How To Install
Mosaic Fretwork
Things to consider:
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Overall sq. footage of your room
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Obstructions like wall outlets & switches
Tools You Will Need:
Tools You May Need:
Nail Setter
Putty Knife
Spackling Paste
Paintable Silicone Caulk
Acrylic Latex Paint With Primer
Sanding Block
Let's get started!
Follow Along Step-By-Step
Step 1: Form a plan
Before diving in, carefully calculate the total square feet of your wall. We recommend doing this beforehand to have a solid plan for how much product to get.
Step 2: Measure & mark wall
Measure vertically and horizontally to find center.
Mark accordingly.
Measure & mark your starting point.
Measure vertically and horizontally to find center.
Clean wall surface, allow to dry. Using your measuring tape and a level, find the center most point of the wall. Measure & mark wall for first initial panel placement.
Step 3: Make any necessary cuts
First, measure cuts needed.
Mark cuts appropriately.
Score first with a utility knife, then cut with hack saw.
First, measure cuts needed.
Once you reach corners, ceilings, trim or obstructions, there may be cuts that are required. When needed, mark the panel accordingly, score first with a utility knife and finally cut through carefully with a hack saw. Repeat as needed.
Step 4: Attach to wall
Use adhesive on back side of panel.
Attach to wall with a brad nailer.
Use adhesive on back side of panel.
Using either construction adhesive or brad nails attached to your wall. Temporarily use painters tape to hold fretwork in place while you continue working through the installation.
Step 5: Repeat the process
Repeat steps 3-4 till installed.
Use painters tape to temporarily hold panels on wall as needed.
Repeat steps 3-4 till installed.
Continue working through the remaining fretwork panels needed until your desired look is complete. You'll most likely repeat steps 3-4 multiple times.
Step 6: Finish
Spackle/Putty any nail holes.
Lightly sand.
Paint panels for optimum finishing.
Spackle/Putty any nail holes.
Any seams can be caulked and smoothed out. Nail holes can be filed with wood filler, then sanded. Once dry, paint panels with acrylic latex paint & primer for a complete, polished look.
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