23 23 23. STEP 11 23. 23. 23. 18. Apply pressure on the individual piece when nailing. F I G . A : A B O V E E Y E L E V E L , U S E # 2 3 G A U G E N A I L S AT A D O W N WA R D A N G L E . Using #23 Gauge Nails, nail in between individual wood pieces, taking care to 23 23 23. hide the nails within the 3D volume of 23 23. 18. each design. When possible, do not nail on the face F I G.