Assess & prepare
Check the substrate, contamination and existing coatings before application.
Processing & Installation
A good finish starts before the film goes on.
Substrate assessment, cleaning, preparation and detailing all influence the installed result. This resource brings together general workflow guidance while directing users to the product-specific installation instructions for their material.
Before You Start
Four checks that should happen before cutting or applying material.
Apply & detail
Follow approved methods for corners, edges, joins and heat use.
Inspect & hand over
Check the final surface and provide relevant care instructions.
Tools & access
Prepare the correct tools, working area and sequencing.
Installation Workflow
A clear sequence reduces decisions being made halfway through the job.
Measure & plan
Map panels, joints, grain direction and termination points.
Prepare
Clean and prepare the substrate to the approved standard.
Cut
Cut with enough allowance for the actual detail and edge condition.
Apply
Position and work the material progressively using the approved method.
Detail
Finish corners, edges, penetrations and joins.
Inspect
Check alignment, adhesion, finish and final cleanliness.
Detail Handling
Zoom in on the parts of the job that are easiest to judge.
External corner
Internal corner
Edge termination
Joint / seam
Handle / opening
Panel transition
Common Issues
Troubleshoot the condition before trying to hide it.
Air / bubbles
Check application method, surface contamination and whether material was repositioned correctly.
Refer to product-specific correction guidance.
Edge lift
Review substrate preparation, edge detail and local handling.
Do not add unapproved adhesive without checking the guide.
Visible seam
Review layout, cut quality and pattern direction.
Confirm whether the detail is within the intended installation method.
Surface mark
Identify whether the mark is on the material, adhesive interface or substrate.
Use approved cleaning/support route only.
Handover
Finish the project with a repeatable record, not just a visual check.
Final inspection
Check finish, edges, seams and adjacent surfaces.
Cleaning
Complete the approved final clean.
Material record
Keep the selected finish, batch/project reference and key documents.
Care handover
Give the owner or operator the correct care guidance.
Use the current material-specific guide before installation.
For project-specific questions, include the material, substrate, detail and photos.