Mitering Clean Edges
General Tools And Materials:
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Caulk Gun
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Loctite® PL®
Premium® 3X
Construction
Adhesive
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Brad Gun &
Brads
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Table Saw
with Finish
Blade
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Panels
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Safety
Glasses
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Small Paint
Brush
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Touchup Kit
(included)
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Fine Hand File
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Pencil
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Tape
Measure
Acclimate all panels by storing them flat in the installation location (but away from moisture and direct sunlight or other heat sources) for at least 24 hours.
WARNING:
- Be sure to obey all safety rules and recommendations set forth by tool manufacturers.
- Wear safety glasses during the entire installation process.
- Be sure to follow all applicable building codes.
- Always comply with clearances set forth by the manufacturer of stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, and any other heat source.
Directions
Step 1
Familiarize yourself with the appropriate panel installation guide. Locate the lip, fingers and slots to determine the installation direction. Figure A
Step 2
Trim one end of the panel to make it straight and square. Figure B
Step 3
Set the saw to a 45 degree angle. With the textured face of the panel facing down, make a 45 degree cut. Retain the strip that was just created. Figure C
Step 4
Flip the panel so that the textured face of the panel is facing up and the cut edge is towards the saw, make a second 45 degree cut as close to the end of the panel as possible. Discard cut piece. Figure D
Step 5
Dry fit the strip that was created by the cut in Step 3 to the end of the panel.
Step 6
Attach the strip to the cut end of the panel using brads and Loctite PL Premium 3X. Figure E
Step 7
Use the fine hand file to blend the panels then conceal the seam with caulk and touch-up paint.