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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE SARATOGA SERIES INSTALLATION.
THIS INSTRUCTIONS SHEET IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC GUIDE TO FOLLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
SARATOGA SERIES . CONTAINED WITHIN IS THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION TECHNIQUES REQUIRED
TO COMPLETE AN EFFICIENT, NEAT AND LONG-LASTING INSTALLATION.
SARATOGA SERIES MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID ANY PRODUCT WARRANTIES AND RESULT IN AN UNSUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION . FOR
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES PLEASE CALL THE FACTORY
IN THE USA AT (800) 233-8493 OR EMAIL [email protected] IN CANADA CALL (888) 895-8955.
IMPORTANT NOTES - DO NOT OVERLOOK
THE BUILDING ENVIRONMENT WHERE SARATOGA SERIES WALL COVERING IS BEING INSTALLED MUST ALWAYS BE
CLIMATE CONTROLLED.
ALLOW MATERIALS TO ACCLIMATE TO FACILITY ROOM TEMPERATURE (MIN. 24 HOURS) BEFORE BEGINNING THE
INSTALLATION.
IF THE QUANTITY OF SHEETS TO BE INSTALLED IN A SPECIFIC AREA IS 25 OR MORE, BREAK THE STACK DOWN TO
A MAXIMUM OF 25 SHEETS.
SHIPMENT MAY CONTAIN MORE THAN ONE LOT NUMBER, AS NOTED ON BACK SIDE OF SHEETS. SORT AND
INSTALL ACCORDINGLY, FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SHADE VARIATIONS.
DO NOT EXPOSE WALL COVERING TO ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT SOURCES, AS THIS COULD CAUSE FADING AND/OR
COLOR VARIATIONS.
RADIAL MATERIAL MAY BE SUPPLIED FACTORY FORMED OR IN STRAIGHT LENGTHS FOR FIELD FORMING.
CONSULT FACTORY FOR OPTIONS.
VERTICAL STILE
ABOVE
ACROVYN WALL
COVERING
VERTICAL STILE
BEYOND
1"
[25.4mm]
HORIZONTAL
TRIM
ACROVYN WALL
COVERING
JOINT WIDTH
SEE CHART PAGE 5
COVE BASE
DRYWALL
VERTICAL STILE
BELOW
HORIZONTAL TRIM DETAIL
DRYWALL
BASE DETAIL
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DOs & DON'Ts
DO READ ALL NOTES ON THE COVER PAGE ABOUT
DON'T STAND SHEET ON END.
CRITICAL CLIMATE CONTROL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE
STARTING THE INSTALLATION.
DON'T INSTALL SHEETS EXCEEDING 12'-0" LONG.
DO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR WALL PRIMERS &
DON'T USE POLYVINYL ACETATE (PVA) BASED PRIMERS OR
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE
INSTALLATION.
JOINT COMPOUNDS IN CONJUNCTION WITH WATER BASE
MASTIC.
DO MAKE SURE THE MATERIALS ARE KEPT FLAT AND IN A
DON'T USE ANY PRIMERS OR ADHESIVES OTHER THAN THOSE
CLEAN, DRY AREA WHILE IN STORAGE BEFORE
ACCLIMATING THEM. MATERIAL SHOULD BE WELL
SUPPORTED AND THE TEMPERATURE SHOULD BE A MIN.
RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT.
DON'T USE ADHESIVE, PRIMER OR CAULK THAT HAS FROZEN
AND THAWED MORE THAN 3 TIMES.
DO MAKE CERTAIN POROUS SUBSTRATES LIKE DRYWALL
OR CONCRETE BLOCK ARE SEALED WITH WATER BASE
MASTIC PRIMER BEFORE ADHESIVE APPLICATION.
DO WIPE THE BACK OF THE WALL COVERING WITH A CLEAN
DAMP CLOTH TO REMOVE ANY DUST OR DIRT JUST BEFORE
INSTALLING.
DON'T DILUTE WATER BASE MASTIC WITH WATER OR
SOLVENT.
DON'T BEGIN THE INSTALLATION IF THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY IS
ABOVE 80%.
DON'T BUTT WALL COVERING TIGHT AGAINST DOOR JAMBS,
DO APPLY THE ADHESIVE TO THE WALL SURFACE ONLY.
CEILINGS OR BASEBOARDS. ALLOW A 1/16" GAP (1.6mm) FOR
EXPANSION.
DO ALLOW THE ADHESIVE TO CURE PROPERLY. UNDER
DON'T EXPOSE WALL COVERING TO ELEVATED
IDEAL CONDITIONS, CURING TIME WILL BE APPROXIMATELY
30 MIN. HOWEVER IT WILL VERY DEPENDING ON
TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY. THE ADHESIVE
CURE TIME FOR APPLICATIONS OVER NONPOROUS
SUBSTRATES IS CRITICAL AND WILL ALSO VARY.
DO REMOVE EXCESS ADHESIVE IMMEDIATELY. DRIED
ADHESIVE IS TO BE REMOVED FROM TOOLS USING PAINT
THINNER OR A SIMILAR SOLVENT.
DO DRILL OVERSIZE HOLES WHEN INSTALLING FIXTURES
SUCH AS HANDRAILS, AIR DUCTS, ETC. IF ANOTHER
CONTRACTOR IS TO INSTALL THESE ITEMS, BE CERTAIN TO
NOTIFY THEM THAT OVERSIZED HOLES ARE NECESSARY.
DO REFER TO THE MSDS FOR DISPOSAL OF EXTRA
ADHESIVE AND PRIMER.
TEMPERATURES OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT AFTER THE
INSTALLATION. THIS CAUSES THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TO
RISE, WHICH WILL CAUSE BUBBLES AND DELAMINATION.
DON'T USE METHYL ETHYL KETONE (MEK), CLEANERS
CONTAINING MEK OR SIMILAR SOLVENTS TO CLEAN ACROVYN
WALL COVERING.
DON'T USE SCOTCH-BRITE PADS, STEEL WOOL OR SIMILAR
CLEANING PADS ON ACROVYN WALL COVERING.
DON'T INSTALL ACROVYN WALL COVERING WHEN THE ROOM
DON'T RUSH THE INSTALLATION!
IF THERE ARE ANY DOUBTS OR CONCERNS ABOUT THE INSTALLATION, PERFORM A
TRIAL INSTALLATION BEFORE BEGINNING THE PROJECT. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION, PLEASE CALL THE FACTORY IN THE
USA AT (800) 233-8493 OR EMAIL [email protected]. IN CANADA
CALL (888) 895-8955.
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TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIED BY CONTRACTOR
SUPPLIED BY CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES
CHALK LINE
6'-0" LEVEL (OR LARGER)
STRAIGHT EDGE
DROP CLOTH
MASKING TAPE
UTILITY KNIFE
WATER BUCKET
MILD DETERGENT
BRAD NAILS
CAULK GUN
ELECTRIC SHEARS
SPIRAL SAW
PAINT TRAY & ROLLER (IF USING
WATER BASE MASTIC PRIMER)
1/8" V-NOTCH TROWEL
C/S WATER BASE MASTIC ADHESIVE
M-1 STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE
COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK
OPTIONAL KIT IF PURCHASED SEPERATELY
1/8" V-NOTCH TROWEL
COLOR MATCHED CAULKING
CRAIN #333 EXTENSION ROLLER
PUTTY KNIFE
COMPASS
SCISSORS
UTILITY KNIFE
SPONGE PAD
PAINT TRAY & ROLLER
ALL ACROVYN SHEET CUTS CAN BE PERFORMED BY USING ELECTRIC SHEARS, A SPIRAL SAW OR A UTILITY
KNIFE. SEVERAL CUTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CUT COMPLETELY THROUGH IF UTILIZING A UTILITY KNIFE.
NOTE: INSTALLATION OF LINEAL OR RADIAL SARATOGA TRIMS SHOULD BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.
WALL PREPARATION
EXAMINE ALL NEW OR EXISTING WALLS THAT ARE TO RECEIVE ACROVYN WALL COVERING. THEY MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY OILS
OR LOOSE PAINT PRIOR TO APPLYING WATER BASE MASTIC PRIMER.
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
NEW DRYWALL OR PLASTER - NEW DRYWALL SHOULD BE TAPED AND SANDED SMOOTH. WHEN FINISHED, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE WIPED CLEAN TO
REMOVE ANY DUST. NEW PLASTER SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO CURE A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS.
PAINTED SURFACES - PAINTED SURFACES MUST BE TESTED FOR ADHESION. APPLY A 12" X 12" PIECE OF ACROVYN IN AN INCONSPICUOUS AREA. AFTER
ALLOWING THE SAMPLE TO SET FOR 24 HOURS, REMOVE THE TEST PIECE AND EXAMINE THE AREA. IF THE PAINT HAS SOFTENED WHERE THE ADHESIVE
WAS APPLIED, THE PAINT MUST BE REMOVED OR SEALED WITH WATER BASE MASTIC PRIMER. IF THE WALLS ARE DRYWALL, TEST OVER A JOINT
COMPOUND LOCATION IF POSSIBLE.
EXISTING WALL COVERINGS - WHEN INSTALLING OVER EXISTING MATERIALS LIKE WALLPAPER OR VINYL WALL COVERING, THE ENTIRE SURFACE MUST
BE INSPECTED FOR AREAS THAT ARE NOT SECURELY BONDED TO THE WALL SURFACE. ANY LOOSE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED AND REPAIRED AS
REQUIRED. THE EXISTING WALL COVERING SHOULD THEN BE CLEANED WITH A MILD DETERGENT AND WIPED DRY. BE CERTAIN ALL CLEANED AREAS
ARE COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE PROCEEDING.
CONCRETE & CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS - THIS SYSTEM IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE OVER CONCRETE AND CMU WALLS BECAUSE OF THE
UNEVENNESS OF THE WALLS.
STEP 1: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
BECAUSE ACROVYN HAS A GRAIN DIRECTION, ALL MATERIAL SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH THE SAME TOP AND BOTTOM ORIENTATION. TO PREVENT
MISTAKES, MARK THE SHIPPING CARTONS WITH TOP OR BOTTOM DESIGNATION AND INSTALL THE MATERIAL WITH THIS ORIENTATION THROUGHOUT THE
PROJECT.
TO ENSURE EASY CLEAN-UP AND/OR PREVENT DAMAGE TO ADJACENT FINISHES, PROVIDE A DROP CLOTH AT THE BASE OF THE WALLS, MASK DOOR AND
WINDOW FRAME EDGES, AND REMOVE ALL COVER PLATES LIKE SWITCHES, OUTLETS AND THERMOSTAT COVERS.
STEP 2: WALL PRIMING
NEVER USE POLYVINYL ACETATE PRIMERS IN PLACE OF C/S WATER BASE MASTIC PRIMER! ALLOW AT LEAST 24
HOURS BEFORE INSTALLING WALL COVERING OVER NEWLY PRIMED WALLS. THE PROJECTED COVERAGE IS
NEW DRYWALL OR PLASTER - WALLS SHOULD BE PRIMED WITH C/S WATER BASE MASTIC PRIMER.
PAINTED DRYWALL OR PLASTER - PAINTED WALLS MUST BE CHECKED FOR ADHESION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE UNDER THE WALL PREPARATION SECTION.
IF THE PAINT WILL NOT PROVIDE AN ACCEPTABLE BASE FOR ADHESION, THE MOST SEVERE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED AND PRIMED WITH C/S WATER
BASE MASTIC PRIMER.
WOOD PANELING, PLYWOOD OR SIMILAR - THESE SURFACES MUST BE MADE SMOOTH WITH A SUITABLE FILLER AND THEN PRIMED WITH C/S WATER
BASE MASTIC PRIMER.
FLEXIBLE OR RIGID WALL COVERING OVER DRYWALL OR PLASTER - EXISTING WALL COVERING MUST BE CLEAN AND ITS INSTALLATION MUST BE SECURE
BEFORE INSTALLING ACROVYN WALL COVERING. PRIMING IS NOT NECESSARY FOR THESE SURFACES.
