FAQ

For installation on masonry/concrete walls above ground, use the following solution: Make sure the concrete is dried out and has a maximum moisture level of 85% when mounting. The substrate must be level and provide good attachment possibilities for nails and screws where the panels meet. Remember, where you hang up washbasins or other heavy objects, there must be extra reinforcement.

Forget about the moisture barrier, primer, fix and joints. Fibo panels have an integrated moisture barrier and you can mount the panels directly on the wall framework.

Fibo should not be mounted directly on tiles. If there is an outer wall or wall against cold rooms, there must not be a double-vapor barrier according to Norwegian research institute SINTEF's building studies results. Because Fibo panels are approved as a vapor barrier, the old vapor barrier must be removed behind the panels.

You can install Fibo on drywall. With two layers of drywall, you don't need horizontal cross sections between the studs. Remember to use screws long enough to penetrate the drywall and into the studs for secure attachment.

Keep panels stored flat – in an unopened package – until installation.

Store panels in package in room conditions for at least 72 hour acclimation (longer if they have been kept in a cold area). Colourmatch and check for flaws before installation.

Everything you need to know is in our installation instructions. It pays to prepare well in advance!

Fibo is both easier and faster to install than laying tiles. It's also cheaper. You can either assemble yourself or get help from a craftsman. Proceed carefully, follow our installation instructions, take a picture showing where the joints are, overlap the membrane and use the checklist we provide to help document the installation. This way you get a great result with 15 years warranty. If you are unsure on how to install Fibo, please contact our customer service.