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CUTTING AND FABRICATING PANELS ON SITE
Any of the panels can be cut or adjusted on site. This allows for site adjustments or adapta ons
to obstacles (such as fire alarm boxes or electrical boxes.) Wh
use sharpened tools to avoid any overhea
can also be used.
o The texture of the panels are similar to MDF. A panel may be cut with:
Hand saw
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Use a fine toothed blade. Hold the blade at a low angle. Cut slowly with
regular and even strokes.
Table saw or Circular saw
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Allow the panel to pass through the saw with even pressure. Do not
force the panel at any me. Use a fine toothed blade with 80 teeth or
more. Carbide
if many panels are to be cut consecu
Jig saw
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If adjustable, use a slower speed and steady movement. Select a fine
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toothed blade suited for finish woods and plas cs and use a template
for cutouts. Be aware to not overheat an area with any blade.
o
empt to use routers or spir
o Best results will be achieved by using only very sharp tools and blades, ensuring clean
while not overhea ng the material during the cut.
o Carefully clamp all panels to avoid vibra
ay result in panel damage. Properly support the panel at all mes.
o Carefully measure all walls to be confident that you can transfer those measurements
onto the panels prior to cu ng. Scribe to fit as necessary. Use a pencil to mark the
panel. If you must mark the face side, use blue tape before marking it. Pencil marks will
not erase from Zintra.
o Zintra panels can be drilled. Carbide
high grade finish on the sides of every hole. Be
medium drill speeds.
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Summary of Contents for Zintra Acoustic 1/2 panels
- Page 1 If you must mark the face side, use blue tape before marking it. Pencil marks will not erase from Zintra. o Zintra panels can be drilled. Carbide eel drills are recommended to obtain a high grade finish on the sides of every hole. Be results will be obtained with slow to medium drill speeds.
- Page 2 INSTALLATION Zintra panels are simple to install. The panels are most commonly installed using one of four methods: o Direct adhesion to the substrate. o Using Z clips. o Using stand-offs. o Mechanical fasteners (screws and nails). If you are unsure about which method has been specified for your project, please confirm those details with your spec nd direct your ques ons to them.
- Page 3 o Smooth the panel into place and then li t off the surface, holding the panel separate for one minute. Then reset the panel to the substrate, me applying adequate pressure to firmly set it. Mechanically support the panel(s) if you deem it necessary un adhesive is completely set.
- Page 4 o The goal is to mount each panel level and plumb. o Begin by mou g your first half of each Z clip to the back of the first panel. Orient the clip to be facing downward (open gap is down). Install the uppermost clip no closer than 1”...
- Page 5 Tighten only by hand, do no ghten. Mechanical Fasteners o You may also secure the Zintra panel to the substrate using the same fastener placement guide as used for the stand-offs, but use direct fastening (screw or nails) to secure the panel.
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