FAQs

Absolutely - All that’s required are a few tools, basic DIY skills and the ability to follow simple instructions!

Finepanels are moisture resistant so you can fit them in most rooms however avoid wet and permanently damp locations and potential exposure to a naked flame

Provided they are sound, dry and relatively flat Finepanels can be installed directly over the existing finish of most types of wall

We make stair panels which enable all styles to be seamlessely extended up the stairs to create a really attractive hallway - click Stairs to to find out more

Linked Finepanels repeat at 385mm or 585mm centres. End Trims are either 65mm wide (Classic, Raised, Beaded, Heritage) or 79mm wide (Shaker, Deep, Fielded) Non-2C and bespoke heights assembled to order

All finepanels have a 6mm thick solid back panel - the top and bottom trims add 6mm (Classic, Raised, Beaded, Shaker) or 9mm (Heritage, Fielded, Deep) Verticals in all styles add 9mm except Shaker which are only 6mm thick. Hence overall Shaker panels are 12mm thick all round - Classic, Raised & Beaded panels are 12mm thick horizontally but have 15mm verticals and Heritage, Fielded and Deep panels are 15mm thick all round

Being made from MDF they can be readily cut and drilled using ordinary power or hand tools. There are a few staples in the backs of panels and on the odd occasion when these coincide with a cut, they should be removed first

Use our simple quote calculator to find out how many panels and end trims you’ll need and the total price including VAT - see here

Whole wall panels (we don’t trim to width) and any ends trims you might require. – We do NOT include glue, mouldings skirtings , fixings and paint. These items should be purchased separately

Mostly the same however certain ‘Highland & Island’ postcodes do attract a surcharge so please fill in and send us the Calculator table along with your details & postcode and we will confirm the delivery cost to your area and also availability

Remove Finepanels from their packaging and lay flat in the room of installation for 48 hrs prior to attachment. This will allow them time to acclimatise and minimise the risk of any subsequent movement due to a change in temperature or humidity

Finepanels are attached progressively - glue and pin one on then glue and link the next one to it. Subsequent removal of glued-on panels may cause wall damage - screw them on 'dry' if this is a concern - see our useful installation page

A moisture-resistant nail-replacement type of glue available in cartridges from your local builders merchant or DIY superstore

When fixing to plastered walls panel pins or pneumatic brads should be sufficient. For rendered and harder walls use masonry nails or No6 countersunk woodscrews with red wall plugs.

All sizes and styles are exclusively available from JDIS Ltd, call us on 01733 232900

Water-based interior paints in a satin finish are ideal (e.g. Eggshell or Satin/Silk Emulsion) as they have an attractive sheen and are easier to wipe clean than Matt. Oil-based Gloss may be used however apply carefully as brush and roller marks tend to show up more. For best results apply with a ‘flocked’ mini roller and a small brush

If you experience any difficulties or have any questions which are not solved through this FAQ or our installation video, please Contact Us and we will endeavour to resolve them promptly.