Press-In Panel

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Last updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Apprentice to Journeyman Installer

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The purpose of this page is to outline the steps required for installing a glass or specialty press-in panel. Prior to beginning this process, ensure the system skeleton has been completed.

 

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Skill Requirements
Tools & Hardware
Installation Steps
Related Training Materials
Final Steps & Delivery
Certification
Tips from the Field
Terms & Definitions
BOM Codes

Types of Installation: Off-the-Floor, Floor-Based

Installer Level Required: Apprentice Installer

Products Required: Special Order

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Tools Required

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VHB Tape

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Mirror Mastic
(For Mirror Application only)

Liquid Nails

Rags

 

 

 

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Installation Steps

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times when handling material and operating the power tools mentioned throughout this process. Review the PPE Matrix for further guidance.

  1. Ensure there is a wood backer on the panel.

If there is no wood backer, this indicates the glass will be placed directly on the wall.

  1. If Applicable: Ensure the component’s shelves are cut back enough to allow for the wood and glass backing combination.

  • The cut-back shelves will have a shorter depth than other shelves in the component and system.

  • If the shelves are not cut back, a table saw will be required to cut the shelf to the correct depth.

  1. Dry-fit the glass backing to ensure it is going to fit into the space it is designated to go.

  2. Place VHB tape on the entire perimeter of the panel and place it in position.

  3. If there are no shelves in front of the panel or the panel is being placed directly on the wall: Adhere the panel using liquid nails or mirror mastic.

  • Mirror mastic is only to be used if the panel is a mirror.

    • Mastic is an adhesive that does not bleed through any backing.

  • Liquid Nails is to be used for all other specialty panels.

  • Make circles on the glass as it will create small suction cups and hold the glass in place until the adhesion dries.

  • Place the panel into the system or on the wall.

  1. Remove any visible VHB tape and wipe away any visible mastic with a rag.

  2. Complete the installation, touch ups, and cleaning of the jobsite.

 

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Related Training Materials

Skeleton Fundamentals
Complete the Installation
System Touch Ups
Cleaning the System & Jobsite
Delivery to the Customer
PPE Matrix

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Final Steps & Delivery

  1. Inspect the installation and complete any touch ups if necessary.

  2. If there are no more components to install, remove all stickers/labels.

  3. If there are no more components to install, complete the clean up process.

  4. If there are no more components to install, complete the Professional Installation Experience by walking through the space with the customer and delivering the final product.

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Certification Steps:

  1. Panel was dry fit prior to installation.

  2. VHB tape is placed on the perimeter of the panel.

  3. When Applicable: The panel is attached using Liquid Nails or Mirror mastic

  4. There is no visible tape or adhesive.

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Tips from the Field
Tips submitted by fellow installers and leaders in the field. These optional tips are intended to make this install process simpler.

Click here to submit your own tip from the field.

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Terms & Definitions

BOM

Bill of Materials; parts list

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BOM Codes
The purpose of this section is to provide guidance when confirming details on the BOM. This list includes all individual parts typically associated with this process.

PIP

Press In Panel

The codes in the table above are directly from the Corporate CAD database and may not reflect all codes included in the Supported Franchise Database or Independent Franchise Databases.

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Questions? Please e-mail Aleeshya Broome (albroome@calclosets.com)