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Wall finishing is a key step for a proper installation and should not be taken
hurry or in one continuous pass across the entire face of the speaker can easily lead to an excess of compound to build up.
The central active area of the speaker begins 1¾" in from the perimeter of the speaker frame. This area must be free of
excessive joint compound in order to move to create sound.
1: SEAM TAPE
After the registration and sound
check, seam finishing can proceed.
The speaker panel should be
finished in-place, similar to any other
piece of wallboard.
Self-adhesive nylon mesh tape is
recommended due to its ease of use,
however paper tape is also acceptable.
Finish seams completely using
best practices and wallboard finishing
techniques.
Use only pre-mixed light or normal weight, air-dry, joint compound.
Do not use any catalyzed, chemically curing, or rapid drying joint compound. Use of this compound may result
in cracking around the perimeter of the speaker. These types of compounds are usually dry-packaged and noted on
the packaging as having a drying time of under 3 hours.
Allow 24 hours between each application of joint compound for complete drying. Failure to allow the joint
compound to completely dry between applications may result in fine hairline cracking around the speaker.
this occurs, repair the crack using standard wall finishing techniques.
Heavy knock down or trowel finishes are not recommended. LineaResponse speakers are engineered for optimum
audio performance with no more than 1/16" (2mm) of any material applied to the surface of the speaker. To exceed the
1/16" (2mm) limitation will cause degradation of audio quality.
WALL FINISHING
2: SEAM FINISH
STAGES 1-2-3
For best results, we recommend at
least three light applications of joint
compound be applied. Each coat
should dry for 24 hours then lightly
sanded.
The joint compound should be
spread beginning 2"-3" (50-75mm)
in from the speaker edge and then
feathering outward 16"-20" (400-
500mm) away from the speaker by the
third application.
It is important that enough joint
compound be gradually applied around
the speaker perimeter to make a very
smooth transition from face of the
speaker panel to the wallboard.
Do not allow build up of more
t h a n 1/16 " (2 m m) of j o in t
compound over the face of the
speaker panel.
lightly. Applying joint compound in a
3: SAND
STAGES 1-2-3
Because the speaker panel is a
flexible surface, a sanding pad will
have less effect in the center of
the speaker than it will around the
parameter.
If joint compound is allowed to build
up in the center of the speaker it will
be difficult to sand off.
When sanding, imperfections in the
application of the joint compound may
appear. If so, additional joint compound
and sanding may be needed to create
a seamless transition.
Sanding is the last important
step before the painting begins.
This can make or break the
quality of the installation.
(See page 19)
(See page 17)
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