1. Clean & dry the wall surface: Turn off power to installation area while working around wall outlets and light switches. Remove electrical cover plates, protruding nails and loose paint. Sponge wash with TSP (trisodium phosphate), available in hardware stores or home centers, to remove residues of greasy grime, mildew, chalked paint or anything that might affect the bond of the VacuuBondTM adhesive. If wall has a heavy drywall texture, it will need to be block sanded and primed so the VacuuBondTM adhesive can achieve a firm bond. Wallplanks can be installed over well bonded smooth wallpaper. Textured wallpaper should be removed and wall cleaned with TSP prior to installing wallplanks. After the wall are thoroughly cleaned, the walls also must be thoroughly dried.

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2. 2. Dry lay the planks: Work from several open boxes and “dry lay” before permanently installing to create your desired look. This step is especially important for the options with multicolor boards in each carton. You must dry lay your planks to ensure you installation is aesthetically pleasing due to color variation and 20% of the planks you receive are not the full 47" long.

1. 3. Trim piece: For walls that have outside corners, a trim piece may need to be purchased separately to create a finished look. If trim pieces are needed on your project, measure 1 3⁄4" back from where you wish the wall to end and then draw a vertical plumb line using your level. This line will be your guide to where the planks need to be cut. The trim piece is made to overlay the edges of the plank and should be nailed to the wall using small finish nails after the entire wall is installed.

4. Starting line: There are multiple ways you can establish your starting line. The most important aspect of establishing your starting line is to ensure that the first row of planks you install is 100% level. If your baseboard and ceiling are level, you can use one or the other to establish your starting line. If neither your baseboard or ceiling are level, you will need to establish a level line across the wall. With the use of a pencil and a 4' level, you can establish a starting line across your wall at eye level. DO NOT adhere the plank until you have it placed in the right position. Once the material is adhered to the wall it will be very difficult to reposition.

TIP: To help ensure an absolute straight starter line with the first plank, we recommend you tap 1 1⁄2" finish nails halfway into the wall along the starting line at every 12". The protruding nails will help position the starter planks along the starting line before they are adhered to the wall. This procedure will not be possible when installing over a block wall. Use extra caution to ensure your first row is straight if you are not able to use nails as a guide.

5. Applying the planks: Starting on the left side of the room, using the starling line (and nails )as a guide, peel the paper off the VacuuBondTM adhesive and position the starter row planks groove side up along your line. Press into place and J-Roll each plank immediately after installation. If you placed positioning nails in the wall in Step 4, remove them now.

6. Stagger the planks: Now that your level starter row is in place, stagger the end joints as you work your way up and down the wall, so that your end joints do not match up from row to row. To accomplish this look and minimize your waste, use your cut off piece from one row to start the next row.

7. Cutting the planks: There are multiple ways you can establish your starting line. The most important aspect of establishing your starting line is to ensure that the first row of planks you install is 100% level. If your baseboard and ceiling are level, you can use one or the other to establish your starting line. If neither your baseboard or ceiling are level, you will need to establish a level line across the wall. With the use of a pencil and a 4' level, you can establish a starting line across your wall at eye level. DO NOT adhere the plank until you have it placed in the right position. Once the material is adhered to the wall it will be very difficult to re-position. 

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6. 8. Unique marks: Mark locations of light switches, electrical outlets and air vents on the planks before removing the paper liner on the tape, Cut and trial fit before installing. These cuts can be made using a drill to create a starter hole if necessary and then cutting with a jig saw or scroll saw.
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10. 9. Installing the top and bottom rows: When installing your top and bottom rows, theplanks can be ripped lengthwise by using a jigsaw or table saw.

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3. 10. Important! To help set the VacuuBondTM adhesive after the installation is complete, the wall must be rolled using a J-roller to insure the bond. Not using a J-roller can lead to failed adhesion. J-roller available for purchase at www.wallplanks.com. If a trim piece is used to finish the installation, it can now be installed. Refer to Step 3 for trim installation instructions.

11. 11. Ceiling installations: For installation on ceilings, follow steps 1-10 and use 18 gauge finish nails every 16” on both sides of the plank to further secure the planks to the ceiling. Or watch our affiliates ceiling installation video here.  

Wall Planks Care and Cleaning:

• -Your wall planks are virtually maintenance free, but in case of a mess we have you covered with our wood wall covering cleaner now available on wallplanks.com. Otherwise, normal dusting with a clean, dry cloth should be the primary cleaning method. As needed you can damp wipe using water only. Never saturate your wood walls. Only use a slightly damp (wrung out) cloth. Never use waxes, detergents, polishes, abrasive cleansers or oil-based products on your wall.
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• -Hanging pictures and other wall décor: Wall planks are not load bearing. Wall décor like mirrors, pictures, and shelves can be mounted by drilling though the Wallplanks, provided the underlying wall provides sufficient support (i.e. wall studs). Use proper hardware to install any wall decor.