Installation Instructions; Prepare The Wall - Gladiator Garageworks GEARWALL 8 Instructions D'installation

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Panels can be mounted directly to masonry wall with wooden studs

attached, over drywall to wooden studs, or to bare wooden studs. If

the mounting surface is not flat, the walls may need to be shimmed.

Masonry Block/Poured Concrete Wall

Before you can install the panels on poured concrete or masonry

block walls, you must install 2" x 4" (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm) wooden studs

to the wall with the 4" (10.2 cm) side against the wall. The wooden

studs must be installed over the entire area to be covered by the

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panels. This provides a level surface on which to apply the

panels.

1. Install the first stud at the starting edge of the desired coverage

area to act as a guide.

Drill a hole through the stud and into the wall surface. Follow

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masonry screw manufacturer's instructions for proper

installation.

For best results use a hammer drill and masonry bit.

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NOTE: For extra hold, you may choose to put construction

adhesive on the stud before attaching it to the wall.

Secure the stud to the wall by placing ¹⁄₄" x 2³⁄₄" masonry

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screws every 18" (45.72 cm).

2. Use this stud as your guide. Measure 16" (40.64 cm) from the

corner and snap a vertical chalk line using a chalk line with a

plumb bob. Snap a chalk line every 16" (40.64 cm) from this

point.

3. Align the center of the stud with the chalk line. Attach the

remaining studs to the wall as you did in Step 1.

A. Masonry screws

B. Wooden stud