Wall panels
Small interior panels may use an approved adhesive where the substrate is sound and flat, but large panels, uneven surfaces and demountable requirements may need mechanical support. Define seam design, edge return and access before production.
Ceiling systems
Overhead panels require mechanical retention and a support design reviewed for the actual loads. Do not treat an adhesive-only wall sample as a ceiling detail. Coordinate access panels, lighting, sprinklers and seismic requirements with the responsible engineer.
Partition systems
Frame or base fixing can be used, but the joint between panel, frame and floor must be detailed. Confirm how the panel is restrained, how the base is finished and what happens where the partition meets glass, doors or adjacent materials.
Counters and furniture
The panel is normally a decorative layer over a structural substrate. Define the support beneath the top, the edge build-up, cut-outs and fixing clearances. Avoid concentrating loads at a screw hole without a designed fixing detail.
Light boxes
The panel, diffuser, LED, driver, frame and maintenance access form one system. Agree light uniformity and colour using a representative mock-up. Provide ventilation or thermal management appropriate to the LED and enclosure.
Outdoor conditions
External installations must consider wind, water, UV, thermal movement, corrosion and local safety requirements. The panel and fixing system should be assessed together, and the local facade engineer should approve the final detail.
Handling and acceptance
Keep protective film in place until the site is ready, protect edges during lifting and document damage before installation. Record any drilled or cut features against the approved drawing so final acceptance is based on the agreed scope.