Unique Originals' Architectural Products are light weight and easy to install. Since they cut like wood paneling, all you need is simple carpenter tools; a hammer, saw, mitre box, tape measure, level, nail-set, wood file, 1 ½" and 2" finishing nails, industrial adhesive, sand paper and Unique Originals' Flexible Grout.

Arrange your panels the way you want them on your wall. Take note of the repeat patterns and the alternating block sizes. Start with a full panel against the ceiling. Cut panels as necessary to fit your overall design needs.

Wipe off any dust or dirt from your wall and the back of the panels. Apply a generous amount of panel adhesive, such as Liquid Nails or the equivalent, to the back of the panel.

Press the panel firmly into place on your wall. Make sure the panel is square both vertically and horizontally. Secure in place with 1 ½" finishing nails. If you are not using a nail gun, you will have to recess each nail with a nail set. Use a generous quantity of nails and don't worry about the holes, as they will disappear with a little dab of our color matched Flexible Grout. Apply all the following panels in the same manner. Place your panels together as tight as possible, but don't worry if a slight space is open at some point between the panels, this will be grouted in. The important step to remember is to have each panel square and your grout lines matched or lined up.

If you are using pilasters apply them now. Measure and cut pilaster as necessary. Start nails at a 45 degree angle approximately ½" from the back of the pilaster. Apply a bead of adhesive to the inside edge of each leg of the pilaster. If you put too much on or too close to the outer edge, it will squeeze out when you press in onto the panels. This will be hard to clean off. Press the pilaster into place, making sure it is straight vertically, and that the grout lines line up with the grout lines on your panels. Nail in the pre-started nails and recess with a nail set.

If you are using crown and base molding apply them now. Apply a bead of adhesive to the top and bottom of the molding. Press firmly into place. Secure with 2" nails through the thin section of the molding. When going around the pilaster and corners, you must mitre the molding at 45 degree angles, the same way you would with wood molding. Use panel adhesive on your mitre joints and hold together with 2" nails.

Cut the tip off the tube of Unique Originals Flexible Grout at a slight angle, opening a hole approximately 1/4". Estimated usage at a bead of 1/4" to be approximately 40 linear feet per tube. Apply a bead of grout at all joints; where the panels meet one another, where the pilasters meet the panels, where the molding elements meet the panel, and all of your mitre joints. Be sure you apply enough grout to fill your joints. Prior to grouting your outside mitre joints, round off the joint with a file or sand paper and then dab on the grout with your finger. To make the grout lines perfect, take a damp (not wet) brush or sponge and very lightly brush your lines. Also lightly brush all your mitre joints. Dab a tiny bit of grout in to any nail holes or damaged areas that are showing.