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CEILING TRIM
VERTICAL
STILE
1/4"
[6.4mm]
ACROVYN
SHEET
HEIGHT
HORIZONTAL
TRIM
ACROVYN SHEET
JOINT
WIDTH
ACROVYN
SHEET
HEIGHT
COVE BASE
1"
[25.4mm]
STEP 3: STARTING PROCEDURES
ALWAYS INITIATE THE INSTALLATION PROCESS BY REFERRING TO ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND C/S LAYOUTS WHEN REQUIRED.
EACH WALL MUST BE TREATED INDIVIDUALLY TO ENSURE ALL HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL TRIMS ARE AESTHETICALLY CORRECT. ALWAYS REFER TO
THE JOINT WIDTH CHART SHOWN ON PAGE 5 TO DETERMINE THE PROPER JOINT WIDTH REQUIRED TO MATCH THE TRIM WIDTHS BEING USED ON THE
JOB. (EXAMPLE: 4" WIDE HORIZONTAL TRIM REQUIRES A 3" JOINT WIDTH.) PROPER JOINT WIDTHS ARE ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE PROPER EXPANSION AND
CONTRACTION OF THE SHEET AND ALSO TO ALLOW THE TRIMS TO SIT PROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ACROVYN SHEET.
JOINT LOCATIONS MUST BE DETERMINED AND THEN LEVEL LINES SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED ON THE COMPLETE WALL TO INDICATE JOINT LOCATIONS OF
ALL HORIZONTAL TRIMS, VERTICAL TRIMS, STARTING LOCATION OF THE SHEET OFF THE FINISHED FLOOR, AND INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNERS.
ONCE THE JOINT LOCATIONS FOR THE COMPLETE WALL ARE LAID OUT, APPLY PAINTERS TAPE ONLY IN THE JOINT AREAS TO AVOID ADHESIVE BEING
APPLIED IN THESE AREAS DURING THE ADHESIVE APPLICATION PROCESS. THE PAINTERS TAPE SHOULD BE REMOVED AFTER THE ADHESIVE IS APPLIED
TO THE WALL.
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JOINT WIDTHS
SEE
CHART
ABOVE
SEE
CHART
ABOVE
MOLDING
WIDTHS
2"
4"
6"
8"
BASE TRIM
JOINT WIDTH
1"
3"
5"
7"
HORIZONTAL
TRIM JOINT
WIDTH
1"
3"
5"
7"
VERTICAL
TRIM JOINT
WIDTH
1"
3"
5"
7"
SEE
CHART
ABOVE
FOR PROPER JOINT
WIDTH SEE BASE
DETAIL ON PAGE 1
AND CHART ABOVE
LEVEL LINE
ADHESIVE
FOR PROPER JOINT
WIDTH SEE BASE
DETAIL ON PAGE 1
AND CHART ABOVE
PAINTERS TAPE
PAINTERS TAPE
STEP 4: ADHESIVE APPLICATION
USE THE 1/8" V-NOTCH TROWEL TO APPLY C/S WATER BASE MASTIC TO AN AREA OF THE WALL SURFACE THAT CAN BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE CURE
TIME OF THE ADHESIVE. MAKE SURE THE ENTIRE AREA RECEIVES AN EVEN COAT. DO NOT ALLOW THE ADHESIVE TO OVER CURE!
WHEN APPLYING THE ADHESIVE TO THE WALL, THE TROWEL MUST BE HELD AS CLOSE TO PERPENDICULAR OR 90
DEGREES TO THE WALL AS POSSIBLE. ANGLES LESS THAN PERPENDICULAR REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE FOR
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAY RESULT IN DELAMINATION.
BE CERTAIN THE TROWEL NOTCHES ARE CLEANED REGULARLY. ALLOWING THE NOTCHES TO FILL WITH DRIED ADHESIVE WILL
REDUCE THE APPLICATION, WHICH WILL CAUSE FAILURES BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE ADHESIVE. THE PROJECTED
COVERAGE USING THE 1/8" V-NOTCH TROWEL IS 125 SQ. FT. / GALLON . OCCASIONALLY CHECK THE ADHESIVE COVERAGE TO
ENSURE THE CORRECT AMOUNT IS BEING APPLIED. PAINTERS TAPE SHOULD BE REMOVED ONCE THE ADHESIVE HAS BEEN APPLIED.
UNDER IDEAL CONDITIONS, THE PROPER CURE TIME OF THE ADHESIVE SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 30 MIN. HOWEVER, THIS TIME WILL VARY
DEPENDING ON TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY. THE USE OF FANS FOR AIR MOVEMENT MAY HELP REDUCE THE ADHESIVE CURE TIME. A
DEHUMIDIFIER MAY ALSO BE USED IN HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS TO HELP REDUCE CURE TIME. WHEN APPLIED, THE ADHESIVE IS WHITE AND CREAMY.
AS IT CURES, THE ADHESIVE WILL BECOME TRANSLUCENT AND TACKY. IN A POROUS SUBSTRATE APPLICATION, IT IS BEST TO INSTALL THE WALL
COVERING WHEN THE ADHESIVE HAS CURED APPROXIMATELY 75% OR WHEN IT BECOMES TACKY AND DOES NOT TRANSFER ONTO YOUR FINGER.
NONPOROUS SURFACES LIKE METAL, HIGH-PRESSURE LAMINATE OR VINYL WILL NOT ABSORB MOISTURE FROM THE ADHESIVE, THUS RETARDING ITS
CURE TIME. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE ADHESIVE IS FIRM, YET PLIABLE, TO THE TOUCH AND THAT IT DOES NOT TRANSFER ONTO YOUR FINGER. IF THE
WALL COVERING IS INSTALLED BEFORE THE ADHESIVE HAS REACHED THIS STAGE, THE MOISTURE RELEASED BY THE CURING ADHESIVE WILL BECOME
TRAPPED, AND AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES THE WALL COVERING WILL BUBBLE AND/OR DELAMINATE. ONCE THE ADHESIVE HAS CURED PROPERLY,
THE WALL COVERING CAN BE INSTALLED.
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ADHESIVE APPLIED, TAPE
REMOVED, READY FOR
APPLICATION OF
ACROVYN SHEET
ACROVYN SHEET
JOINT WIDTH AS
DETERMINED
ON PAGE 5
WALL TO BE LAID OUT
PRIOR TO ATTACHING
TAPE AND ADHESIVE
STEP 5: SHEET PREPARATION
PREPARE THE FIRST SHEET BY MAKING ANY NECESSARY CUTOUTS. REMEMBER TO ALLOW A 1/16" GAP AROUND DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES, CEILINGS
AND BASEBOARDS. USE A STRAIGHT EDGE TO ENSURE NEAT CUTOUTS.
PLACE THE SHEET WITH THE SMOOTH SIDE UP AND WIPE THE SHEET WITH A CLEAN DAMP CLOTH TO REMOVE ANY DUST OR DIRT.
STEP 6: HANDLING AND INSTALLATION
CARELESS HANDLING OF ACROVYN WALL COVERING COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE AND UNREPAIRABLE "KINK" MARKS. DAMAGE IS LESS LIKELY TO OCCUR
WHEN USING TWO PEOPLE TO MOVE AND POSITION THE SHEETS.
ALIGN THE EDGE OF THE WALL COVERING WITH THE PLUMB OR LEVEL LINE ESTABLISHED IN STEP 3 AND RUB THE WALL COVERING ALONG THE EDGE NO
MORE THAN SIX INCHES FROM THAT EDGE. CONTINUE THIS PROCEDURE OVER THE FULL LENGTH OF THAT EDGE OF WALL COVERING UNTIL IT HAS BEEN
ALIGNED. LIGHTLY RUB THE REST OF THE WALL COVERING UNTIL ALL AREAS HAVE MADE CONTACT WITH THE WALL SURFACE. SHEETS CAN BE
REPOSITIONED AS LONG AS THEY ARE NOT PRESSED FIRMLY INTO THE MASTIC ADHESIVE.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMOVE ANY EXCESS ADHESIVE WITH SOAP AND WATER BEFORE IT CURES AND BECOMES MUCH
MORE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.
STEP 7: ROLLING OPERATION
ONCE THE ACROVYN SHEET HAS BEEN ALIGNED WITH THE PLUMB LINE OR ADJACENT SHEET, USE A ROLLER TO ENSURE MAXIMUM CONTACT WITH THE
C/S WATER BASE MASTIC ADHESIVE. WITH THE ROLLER, START IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SHEET AND WORK TOWARD THE TOP, BOTTOM AND EDGES USING
FULL WIDTH STROKES IN AN ARCHING MOTION. BY SMOOTHING THE SHEET, YOU WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO REMOVE ANY TRAPPED AIR POCKETS. ONCE
COMPLETED, RUN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND OVER THE ENTIRE SURFACE FEELING FOR BUBBLES OR LOOSE AREAS. REPEAT THE SMOOTHING PROCESS
AS NECESSARY UNTIL THE ENTIRE SHEET MAKES FULL CONTACT WITH THE ADHESIVE.
STEP 8: CLEAN UP
UPON COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION, REMOVE ALL PROTECTIVE MATERIALS (MASKING TAPE, ETC.) EXCEPT FOR THE DROP CLOTHS. INSPECT ALL
JOINTS AND CUTOUTS TO ENSURE THAT ALL EXCESS ADHESIVE HAS BEEN REMOVED. USE SOAP AND WATER TO CLEAN ANY AREAS THAT MAY HAVE
ADHESIVE RESIDUE. ONCE THE INSPECTION AND CLEAN-UP HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, THE DROP CLOTHS CAN BE REMOVED AND THE COVER
PLATES AND OTHER WALL-MOUNTED ITEMS CAN BE INSTALLED.
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INSIDE CORNER
ACROVYN SHEET
OUTSIDE CORNER
C/S SUPPLIED
ADHESIVE
STEP 9: INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNER INSTALLATION
ALL WALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY LOOSE PAINT OR ANY OTHER IRREGULARITIES WHICH WOULD PREVENT GOOD
ADHESION.
MEASURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE FLOOR SURFACE. CUT INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNER TO THIS LENGTH.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ACROVYN TRIMS BE CUT WITH AN 80-100 TOOTH CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE OR EQUIVALENT.
APPLY 1/4" [6.4mm] BEAD OF C/S SUPPLIED STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE INTO THE GAP BETWEEN THE INSTALLED ACROVYN SHEET. INSTALL THE
INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNER, ENSURING EACH IS VERTICALLY PLUMB AND SQUARE. RUB EACH INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNER WITH A CLEAN SOFT CLOTH AND
APPLY MEDIUM HAND PRESSURE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ADHESION TO THE WALL SURFACE.
WHILE THE ADHESIVE IS DRYING, DISCRETELY APPLY SEVERAL BRAD NAILS THROUGH THE TRIM INTO THE WALL TO HOLD THE TRIM IN PLACE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO APPLY THE BRAD NAILS NO LESS THAN 24" [609.6mm] O.C. BE SURE THE BRAD NAIL IS NOT INSTALLED THROUGH THE ACROVYN
SHEET. USE THE C/S SUPPLIED COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK TO HIDE THE BRAD NAIL.
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VERTICAL
STILE ABOVE
VERTICAL STILE
ACROVYN
WALL
COVERING
ACROVYN
WALL
COVERING
INTERMEDIATE
HORIZONTAL
TRIM
DRYWALL
1"
[25.4mm]
JOINT WIDTH
C/S SUPPLIED
STRUCTURAL
ADHESIVE
COVE BASE
C/S SUPPLIED
STRUCTURAL
ADHESIVE
DRYWALL
VERTICAL
STILE BELOW
CEILING
TOP CAP
1/4"
[6.4mm]
VERTICAL
STILE BELOW
NOTE: ONLY TOP
CAP IS NOTCHE D
ACROVYN
WALL COVERING
DRYWALL
FLOOR
TYPICAL BASE CONDITION
TYPICAL INTERMEDIATE
HORIZONTAL TRIM
CONDITION
TYPICAL TOP CAP
CONDITION
CEILING TOP CAP
INSTALLED
ACROVYN SHEET
INSTALLED
ACROVYN SHEET
INSIDE
CORNER
COVE BASE
OUTSIDE
CORNER
C/S SUPPLIED
ADHESIVE
NOTE: REFER TO PAGE 9 FOR COVE BASE, HORIZONTAL INTERMEDIATE TRIM AND
CEILING TOP CAP INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION.
