With the rising trend of SPC wall panel and SPC shower wall panels, people tend to have more questions when they think they are ready to install it. Here is a list of frequently asked questions and answers about installation people generally have, and hope it can help you to give your customers a better solution.
You have known the general information about our SPC wall panels and SPC shower wall panel systems from the previous blogs, videos and daily posts. You think you are ready to introduce this wonderful product to your customers and consumers. Then questions start blowing your mind, something that’s so practical that you may not think about it before. So we hope this blog can help you become an expert!
Utility knife, circular saw or jigsaw: to cut the SPC wall panels;
Hole saw: used to cut the hole for pipes or other accessories;
Air nail gun and screwdriver: to fit the profiles;
Level: to make sure all the back walls are even and plumb;
Construction-grade structural adhesive: to stick SPC wall panel to the walls;
Waterproof silicon adhesive: to seal the gaps between the edges and guarantee better waterproof performance.
It is recommended to acclimate the panel to the climate-controlled environment with a 60°F (15°C) and 77°F (25°C) by laying flat in the room for at least 24 hours.
Question 3: what are included in the STEP GUARD SPC shower wall panel kits?
For the 2-sided shower wall panel systems, there will be 2 side SPC wall panels, 2 end caps, 1 internal corner profile, and double-sided EVA foam tapes;
For the 3-sided shower wall panel systems, there will be 2 side SPC wall panels, 3 back SPC wall panels, 2 end caps, 2 internal corner profiles, several packs of custom fitting profiles, and double-sided EVA foam tapes;
Our SPC wall panels can be applied over tiles, OSB board, OSB strips, MDF board, plywood, greenboard, plaster, and concrete wall.
And shower SPC wall panels can be applied over tiles, OSB board, OSB strips, plywood, greenboard, plaster, and concrete wall. And be sure to make moisture and waterproof treatments on the base wall in advance. And compared to strips, it is recommended to use full sheets, because it would be easier to fit the SPC wall panel, and you can hang accessories anywhere.
Please note, you need to enhance the back wall when installing heavy accessories or furniture.
Plumb, flat and straight.
Make sure the back wall is level: Horizontal deviation ≤ 2mm/m2, Vertical deviation ≤ 2mm/m2, and the corners are straight 90°.
To make a bowed or bent back wall plumb and even is to plane out or shim the faces of studs that are recessed behind the plane of the other studs.
Trust me, a plumb wall will come back a hundred times when installing wall panels.
In order to prevent any water leakage under the shower tray or tub, you should first install the shower tray or bathtub first and then set the shower SPC wall panels onto it. Also don’t forget to put waterproof silicone adhesive at the joint bottom.
Because you need to make sure the top and bottom are lined up, especially for the shower SPC wall panel installation.
The height in our standard SPC wall panel collection ranges from 2m to 2.8m to meet the demands of most spaces, but if you still need to panel a taller wall, then you will need to use the H-joint trim to connect between the short edges of wall panels.
And also don’t forget to use the H-joint trim for expansion when the continuing length of the wall panels is longer than 10m.
You can use the utility knife, circular saw or jigsaw to cut to fit. And it is recommended to cut off the top, so it would be easier to line up the bottom and make it plumb.
Screws every 20cm (8 inches) on the profiles, and screw custom fitting profiles to the wall every 50cm (20 inches).
For 2-sided shower wall panels, start by installing the internal corner profile;
For 3-sided shower wall panels, started by installing the left-side internal corner profile, and then the left-side SPC wall panels.
You need to apply construction-grade structural adhesive and double-sided foam tape on the back of the SPC wall panels in a certain way.
Although we put construction-grade structural adhesive on the back, you still need to stick the double-sided foam tape for instant adhesive because the glue needs time to dry and secure the SPC wall panels onto the wall.
Put the SPC wall panels together and insert the tongue into the groove.
For 2-sided SPC shower wall panels, you will only need to insert the wall panel into the internal corner profile and attach the end cap to the edge;
For 3-sided shower SPC wall panels, you will need to cut the tongue edge of the SPC wall panel at the left side internal corner profile and cut the groove edge of the SPC wall panel at the right side internal corner profile.
And for standard SPC wall panels, you still need to cut the tongue or groove edge when inserting it into the external corner profile, H-joint trim, or end cap depending on the practical situation.
No, it is only for indoor applications.
Yes, our SPC wall panel is steam, fire, and heat resistant, safe to be used in the hot zone.
The noticeable gap around the joint is because of the height difference, straightness, opening difference, and click details.
We understand the importance of having a seamless and beautiful wall, so we do whatever we can to eliminate the gap through minimize the difference in height and opening.
We will keep updated, and if you have any other questions, you can check FAQ page, and contact us for more details. You can also check the video page to learn more about the performance. Hope this blog can give you some insight, and stay tuned for our weekly blog!
