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What is the best substrate to fix panels to?

Overview:

Essentially, you can attach our panels to any substrate, providing that it is flat and has no loose sections. Read on for more information.

Question:

What is the best substrate to stick panels to. Was thinking of using 12mm ply. - Paul

Answers:

  • Written By Interior Panels

    Hi Paul, thanks for your question. That would be absolutely fine. Basically, any substrate should be fine with our panels when using our adhesive - you'll get a good hold with any surface, provided it meets a few basic points.

    First, the area needs to be flat and dry. Any wall coverings - paper, film etc. - need to be removed (you want to stick the panels to the wall, not to a surface on the wall that might easily come off). If you're fixing onto tiles or anything similarly glossy, you may want to consider sanding them down to create a key for the adhesive.

    Lastly, we recommend that the subwall you choose is as solid and complete as possible - while some people might want to clad onto a stud/metal framework, although you might get a good hold, these panels are intended to clad walls and not form them, so we'd always recommend that your subwall is substantial enough to form a wall in its own right even before the panels are attached.

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