WET AREA PANELLING Linear Series

Designer White (Tile) Midnight Marble

DESIGNER WALLS. FAST.

Snow White Tempera

Add a touch of class to your home WATER RESISTANT STYLISH or workplace with the Linear Series, The Linear Series is perfect for any indoor The Linear Series offers you a range of space that collects moisture, including the attractive styles, from classic WallART’s line of wet area panelling. bathroom, kitchen, laundry and shower monochromes to contemporary patterns. With a striking range of colours and recess. Its streamlined finish makes it a versatile patterns to choose from, you’re sure DURABLE alternative to conventional tiles. to create a space that’s not only Made from high-pressure laminate it can SIMPLE TO INSTALL functional, but stylish, too. withstand impact far greater than ceramic Our easy-to-follow installation guide tiles, and will not discolour or fade. Being enables you to give your space a non-porous allows it to perform even in professional look at just a fraction of the humid conditions like shower recesses. cost, without the need for backing HYGIENIC materials. The Linear Series will not attract mould The Linear Series. Streamlined style. because it is grout-free. This also makes cleaning a breeze — simply wipe with a damp cloth and non-abrasive cleanser. SHEET COLOURS

Snow White Milano (Tile) Carrara Ice Dusk Grey JOINER COLOURS

Snow White

Carrara Ice

Dusk Grey Tempera Designer White (Tile) Silver Haze (Tile) Versuvio (Tile)

Midnight Marble

Tempera

Brushed Aluminium (PVC)

Travertina (Tile) Latte Rossano Sand Silver Oak Travertina

Latte

Cappuccino

Cappuccino Midnight Marble New York White (Tile) New York Black (Tile)

JOINERS TECHNICAL DETAILS

Sheet Size: 240 0mm x 120 0mm (All colours) Other sizes for selected colours only 240 0mm x 90 0mm 210 0mm x 90 0mm Internal Corner External Corner Sheet Joiner 180 0mm x 90 0mm

Thickness: 3. 0mm (tolerance ±0. 2mm) Finish: Gloss Density: 145 0kg/m 3 Top/End Cap Bath Mould Weight: 4.3 5kg/m 2

Product tested and approved to international standard ISO 4586 for high-pressure laminate. INSTALLATION GUIDE

