FINISHES

Scandinavian Panelling is available in a range of pre finished BLACK, GOLD SEAM, GREY, ICE, JAPAN BLACK, RED/GOLD and WHITE – see below.

See full Installation Guide under the downloads section.

Getting started

OPTION 1: CONCEALED FIXING DETAILS FOR INTERNAL INSTALLATIONS:

1. Check stud work for straightness and plumb. Ensure correct provision had been made for external corner stop fixing. Studs to be max. 450 mm centres.
2. Install all corner stops and end stops.
3.  Install starter board checking for level at all points.
4. Using a gauging stick, mark the cover increments of each row up the studs off the top of the starter board to keep everything straight and parallel. This is particularly important around windows and doors. Alternatively use a spacer block in the shadow line to assist even spacing.
5. Install the cladding boards by following the increments marked on the studs. In some tropical climates the 2mm expansion allowance may need to be increased due to high moisture conditions. It may be necessary to lubricate the gaskets in the end stops with dishwashing liquid to help slip the boards in easily. Pre-drill a countersunk and clearance hole prior to drilling in the screws. If nailing, ensure nails are installed with the head flush to the surface of the timber. Do not drive in deeper as this may cause the timber to crack, losing the holding power of the nail. Typically use 1.6mm galvanised or electrically plated nails, 30mm long. Panelling products are generally secret nailed, where each successive board covers the head of the nail in the previous board. For
   best results, use a construction adhesive in conjunction with secret nailing.
6. Butt joints should be joined on the studs. All butt joints should be sealed with ‘sikaflex’ or similar joint sealant. The easiest way to apply the joint sealant is to apply it to the end of one board and allow it to squeeze out as the two boards are pushed together The excess sealant will mushroom off the two edges. Let it dry fully, and then scrape it flush with a sharp chisel.
7. All end grain is to be sealed with multiple coats of the timber preservative to be used on the face. The standard profile design allows 2 mm expansion and 7 mm contraction which is sufficient for normal conditions preservative (available on our website) to be used on the face. The standard profile design allows 2 mm expansion and 7mm contraction which is sufficient for normal conditions.

OPTION 2: CONCEALED FIXING DETAILS FOR INTERNAL INSTALLATIONS OVER PLASTERBOARD OR FIBRE CEMENT

1. Check noggins work for straightness and plumb. Ensure correct provision had been made for external corner stop fixing. Noggins to be max. 1200 mm centres. Install all corner stops and end stops. (Optional) Install starter board checking for level at all points.
2. Using a gauging stick, mark the cover increments of each row across the noggins from the starter board to keep everything straight and parallel. This is particularly important around windows and doors. Alternatively use a spacer block in the shadow line to assist even spacing.
3. Install the Scandinavian boards, following the increments marked on the noggins. In some tropical climates the 2mm expansion allowance may need to be increased due to high moisture conditions. (Optional) It may be necessary to lubricate the gaskets in the end stops with dishwashing liquid to help slip the boards in easily. Pre-drill a countersunk and clearance hole prior to drilling in the screws. If nailing, ensure nails are installed with the head flush to the surface of the timber. Do not drive in deeper as this may cause the timber to crack, losing the holding power of the nail.
4. Butt joints should be joined on noggins. All butt joints should be sealed with ‘sikaflex’ or similar joint sealant. The easiest way to apply the joint sealant is to apply it to the end of one board and allow it to squeeze out as the two boards are pushed together The excess sealant will mushroom off the two edges. Let it dry fully, and then scrape it flush with a sharp chisel.

All end grain is to be sealed with multiple coats of the timber The standard profile design allows 2 mm expansion and 7 mm contraction which is sufficient for normal conditions. The important thing is to identify the possibility of excessive conditions and make sure these are provided for.