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STEP10: COVE BASE INSTALLATION
ALL WALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY LOOSE PAINT OR ANY OTHER IRREGULARITIES WHICH WOULD PREVENT GOOD
ADHESION.
CUT COVE BASE TO LENGTH. ALL INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNERS AND LAP JOINTS ARE TO BE FIELD MITERED. AT THE END OF A RUN, MEASURE AND CUT
FINAL SECTION TO SIZE.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ACROVYN COVE BASE BE CUT WITH AN 80-100 TOOTH CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE OR EQUIVALENT.
APPLY 1/4" [6.4mm] BEAD OF C/S SUPPLIED STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE 1" [25.4mm] BELOW THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED SHEET.
STARTING AT ONE END OF THE RUN OR INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNER, BEGIN INSTALLING THE COVE BASE. RUB EACH BASE WITH A CLEAN SOFT CLOTH AND
APPLY MEDIUM HAND PRESSURE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ADHESION TO THE WALL SURFACE.
NOTE: WHEN FIELD FORMING RADIUS COVE BASE, BE SURE TO APPLY NEEDED PRESSURE ACROSS ENTIRE BASE.
WHILE THE ADHESIVE IS DRYING, DISCRETELY APPLY SEVERAL BRAD NAILS THROUGH THE TRIM INTO THE WALL TO HOLD THE TRIM IN PLACE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO APPLY THE BRAD NAILS NO LESS THAN 24" [609.6mm] O.C. BE SURE THE BRAD NAIL IS NOT INSTALLED THROUGH THE ACROVYN
SHEET. USE THE C/S SUPPLIED COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK TO HIDE THE BRAD NAIL.
NOTE: ALL COVE BASE INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNERS ARE TO BE FIELD MITERED. FOR INSDIDE/OUTSIDE CORNER CONDITIONS A FILE MAY BE USED ON THE
BACKSIDE OF THE WOOD BASE TO ACCOMMODATE ANY RADIUS INSTALLED IN THE DRYWALL.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CLEAN-UP BE DONE AS THE INSTALLATION PROGRESSES.
STEP 11: CEILING TOP CAP INSTALLATION
ALL WALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY LOOSE PAINT OR ANY OTHER IRREGULARITIES WHICH WOULD PREVENT GOOD
ADHESION.
CUT CEILING TRIM TO LENGTH. ALL INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNERS AND LAP JOINTS ARE TO BE FIELD MITERED. AT THE END OF A RUN, MEASURE AND CUT
FINAL SECTION TO SIZE.
APPLY 1/4" [6.4mm] BEAD OF C/S SUPPLIED STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE 1/2" [12.7mm] ABOVE THE TOP EDGE OF THE INSTALLED SHEET. STARTING AT ONE END
OF THE RUN OR INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNERS, BEGIN INSTALLING THE CEILING TRIM. RUB EACH CEILING TRIM WITH A CLEAN SOFT CLOTH AND APPLY
MEDIUM HAND PRESSURE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ADHESION TO THE WALL SURFACE.
NOTE: WHEN FIELD FORMING RADIUS CEILING TOP CAP, BE SURE TO APPLY NEEDED PRESSURE ACROSS ENTIRE TOP CAP.
WHILE THE ADHESIVE IS DRYING, DISCRETELY APPLY SEVERAL BRAD NAILS THROUGH THE TRIM INTO THE WALL TO HOLD THE TRIM IN PLACE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO APPLY THE BRAD NAILS NO LESS THAN 24" [609.6mm] O.C. BE SURE THE BRAD NAIL IS NOT INSTALLED THROUGH THE ACROVYN
SHEET. USE THE C/S SUPPLIED COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK TO HIDE THE BRAD NAIL.
NOTE: DO NOT END RUN WITH A SECTION SHORTER THAN 36" [863.6mm].
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CLEAN-UP BE DONE AS THE INSTALLATION PROGRESSES.
STEP 12: HORIZONTAL TRIM INSTALLATION
ALL WALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY LOOSE PAINT OR ANY OTHER IRREGULARITIES WHICH WOULD PREVENT GOOD
ADHESION.
ESTABLISH THE HORIZONTAL TRIM HEIGHT ABOVE THE FINISH FLOOR. USING A CHALK LINE, MAKE A LEVEL LINE TO BE USED AS A GUIDE FOR ALIGNING
THE TOP OF THE HORIZONTAL TRIM.
CUT HORIZONTAL TRIM TO LENGTH. ALL INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNERS AND LAP JOINTS ARE TO BE FIELD MITERED. AT THE END OF A RUN, MEASURE AND
CUT FINAL SECTION TO SIZE.
APPLY 1/4" [6.4mm] BEAD OF C/S SUPPLIED STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE 1/2" [12.7mm] ABOVE THE TOP EDGE OF THE INSTALLED SHEET. STARTING AT ONE END
OF THE RUN OR INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNER, BEGIN INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL TRIM. RUB EACH HORIZONTAL TRIM WITH A CLEAN SOFT CLOTH AND
APPLY MEDIUM HAND PRESSURE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ADHESION TO THE WALL SURFACE.
NOTE: WHEN FIELD FORMING RADIUS HORIZONTAL TRIM, BE SURE TO APPLY NEEDED PRESSURE ACROSS ENTIRE TRIM.
WHILE THE ADHESIVE IS DRYING, DISCRETELY APPLY SEVERAL BRAD NAILS THROUGH THE TRIM INTO THE WALL TO HOLD THE TRIM IN PLACE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO APPLY THE BRAD NAILS NO LESS THAN 24" [609.6mm] O.C. BE SURE THE BRAD NAIL IS NOT INSTALLED THROUGH THE ACROVYN
SHEET. USE THE C/S SUPPLIED COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK TO HIDE THE BRAD NAIL.
NOTE: DO NOT END RUN WITH A SECTION SHORTER THAN 36" [863.6mm].
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SARATOGA SERIES
CEILING TOP CAP
C/S SUPPLIED
STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE
ACROVYN SHEET
VERTICAL STILE
COVE BASE
STEP 13: VERTICAL STILE INSTALLATION
ALL WALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY LOOSE PAINT OR ANY OTHER IRREGULARITIES WHICH WOULD PREVENT
GOOD ADHESION.
MEASURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE HORIZONTAL TRIM AND TOP OF THE COVE BASE. CUT VERTICAL STILES TO THIS LENGTH.
MEASURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE HORIZONTAL TRIM AND BOTTOM OF THE CEILING TRIM. CUT THE VERTICAL STILES TO THIS
LENGTH.
APPLY 1/4" [6.4mm] BEAD OF C/S SUPPLIED STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE INTO THE GAP BETWEEN THE INSTALLED ACROVYN SHEET. INSTALL THE
VERTICAL TRIMS, ENSURING THEY ARE VERTICALLY PLUMB AND SQUARE. RUB EACH VERTICAL TRIM WITH A CLEAN SOFT CLOTH AND APPLY
MEDIUM HAND PRESSURE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ADHESION TO THE WALL SURFACE.
WHILE THE ADHESIVE IS DRYING, DISCRETELY APPLY SEVERAL BRAD NAILS THROUGH THE TRIM INTO THE WALL TO HOLD THE TRIM IN PLACE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO APPLY THE BRAD NAILS NO LESS THAN 24" [609.6mm] O.C. BE SURE THE BRAD NAIL IS NOT INSTALLED THROUGH THE ACROVYN
SHEET. USE THE C/S SUPPLIED COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK TO HIDE THE BRAD NAIL.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CLEAN-UP BE DONE AS THE INSTALLATION PROGRESSES.
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WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES
WITH CAULKED JOINTS
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE CAULK JOINT SARATOGA SERIES
INSTALLATION.
THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC GUIDE TO FOLLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CAULK
JOINT SARATOGA SERIES . CONTAINED WITHIN IS THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION TECHNIQUES
REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN EFFICIENT, NEAT AND LONG-LASTING INSTALLATION.
CAULK JOINT SARATOGA SERIES MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS! FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID ANY PRODUCT WARRANTIES AND RESULT IN AN UNSUCCESSFUL
INSTALLATION. FOR SPECIFIC QUESTIONS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES PLEASE
CALL THE FACTORY IN THE USA AT (800) 233-8493 OR EMAIL [email protected]. IN CANADA CALL
(888) 895-8955.
IMPORTANT NOTES - DO NOT OVERLOOK
THE BUILDING ENVIRONMENT WHERE WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES IS BEING INSTALLED MUST ALWAYS BE
CLIMATE CONTROLLED.
ALLOW MATERIALS TO ACCLIMATE TO FACILITY ROOM TEMPERATURE (MIN. 24 HOURS) BEFORE BEGINNING THE
INSTALLATION.
IF THE QUANTITY OF SHEETS TO BE INSTALLED IN A SPECIFIC AREA IS 25 OR MORE, BREAK THE STACK DOWN TO
A MAXIMUM OF 25 SHEETS.
SHIPMENT MAY CONTAIN MORE THAN ONE LOT NUMBER, AS NOTED ON BACK SIDE OF SHEETS. SORT AND
INSTALL ACCORDINGLY, FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SHADE VARIATIONS.
DO NOT EXPOSE WALL COVERING TO ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT SOURCES, AS THIS COULD CAUSE FADING AND/OR
COLOR VARIATIONS.
RADIAL MATERIAL MAY BE SUPPLIED FACTORY FORMED OR IN STRAIGHT LENGTHS FOR FIELD FORMING.
CONSULT FACTORY FOR OPTIONS.
WAINSCOT
TOP CAP
DRYWALL
1"
[25.4mm]
1/4"
[6.4mm]
ACROVYN WALL
COVERING
COVE BASE
NOTE: ONLY
WAINSCOT TOP
CAP IS NOTCHED
TOP CAP DETAIL
ACROVYN WALL
COVERING
DRYWALL
BASE DETAIL
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WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES
WITH CAULKED JOINTS
DOs & DON'Ts
DO READ ALL NOTES ON THE COVER PAGE ABOUT
DON'T STAND SHEET ON END.
CRITICAL CLIMATE CONTROL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE
STARTING THE INSTALLATION.
DON'T INSTALL SHEETS EXCEEDING 12'-0" LONG.
DO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR WALL PRIMERS &
DON'T USE POLYVINYL ACETATE (PVA) BASED PRIMERS OR
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE
INSTALLATION.
JOINT COMPOUNDS IN CONJUNCTION WITH WATER BASE
MASTIC.
DO MAKE SURE THE MATERIALS ARE KEPT FLAT AND IN A
DON'T USE ANY PRIMERS OR ADHESIVES OTHER THAN THOSE
CLEAN, DRY AREA WHILE IN STORAGE BEFORE
ACCLIMATING THEM. MATERIAL SHOULD BE WELL
SUPPORTED AND THE TEMPERATURE SHOULD BE A MIN.
RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT.
DON'T USE ADHESIVE, PRIMER OR CAULK THAT HAS FROZEN
AND THAWED MORE THAN 3 TIMES.
DO MAKE CERTAIN POROUS SUBSTRATES LIKE DRYWALL
OR CONCRETE BLOCK ARE SEALED WITH WATER BASE
MASTIC PRIMER BEFORE ADHESIVE APPLICATION.
DO WIPE THE BACK OF THE WALL COVERING WITH A CLEAN
DAMP CLOTH TO REMOVE ANY DUST OR DIRT JUST BEFORE
INSTALLING.
DON'T DILUTE WATER BASE MASTIC WITH WATER OR
SOLVENT.
DON'T BEGIN THE INSTALLATION IF THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY IS
ABOVE 80%.
DON'T BUTT WALL COVERING TIGHT AGAINST DOOR JAMBS,
DO APPLY THE ADHESIVE TO THE WALL SURFACE ONLY.
CEILINGS OR BASEBOARDS. ALLOW A 1/16" GAP (1.6mm) FOR
EXPANSION.
