Installation Guide for NordPaneele Wall Panels A new wall. Done yourself.
Step by step to your new wall: how to prepare everything, join your SPC panels and finish with clean edges.
- 6 steps
- Made for DIYers
- Over old tiles too
Your result: a wall with character.
Well prepared. Better fitted.
A quick check up front saves you time later – and gives you a precise result.
- per m² · depending on experience
- 15–20min
- of acclimatising first
- 24hours
- room temperature
- 18–25°C
Have these ready
0 of 8 ready
Tick off what you already have.
Important before you start
Check the fixing and the wall against the product. Seal joints in wet areas properly. Electrical work belongs in professional hands.
Your wall, roughly planned
- Fitting time
- approx. 2–2.7 h
- Packs
- 4
- incl. 10 % waste, 2.88 m² per pack
A guide figure for an area without windows or doors, at 15–20 minutes per m². The panel calculator works it out exactly.
To the panel calculatorThe click joins. The adhesive holds.
Three parts, one system: the Drop-Click profile joins the panels to each other, mounting adhesive holds them on the wall, profiles and silicone finish the edges.
Click describes the joint between the panels, not how they are fixed to the wall.
Six steps to your new wall.
Take your time with the first row. Everything else builds on it.
Step 01 of 0601
01 / 06Step 01
Prepare the Surface
Check the wall: it must be clean, dry and level. Remove loose wallpaper and crumbling plaster. Level out unevenness of more than 3 mm before fitting.
Checkpoint
Check the whole area with the spirit level.
02 / 06Step 02
Acclimate the Panels
Store the panels in the room where they will go for at least 24 hours before fitting. At 18–25 °C the material adjusts to temperature and humidity.
Plan ahead
Wait 24 hours before you start fitting.
03 / 06Step 03
Align the First Row
Start in a corner and work from the bottom up. Align the first row precisely with a spirit level. Leave about 5 mm to adjoining parts.
What matters
Spacer wedges help you keep the edge gap.
04 / 06Step 04
Join and Glue the Panels
Apply mounting adhesive to the back. Set the next panel onto the profile of the previous one from above until the joint clicks, and press it firmly against the wall. Carry on row by row.
No force
Keep the profile clean and check the fit.
05 / 06Step 05
Cut and Fit
Measure and mark every cut carefully. Use a utility knife with a guide rail or a jigsaw. Mark and cut out openings for sockets and pipes to fit.
Measure twice
Rest the panel securely and wear safety glasses.
06 / 06Step 06
Finish the Edges
Fit matching corner and edge profiles to cover cut edges. Fix the profiles as the manufacturer specifies. Seal joints in wet areas with sanitary silicone.
The final check
Check profiles, joints and gaps carefully.
These mistakes are easy to avoid.
- 01
Mistake
Overlooking the wall
Do this instead
Start clean, dry and level. Even out anything over 3 mm first.
- 02
Mistake
Forgetting the edge gap
Do this instead
Leave about 5 mm at all edges. Profiles cover the gap.
- 03
Mistake
Joints not staggered
Do this instead
Stagger the joints by at least 30 cm for a natural, calm stone look.
- 04
Mistake
Starting too soon
Do this instead
Store the panels in the room for 24 hours. 18–25 °C is ideal.
Good to know before you start.
The most common installation questions – answered briefly.
Read on
- Self-adhesive or click: the comparison
- The complete 9-step guide
- Bathroom wall panels
- Kitchen wall panels
- All wall panels
Rather have it fitted?
Is your project special, or would you rather hand over the fitting? Write to us.
Ask about fittingHow long does installation take?
Allow about 15–20 minutes per m² including cuts, depending on experience and the room; the panel calculator gives you the number of panels for your wall. Plan 24 hours beforehand for the panels to acclimatise.
Can I use the panels in the bathroom?
Yes. The SPC panels are waterproof. Joints in the shower area still need to be sealed properly, for example with sanitary silicone.
How does the wall need to be prepared?
The surface must be clean, dry and level – old tiles work too, as long as they are firmly attached. Even out anything over 3 mm beforehand with a suitable filler.
Do I need special tools?
No. A spirit level, tape measure, pencil, a suitable cutting tool and mounting adhesive cover the basic steps – in the bathroom, add sanitary silicone for the edge joints.
Do I need a substructure?
No. The panels are fixed with mounting adhesive directly onto the level wall or onto old tiles – no battens needed. Choose an adhesive suited to the wall.
How do I make cut-outs?
Mark them carefully and cut them out with a hole saw or a fine jigsaw – typically on the kitchen backsplash for sockets and switches. Leave sockets to a qualified electrician.
Can the panels be removed again?
The panels are fixed to the wall with mounting adhesive, so a removal without traces is not guaranteed – how well it works depends on the adhesive and the wall; our advice team helps you assess your wall.
How do I clean the finished wall?
With a damp microfibre cloth and, if needed, a pH-neutral cleaner. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
Samples first, then the wall
Order up to 3 free samples of your SPC wall panels. Delivery in 2–3 working days, free shipping within Germany — see and feel the surface before you commit.
- Up to 3 samples free
- With you in 2–3 working days
- Free shipping within Germany