Safety First than the matching joining strip. When working in areas that If you choose to do this, apply generate dust it is advisable bond breaker tape to the timber that you wear protective frame at the centre of the join goggles, a dust mask and work before fixing the sheet to the gloves. Storage and work areas wall. Leave a 3mm gap between should be well ventilated. the sheets using an 1 We recommend that panels be 4 Begin in one corner by nailing 9 Use a wood block wrapped in off cut as a spacer. fixed to a framework of timber or stapling an internal corner a soft cloth to work across the Conditioning battens 50mm x 25mm in size joiner to the timber frame. surface of each panel, tapping It is important that you Run masking tape down the with a maximum spacing of the block gently with a hammer condition your panels by placing sides of each join and fill with a 450mm between the vertical and to ensure the adhesive on all them in the room where they matching bathroom silicone. horizontal battens. Ensure the battens makes contact with the will be installed. Leave a space Trowel off any surplus and lowest point of the frame is at panel, particularly around between sheets to allow for air remove masking tape. Wipe least 25mm above the floor or the edges. shower base. Where two panels circulation. off any excess silicone on the are joined together, place a For rooms above ground level, surfaces using a damp cloth timber batten behind the join and allow panels to condition for 24 or mineral turpentine. ensure the timber framework hours. For rooms below ground provides a flat surface. level, allow for 48 hours. Installation on Plasterboard and Handling Cement Sheets 5 Apply a 5mm bead of adhesive to To avoid scratching the surface WallART Linear can be fitted the face of each timber batten that of your panels, ensure that the to walls that are already lined the first panel will be applied to. work area remains clean, avoid with a flat sheet, such as contact between the panel and plasterboard and cement abrasive surfaces and take care sheeting. Plasterboard 10 Allow for a 3mm expansion gap on each side of the next when moving the panel to avoid sheeting can only be used in joiner and nail or staple the chipping any edges. low humidity applications. joiner to the frame. Planning and Preparation In wet areas, cement sheeting Calculate the number of panels such as Hardie’s Villaboard is 2 When cutting straight lines use required to complete your required. Walls subject to a fine tooth handsaw and always project and gather the possible dampness or high cut with the panel face up. If necessary tools and materials moisture pick-up should not using a fine tipped tungsten machine saw ensure the panel is from the following list: have WallART Linear fixed 6 Rub the back of each panel face down. Sand or hand plane direct, but installed to dressed with coarse sandpaper in the • Tape measure cut edges to achieve a smooth timber frame, or the wall areas that will make contact with • Spirit level finish. Use a fine toothed surface must be waterproofed the adhesive. Work with one hacksaw to cut your colour- • Pencil with an impermeable coating. sheet at a time, applying • Carpenter’s square matched joiners to size. Installation requires the adhesive and installing. Position • Fine tooth handsaw or the panel carefully and press 11 Continue this process to fix following: panels around each wall and seal fine tipped tungsten machine firmly to make contact with • All surfaces must be clean gaps at the base of each panel saw adhesive. Remove the panel until and free of grease, oil, dust the adhesive becomes touch dry using silicone sealant. • Fine tooth hacksaw and paint. (approximately 5 to 10 minutes) • Hand plane • Walls must be completely dry. and follow the adhesive • Sandpaper • Walls must be flat and manufacturer’s instructions. • Timber battens square. • Electric drill & hole cutting bit • Use profiles in these • Nails applications. • Hammer • Use a 5mm bead of adhesive 3 When cutting holes for taps, around the edge of the sheet. • Staple gun shower fitting and pipes measure • Use a zig zag pattern of 5mm • Caulking gun and mark the outline of the area bead of adhesive making sure on the face of the panel, then • Adhesive (we recommend a that the bead is within 15 - drill and cut with the face up. For 12 Upper and lower edges may synthetic rubber based 20mm of the sheet edge. holes 20mm or larger in adhesive like Bostik also be finished using end caps. • Press the sheet against the diameter, a 2mm allowance for Wallboard Adhesive or Selleys Should this joiner be used, wall to transfer the adhesive expansion should be made. Pro Series Adhesive. Rigid or 7 Place a bead of silicone sealant ensure all lengths of vertical to the wall. Remove the sheet These expansion gaps should semi-rigid adhesive is not along the inside of each joiner sheet joiner finish 11mm short and hold away from the wall later be sealed with silicone. Do recommended) (internal corner, sheet joiner, etc.) of edges. A bath mould is to allow adhesive to become not cut square corners in your to create a 3mm expansion gap. recommended for the lower • Sealant (we recommend tacky. This will take panel. Drill holes on the inside of edge of panels butting against Selley’s All Clear or Selley’s approximately 5 - 15 minutes each corner you have marked a bath rim. Bathroom & Kitchen Sealant) depending on climatic and cut along your outlined area • Caulking compound (we conditions. up to each drill hole. Lightly sand the inside edges of your cutout recommend Selley’s • Once tacky, press the sheet area to remove any burrs. Bathroom & Kitchen Silicone) back against the wall and • Wood block / cloth continue as before. • Mineral spirits Care and Maintenance • Colour-matched joiners to To maintain its original luster, join panels and finish off your panels should be cleaned installation with a mild liquid non-abrasive 8 Slide the panel into the joiner Silicone Joins cleanser. Avoid using abrasive and position the panel carefully. WallART Linear can be installed powder cleansers. Fix the next joiner to the free using a butt join system rather edge of the panel and press the sheet into its final position.

*Important: Some sheets have a protective film on both sides. This must be removed before installation. WLSBROGENA4 / V4 / MAY2016

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