APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERIOR DECORATIONS

WORKING SURFACE

The surface must be dry, smooth and free of dust, dirt, grease, wax & silicon.
Always clean non-absorbent surfaces with alcohol (ethanol, IPA)
IMPORTANT! Do not use a solvent-based adhesive as this could partly dissolve the sheet backing.
Tesrol has a polystyrene safe adhesive for use on this product.

IMPORTANT

Unpack rolled goods approximately 24 hours prior to use. Lay out flat at room temperature and if required, apply additional weight.

CUTTING, DRILLING, PUNCHING & SAWING

Any such activities must be carried out on the front surface of the material
Never work on SIBU from the back!

APPLICATION

The ideal working temperature is between 15oC - 30oC
The material to be used must be acclimatised,
i.e. brought to room temperature (avoidance of condensation on the adhesive surface)
A temperature increase of 10oC will cause SIBU to expand by approximately 0.7mm over a length of 1m.
In general, a gap of approximately 0.5-1mm or more should be left between the sheets for expansion - use of M58 / M60 profiles is recommended
In the case of high ambient temperatures, or temperatures subject to large fluctuations, the expansion gap should be larger and the slightly smaller sheet size be used.
Take care to avoid trapped air bubbles. The use of a medium -hard rubber roller is recommended.
Do not hold in place with masking tape or similar as this can remove or damage the surface coat.

FIRE RATING

Early Fire Hazard Test - Australian Standard 1530 : Part 3
1. Ignitability - 12; 2. Spread of flame - 9; 3. Heat evolved - 10; 4. Smoke developed - 8
These results allow for SIBU Design Decorative finishes to be included into building classes as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA) 1996. The Early Fire Hazard Indices only apply to floors, walls and ceiling and not to furnishings.

WET AREA

SIBU Design Decorative sheeting can be used in relative wet areas, ensuring that all joints are sealed properly with a water-based silicone sealant. It is not suitable for direct contact with water.

LIMITATIONS

The Siro Burg range of HIPS decorative sheeting is recommended for interior vertical and light duty horizontal use and should not be applied to areas that have regular exposure to heat and weather.