DesignWall™ INTERIOR PANELS

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
DesignWall is an elegant, prefinished interior paneling, composed of Guilford of Maine FR 701® fabric laminated to 1/2" structural Homasote recycled fiberboard. Fabric continues around long edges to back of panel. DesignWall is available in four designer colors – Quartz, Cherry Neutral, Blue Neutral and Grey Mix.

USES
Decorative, tackable DesignWall panels are used in both residential and commercial construction. These versatile panels are ideal for a range of applications from family rooms and children’s bedrooms to school rooms and business offices – anywhere the rich look of a fabric panel and/or a fully tackable wall would be appreciated.

ADVANTAGES
DesignWall panels have the unique versatility to be a finished paneling in colors to go with any decor and provide a fully tackable surface that conceals tack holes and reduces sound. DesignWall panels are environmentally safe, free of asbestos and formaldehyde additives.

SPECIFICATIONS (substrate)
Density, lb./ft.³: 34-40
Water Absorption by volume (max.): 5%
Conditioned Moisture Content (max.): 15%
Expansion from 50% to 90% rel. hum. (max.): 0.25%
R-value: 1.11
NRC: 0.20
Flame Spread: Class I (or A)

SPECIFICATIONS (fabric)
Contents: 100% Polyester
Weight: 16.0 ± 0.5 oz./lin. yd.
Colorfastness to Light (AATCC-16A): 40 hrs

FLAMMABILITY
ASTM-E84: Class 1 (or A)
NFPA-701: Passes
FAA (PARA. 25.853B): Passes
NY/NJ Port Authority (FTMS 191-5903): Passes
Boston Fire Code BFD IX-1: Passes
State of Mass. 527 CMR 21.00: Passes
State of CA Tech. Bulletin 117 SEC. E (CS-191-53): Passes
GSA-PBS: Passes
UL Test No. 214: Passes

SIZES (nominal)
Thickness: 1/2"
Width: 4'
Length*: 8'
Weight: 1.5 lb./sq. ft.

Actual length and width 1/8" shorter.
*Also available in 10' lengths on special order.
Flame Spread – Class 1 (or A)

ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATION (short form)
All _____ as shown on drawings shall be Homasote DesignWall panels in the color _____ as manufactured by the Homasote Company, West Trenton, NJ, and installed in accordance with current Homasote installation instructions.

PACKAGING, STORAGE AND PROTECTION
Panels should be kept in original packages, stored in a dry place indoors or on a raised platform, protected from weather damage.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION DATA
Illustrated installation instructions are given in Homasote Bulletin DP-9-072-2. This bulletin details the Homasote approved installation requirements and step-by-step procedure. The following information is for product evaluation only.

Temperature and humidity conditions closely approximating those which will exist when building is occupied shall be maintained before, during and after the application of DesignWall panels. Installation shall not be made when building is excessively cold, hot and/or damp.

All DesignWall panels shall be removed from protective packaging not less than 24 hours prior to application and placed singly and vertically around walls exposed to environmental temperature and humidity conditions.

During installation, DesignWall panels must be applied leaving 1/8" expansion space between adjoining panels. Allow 1/4" spacing at floor, ceiling and around windows and door frames, etc. Framing must not exceed 16" o.c. Panel edges must be supported at all times. As with any fabric panel, care should be taken in handling panels with clean hands.

To prevent overall soiling, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. Oil or grease type spots will respond to mild solvent or dry cleaning agents. The blotting technique, without rubbing, should be sufficient to remove most spots. For general dirt or grime spots, sponging with the foam from a mild detergent or upholstery shampoo should remove the accumulated dirt and grime spot. Room temperature solution should be sufficient. Rinse well with a clean sponge to remove traces of the water base cleaning agent. The fabric will dry very quickly. Avoid excessive brushing or rubbing during cleaning practices to prevent fuzzing of the fabric surface.

AVAILABILITY
Homasote building products are available throughout the United States and Canada from local building material dealers. Dealers should have samples and literature describing all Homasote products. If not, write directly to Homasote Company.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR DESIGNWALL INTERIOR PANELS

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Temperature and humidity conditions closely approximating those which will exist when building is occupied shall be maintained before, during, and after the application of DesignWall Panels.

Installation shall not be made when building is excessively cold, hot, and/or damp.

All DesignWall Panels shall be removed from protective packaging not less than 24 hours prior to application and placed singly and vertically around walls exposed to environmental temperature and humidity conditions.

During installation, DesignWall Panels must be applied leaving 1/8" expansion space between adjoining panels. Allow 1/4" spacing at floor, ceiling, and around window and door frames, etc.

Panels should be applied vertically and panel edges must be supported at all times. As with any fabric panel care should be taken in handling panels with clean hands.

B. INSTALLATION TO WOOD FRAME WALLS

Method No. 1

1. Framing must not exceed 16” o.c.
2. Attach metal frame clips to long edges of panel every 12” o.c.
3. Apply a 3/8” bead of sub-floor adhesive meeting APA AFG-01 specifications to intermediate studs in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations.
4. Apply wall panels to adhesive and framing, applying hand pressure from the center of panel out to the ceiling and floor where adhesive is located to insure positive contact; and screw panels 6” o.c. to plates or blocking at floor and ceiling. Screws should be of sufficient length to penetrate ¾” into framing.  Hold screws 3/8” back from edge of panels. Screw clips to framing and brace panels for a minimum of 24 hours for adhesive to set.

1. Framing must not exceed 16” o.c.
2. Apply a 3/8” bead of APA-approved paneling adhesive to studs in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations (A double bead of adhesive is necessary on studs where adjoining panels fall).
3. Apply DesignWall to adhesive and framing, applying hand pressure where adhesive is located to insure positive contact; and nail 12” o.c. along edges and 24” o.c. along all intermediate framing.
4. If adhesive is omitted, nail panels 6” o.c. along all edges and 12” o.c. along intermediate framing.

1. Framing must not exceed 16” o.c.
2. Attach metal frame clips to long edges of panel every 12” o.c.
3. Apply a 3/8” bead of sub-floor adhesive meeting APA AFG-01 specifications to intermediate studs in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations.
4. Apply wall panels to adhesive and framing, applying hand pressure from the center of panel out to the ceiling and floor where adhesive is located to insure positive contact; and screw panels 6” o.c. to plates or blocking at floor and ceiling. Screws should be of sufficient length to penetrate ¾” into framing. Hold screws 3/8” back from edge of panels. Screw clips to framing and brace panels for a minimum of 24 hours for adhesive to set.

1. Install wood furring strips, not exceeding 16” o.c.
2. Apply DesignWall following “Installation to Wood Frame Walls.”

1. Apply Wall Panels following “Installation to Wood Frame Walls,’ putting adhesive to back of wall panels instead of on wood framing in 3/8” beads 16” o.c. and at perimeter, holding adhesive back ¾” from edge.
2. Panels must be aligned such that panel edges would fall on framing behind finished wall. Panels must be fastened to framing behind finished wall.

CUTTING PANELS
Cuts can be easily made by either hand or power sawing. Always use a medium to fine tooth saw whether hand or power. If cutting with a hand saw, cut from finished side of panel; if using a portable power saw, rotary or saber, cut from back of panel. Small cuts (electric boxes, etc.) can be readily made with several passes of a sharp utility knife.

AVAILABILITY
Homasote building products are available throughout the United States and Canada from local building material dealers. Dealers should have samples and literature describing all Homasote products. If not, write directly to, Homasote Company.

Homasote Co.
P.O. Box 7240
West Trenton, NJ 08628-0240
1-800-257-9491
Tel: (609) 883-3300
Fax: (609) 530-1584