If you get a system that s easy to install you will not have to pay a professional to help set up the system for you.
How to install slatwall on concrete wall.
An installer finishes attaching an upper slatwall panel on a long slat wall slatwall panels are installed with 2 to 3 long screws into the wall studs.
Drill a screw into every slot along the stud line.
Determine the type of wall stud material you are applying the slatwall panels onto.
Walls must be thoroughly dry before panels are applied.
Install all slatwall pieces to start the second panel align the tongue on the top of the second panel with the groove on the bottom of the first row.
Install vertical or horizontally oriented furring strips onto the walls first using concrete fasteners.
Block or concrete walls.
Now is the time to properly insulate any exterior walls for energy efficiency.
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On exterior walls a vapor barrier should be used between backer and studs to discourage warping.
Tools needed for this type of slatwall installation include a handful of screws a drill a leveler and probably two people.
Paint your walls and let them dry before installing.
Installing slat wall into concrete walls rather than wood or drywall requires a few additional steps.
It s not recommended and difficult to install slatwall directly onto a concrete or block wall.
The most common scenario in the retail industry is installing slatwall into drywall for a showroom or display purposes.
Slat wall is a wall covering panel with long horizontal channels across the entire surface.
Most slatwall systems will just screw into wall studs or concrete.
Insulation and vapor barrier.
The panels are designed to allow for racks or a variety of hooks to fit into the channels for hanging or displaying items.