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General
Instructions:
As you probably already know Acoustiblok®
is very heavy. Always keep this in mind when preparing
for installation and always make it at least a two man job.
[ Fig1
| Fig.1a
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Begin by placing the roll onto an "A-Frame"
type roller stand [ Fig.2
] which will enable you to roll off the material easily.
Unroll the first few feet of the roll [ Fig.3
] and square the end of the material with your T-square and
cut off the excess with a razor knife. [ Fig.4
] This gives you an even starting point and allows for tighter
joints and a more level installation.
Remember you want to , whenever possible,
always install the material across studs
and tresses not parallel with them. This gives you leverage
when pulling the material. Since you will be hanging
the material horizontally it will take more than one piece
to cover from floor to ceiling. We recommend
you begin with the lower piece so you can become familiar
with the installation process. After you become comfortable
working with the material you may choose to start with the
top piece and fill in the lower section.
When securing Acoustiblok®
material you have several choices. You can use nails,
screws, or staples to secure material to wood studs.
Just be comfortable with the method you choose. (an adjustable
air stapler seems to work best) Always remember to use a washer
or "tin cap" roofing washer to disperse weight and prevent
tearing of the material. If using air to drive your
nails or staples always run your pressure low enough so you
do not shoot through the screw and be sure the screw countersinks
into the washer. Remember that anything sticking up
will put a dimple in the wall board, so keep material and
fasteners as flush as possible. When installing on metal
studs the screw method is the only one which is recommended.
Also have a spacer available to keep studs in position.
Before you begin, take good notes on where
electrical boxes are in the area and any other access openings
which should not be covered up. Try to cut out all of these
as you go so you do not miss any.
Things
to Keep in Mind:
1. Take a measurement from a corner to your
first obstacle (i.e. window/door/wall). The weight of
the Acoustiblok® material determines if this piece would
be too large to handle. If so measure back a reasonable
size. Check for a stud and correct your measurement
accordingly. Roll out and cut the measured piece using
your T-square and razor knife. [ Fig.5
] DO NOT unroll the entire
roll. The best results are achieved by scoring the Acoustiblok®
material with the knife and tearing it off the roll.
2. Roll back the cut piece
in the opposite way it came off the roll. This prevents
the ends from curling up as you hang the material. [
Fig.6 ]
3. First place the cutoff piece
into the corner to begin hanging. [ Fig.7
] Be sure to fasten it so the material will unroll level.
After securing the first edge at the corner with 5 fasteners,
begin to unroll the material across the studs. [ Fig.8
] Second, unroll the remaining part of the piece and
place it between the studs and pull using the stud for leverage.
DO NOT unroll the entire piece. The rolled
up part keeps all the material rigid and prevents it from
falling over until you can secure it. Continue fastening with
5 fasteners per stud in the same fashion. [ Fig.9
] Be sure to secure the end of the piece to the stud in such
a way that you are able to butt the next piece up to it, like
joints in wallboard. Repeat this process until the entire
area is covered [ Fig.10
] Please note that ceiling application is the same but
will require additional fasteners due to the weight.
4. Check the entire area covered
to be sure all Acoustiblok material is secured properly, without
bubbles or large bumps. Be sure that all fasteners are
down flush and check your notes for any electrical receptacles
or access panels that may have been covered. Cut out
any that are found and add any fasteners to areas that need
them. [ Fig.11
, Fig.12
, Fig.13
]
5. Using tape and adhesive
(as recommended), begin to seal all joints and cut out boxes
and access points. Use some silicone on larger gaps
around boxes and then tape over them. Be sure to put
tape over all corners, seams and ends that are exposed like
at window and door openings.[Fig.14
, Fig.14a
, Fig.14b]
6. Do one final inspection
of the entire job to be certain no part of the job was missed
and nothing was covered up (i.e. light switches, outlets.)
Your installation is now complete. [Fig.15]
If you are using adhesives please download
these files here file1
and file2
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