DO ALLOW THE ADHESIVE TO CURE PROPERLY. UNDER
DON'T EXPOSE WALL COVERING TO ELEVATED
IDEAL CONDITIONS, CURING TIME WILL BE APPROXIMATELY
30 MIN. HOWEVER IT WILL VERY DEPENDING ON
TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY. THE ADHESIVE
CURE TIME FOR APPLICATIONS OVER NONPOROUS
SUBSTRATES IS CRITICAL AND WILL ALSO VARY.
DO REMOVE EXCESS ADHESIVE IMMEDIATELY. DRIED
ADHESIVE IS TO BE REMOVED FROM TOOLS USING PAINT
THINNER OR A SIMILAR SOLVENT.
DO DRILL OVERSIZE HOLES WHEN INSTALLING FIXTURES
SUCH AS HANDRAILS, AIR DUCTS, ETC. IF ANOTHER
CONTRACTOR IS TO INSTALL THESE ITEMS, BE CERTAIN TO
NOTIFY THEM THAT OVERSIZED HOLES ARE NECESSARY.
DO REFER TO THE MSDS FOR DISPOSAL OF EXTRA
ADHESIVE AND PRIMER.
TEMPERATURES OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT AFTER THE
INSTALLATION. THIS CAUSES THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TO
RISE, WHICH WILL CAUSE BUBBLES AND DELAMINATION.
DON'T USE METHYL ETHYL KETONE (MEK), CLEANERS
CONTAINING MEK OR SIMILAR SOLVENTS TO CLEAN ACROVYN
WALL COVERING.
DON'T USE SCOTCH-BRITE PADS, STEEL WOOL OR SIMILAR
CLEANING PADS ON ACROVYN WALL COVERING.
DON'T INSTALL ACROVYN WALL COVERING WHEN THE ROOM
DON'T RUSH THE INSTALLATION!
IF THERE ARE ANY DOUBTS OR CONCERNS ABOUT THE INSTALLATION, PERFORM A
TRIAL INSTALLATION BEFORE BEGINNING THE PROJECT. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION, PLEASE CALL THE FACTORY IN THE
USA AT (800) 233-8493 OR EMAIL [email protected]. IN CANADA
CALL (888) 895-8955.
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WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES
WITH CAULKED JOINTS
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIED BY CONTRACTOR
SUPPLIED BY CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES
CHALK LINE
6'-0" LEVEL (OR LARGER)
STRAIGHT EDGE
DROP CLOTH
MASKING TAPE
UTILITY KNIFE
WATER BUCKET
MILD DETERGENT
BRAD NAILS
CAULK GUN
ELECTRIC SHEARS
SPIRAL SAW
PAINT TRAY & ROLLER (IF USING
WATER BASE MASTIC PRIMER)
1/8" V-NOTCH TROWEL
C/S WATER BASE MASTIC ADHESIVE
M-1 STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE
COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK
COLOR MATCHED CAULKING
OPTIONAL KIT IF PURCHASED SEPERATELY
1/8" V-NOTCH TROWEL
CRAIN #333 EXTENSION ROLLER
PAINT TRAY & ROLLER
PUTTY KNIFE
COMPASS
SCISSORS
UTILITY KNIFE
SPONGE PAD
ALL ACROVYN SHEET CUTS CAN BE PERFORMED BY USING ELECTRIC SHEARS, A SPIRAL SAW OR A UTILITY
KNIFE. SEVERAL CUTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CUT COMPLETELY THROUGH IF UTILIZING A UTILITY KNIFE.
NOTE: INSTALLATION OF LINEAL OR RADIAL SARATOGA TRIMS SHOULD BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.
WALL PREPARATION
EXAMINE ALL NEW OR EXISTING WALLS THAT ARE TO RECEIVE ACROVYN WALL COVERING. THEY MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY OILS
OR LOOSE PAINT PRIOR TO APPLYING WATER BASE MASTIC PRIMER.
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
NEW DRYWALL OR PLASTER - NEW DRYWALL SHOULD BE TAPED AND SANDED SMOOTH. WHEN FINISHED, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE WIPED CLEAN TO
REMOVE ANY DUST. NEW PLASTER SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO CURE A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS.
PAINTED SURFACES - PAINTED SURFACES MUST BE TESTED FOR ADHESION. APPLY A 12" X 12" PIECE OF ACROVYN IN AN INCONSPICUOUS AREA. AFTER
ALLOWING THE SAMPLE TO SET FOR 24 HOURS, REMOVE THE TEST PIECE AND EXAMINE THE AREA. IF THE PAINT HAS SOFTENED WHERE THE ADHESIVE
WAS APPLIED, THE PAINT MUST BE REMOVED OR SEALED WITH WATER BASE MASTIC PRIMER. IF THE WALLS ARE DRYWALL, TEST OVER A JOINT
COMPOUND LOCATION IF POSSIBLE.
EXISTING WALL COVERINGS - WHEN INSTALLING OVER EXISTING MATERIALS LIKE WALLPAPER OR VINYL WALL COVERING, THE ENTIRE SURFACE MUST
BE INSPECTED FOR AREAS THAT ARE NOT SECURELY BONDED TO THE WALL SURFACE. ANY LOOSE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED AND REPAIRED AS
REQUIRED. THE EXISTING WALL COVERING SHOULD THEN BE CLEANED WITH A MILD DETERGENT AND WIPED DRY. BE CERTAIN ALL CLEANED AREAS
ARE COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE PROCEEDING.
CONCRETE & CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS - THIS SYSTEM IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE OVER CONCRETE AND CMU WALLS BECAUSE OF THE
UNEVENNESS OF THE WALLS.
STEP 1: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
BECAUSE ACROVYN HAS A GRAIN DIRECTION, ALL MATERIAL SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH THE SAME TOP AND BOTTOM ORIENTATION. TO PREVENT
MISTAKES, MARK THE SHIPPING CARTONS WITH TOP OR BOTTOM DESIGNATION AND INSTALL THE MATERIAL WITH THIS ORIENTATION THROUGHOUT THE
PROJECT.
TO ENSURE EASY CLEAN-UP AND/OR PREVENT DAMAGE TO ADJACENT FINISHES, PROVIDE A DROP CLOTH AT THE BASE OF THE WALLS, MASK DOOR AND
WINDOW FRAME EDGES, AND REMOVE ALL COVER PLATES LIKE SWITCHES, OUTLETS AND THERMOSTAT COVERS.
STEP 2: WALL PRIMING
NEVER USE POLYVINYL ACETATE PRIMERS IN PLACE OF C/S WATER BASE MASTIC PRIMER! ALLOW AT LEAST 24
HOURS BEFORE INSTALLING WALL COVERING OVER NEWLY PRIMED WALLS. THE PROJECTED COVERAGE IS
NEW DRYWALL OR PLASTER - WALLS SHOULD BE PRIMED WITH C/S WATER BASE MASTIC PRIMER.
PAINTED DRYWALL OR PLASTER - PAINTED WALLS MUST BE CHECKED FOR ADHESION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE UNDER THE WALL PREPARATION SECTION.
IF THE PAINT WILL NOT PROVIDE AN ACCEPTABLE BASE FOR ADHESION, THE MOST SEVERE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED AND PRIMED WITH C/S WATER
BASE MASTIC PRIMER.
WOOD PANELING, PLYWOOD OR SIMILAR - THESE SURFACES MUST BE MADE SMOOTH WITH A SUITABLE FILLER AND THEN PRIMED WITH C/S WATER
BASE MASTIC PRIMER.
FLEXIBLE OR RIGID WALL COVERING OVER DRYWALL OR PLASTER - EXISTING WALL COVERING MUST BE CLEAN AND ITS INSTALLATION MUST BE SECURE
BEFORE INSTALLING ACROVYN WALL COVERING. PRIMING IS NOT NECESSARY FOR THESE SURFACES.
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WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES
WITH CAULKED JOINTS
OPTIONAL SRW-260
WAINSCOT TOP CAP
1/16"
[1.6mm]
TYPICAL JOINT
WIDTH
STANDARD WAINSCOT
TOP CAP
ACROVYN SHEET
1/4"
[6.4mm]
1/16" JOINT FOR
COLOR MATCHED
CAULK
ACROVYN
SHEET
HEIGHT
COVE BASE
1" [25.4mm]
STEP 3: STARTING PROCEDURES
LOCATE AND INSTALL WAINSCOT WALL PROTECTION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS. WHEN
REQUIRED, C/S SHOP DRAWINGS SHOULD BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THESE DOCUMENTS.
EACH WALL MUST BE TREATED INDIVIDUALLY TO ENSURE ALL HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL TRIMS ARE AESTHETICALLY CORRECT. ALWAYS REFER TO
THE BASE DETAIL AND TOP CAP DETAIL ON PAGE 1 WHICH REFLECT THE SHEET LOCATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BASE AND THE TOP CAP. ALSO
REFER TO THE JOINT WIDTH CHART ON PAGE 5 TO DETERMINE THE PROPER JOINT WIDTH REQUIRED TO MATCH ALL TRIM WIDTHS BEING USED ON YOUR
JOB. (EXAMPLE: 4" WIDE BASE TRIM REQUIRES A 3" JOINT WIDTH.) PROPER JOINT WIDTHS ARE ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE PROPER EXPANSION AND
CONTRACTION OF THE SHEET AND ALSO TO ALLOW THE TRIMS TO SIT PROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ACROVYN SHEET.
JOINT LOCATIONS MUST BE DETERMINED AND THEN LEVEL LINES SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED ON THE COMPLETE WALL TO INDICATE JOINT LOCATIONS OF
ALL HORIZONTAL TRIMS, VERTICAL TRIMS, STARTING LOCATION OF THE SHEET OFF THE FINISHED FLOOR, WAINSCOT TRIM HEIGHT AND INSIDE/OUTSIDE
CORNERS. ONCE THE JOINT LOCATIONS FOR THE COMPLETE WALL ARE LAID OUT, APPLY PAINTERS TAPE ONLY IN THE JOINT AREAS TO AVOID
ADHESIVE BEING APPLIED IN THESE AREAS DURING THE ADHESIVE APPLICATION PROCESS. THE PAINTERS TAPE SHOULD BE REMOVED AFTER THE
ADHESIVE IS APPLIED TO THE WALL.
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WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES
WITH CAULKED JOINTS
JOINT WIDTHS
TYPICAL
DOOR
JAMB
MOLDING
WIDTHS
2"
4"
6"
8"
BASE TRIM
JOINT WIDTH
1"
3"
5"
7"
HORIZONTAL
TRIM JOINT
WIDTH
1"
3"
5"
7"
VERTICAL
TRIM JOINT
WIDTH
1"
3"
5"
7"
SEE CHART
ABOVE
LEVEL LINE
REFER TO TOP
CAP DETAIL ON
PAGE 1 FOR
SHEET HEIGHT
TYPICAL
DOOR
JAMB
SEE CHART
ABOVE
LEVEL LINE
FOR PROPER JOINT WIDTH
SEE BASE DETAIL ON PAGE 1
AND CHART ABOVE
ADHESIVE
PAINTERS TAPE
STEP 4: ADHESIVE APPLICATION
USE THE 1/8" V-NOTCH TROWEL TO APPLY C/S WATER BASE MASTIC TO AN AREA OF THE WALL SURFACE THAT CAN BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE CURE
TIME OF THE ADHESIVE. MAKE SURE THE ENTIRE AREA RECEIVES AN EVEN COAT. DO NOT ALLOW THE ADHESIVE TO OVER CURE!
WHEN APPLYING THE ADHESIVE TO THE WALL, THE TROWEL MUST BE HELD AS CLOSE TO PERPENDICULAR OR 90
DEGREES TO THE WALL AS POSSIBLE. ANGLES LESS THAN PERPENDICULAR REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE FOR
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAY RESULT IN DELAMINATION.
BE CERTAIN THE TROWEL NOTCHES ARE CLEANED REGULARLY. ALLOWING THE NOTCHES TO FILL WITH DRIED ADHESIVE WILL
REDUCE THE APPLICATION, WHICH WILL CAUSE FAILURES BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE ADHESIVE. THE PROJECTED
COVERAGE USING THE 1/8" V-NOTCH TROWEL IS 125 SQ. FT. / GALLON . OCCASIONALLY CHECK THE ADHESIVE COVERAGE TO
ENSURE THE CORRECT AMOUNT IS BEING APPLIED. PAINTERS TAPE SHOULD BE REMOVED ONCE THE ADHESIVE HAS BEEN APPLIED.
