How to Attach Heavy Panels with Hidden Fixings | Fastmount™

This how-to describes using Fastmount™ parts to mount a heavy panel -in this case LightBeton Heavy MDF with concrete facing from Plytech to a timber framework.

Installation steps:

1. Mark clip spacings according to Fastmount™ heavy wall panel guide (TD-09).
   
2. Drill 20mm holes at markings, 25mm deep.
   
3. Using the MC-IT5 tool, screw MC-F10 female clips into frames.
   
4. Optional: The female clips can be screw-fixed where required.
   
   
5. Insert centerpoints into the installed female clips (CP-01ST).
   
6. Place panel onto the frame, aligning panel with packers.
   
7. Press panel to mark clip positions.
   
   
8. Remove center points.
   
   
9. Take panel to bench and use CT-09 & CT09DG to drill out the point marks on the back of the panel.
   
10. Using MC-IT5, install MC-M5 male clips on the panel backs.
    
11. Optional: these can be screw-fixed if needed.
    
    
12. Align male and female clips and push the panel onto the frame.
    

The Fastmount™ panel mounting system is ideal for removable ceiling and wall panels. The clips are all interchangeable, and the hidden fixing system allows for flexing and expansion of the panel and support frame. Installation and removal tools are supplied.