Community Distributed Design Series
Installation and Operation Manual
Page 27
These loudspeakers’ textured white finish
complements most decors and does not
require further painting. However, if the in-
terior design requires a custom loudspeaker
finish, these loudspeakers are easy to paint.
It’s best to paint the baffle before installa-
tion. In cases where it needs to be finished
along with the ceiling, the loudspeaker baffle
can be painted after mounting in the ceiling.
Note
: The paint masks provided by
Community are intended to PREVENT the
loudspeakers from receiving any paint.
Type of Paint
The loudspeaker’s ABS plastic baffle accepts
almost any type of latex or oil based paint.
We recommend application of two coats.
Painting Process
Follow this procedure to obtain the best
results:
1. Clean the baffle with a light solvent such
as mineral spirits, rubbing the baffle with a
lightly dampened cloth.
Do not
use abrasives
such as sandpaper or steel wool.
Caution
: Use only light mineral
spirits thinner as a cleaner. NEVER
use gasoline, kerosene, acetone,
methyl ethyl ketone (MEK),
paint
thinner, harsh detergents or other chemicals.
These chemicals and agents may
permanently damage the loudspeaker and
some are also toxic and highly flammable.
2. Mask the loudspaker so that the surround,
cone and center area will not receive any
paint. If the loudspeaker is already in the
ceiling, you may wish to mask the ceiling as
well. Use a low-tack painter’s tape (typically
blue in color) to avoid damaging the loud-
Painting the Loudspeaker
speaker surround when the tape is removed.
We advise against using conventional mask-
ing tape and NEVER use duct tape in this
application; these kinds of tape generally
leave adhesive residue that can be difficult to
remove and that may actually cause damage.
3. After cleaning, apply two or more thin
coats of either latex or oil-based paints.
Latex paint will adhere better if an oil-based
primer is used first. Apply the paint with a
roller or brush, or spray it on.
4. The grille should be painted separately,
and when it is
not
in place on the loudspeak-
er. We further recommend that you remove
the grille foam, then spray paint the grille as-
sembly. Avoid using a roller or brush to paint
the grille as its metal perforated holes may
become clogged with paint, which degrades
sound quality and also may attenuate the
sound. Reinstall the grille foam (if additional
or replacement foam is needed, please con-
tact Community).