UNDER IDEAL CONDITIONS, THE PROPER CURE TIME OF THE ADHESIVE SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 30 MIN. BUT COULD BE UP TO 2 HRS. HOWEVER,
THIS TIME WILL VARY DEPENDING ON TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY. THE USE OF FANS FOR AIR MOVEMENT MAY HELP REDUCE THE
ADHESIVE CURE TIME. A DEHUMIDIFIER MAY ALSO BE USED IN HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS TO HELP REDUCE CURE TIME. WHEN APPLIED, THE
ADHESIVE IS WHITE AND CREAMY. AS IT CURES, THE ADHESIVE WILL BECOME TRANSLUCENT AND TACKY. IN A POROUS SUBSTRATE APPLICATION, IT
IS BEST TO INSTALL THE WALL COVERING WHEN THE ADHESIVE HAS CURED APPROXIMATELY 75% OR WHEN IT BECOMES TACKY AND DOES NOT
TRANSFER ONTO YOUR FINGER.
NONPOROUS SURFACES LIKE METAL, HIGH-PRESSURE LAMINATE OR VINYL WILL NOT ABSORB MOISTURE FROM THE ADHESIVE, THUS RETARDING ITS
CURE TIME. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE ADHESIVE IS FIRM, YET PLIABLE, TO THE TOUCH AND THAT IT DOES NOT TRANSFER ONTO YOUR FINGER. IF
THE WALL COVERING IS INSTALLED BEFORE THE ADHESIVE HAS REACHED THIS STAGE, THE MOISTURE RELEASED BY THE CURING ADHESIVE WILL
BECOME TRAPPED AND AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES THE WALL COVERING WILL BUBBLE AND/OR DELAMINATE. ONCE THE ADHESIVE HAS CURED
PROPERLY, THE WALL COVERING CAN BE INSTALLED.
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WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES
WITH CAULKED JOINTS
TYPICAL
DOOR JAMB
JOINT
WIDTH
ACROVYN
SHEET
TYPICAL
DOOR JAMB
1/16"
[1.587 mm]
JOINT WIDTH AS
DETERMINED
ON PAGE 5
JOINT
WIDTH
1/16"
[1.587mm]
TYPICAL 1/16"
EXPANSION GAP
STEP 5: SHEET PREPARATION AND CLEANING
PREPARE THE FIRST SHEET BY MAKING ANY NECESSARY CUTOUTS. REMEMBER TO ALLOW A 1/16" GAP AROUND DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES, CEILINGS
AND BASEBOARDS. USE A STRAIGHT EDGE TO ENSURE NEAT CUTOUTS.
PLACE THE SHEET WITH THE SMOOTH SIDE UP AND WIPE THE SHEET WITH A CLEAN DAMP CLOTH TO REMOVE ANY DUST OR DIRT.
STEP 6: HANDLING AND INSTALLATION
CARELESS HANDLING OF ACROVYN WALL COVERING COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE AND UNREPAIRABLE "KINK" MARKS. DAMAGE IS LESS LIKELY TO OCCUR
WHEN USING TWO PEOPLE TO MOVE AND POSITION THE SHEETS.
ALIGN THE EDGE OF THE WALL COVERING WITH THE PLUMB OR LEVEL LINES ESTABLISHED IN STEP 3 AND RUB THE WALL COVERING ALONG THE EDGE NO
MORE THAN SIX INCHES FROM THAT EDGE. CONTINUE THIS PROCEDURE OVER THE FULL LENGTH OF THAT EDGE OF WALL COVERING UNTIL IT HAS BEEN
ALIGNED. LIGHTLY RUB THE REMAINING WALL COVERING UNTIL ALL AREAS HAVE MADE CONTACT WITH THE WALL SURFACE. SHEETS CAN BE
REPOSITIONED AS LONG AS THEY ARE NOT PRESSED FIRMLY INTO THE MASTIC ADHESIVE. REMEMBER TO MAINTAIN THE APPROPRIATE JOINT WIDTH
BETWEEN THE NEXT SHEETS.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMOVE ANY EXCESS ADHESIVE WITH SOAP AND WATER BEFORE IT CURES AND BECOMES MUCH
MORE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.
STEP 7: SMOOTHING OPERATION
ONCE THE ACROVYN SHEET HAS BEEN ALIGNED WITH THE PLUMB LINE OR ADJACENT SHEET, USE A ROLLER TO INSURE MAXIMUM CONTACT WITH THE
C/S WATER BASE MASTIC ADHESIVE. WITH THE ROLLER, START IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SHEET AND WORK TOWARD THE TOP, BOTTOM AND EDGES USING
FULL WIDTH STROKES IN AN ARCHING MOTION. BY SMOOTHING THE SHEET, YOU WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO REMOVE ANY TRAPPED AIR POCKETS. ONCE
COMPLETED, RUN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND OVER THE ENTIRE SURFACE FEELING FOR BUBBLES OR LOOSE AREAS. REPEAT THE SMOOTHING PROCESS
AS NECESSARY UNTIL THE ENTIRE SHEET MAKES FULL CONTACT WITH THE ADHESIVE.
STEP 8: CLEAN UP
UPON COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION, REMOVE ALL PROTECTIVE MATERIALS (MASKING TAPE, ETC.) EXCEPT FOR THE DROP CLOTHS. INSPECT ALL
JOINTS AND CUTOUTS TO ENSURE THAT ALL EXCESS ADHESIVE HAS BEEN REMOVED. USE SOAP AND WATER TO CLEAN ANY AREAS THAT MAY HAVE
ADHESIVE RESIDUE. ONCE THE INSPECTION AND CLEAN-UP HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, THE DROP CLOTHS CAN BE REMOVED AND THE COVER PLATES AND
OTHER WALL-MOUNTED ITEMS CAN BE INSTALLED.
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WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES
ACROVYN
WALL COVERING
DRYWALL
WITH CAULKED JOINTS
COVE BASE
1"
[25.4mm]
FLOOR
TYPICAL
DOOR JAMB
BASE DETAIL
C/S SUPPLIED COLOR
MATCHED CAULK
TYPICAL
DOOR JAMB
ACROVYN
SHEET
COVE BASE
STEP 9: APPLYING COLOR MATCHED CAULKING AT 1/16" EXPANSION GAPS
ALL COLOR MATCHED CAULKING IS TO BE APPLIED PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE COVE BASE.
ALL WALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY IRREGULARITIES WHICH WOULD
PREVENT GOOD ADHESION PRIOR TO APPLYING COLOR MATCHED CAULKING AT EACH 1/16" [1.6mm] EXPANSION JOINT.
C/S SUPPLIED ADHESIVE
BEFORE APPLYING CAULK, MASK EACH EDGE OF THE JOINT WITH MASKING TAPE TO PROTECT THE WALL COVERING FROM EXCESS CAULK. ONCE THE
JOINTS HAVE BEEN MASKED, APPLY A BEAD OF THE COLOR MATCHED CAULK TO THE JOINT. COVERAGE EQUALS 90-100ft. PER TUBE. USE A PUTTY KNIFE
TO IMMEDIATELY SCREED THE EXCESS CAULK OFF. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAULK CAN BE FOUND ON THE TUBE. WAIT 4 HOURS BEFORE
REMOVING TAPE.
IN CERTAIN APPLICATIONS A SECOND COAT MAY BE REQUIRED. PLEASE FOLLOW THE SAME INSTALLATION PROCEDURE WHEN APPLYING THE SECOND
COAT. ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 4 HOURS TO CURE BEFORE APPLYING THE SECOND TOP COAT.
STEP 10: COVE BASE INSTALLATION
NOTE: IF INSTALLING OPTIONAL PLINTH BLOCK OUTSIDE CORNERS SEE STEP 10A.
ALL WALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY LOOSE PAINT OR ANY OTHER IRREGULARITIES WHICH WOULD PREVENT GOOD
ADHESION.
CUT COVE BASE TO LENGTH. ALL INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNERS AND LAP JOINTS ARE TO BE FIELD MITERED. AT THE END OF A RUN, MEASURE AND CUT
FINAL SECTION TO SIZE.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ACROVYN COVE BASE BE CUT WITH AN 80-100 TOOTH CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE OR EQUIVALENT.
APPLY 1/4" [6.4mm] BEAD OF C/S SUPPLIED STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE 1" [25.4mm] BELOW THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED SHEET.
STARTING AT ONE END OF THE RUN OR INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNERS, BEGIN INSTALLING THE COVE BASE. RUB EACH BASE WITH A CLEAN SOFT CLOTH AND
APPLY MEDIUM HAND PRESSURE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ADHESION TO THE WALL SURFACE.
NOTE: WHEN FIELD FORMING RADIUS COVE BASE, BE SURE TO APPLY NEEDED PRESSURE ACROSS ENTIRE BASE.
WHILE THE ADHESIVE IS DRYING, DISCRETELY APPLY SEVERAL BRAD NAILS THROUGH THE TRIM INTO THE WALL TO HOLD THE TRIM IN PLACE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO APPLY THE BRAD NAILS NO LESS THAN 24" [609.6mm] O.C. BE SURE THE BRAD NAIL IS NOT INSTALLED THROUGH THE ACROVYN
SHEET. USE THE C/S SUPPLIED COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK TO HIDE THE BRAD NAIL.
NOTE: ALL COVE BASE INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNERS ARE TO BE FIELD MITERED. FOR INSIDE CORNER CONDITIONS A FILE MAY BE USED ON THE BACKSIDE
OF THE COVE BASE TO ACCOMMODATE ANY RADIUS INSTALLED IN THE DRYWALL.
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WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES
WITH CAULKED JOINTS
ACROVYN SHEET
ACROVYN SHEET
4"
[101.6mm]
4"
[101.6mm]
COVE BASE
COVE BASE
OPTIONAL
PLINTH BLOCK
OUTSIDE CORNER
STEP 10A: OPTIONAL PLINTH BLOCK OUTSIDE CORNER
ALL WALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY LOOSE PAINT OR ANY OTHER IRREGULARITIES WHICH WOULD PREVENT GOOD
ADHESION.
CUT COVE BASE TO LENGTH. SEE DETAIL ABOVE. COVE BASE TRIMS SHOULD BE CUT 4" [101.6mm] SHORT OF OUTSIDE CORNER. ALL INSIDE CORNERS
AND LAP JOINTS ARE TO BE FIELD MITERED. AT THE END OF A RUN, MEASURE AND CUT FINAL SECTION TO SIZE.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ACROVYN COVE BASE BE CUT WITH AN 80-100 TOOTH CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE OR EQUIVALENT.
APPLY 1/4" [6.4mm] BEAD OF C/S SUPPLIED STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE 1" [25.4mm] BELOW THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED SHEET.
STARTING AT ONE END OF THE RUN OR INSIDE CORNERS, BEGIN INSTALLING THE COVE BASE. RUB EACH BASE WITH A CLEAN SOFT CLOTH AND APPLY
MEDIUM HAND PRESSURE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ADHESION TO THE WALL SURFACE.
WHILE THE ADHESIVE IS DRYING, DISCRETELY APPLY SEVERAL BRAD NAILS THROUGH THE TRIM INTO THE WALL TO HOLD THE TRIM IN PLACE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO APPLY THE BRAD NAILS NO LESS THAN 24" [609.6mm] O.C. BE SURE THE BRAD NAIL IS NOT INSTALLED THROUGH THE ACROVYN
SHEET. USE THE C/S SUPPLIED COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK TO HIDE THE BRAD NAIL.
APPLY A 1/4" [6.4mm] VERTICAL BEAD OF C/S SUPPLIED STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE ON EACH LEG OF THE PLINTH BLOCK OUTSIDE CORNER AND INSTALL ON
OUTSIDE CORNER. APPLY MEDIUM HAND PRESSURE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ADHESION TO THE WALL SURFACE.
