How to Install Slatwood Acoustic Panels

Installing Slatwood acoustic wall and ceiling panels is easy! You can install Slatwood using construction adhesive or screws (mechanical fasteners). Note: This tutorial assumes you are using screws.

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Tools you will need:

Step 1:

Prepare For Install Day

Let Slatwood Relax in its New Home

Take Slatwood out of the box and remove plastic wrap. Stack them in their new room and leave them to acclimate for 2-5 days prior to install day. Anytime you bring wood into a space you want to let it acclimate to it's new home.

Step 2:
Measure, Mark & Cut Panels to Length

Measure Height of Wall

Measure the distance from the top of your baseboards to the ceiling to determine how long your panels need to be.

Cut Panel to Length

With the felt side up, mark the length of the panel, and cut. Cutting with the felt side up reduces the chance of getting 'tearout' on the face of the slats.

Step 3:

Place & Screw (or Glue)

Place First Panel

Place the panel so the felt edge is flush to the edge/corner of the wall, and ensure it is straight using your level.

Screw Panel to Wall

Place a screw between the slats through the felt and into the wall. Take it slow and tighten just enough so the screw face is even with the felt. Do not over tighten as the drywall may strip.

You can also use construction adhesive to install your panels.

Check Level and Finish Screwing

Take your time and make sure the first panel is installed exactly as you want it. This will make the rest of the installation easier.

Continue Placing Panels & Checking level

With the first panel installed and level, cut to length and place the next few panels, periodically checking level and screwing in place, making sure there is no visible gap between panels.

Place All but Last Panel

Continue placing panels until you reach the last panel.

Rip Final Panel to Width

Measure the final panel width and cut last panel to height and width.

PRO TIP: With a good straight edge and utility knife you can make the rip cut on the panels as long as it is in between slats through the felt only.

Place and Screw Final Panel

Place the final panel and screw.

Enjoy Your New Accent Wall!

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Cutting Around Outlets

Outlets

Mark the location of the outlet on the panel, and using a utility knife and jigsaw cut the outlet hole. Place an outlet extender on the outlet that is the same dimension as the slatwood panel. Install panel as normal.

Optional:
Predermine Last Panel Cut & Adjust

Before installing you can quickly determine where the last panel cut will be by measuring the wall. You may want to do this to ensure your last cut is between slats, making your install that much easier.

Mark Last Panel Edge

From the left edge, mark the last full foot prior to the other side of the wall. If the wall is 9 foot 4 inches, you will mark 9 feet for example.

Review Panel Cut Location

Measure the distance from the mark you made to the end of the wall. Then mark this distance on the last panel. This is where the final Rip cut will be made. To change the location of this cut, you can trim the left hand felt edge of the first panel. If you want to move the cut on the last panel 1/2 inch to the right, you can cut 1/2 inch off the first panel etc.