METALINE
®
splashbacks
FABRICATION
manual
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Dry Fit
Laminex Metaline Splashbacks should be dry fitted to the wall to check dimensional accuracy. The use of glazier’s
suction cups will assist in the handling of the Metaline panels. Once a satisfactory fit is achieved, the panel should be
removed to allow for silicone application.
Figure 10 shows the recommended dry fit gaps.
Final Fitting
a). Silicone Adhesive Application
A 5mm bead of Laminex Metaline
neutral cure silicone adhesive should be
applied to the wall using a zigzag pattern
between the strips of double-sided tape.
Figure 11 shows the recommended
application pattern.
Ensure an even coverage of the silicone
to ensure wall flatness. DO NOT use
dollops of adhesive as they can create an
uneven wall finish. The use of zigzag type
patterns ensures an even bond of the
Metaline Splashback panel to the wall.
Figure 11:
Application pattern for silicone
3mm
3mm
3mm
3mm
3mm
1. Butt joins to allow 3mm corner gap
2. Folded corner has no gap
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*
Figure 10:
Gap Allowance for dry fit sheet – butt join method
450mm
450mm
Work away
from corner
7
8
5
6
1
2
3
4
9
10
Work away
from corner
Fit corner
first
Work away
from corner
5
6
3
4
1
2
7
8
9
10
Work away
from corner
3mm gap
in corner
