Tambour (Bamboo) Paneling: Walls with Character!
Can you imagine how warm your walls will be with this texture with character? Bamboo, one of the fastest growing plants, brings a stunning look to any room - and its many options give your rooms a unique look all their own. Our tambour paneling is constructed of bamboo strips that are laminated to a fabric back that allow paneling to conform to concave, convex, circular or flat surfaces. The dimension of a panel is 3/16" thick x 48" wide x 86" long. The panel is constructed so the strips run the length of the sheet. Panels can be installed either vertically (the usual way) or horizontally.
Surface Preparation: Prior to installation, the application surface must be cleaned to remove all foreign materials such as dirt, dust or grease than can cause poor adhesion. Surfaces with peeling paint or plaster board, surfaces that are uneven or unsound must be repaired. Application to surfaces that experience excessive moisture is not recommended.
Above, you can see prefinished and unfinished amber; and prefinished and unfinished natural.
BAMBOO TAMBOUR PANELING FULL TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
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STANDARD SIZES3/16" x 48" x 96" FINISHSatin Water Based Polyurethane or Unfinished FIRE RATING
Fire Resistance Classification: Class C LEED® CREDITS– MR 6: Rapidly Renewable Materials WEIGHT3/16" x 48" x 96" – 26 lbs per piece |
Cutting and Handling Tambour: Tambour paneling can be cut easily. For vertical cuts, use a box knife and cut between the strips. For horizontal cuts, roll the Tambour tightly and cut with a chop saw. A tight roll with a cabinet grade blade will render a clean even cut. A dull or construction grade blade or a handsaw may tear at the bamboo making for a rough edge.
Above, you see raw amber, black and raw green.
Material Installation: Once the application surface has been prepared, pre-drill 1" in on the top edge of the paneling on the left and right side and one in the center. Apply Liquid Nail construction adhesive type LN-903 to the cloth back of the tambour paneling. This should be done in a bead 1/4" in diameter, running all four sides 3/4" in from the edge, then in rows 8" apart vertically on the back of the paneling. This should allow for 12 rows of adhesive to be applied. Let adhesive set for 10-15 minutes then press firmly with even pressure to the entire surface. Using 1" panel nails, set the three nails in place..
Check periodically to be sure paneling stays in full contact with wall surface while drying. Adhesive should hold paneling immediately, but will fully cure in 24 hours. If you are not getting good adhesion, check your surface preparation again for materials that might be creating a poor bond. Note: spread rate on liquid nails is approximately 1 tube per 4 x 8 panels.
Baseboards and other trim: Simply remove the required number of trim strips by pulling the bamboo away from the fabric backing. These can then be fastened in place with adhesive or pre-drilled and set in place with finish or panel nails.
