Preparation before installation
Wall treatment: Make sure the wall is clean, dry, flat, and free of defects such as dust, oil, cracks, etc. If necessary, repair and level it. The humidity must be below 12%.
Material selection: Select WPC wall panels of appropriate size, color, and texture as needed, as well as supporting auxiliary materials such as U-shaped grooves, screws, and adhesives.
Tool preparation: Prepare tools such as tape measures, pencils, levels, saws, glue guns, screwdrivers, and rubber hammers.
Measurement and cutting
Measurement: Accurately measure the height and width of the wall, as well as the position and size of openings such as doors and windows, calculate the number and size of the required wall panels, and consider the expansion joints between the wall panels. Generally, a gap of 3-5 mm should be reserved between each wall panel.
Cutting: According to the measurement results, use a saw to cut the wall panel to ensure that the cut is flat and vertical to ensure the installation effect.
Installation method
Direct pasting method: Suitable for flat walls. First, apply adhesive evenly on the wall and the back of the wall panel. Starting from the corner, slowly stick the wallboard to the wall and compact it to ensure that the wallboard fits tightly to the wall to avoid bubbles and hollows. During the installation process, pay attention to keep the wallboard horizontal and vertical.
Nail method: Applicable when the wall is uneven or the wallboard is large. First determine the position of the nails on the edge of the wallboard. Generally, at least 3-4 nails are installed on each edge. The nails need to be nailed into the wall to a sufficient depth to ensure that the wallboard is firmly fixed to the wall, but be careful that the nails cannot be exposed from the surface of the wallboard to avoid affecting the appearance.
U-groove installation method: First fix the U-groove on the wall to ensure the installation position is accurate, then insert the WPC wallboard into the U-groove, and fix the wallboard to the U-groove with screws. The screws should be tightened to prevent the wallboard from loosening.
Tongue and groove connection installation method: Some WPC wallboards adopt tongue and groove structure. When installing, first apply adhesive to the tenon or notch of the wallboard, then insert the tenon of one wallboard into the notch of the adjacent wallboard at a certain angle, and then gently tap and compact it to make the two wallboards tightly connected, and install them row by row in sequence.
Interlocking installation method: For WPC wallboards with interlocking edges, first apply adhesive to the back or wall of the wallboard, align the interlocking edges of the two wallboards, and then push hard to make them bite and clamp each other to form a stable connection. Also install row by row.
Edge treatment
Install decorative strips: Install top corner strips, skirtings, edge strips and other decorative strips at the corners, top and bottom of the wall to cover the edges and gaps of the wallboard and enhance the beauty. Adhesives or nails can be used for fixing.
Sealing treatment: As needed, seal the gaps between wallboards and the junctions between wallboards and other objects (such as door and window frames) with sealant or caulking agent to prevent dust, moisture, etc. from entering the gaps and affecting the service life and overall effect of the wallboard.
Post-installation inspection
Cleaning: After installation, clean the adhesive, dust and other debris on the wall panel surface in time to keep the wall panel clean.
Inspection: Check whether the wall panel is installed firmly, whether the surface is flat, whether there are looseness, warping, uneven gaps, etc., and make adjustments and repairs in time if necessary.