WHILE THE ADHESIVE IS DRYING, DISCRETELY APPLY SEVERAL BRAD NAILS THROUGH THE CORNER BLOCK INTO THE WALL TO HOLD IT IN PLACE. BE
SURE THE BRAD NAIL IS NOT INSTALLED THROUGH THE ACROVYN SHEET. USE THE C/S SUPPLIED COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK TO HIDE THE BRAD NAIL.
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WAINSCOT
TOP CAP
WITH CAULKED JOINTS
DRYWAL
NOTE: ONLY
WAINSCOT TOP
CAP IS NOTCHED
ACROVYN WALL
COVERING
TYPICAL
DOOR JAMB
TOP CAP DETAIL
STANDARD WAINSCOT
TOP CAP
TYPICAL
DOOR JAMB
C/S SUPPLIED
ADHESIVE
ACROVYN
SHEET
COVE BASE
STEP 11: WAINSCOT TOP CAP INSTALLATION
NOTE: IF INSTALLING OPTIONAL PLINTH BLOCK OUTSIDE CORNERS ON WAINSCOT TRIM FOLLOW PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN STEP 10A.
ALL WALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY LOOSE PAINT OR ANY OTHER IRREGULARITIES WHICH WOULD PREVENT GOOD
ADHESION.
ESTABLISH THE WAINSCOT TOP CAP HEIGHT ABOVE THE FINISH FLOOR. USING A CHALK LINE, MAKE A LEVEL LINE TO BE USED AS A GUIDE FOR ALIGNING
THE TOP OF THE WAINSCOT TRIM.
CUT WAINSCOT TOP CAP TO LENGTH. ALL INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNERS AND LAP JOINTS ARE TO BE FIELD MITERED.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ACROVYN WAINSCOT TOP CAP BE CUT WITH AN 80-100 TOOTH CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE OR EQUIVALENT.
APPLY 1/4" [6.4mm] BEAD OF C/S SUPPLIED STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE 1/2" [12.7mm] ABOVE THE TOP EDGE OF THE INSTALLED SHEET.
STARTING AT ONE END OF THE RUN OR INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNER, BEGIN INSTALLING THE WAINSCOT TOP CAP. RUB EACH TOP CAP WITH A CLEAN SOFT
CLOTH AND APPLY MEDIUM HAND PRESSURE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ADHESION TO THE WALL SURFACE.
NOTE: WHEN FIELD FORMING RADIUS WAINSCOT TOP CAP, BE SURE TO APPLY NEEDED PRESSURE ACROSS ENTIRE TOP CAP.
WHILE THE ADHESIVE IS DRYING, DISCRETELY APPLY SEVERAL BRAD NAILS THROUGH THE TOP CAP INTO THE WALL TO HOLD THE TRIM IN PLACE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO APPLY THE BRAD NAILS NO LESS THAN 24" [609.6mm] O.C. BE SURE THE BRAD NAIL IS NOT INSTALLED THROUGH THE ACROVYN
SHEET. USE THE C/S SUPPLIED COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK TO HIDE THE BRAD NAIL.
NOTE: DO NOT END RUN WITH A SECTION SHORTER THAN 36" [914.4mm].
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TYPICAL
DOOR JAMB
INSIDE CORNER
STANDARD WAINSCOT
TOP CAP
TYPICAL
DOOR JAMB
ACROVYN
SHEET
SARATOGA PLINTH BLOCK
AT OUTSIDE CORNER
COVE BASE
C/S SUPPLIED
ADHESIVE
OUTSIDE CORNER
STEP 12: INSIDE AND OUTSIDE VERTICAL CORNER INSTALLATION
ALL WALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY LOOSE PAINT OR ANY OTHER IRREGULARITIES WHICH WOULD PREVENT GOOD
ADHESION.
MEASURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE WAINSCOT TRIM AND THE TOP OF THE COVE BASE. CUT THE INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNER TRIM TO
THIS LENGTH.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ACROVYN TRIMS BE CUT WITH AN 80-100 TOOTH CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE OR EQUIVALENT.
APPLY 1/4" [6.4mm] BEAD OF C/S SUPPLIED STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE ON THE ACROVYN SHEET AND ATTACH THE CORNER. RUB EACH CORNER WITH A
CLEAN SOFT CLOTH AND APPLY MEDIUM HAND PRESSURE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ADHESION TO THE WALL SURFACE.
WHILE THE ADHESIVE IS DRYING, DISCRETELY APPLY SEVERAL BRAD NAILS THROUGH THE TRIM INTO THE WALL TO HOLD THE TRIM IN PLACE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO APPLY THE BRAD NAILS NO LESS THAN 24" [609.6mm] O.C. BE SURE THE BRAD NAIL IS NOT INSTALLED THROUGH THE ACROVYN
SHEET. USE THE C/S SUPPLIED COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK TO HIDE THE BRAD NAIL.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CLEAN UP BE DONE AS THE INSTALLATION PROGRESSES.
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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES
INSTALLATION.
THIS INSTRUCTIONS SHEET IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC GUIDE TO FOLLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES . CONTAINED WITHIN IS THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION
TECHNIQUES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN EFFICIENT, NEAT AND LONG-LASTING INSTALLATION.
WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS! FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID ANY PRODUCT WARRANTIES AND RESULT IN AN UNSUCCESSFUL
INSTALLATION. FOR SPECIFIC QUESTIONS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES PLEASE
CALL THE FACTORY IN THE USA AT (800) 233-8493 OR EMAIL [email protected]. IN CANADA CALL
(888) 895-8955.
IMPORTANT NOTES - DO NOT OVERLOOK
THE BUILDING ENVIRONMENT WHERE WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES IS BEING INSTALLED MUST ALWAYS BE
CLIMATE CONTROLLED.
ALLOW MATERIALS TO ACCLIMATE TO FACILITY ROOM TEMPERATURE (MIN. 24 HOURS) BEFORE BEGINNING THE
INSTALLATION.
IF THE QUANTITY OF SHEETS TO BE INSTALLED IN A SPECIFIC AREA IS 25 OR MORE, BREAK THE STACK DOWN TO
A MAXIMUM OF 25 SHEETS.
SHIPMENT MAY CONTAIN MORE THAN ONE LOT NUMBER, AS NOTED ON BACK SIDE OF SHEETS. SORT AND
INSTALL ACCORDINGLY, FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SHADE VARIATIONS.
DO NOT EXPOSE WALL COVERING TO ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT SOURCES, AS THIS COULD CAUSE FADING AND/OR
COLOR VARIATIONS.
RADIAL MATERIAL MAY BE SUPPLIED FACTORY FORMED OR IN STRAIGHT LENGTHS FOR FIELD FORMING.
CONSULT FACTORY FOR OPTIONS.
WAINCOT
TOP CAP
1/4"
[6.4mm]
DRYWALL
ACROVYN WALL
COVERING
1"
[25.4mm]
COVE BASE
NOTE: ONLY
WAINSCOT TOP
CAP IS NOTCHED
TOP CAP DETAIL
VERTICAL STILE
(BEYOND)
VERTICAL STILE
(BEYOND)
ACROVYN WALL
COVERING
DRYWALL
BASE DETAIL
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DOs & DON'Ts
DO READ ALL NOTES ON THE COVER PAGE ABOUT
DON'T STAND SHEET ON END.
CRITICAL CLIMATE CONTROL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE
STARTING THE INSTALLATION.
DON'T INSTALL SHEETS EXCEEDING 12'-0" LONG.
DO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR WALL PRIMERS &
DON'T USE POLYVINYL ACETATE (PVA) BASED PRIMERS OR
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE
INSTALLATION.
JOINT COMPOUNDS IN CONJUNCTION WITH WATER BASE
MASTIC.
DO MAKE SURE THE MATERIALS ARE KEPT FLAT AND IN A
CLEAN, DRY AREA WHILE IN STORAGE BEFORE
ACCLIMATING THEM. MATERIAL SHOULD BE WELL
SUPPORTED AND THE TEMPERATURE SHOULD BE A MIN.
DON'T USE ANY PRIMERS OR ADHESIVES OTHER THAN THOSE
RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT.
DON'T USE ADHESIVE, PRIMER OR CAULK THAT HAS FROZEN
AND THAWED MORE THAN 3 TIMES.
DO MAKE CERTAIN POROUS SUBSTRATES LIKE DRYWALL
OR CONCRETE BLOCK ARE SEALED WITH WATER BASE
MASTIC PRIMER BEFORE ADHESIVE APPLICATION.
DO WIPE THE BACK OF THE WALL COVERING WITH A CLEAN
DAMP CLOTH TO REMOVE ANY DUST OR DIRT JUST BEFORE
INSTALLING.
DO APPLY THE ADHESIVE TO THE WALL SURFACE ONLY.
DO ALLOW THE ADHESIVE TO CURE PROPERLY. UNDER
IDEAL CONDITIONS, CURING TIME WILL BE APPROXIMATELY
30 MIN. HOWEVER, IT WILL VERY DEPENDING ON
TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY. THE ADHESIVE
CURE TIME FOR APPLICATIONS OVER NONPOROUS
SUBSTRATES IS CRITICAL AND WILL ALSO VARY.
DO REMOVE EXCESS ADHESIVE IMMEDIATELY. DRIED
ADHESIVE IS TO BE REMOVED FROM TOOLS USING PAINT
THINNER OR A SIMILAR SOLVENT.
DO DRILL OVERSIZE HOLES WHEN INSTALLING FIXTURES
SUCH AS HANDRAILS, AIR DUCTS, ETC. IF ANOTHER
CONTRACTOR IS TO INSTALL THESE ITEMS, BE CERTAIN TO
NOTIFY THEM THAT OVERSIZED HOLES ARE NECESSARY.
DO REFER TO THE MSDS FOR DISPOSAL OF EXTRA
ADHESIVE AND PRIMER.
DON'T DILUTE WATER BASE MASTIC WITH WATER OR
SOLVENT.
DON'T BEGIN THE INSTALLATION IF THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY IS
ABOVE 80%.
DON'T BUTT WALL COVERING TIGHT AGAINST DOOR JAMBS,
CEILINGS OR BASEBOARDS. ALLOW A 1/16" GAP (1.6mm) FOR
EXPANSION.
DON'T EXPOSE WALL COVERING TO ELEVATED
TEMPERATURES OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT AFTER THE
INSTALLATION. THIS CAUSES THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TO
RISE, WHICH WILL CAUSE BUBBLES AND DELAMINATION.
DON'T USE METHYL ETHYL KETONE (MEK), CLEANERS
CONTAINING MEK OR SIMILAR SOLVENTS TO CLEAN ACROVYN
WALL COVERING.
DON'T USE SCOTCH-BRITE PADS, STEEL WOOL OR SIMILAR
CLEANING PADS ON ACROVYN WALL COVERING.
DON'T INSTALL ACROVYN WALL COVERING WHEN THE ROOM
DON'T RUSH THE INSTALLATION!
IF THERE ARE ANY DOUBTS OR CONCERNS ABOUT THE INSTALLATION, PERFORM A
TRIAL INSTALLATION BEFORE BEGINNING THE PROJECT. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE INSTALLATION, PLEASE CALL THE FACTORY IN THE
USA AT (800) 233-8493 OR EMAIL [email protected]. IN CANADA
CALL (888) 895-8955.
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TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIED BY CONTRACTOR
SUPPLIED BY CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES
CHALK LINE
6'-0" LEVEL (OR LARGER)
STRAIGHT EDGE
DROP CLOTH
MASKING TAPE
UTILITY KNIFE
WATER BUCKET
MILD DETERGENT
BRAD NAILS
CAULK GUN
ELECTRIC SHEARS
SPIRAL SAW
PAINT TRAY & ROLLER (IF USING
WATER BASE MASTIC PRIMER)
1/8" V-NOTCH TROWEL
C/S WATER BASE MASTIC ADHESIVE
M-1 STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE
COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK
OPTIONAL KIT IF PURCHASED SEPERATELY
1/8" V-NOTCH TROWEL
COLOR MATCHED CAULKING
CRAIN #333 EXTENSION ROLLER
PUTTY KNIFE
COMPASS
SCISSORS
UTILITY KNIFE
SPONGE PAD
PAINT TRAY & ROLLER
ALL ACROVYN SHEET CUTS CAN BE PERFORMED BY USING ELECTRIC SHEARS, A SPIRAL SAW OR A UTILITY
KNIFE. SEVERAL CUTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CUT COMPLETELY THROUGH IF UTILIZING A UTILITY KNIFE.
