Lava Stone Panel Hong Kong Metal Nero

Goods will be dispatched from our warehouse within 48 hours if order is placed by 1pm Monday to Friday only (excluding public holidays or annual closure) these will be despatched using a 48 hour courier service for delivery Monday to Friday only, orders received outside of this will be despatched the next working day (Monday to Friday only). You can select a Saturday delivery option, however there is an extra charge for this. Delivery costs are dependant on service chosen and postal area, carriage costs are calculated at the point of order (48 hour service applies to all addresses with a postal code within mainland UK, anywhere outside of this area may take 48-72 hours using the 48 hour service. Please ensure someone is available to receive your order. We use a third party courier who will need assistance in off-loading the goods safely., also please ensure that your address is accessible for a large vehicle to be able to deliver to, otherwise we will have to cancel your order before its despatched. We ask customers to check goods and comply with instructions sent and to notify us immediately of any quality issues. Before signing the delivery note, all packaging must be checked for signs of damage and then indicated on the delivery note accordingly

Installation

You will need:

-          Adhesive 

-          Safety goggles

-          Tape measure and masking tape

-          Jig saw, Hand Saw or Circular Saw

The adhesives we recommended are:

MAPEI MAPESTIK WALL ADHESIVE

SOUDAL FIX ALL WALL AND FLOOR ADHESIVE

These adhesives will work with any thickness of stone, and will create a strong lasting bond between the product and the surface.

Pre - Installation 

- Inspect wall panels & profiles for any flaws, defects or damage.

- Check colour, sheen level and pattern concentration consistency.

- Read complete guide before commencing installation.

- Once installation has commended the panels are deemed to have arrived in perfect condition.

Conditioning & Storage

1. Panels should be carried by two people

2. Do not store in areas of high humidity

3. Do not store outside or lean on wall at an angle

4. Store in cool & dry conditions between 5-24°c

5. Store flat & horizontal to prevent bowing

6. Condition panels & adhesive at room temp 48-72 hours.

Preparation 

Panels can be fixed to most surfaces including tiles, plasterboard, etc. Ensure that all surfaces to which adhesives will be applied are clean and dry.

Handling & Cutting

- Measure & mark your required cutting line. 

- Gloves and goggles should be worn at all times when handling and cutting the pane;s

- When using a fine-tooth blade handsaw, panels should be cut decorative face up.

- When using an upward cutting blade or a circular saw, panels should be face down to avoid chipping.

Installation:

1. The first profile you are using which will be either an end cap or a corner profile should be fixed to the wall with your preferred method.

 - Drill and Screw – Quite secure, allowing clean removal should it be necessary, but visible screw heads not generally popular.

 - Contact Adhesive – Cartridge dispensed adhesive work well with rigid PVC but require practice to use neatly. Not suitable for clear plastics.

2. Apply silicone to the inside of the first profile.

3. Add a considerable amount of adhesive to the back of the first panel and place the panel into position inside the trim and against the wall.

If you are using end caps do not push too hard.

4. Repeat the process for the remaining shower panels and ensure that they are in the correct position before fitting them firmly.

Please note this is used as a general guide only as each space will be different, however most times the application is straightforward and does not include cutting the panels.