AquaGuard Slat Wall Panel Samples - New

We’re pretty confident you’ll love our AquaGuard panels as much as we do. But when it comes to a project as important as a renovation, we always recommend that you order a sample to really get a true sense of the colour, finish, and quality of the product. 

Simply click on your preferred colour-way and ‘Add to Cart’. Shipping is included in the price of the sample and providing you're only ordering samples, they will be dispatched the following working day and sent via Royal Mail 2nd Class service. Delivery is currently only available for mainland England & Wales.

Please note: If you order a sample alongside any other products from our website, the delivery of your sample will be made at the same time as your order; within 2-5 working days via our in-house delivery team.

Sample size: 315mm x 100mm.

Please Note: These panels are splash-proof, not fully waterproof. Not recommended for use inside shower enclosures or areas with direct, continuous water contact.

Pre-installation Advice:

• Please inspect all items following your delivery to ensure they meet your expectations. Any damages, defects, or returns, must be reported with 14-days of delivery.
• Prior to installation all panels must be stored flat, resting on a surface that supports the entirety of panel to prevent any bowing. Do not store externally; the area must be dry with low humidity levels.
• Our wood-slat wall panels are not suitable for damp environments, areas with high humidity, or direct water contact. For this reason, they should not be installed in bathrooms.
• This product is not intended for outdoor installations.
• The panels are manufactured from natural wood veneers and some variation between the colour and grain is to be expected.
  

Installation Advice:

Our wood-slat panels are suitable for horizontal or vertical alignment and have been designed with easy installation in mind.

You can mount the panels to most interior surfaces including brick, concrete, plasterboard, and battens - providing the substrate is sound, dry and dust-free. Simply secure using either a high strength cladding adhesive or 38mm black drywall screws.

To fix the panels to the wall using adhesive, we recommend using Easy Panels High-Strength Cladding Adhesive. You will need 1 tube for each small panel (1200mm), and 2 tubes for each of the larger panels (2400mm/2600mm).

Apply the adhesive liberally to the reverse of the panel in a vertical zig-zag formation before securing it in place. To prevent the adhesive exuding, maintain a distance of around 50mm from the panel edge. 

When screwing the panels to timber battens or plasterboard, we recommend purchasing a pack of black drywall screws and fixing through the felt base at 200mm intervals across the width, and 800mm intervals down the length of the panel. Ensure outer screws are kept at least 50mm away from the edge of the panel. Black screws provide a discreet fixing against the black felt backing.

If you are wanting to install the panels over wallpaper, we’d suggest screwing them to the substrate. Wallpaper paste cannot guarantee to provide the necessary strength required for the wood panels to adhere to. 

If you want to enhance the acoustic performance of the panels, we recommend installing onto 45mm battens and using a sound insulation material (i.e. mineral wool) to fill the area between the battens and the panel. Our panels are supplied with a sound absorption coefficient of 0.3 prior to any enhancements.

To begin installing your panels, align them from left to right along your wall, ensuring the felt lip is on the right and the first wooden-slat is flush with the edge of the wall. The lip on the felt base has been designed to interlock seamlessly with the adjoining panel to disguise any joins and present a flawless finish.

When cutting your wood-slat panels to size, we advise using a fine-toothed handsaw for higher precision in place of powered tools. A finer cut will help to eliminate any spurs and splintered edges. A sharp Stanley knife can be used to slice the felt vertically.

To install lightweight fixtures, such as picture hangings, you will need to pierce the felt backing and affix to the substrate. Do not use the wooden-slats on the panel to support any decorative fixtures. For heavy fixtures, such as TV mounts or shelving, please install these prior to fitting the panels and later cut the panel to accommodate such features. 

To finish any exposed edges on the panel, we recommend purchasing and installing our End Trim. These finishing trims are available in a range of colours to match your chosen panel, and they will hide the exposed edge of the black felt backing, giving the impression of a solid-wood edge.de

• Pencil
• Tape measure
• Spirit level
• A fine-toothed handsaw
• Stanley knife
• Protective mask and safety glasses
• High-grab adhesive and caulking gun
• Black drywall screws and power drill/driver

To keep your panels looking great, use a soft and dry lint-free cloth that will prevent scratches while capturing dust particles. A telescopic duster can also be used to manage those hard-to-reach areas. Avoid using rough materials or any moisture on the panels. If preferred, you can vacuum the recess between the slats using a slim end attachment to capture the nooks where dust tends to accumulate.

Home Delivery (England & Wales) available

or

Collection (South Wales) available from:

Address: Easy Panels, Robertstown Industrial Estate, Wellington Street, Aberdare, CF44 8HD.

Please note: For sat nav directions, please use the postcode CF44 8EZ.

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Click here to view our Delivery Policy

When you order a sample from our range of Wood Slat Acoustic Panels, the shipping fee is included in the price of the sample. Orders for samples are dispatched the following working day and sent via Royal Mail 2nd Class service. Delivery is currently only available for mainland England & Wales.

Please note: If you place an order for a sample at the same time as purchasing other goods from our site, the delivery of your sample will be made at the same time as your order - within 2-5 working days.

To order samples, click here.

• Panel colours may vary between batches due to manufacturing and procurement processes.
• Please ensure you purchase enough panels for your project. We cannot guarantee to match batches between different orders. If you require an exact match, please keep a note of the batch numbers that appear on your packaging so we can check availability and try our best to assist you.
• All measurements provided are approximate.
• PVC panels are classified as building materials and by default are not supplied with edge-to-edge printing along the top and bottom of the panel. You will need to cut the panel to size, eliminating the corrugated edges at either end. This is not a manufacturing defect. An allowance of up to 20mm is required to accommodate this process.
• Please read the fitting instructions in their entirety before installing the product.
• Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ slightly from the actual product.
• PVC panels must not be exposed to UV light, both direct and indirect sunlight.
• Always store products flat, resting them on a surface that supports the entirety of product to prevent any bowing.
• Profiles and joint trims are sold separately.
• We strongly recommend that you do not book a fitter or tradesperson until you have received your delivery and are happy with your order. We cannot be held responsible for any third-party costs or charges incurred due to non-delivery of an order, or orders that have not been checked following delivery.
• All deliveries require someone present to sign for and take receipt of the goods. We will not leave goods in a ‘safe place’ without express prior consent.