NOTE: INSTALLATION OF LINEAL OR RADIAL SARATOGA TRIMS SHOULD BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.
WALL PREPARATION
EXAMINE ALL NEW OR EXISTING WALLS THAT ARE TO RECEIVE ACROVYN WALL COVERING. THEY MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY OILS
OR LOOSE PAINT PRIOR TO APPLYING WATER BASE MASTIC PRIMER.
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
NEW DRYWALL OR PLASTER - NEW DRYWALL SHOULD BE TAPED AND SANDED SMOOTH. WHEN FINISHED, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE WIPED CLEAN TO
REMOVE ANY DUST. NEW PLASTER SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO CURE A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS.
PAINTED SURFACES - PAINTED SURFACES MUST BE TESTED FOR ADHESION. APPLY A 12" X 12" PIECE OF ACROVYN IN AN INCONSPICUOUS AREA. AFTER
ALLOWING THE SAMPLE TO SET FOR 24 HOURS, REMOVE THE TEST PIECE AND EXAMINE THE AREA. IF THE PAINT HAS SOFTENED WHERE THE ADHESIVE
WAS APPLIED, THE PAINT MUST BE REMOVED OR SEALED WITH WATER BASE MASTIC PRIMER. IF THE WALLS ARE DRYWALL, TEST OVER A JOINT
COMPOUND LOCATION IF POSSIBLE.
EXISTING WALL COVERINGS - WHEN INSTALLING OVER EXISTING MATERIALS LIKE WALLPAPER OR VINYL WALL COVERING, THE ENTIRE SURFACE MUST
BE INSPECTED FOR AREAS THAT ARE NOT SECURELY BONDED TO THE WALL SURFACE. ANY LOOSE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED AND REPAIRED AS
REQUIRED. THE EXISTING WALL COVERING SHOULD THEN BE CLEANED WITH A MILD DETERGENT AND WIPED DRY. BE CERTAIN ALL CLEANED AREAS
ARE COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE PROCEEDING.
CONCRETE & CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS - THIS SYSTEM IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE OVER CONCRETE AND CMU WALLS BECAUSE OF THE
UNEVENNESS OF THE WALLS.
STEP 1: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
BECAUSE ACROVYN HAS A GRAIN DIRECTION, ALL MATERIAL SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH THE SAME TOP AND BOTTOM ORIENTATION. TO PREVENT
MISTAKES, MARK THE SHIPPING CARTONS WITH TOP OR BOTTOM DESIGNATION AND INSTALL THE MATERIAL WITH THIS ORIENTATION THROUGHOUT THE
PROJECT.
TO ENSURE EASY CLEAN-UP AND/OR PREVENT DAMAGE TO ADJACENT FINISHES, PROVIDE A DROP CLOTH AT THE BASE OF THE WALLS, MASK DOOR AND
WINDOW FRAME EDGES, AND REMOVE ALL COVER PLATES LIKE SWITCHES, OUTLETS AND THERMOSTAT COVERS.
STEP 2: WALL PRIMING
NEVER USE POLYVINYL ACETATE PRIMERS IN PLACE OF C/S WATER BASE MASTIC PRIMER! ALLOW AT LEAST 24
HOURS BEFORE INSTALLING WALL COVERING OVER NEWLY PRIMED WALLS. THE PROJECTED COVERAGE IS
NEW DRYWALL OR PLASTER - WALLS SHOULD BE PRIMED WITH C/S WATER BASE MASTIC PRIMER.
PAINTED DRYWALL OR PLASTER - PAINTED WALLS MUST BE CHECKED FOR ADHESION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE UNDER THE WALL PREPARATION SECTION.
IF THE PAINT WILL NOT PROVIDE AN ACCEPTABLE BASE FOR ADHESION, THE MOST SEVERE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED AND PRIMED WITH C/S WATER
BASE MASTIC PRIMER.
WOOD PANELING, PLYWOOD OR SIMILAR - THESE SURFACES MUST BE MADE SMOOTH WITH A SUITABLE FILLER AND THEN PRIMED WITH C/S WATER
BASE MASTIC PRIMER.
FLEXIBLE OR RIGID WALL COVERING OVER DRYWALL OR PLASTER - EXISTING WALL COVERING MUST BE CLEAN AND ITS INSTALLATION MUST BE SECURE
BEFORE INSTALLING ACROVYN WALL COVERING. PRIMING IS NOT NECESSARY FOR THESE SURFACES.
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OPTIONAL SRW-260
WAINSCOT TOP CAP
STANDARD WAINSCOT
TOP CAP
ACROVYN SHEET
1/4"
[6.4mm]
VERTICAL
STILE
ACROVYN
SHEET
HEIGHT
VERTICAL
STILE
HEIGHT
COVE BASE
1"
[25.4mm]
STEP 3: STARTING PROCEDURES
LOCATE AND INSTALL WAINSCOT WALL PROTECTION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS. WHEN
REQUIRED, C/S SHOP DRAWINGS SHOULD BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THESE DOCUMENTS.
EACH WALL MUST BE TREATED INDIVIDUALLY TO ENSURE ALL HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL TRIMS ARE AESTHETICALLY CORRECT. ALWAYS REFER TO
THE BASE DETAIL AND TOP CAP DETAIL ON PAGE 1 WHICH REFLECT THE SHEET LOCATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BASE AND THE TOP CAP. ALSO
REFER TO THE JOINT WIDTH CHART ON PAGE 5 TO DETERMINE THE PROPER JOINT WIDTH REQUIRED TO MATCH ALL TRIM WIDTHS BEING USED ON YOUR
JOB. (EXAMPLE: 4" WIDE BASE TRIM REQUIRES A 3" JOINT WIDTH.) PROPER JOINT WIDTHS ARE ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE PROPER EXPANSION AND
CONTRACTION OF THE SHEET AND ALSO TO ALLOW THE TRIMS TO SIT PROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ACROVYN SHEET.
JOINT LOCATIONS MUST BE DETERMINED AND THEN LEVEL LINES SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED ON THE COMPLETE WALL TO INDICATE JOINT LOCATIONS OF
ALL HORIZONTAL TRIMS, VERTICAL TRIMS, STARTING LOCATION OF THE SHEET OFF THE FINISHED FLOOR, WAINSCOT TRIM HEIGHT AND INSIDE/OUTSIDE
CORNERS. ONCE THE JOINT LOCATIONS FOR THE COMPLETE WALL ARE LAID OUT, APPLY PAINTERS TAPE ONLY IN THE JOINT AREAS TO AVOID
ADHESIVE BEING APPLIED IN THESE AREAS DURING THE ADHESIVE APPLICATION PROCESS. THE PAINTERS TAPE SHOULD BE REMOVED AFTER THE
ADHESIVE IS APPLIED TO THE WALL.
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JOINT WIDTHS
REFER TO TOP CAP
DETAIL ON PAGE 1
FOR SHEET HEIGHT
MOLDING
WIDTHS
2"
4"
6"
8"
BASE TRIM
JOINT WIDTH
1"
3"
5"
7"
HORIZONTAL
TRIM JOINT
WIDTH
1"
3"
5"
7"
VERTICAL
TRIM JOINT
WIDTH
1"
3"
5"
7"
SEE CHART
ABOVE
SEE CHART
ABOVE
SEE CHART
ABOVE
LEVEL LINE
FOR PROPER JOINT
WIDTH SEE BASE
DETAIL ON PAGE 1
AND CHART ABOVE
ADHESIVE
PAINTERS TAPE
PAINTERS TAPE
STEP 4: ADHESIVE APPLICATION
USE THE 1/8" V-NOTCH TROWEL TO APPLY C/S WATER BASE MASTIC TO AN AREA OF THE WALL SURFACE THAT CAN BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE CURE
TIME OF THE ADHESIVE. MAKE SURE THE ENTIRE AREA RECEIVES AN EVEN COAT. DO NOT ALLOW THE ADHESIVE TO OVER CURE!
WHEN APPLYING THE ADHESIVE TO THE WALL, THE TROWEL MUST BE HELD AS CLOSE TO PERPENDICULAR OR 90
DEGREES TO THE WALL AS POSSIBLE. ANGLES LESS THAN PERPENDICULAR REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE FOR
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAY RESULT IN DELAMINATION.
BE CERTAIN THE TROWEL NOTCHES ARE CLEANED REGULARLY. ALLOWING THE NOTCHES TO FILL WITH DRIED ADHESIVE WILL
REDUCE THE APPLICATION, WHICH WILL CAUSE FAILURES BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE ADHESIVE. THE PROJECTED
COVERAGE USING THE 1/8" V-NOTCH TROWEL IS 125 SQ. FT. / GALLON . OCCASIONALLY CHECK THE ADHESIVE COVERAGE TO
ENSURE THE CORRECT AMOUNT IS BEING APPLIED. PAINTERS TAPE SHOULD BE REMOVED ONCE THE ADHESIVE HAS BEEN APPLIED.
UNDER IDEAL CONDITIONS, THE PROPER CURE TIME OF THE ADHESIVE SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 30 MIN. BUT COULD BE UP TO 2 HRS. HOWEVER,
THIS TIME WILL VARY DEPENDING ON TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY. THE USE OF FANS FOR AIR MOVEMENT MAY HELP REDUCE THE
ADHESIVE CURE TIME. A DEHUMIDIFIER MAY ALSO BE USED IN HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS TO HELP REDUCE CURE TIME. WHEN APPLIED, THE
ADHESIVE IS WHITE AND CREAMY. AS IT CURES, THE ADHESIVE WILL BECOME TRANSLUCENT AND TACKY. IN A POROUS SUBSTRATE APPLICATION, IT
IS BEST TO INSTALL THE WALL COVERING WHEN THE ADHESIVE HAS CURED APPROXIMATELY 75% OR WHEN IT BECOMES TACKY AND DOES NOT
TRANSFER ONTO YOUR FINGER.
NONPOROUS SURFACES LIKE METAL, HIGH-PRESSURE LAMINATE OR VINYL WILL NOT ABSORB MOISTURE FROM THE ADHESIVE, THUS RETARDING ITS
CURE TIME. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE ADHESIVE IS FIRM, YET PLIABLE, TO THE TOUCH AND THAT IT DOES NOT TRANSFER ONTO YOUR FINGER. IF
THE WALL COVERING IS INSTALLED BEFORE THE ADHESIVE HAS REACHED THIS STAGE, THE MOISTURE RELEASED BY THE CURING ADHESIVE WILL
BECOME TRAPPED AND AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES THE WALL COVERING WILL BUBBLE AND/OR DELAMINATE. ONCE THE ADHESIVE HAS CURED
PROPERLY, THE WALL COVERING CAN BE INSTALLED.
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JOINT
JOINT
JOINT WIDTH AS
DETERMINED
ON PAGE 5
ACROVYN
SHEET
ACROVYN SHEET
STEP 5: SHEET PREPARATION AND CLEANING
PREPARE THE FIRST SHEET BY MAKING ANY NECESSARY CUTOUTS. REMEMBER TO ALLOW A 1/16" GAP AROUND DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES, CEILINGS
AND BASEBOARDS. USE A STRAIGHT EDGE TO ENSURE NEAT CUTOUTS.
PLACE THE SHEET WITH THE SMOOTH SIDE UP AND WIPE THE SHEET WITH A CLEAN DAMP CLOTH TO REMOVE ANY DUST OR DIRT.
STEP 6: HANDLING AND INSTALLATION
CARELESS HANDLING OF ACROVYN WALL COVERING COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE AND UNREPAIRABLE "KINK" MARKS. DAMAGE IS LESS LIKELY TO OCCUR
WHEN USING TWO PEOPLE TO MOVE AND POSITION THE SHEETS.
