How should I apply adhesive for CurvTambour?
Spread the recommended adhesive (Marlite #C-375 Construction Mastic, Macco Liquid Nails LN601, 3M Construction Mastic) on the wall to cover an area the width and height of one panel. When the adhesive is applied to the wall for the first panel, promptly place the panel in position aligning to the plumb or other reference line. Apply hand pressure to the panel to ensure that it makes complete contact with the adhesive surface. Check the layer of adhesive thickness and bond by peeling back 3 or 4 end slats away from the wall. You should see a layer of adhesive on the backing and “legs” or “strings” of adhesive stretching between the wall and the cloth backing. If these two conditions are not present, then either the thickness of adhesive is incorrect, or the adhesive surface dried before the panel was applied to the wall. Remember, follow the adhesive manufacturers instructions. Often, pin nails are used to hold sheets in place and on panel edge slats, to ensure seams stay tight.
