Fiberglass-free PLAS-TEX panels are waterproof, stain & chemical resistant. They are USDA compliant and accepted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). When installed with caulked moldings, PLAS-TEX panels form a moisture resistant, sanitary, low maintenance wall surface.

The following general instructions are for installing PLAS-TEX panels. This guide will help you select the other materials necessary for a successful installation. Always follow all adhesive, sealant and fastener manufacturer's instructions carefully. If you have installation questions not answered in this instruction sheet, please call our toll free number 800-835-4110 between 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. E.S.T. on week days.

PLAS-TEX thick panels should be installed in much the same way that you would another heavy panel. You will need to use both adhesive and mechanical fasteners. If it is desirable to have the visible surface without perforations, the mechanical fasteners can be placed around the periphery of the panel and concealed behind 2-piece dividers, caps, coves, outside corners or other moldings.

Predrill the hole for installing the mechanical fastener (stainless steel screws are preferred). Countersinking the screw is strongly recommended. White nylon rivets may also be useful in some situations, such as over substrates like concrete or foam, where screws will not have much holding power.

Adhesive should also be used wherever possible. Parkland Panel Adhesive works well where complete coverage is possible. For installation over studs or purlings a high performance tube-type adhesive, such as our #105 polyurethane adhesive works well. For installation over wood, adhesives like Liquid Nails Construction adhesives may also provide satisfactory results.

Panels must be stored flat on a clean, dry surface. Panels should be pre-conditioned for at least 24 hours at heat and humidity conditions that represent temperature and moisture levels for the area after construction is complete.

PLAS-TEX panels expand and contract with changes in temperature. Allowing for this movement is very important.

Unlike other panels, PLAS-TEX panels contain no fiberglass or other irritants. They can be scored and snapped similar to drywall and cut with sheet metal shears. If sawing, use a fine toothed blade. Cut-outs such as for switches should be drilled at the corners to distribute stress. Test the panel fit by placing it in position without adhesive. Be careful to leave appropriate gap at panel edges. Do not fit panels too tightly in moldings.

PVC moldings can be cut with razor knife, fine toothed saw or metal shears. Moldings can be applied by coated lath nails and/or adhesive. If nails only are used, backing material must have adequate holding ability. Do not fit panels too tightly in moldings. Allow at least 1/8" in all channels for panel expansion after installation is completed. For a watertight installation, a continuous bead of sealant must be run in all molding channels and mating flanges. Moldings should surround all edges of every panel. Excess sealant "squeeze out" can be cleaned off while fresh.

This technical bulletin is for the application of Parkland brand PLAS-TEX® Thick Wall Panels under normal conditions of installation. The recommendations provided in the bulletin represent our best judgment based on our experience with normal applications. Information herein is offered without charge or obligation, and is accepted at recipient's sole risk. Because conditions of use may vary and are beyond our knowledge and control, Parkland makes no representation about, and is not responsible or liable for the accuracy or reliability of data, nor for toxicological effect or industrial hygiene requirements associated with particular uses of any product or process describe herein. Parkland requests that customers inspect and test our products before use and satisfy themselves as to contents and suitability. Nothing herein shall constitute a warranty, expressed or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness, nor is protection from any law or patent inferred. All patent rights are reserved. The exclusive remedy for all proven claims is replacement of Parkland materials.