Preparations before installing Fibo wall systems

Panel handling before opening packages

1. Keep panels in the plastic packaging and in a dry environment. Lay flat when storing and transporting.
2. Fibo wall panels must be kept at room temperature for at least 72 hours prior to installation.
3. Remove the plastic wrapping and check for any surface damage.
4. Carefully move the panels, avoiding any scapes and scratches along the edges and surfaces.

Preparing the floor and back wall

The floor must be prepared before installing panels on the wall. The floor membrane must extend at least 6-inches up from the floor. Fibo panels can be installed on existing walls or directly on the wall studs. The studs should be 600mm apart and 800mm tall. When installing on wall studs, the center distance must be 600mm and the horizontal blocks/nail strokes must have a center distance of 800mm. The wall must be reinforced where you hang a sink basin or other bathroom fixtures. When installing Fibo on existing walls, you can use one of the following three alternatives:

• Plywood board 12mm – 15mm
• 18mm rough panel (mounted horizontally c/c 300mm)
• 15mm OSB klasse 3

When installing on concrete or steel studs, contact our customer service department.

Grouting and cleaning during installation

Click-lock, cut surfaces and profiles must be cleaned before grouting with Fibo Seal. We recommend using Fibo Seal on all plate joints and corner profiles.

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