ALIGN THE EDGE OF THE WALL COVERING WITH THE PLUMB OR LEVEL LINES ESTABLISHED IN STEP 3 AND RUB THE WALL COVERING ALONG THE EDGE NO
MORE THAN SIX INCHES FROM THAT EDGE. CONTINUE THIS PROCEDURE OVER THE FULL LENGTH OF THAT EDGE OF WALL COVERING UNTIL IT HAS BEEN
ALIGNED. LIGHTLY RUB THE REMAINING WALL COVERING UNTIL ALL AREAS HAVE MADE CONTACT WITH THE WALL SURFACE. SHEETS CAN BE
REPOSITIONED AS LONG AS THEY ARE NOT PRESSED FIRMLY INTO THE MASTIC ADHESIVE. REMEMBER TO MAINTAIN THE APPROPRIATE JOINT WIDTH
BETWEEN THE NEXT SHEETS.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMOVE ANY EXCESS ADHESIVE WITH SOAP AND WATER BEFORE IT CURES AND BECOMES MUCH
MORE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.
STEP 7: SMOOTHING OPERATION
ONCE THE ACROVYN SHEET HAS BEEN ALIGNED WITH THE PLUMB LINE OR ADJACENT SHEET, USE A ROLLER TO INSURE MAXIMUM CONTACT WITH THE
C/S WATER BASE MASTIC ADHESIVE. WITH THE ROLLER, START IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SHEET AND WORK TOWARD THE TOP, BOTTOM AND EDGES USING
FULL WIDTH STROKES IN AN ARCHING MOTION. BY SMOOTHING THE SHEET, YOU WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO REMOVE ANY TRAPPED AIR POCKETS. ONCE
COMPLETED, RUN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND OVER THE ENTIRE SURFACE FEELING FOR BUBBLES OR LOOSE AREAS. REPEAT THE SMOOTHING PROCESS
AS NECESSARY UNTIL THE ENTIRE SHEET MAKES FULL CONTACT WITH THE ADHESIVE.
STEP 8: CLEAN UP
UPON COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION, REMOVE ALL PROTECTIVE MATERIALS (MASKING TAPE, ETC.) EXCEPT FOR THE DROP CLOTHS. INSPECT ALL
JOINTS AND CUTOUTS TO ENSURE THAT ALL EXCESS ADHESIVE HAS BEEN REMOVED. USE SOAP AND WATER TO CLEAN ANY AREAS THAT MAY HAVE
ADHESIVE RESIDUE. ONCE THE INSPECTION AND CLEAN-UP HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, THE DROP CLOTHS CAN BE REMOVED AND THE COVER PLATES AND
OTHER WALL-MOUNTED ITEMS CAN BE INSTALLED.
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COVERING
DRYWALL
1" [25.4mm]
COVE BASE
FLOOR
BASE DETAIL
ACROVYN
SHEET
COVE BASE
STEP 9: COVE BASE INSTALLATION
NOTE: IF INSTALLING OPTIONAL PLINTH BLOCK OUTSIDE CORNERS SEE STEP 9A.
C/S SUPPLIED ADHESIVE
ALL WALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY LOOSE PAINT OR ANY OTHER IRREGULARITIES WHICH WOULD PREVENT GOOD
ADHESION.
CUT COVE BASE TO LENGTH. ALL INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNERS AND LAP JOINTS ARE TO BE FIELD MITERED. AT THE END OF A RUN, MEASURE AND CUT
FINAL SECTION TO SIZE.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ACROVYN COVE BASE BE CUT WITH AN 80-100 TOOTH CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE OR EQUIVALENT.
APPLY 1/4" [6.4mm] BEAD OF C/S SUPPLIED STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE 1" [25.4mm] BELOW THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED SHEET.
STARTING AT ONE END OF THE RUN OR INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNERS, BEGIN INSTALLING THE COVE BASE. RUB EACH BASE WITH A CLEAN SOFT CLOTH AND
APPLY MEDIUM HAND PRESSURE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ADHESION TO THE WALL SURFACE.
NOTE: WHEN FIELD FORMING RADIUS COVE BASE, BE SURE TO APPLY NEEDED PRESSURE ACROSS ENTIRE BASE.
WHILE THE ADHESIVE IS DRYING, DISCRETELY APPLY SEVERAL BRAD NAILS THROUGH THE TRIM INTO THE WALL TO HOLD THE TRIM IN PLACE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO APPLY THE BRAD NAILS NO LESS THAN 24" [609.6mm] O.C. BE SURE THE BRAD NAIL IS NOT INSTALLED THROUGH THE ACROVYN
SHEET. USE THE C/S SUPPLIED COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK TO HIDE THE BRAD NAIL.
NOTE: ALL COVE BASE INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNERS ARE TO BE FIELD MITERED. FOR INSIDE CORNER CONDITIONS A FILE MAY BE USED ON THE BACKSIDE
OF THE COVE BASE TO ACCOMMODATE ANY RADIUS INSTALLED IN THE DRYWALL.
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WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES
WITH VERTICAL STILES
ACROVYN SHEET
ACROVYN SHEET
4"
[101.6mm]
4"
[101.6mm]
COVE BASE
COVE BASE
OPTIONAL
PLINTH BLOCK
OUTSIDE CORNER
STEP 9A: OPTIONAL PLINTH BLOCK OUTSIDE CORNER
ALL WALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY LOOSE PAINT OR ANY OTHER IRREGULARITIES WHICH WOULD PREVENT GOOD
ADHESION.
CUT COVE BASE TO LENGTH. SEE DETAIL ABOVE. COVE BASE TRIMS SHOULD BE CUT 4" [101.6mm] SHORT OF OUTSIDE CORNER. ALL INSIDE CORNERS
AND LAP JOINTS ARE TO BE FIELD MITERED. AT THE END OF A RUN, MEASURE AND CUT FINAL SECTION TO SIZE.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ACROVYN COVE BASE BE CUT WITH AN 80-100 TOOTH CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE OR EQUIVALENT.
APPLY 1/4" [6.4mm] BEAD OF C/S SUPPLIED STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE 1" [25.4mm] BELOW THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED SHEET.
STARTING AT ONE END OF THE RUN OR INSIDE CORNERS, BEGIN INSTALLING THE COVE BASE. RUB EACH BASE WITH A CLEAN SOFT CLOTH AND APPLY
MEDIUM HAND PRESSURE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ADHESION TO THE WALL SURFACE.
WHILE THE ADHESIVE IS DRYING, DISCRETELY APPLY SEVERAL BRAD NAILS THROUGH THE TRIM INTO THE WALL TO HOLD THE TRIM IN PLACE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO APPLY THE BRAD NAILS NO LESS THAN 24" [609.6mm] O.C. BE SURE THE BRAD NAIL IS NOT INSTALLED THROUGH THE ACROVYN
SHEET. USE THE C/S SUPPLIED COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK TO HIDE THE BRAD NAIL.
APPLY A 1/4" [6.4mm] VERTICAL BEAD OF C/S SUPPLIED STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE ON EACH LEG OF THE PLINTH BLOCK AND INSTALL ON OUTSIDE CORNER.
APPLY MEDIUM HAND PRESSURE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ADHESION TO THE WALL SURFACE.
WHILE THE ADHESIVE IS DRYING, DISCRETELY APPLY SEVERAL BRAD NAILS THROUGH THE CORNER BLOCK INTO THE WALL TO HOLE IT IN PLACE. BE
SURE THE BRAD NAIL IS NOT INSTALLED THROUGH THE ACROVYN SHEET. USE THE C/S SUPPLIED COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK TO HIDE THE BRAD NAIL.
21SARWAV
WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES
WITH VERTICAL STILES
NOTE: ONLY
WAINSCOT TOP
CAP IS NOTCHED
WAINSCOT
TOP CAP
DRYWALL
1/4"
[6.3mm]
ACROVYN WALL
COVERING
WAINSCOT
TOP CAP
TOP CAP DETAIL
C/S SUPPLIED
ADHESIVE
ACROVYN
SHEET
COVE BASE
STEP 10: WAINSCOT TOP CAP INSTALLATION
NOTE: IF INSTALLING OPTIONAL PLINTH BLOCK OUTSIDE CORNERS ON WAINSCOT TRIM FOLLOW PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN STEP 9A.
ALL WALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY LOOSE PAINT OR ANY OTHER IRREGULARITIES WHICH WOULD PREVENT GOOD
ADHESION.
ESTABLISH THE WAINSCOT TOP CAP HEIGHT ABOVE THE FINISH FLOOR. USING A CHALK LINE, MAKE A LEVEL LINE TO BE USED AS A GUIDE FOR ALIGNING
THE TOP OF THE WAINSCOT TRIM.
CUT WAINSCOT TOP CAP TO LENGTH. ALL INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNERS AND LAP JOINTS ARE TO BE FIELD MITERED.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ACROVYN WAINSCOT TOP CAP BE CUT WITH AN 80-100 TOOTH CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE OR EQUIVALENT.
APPLY 1/4" [6.4mm] BEAD OF C/S SUPPLIED STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE 1/2" [12.7mm] ABOVE THE TOP EDGE OF THE INSTALLED SHEET.
STARTING AT ONE END OF THE RUN OR INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNER, BEGIN INSTALLING THE WAINSCOT TOP CAP. RUB EACH TOP CAP WITH A CLEAN SOFT
CLOTH AND APPLY MEDIUM HAND PRESSURE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ADHESION TO THE WALL SURFACE.
NOTE: WHEN FIELD FORMING RADIUS WAINSCOT TOP CAP, BE SURE TO APPLY NEEDED PRESSURE ACROSS ENTIRE TOP CAP.
WHILE THE ADHESIVE IS DRYING, DISCRETELY APPLY SEVERAL BRAD NAILS THROUGH THE TOP CAP INTO THE WALL TO HOLD THE TRIM IN PLACE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO APPLY THE BRAD NAILS NO LESS THAN 24" [609.6mm] O.C. BE SURE THE BRAD NAIL IS NOT INSTALLED THROUGH THE ACROVYN
SHEET. USE THE C/S SUPPLIED COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK TO HIDE THE BRAD NAIL.
NOTE: DO NOT END RUN WITH A SECTION SHORTER THAN 36" [914.4mm].
21SARWAV
WAINSCOT SARATOGA SERIES
WITH VERTICAL STILES
SARATOGA PLINTH BLOCK
AT OUTSIDE CORNER
INSIDE CORNER
WAINSCOT
TOP CAP
TYPICAL DOOR
JAMB
VERTICAL STILE
VERTICAL STILE
COVE BASE
VERTICAL STILE
ACROVYN SHEET
STEP 11: INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNER AND VERTICAL STILE INSTALLATION
OUTSIDE CORNER
ALL WALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN, SMOOTH, DRY AND FREE OF ANY LOOSE PAINT OR ANY OTHER
IRREGULARITIES WHICH WOULD PREVENT GOOD ADHESION.
MEASURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE WAINSCOT TRIM AND TOP OF THE COVE BASE. CUT
INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNERS AND VERTICAL STILES TO THIS LENGTH.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ACROVYN TRIMS BE CUT WITH AN 80-100 TOOTH CARBIDE TIPPED SAW BLADE
OR EQUIVALENT.
APPLY 1/4" [6.4mm] BEAD OF STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE INTO THE GAP BETWEEN THE INSTALLED ACROVYN SHEET. INSTALL THE INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNER
AND VERTICAL STILE, ENSURING THEY ARE VERTICALLY PLUMB AND SQUARE. RUB EACH INSIDE/OUTSIDE CORNER AND VERTICAL STILE WITH A CLEAN
SOFT CLOTH AND APPLY MEDIUM HAND PRESSURE TO ENSURE MAXIMUM ADHESION TO THE WALL SURFACE.
WHILE THE ADHESIVE IS DRYING, DISCRETELY APPLY SEVERAL BRAD NAILS THROUGH THE TRIM INTO THE WALL TO HOLD THE TRIM IN PLACE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO APPLY THE BRAD NAILS NO LESS THAN 24" [609.6mm] O.C. BE SURE THE BRAD NAIL IS NOT INSTALLED THROUGH THE ACROVYN
SHEET. USE THE C/S SUPPLIED COLOR MATCHED FIL-STIK TO HIDE THE BRAD NAIL.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CLEAN UP BE DONE AS THE INSTALLATION PROGRESSES.
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