CORNICE INSTALLATION

1. Nail the cornice into the furring strips around the perimeter of the ceiling. The cornice is nailed every 6" into the ceiling and into the studs at the bottom of the cornice.

2. To join the cornices at the corners, miter or cope them like wood.

3. To get a tight fit, snip the edge of one side with a series of cuts 1/8" deep every 1/8". This edge is then bent in or out depending on whether it is for an outside corner or an inside one.

4. Caulk the edges of the cornice, seams, and miters with the head of a nail in the same manner as the ceiling.

5. The metal must be painted with any oil-based paint. Unfinished steel will rust and is not protected against humidity. If you want to retain the original, silvery tin color, use clear gloss enamel or aluminum colored paint by Rustoleum. That's all there is to it. Enjoy your new ceiling. And call us if you have any questions.

6. Any cutting can be done with metal shears. (Tin snips)

Reminders from Shanker Industries:
. STEEL panels are very SHARP. Heavy Duty work gloves must be worn at all times when handling the panels.

. STEEL panels come UNFINISHED, and need to be treated with an OIL-BASED paint. For best results use a semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to prevent rusting or tarnishing. To leave STEEL panels in natural state, use clear gloss enamel by Rustoleum.

. PRE-PAINTED WHITE, BRASS PLATED, COPPER PLATED, CHROME and STAINLESS STEEL panels come with a PVC covering to prevent scratching & a lacquer to prevent rusting, no painting or finishing necessary.

. 2 x 2 panels should be installed using backerboard or hold
down clips.