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Howdens MOD0006, MOD0011 User guide

  • Hello! I've read the HOWDENS Trade Guide for installing tongue and groove wall panelling, which includes steps for using MOD0011, MOD0810 and MOD0006 products. The guide outlines the process of measuring, cutting, installing panelling and finishing with skirting and mouldings. I am ready to answer your questions about this guide.
  • What is the first step in installing the panelling?
    How far apart should the central battens be spaced?
    What should be used to finish the top of the panelling?
Tongue & Groove
Wall Panelling
Trade Guide
Suggested Products:
Tongue and Groove: MOD0011
Skirting: MOD0810
Cover Moulding: MOD0006
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Measure up wall and mark where top of panelling will be located
(Fig 1).
Cut batten to length and offer to mark. Fix batten to wall using
either screws and wall plugs or glue and nail. If the wall is slightly
uneven, use thin pieces of hardboard behind the battens to ensure
they are perfectly straight. Check square with sprit level (Fig 2).
Set bottom batten slightly off the floor and fix. Repeat for any
central battens, spacing them every 400 - 600mm (Fig 3).
Cut T&G strips (MOD0011) to length. Starting from left hand
side, offer first strip to the battens ensuring groove is facing
the adjacent wall. Align top of strip with top of batten. Check
perpendicular with spirit level and fix to battens using nail gun
(Fig 4).
Install remaining wall panelling, remembering to check the panels
are perpendicular every fourth panel (Fig 5).
If you find that when checking with spirit level that they are
starting to creep out of square, gently tap to realign them using
an a piece of T&G offcut and a hammer (Fig 6).
Tongue & Groove Wall Panelling Fitting Instructions
When you reach the end of the run, chances are you are going
to have to cut the last piece. Offer the second to last piece into
position and measure distance to wall. Cut piece to size.
Remove second to last piece and offer cut piece into it. At an angle,
offer last two boards into position and fix both to battens (Fig 7).
With the panelling now in place, install your skirting board
(MOD0810). Measure cut and fix to front face of panelling using
glue and nail gun (Fig 8).
To finish, use mouldings (MOD0006) to cap off the top to create a
stylish, clean look. Fix using a nail gun (Fig 9).
Fill any gaps with decorators caulk. Use a nail punch to submerge
the nail heads, fill and sand.
Wall panelling is now ready to be painted.
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Tongue & Groove Wall Panelling Fitting Instructions
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