Find answers to the most common questions about modular walls

<p id="isPasted" style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>Can I paint the walls?&#xA0;</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">It is not recommended to paint the panels as the surface is not conducive to painting and is difficult to adhere to. You could consult with a painter to help you figure out how to paint on the walls. But it might require some sanding etc to get the paint to properly adhere to the walls, so it&#x2019;s not something we can help with unfortunately.</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">Alternatively, you can use standard adhesive-backed wallpaper to add color or texture and to create a different, more customized look. To avoid seeing seams between panels, we recommend applying standard construction seaming tape over seams before the wallpaper is adhered to.</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-family: Inter;"><br></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>Are the panels waterproof?&#xA0;</strong></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">The FRP panels are waterproof but are intended for mostly protected use. &#xA0;Indoors or under shelter.</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">When building walls and structures to resist water infiltration, we do recommend getting extra Finishing caps to close off the receiver holes at the top, to avoid rain being trapped inside the panels. For dividers 7&apos; in height and up, finishing caps for the top are not included.</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">Additionally, we suggest sealing the seams between panel sections using water-resistant tape, or seamless vinyl clings. This prevents water penetration from the outside inwards.&#xA0;</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-family: Inter;"><br></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>Are the walls soundproof?&#xA0;</strong></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">The panels themselves have a Noise Reduction Coefficient of about 0.5, which indicates about a 50% reduction in sound that passes through them. However, most of the sound transmission that occurs will be due to the gap between the panels and the ceiling.&#xA0;</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><br></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>Can I hang pictures on the walls?&#xA0;</strong></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">Yes, the panels are stable enough to hang standard pictures and paintings and are ideal for creating gallery walls and art display walls. You can either drill into the panels to place mounting screws or can use wire to hang art using loops placed around lugs placed at the top of the wall. We do not recommend hanging art that projects far off the wall (such as animal busts) and which could create a weight imbalance.&#xA0;</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><br></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>How sturdy are the modular walls?&#xA0;</strong></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">The panel walls are extremely stable when assembled in the proper configuration. To support the panels you can bracket them into existing structures or create panel support columns. Contact Us for a custom design!&#xA0;</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><br></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>I have carpeted floors, will it matter?</strong>&#xA0;</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">It should work as long as it&apos;s not on a high-piled carpeted floor.&#xA0;</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-family: Inter;"><br></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>Do you have a fire rating?&#xA0;</strong></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">Yes, the panels have undergone rigorous fire testing and passed ASTM E-84 at Class C. This signifies that the panels have passed rigorous flame spread requirements as well as produce smoke less than the maximum permitted under Class C. &#xA0;You can download the report from our <a class="fr-strong" href="https://andor-studio-jypgytudgdx.gorgias.help/en-US/resources-338273">downloads</a> page.</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><br></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>What is it made of? &#xA0;&#xA0;</strong></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">&#xA0;The panels are made of Fiber fiber-reinforced plastic/Polymer sheets sitting on an ABS skeleton that is both fire and moist-resistant.</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><br></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>Where is this made?&#xA0;</strong></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">The Modular Wall Kits are all-American made, and we ship out of Minneapolis MN.</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><br></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>Do the doors have locks on them?</strong></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">The swing doors come with a standard lock and key.</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">The accordion doors don&#x2019;t come with any locks, but customers frequently add their own hasp locks.</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><br></p><p id="isPasted"><span style="font-family: Inter; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>How are the panels cleaned?</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-size: 14px; font-family: Inter;">The ABS Frame and FRP surfaces are fully waterproof and able to be cleaned with any number of household products. Typically we use a microfiber cloth and an ammonia based spray cleaner.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-size: 14px; font-family: Inter;">For SoundSorb clad panels, dust or dry debris can be removed with a vacuum and upholstery attachment. If spot cleaning is required lightly spray with a solution of warm water and mild soap and brush with a non-abrasive cloth or soft nylon brush.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-size: 14px; font-family: Inter;">For Polycarbonate panels accessories, the easiest and safest way to clean polycarbonate is with a mild soap, such as dish washing liquid, and a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. Work from the top down to minimize any drips that may run over the finished areas. Avoid using ammonia or alcohol-based products such as Windex or Lysol as they may etch the surface or coating of the panels.</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><br></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>What are the door options?</strong></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">Aside from the standard accordion doors, you can opt for a swing door! Simply add a swing door to your cart and we will deduct the cost of the accordion door from your chosen kit on checkout!</span></p><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><em>*Take note that 8&apos; doors require a delivery dock.</em></span></p>

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Measuring your space for modular wall kits

<p><style type="text/css" id="isPasted"></style><style type="text/css"></style><span data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}" data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;How do I measure my space?&quot;}" style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Inter; font-style: normal;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">How do I measure my space?</span></strong></span><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>&#xA0;</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><style type="text/css" id="isPasted"></style><style type="text/css"></style></span><span data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}" data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;When measuring the area for your wall installation, please consider the following factors:\n\n1. Measure the height, width, and depth of the space accurately.\n2. Account for any baseboards in your measurements.\n3. Allow for a minimum clearance of 2 inches from the top of the wall to the ceiling.\n   - we can only do 3\&quot; increments in width.\n4. Be mindful of the placement of smoke detectors within the area.\n5. Familiarize yourself with local building codes and regulations to ensure compliance.&quot;}" style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Inter; font-style: normal; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">When measuring the area for your wall installation, please consider the following factors:<br>1. Measure the height, width, and depth of the space accurately.<br>2. Account for any baseboards in your measurements.<br>3. Allow for a minimum clearance of 2 inches from the top of the wall to the ceiling.<br>- we can only do 3&quot; increments in width.</span></p><p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-family: Inter;"><img src="https://uploads.gorgias.io/qgaXzxaGyN2vDWOp/Measurements-0fc76dea-e09b-4df0-8b29-e7bdb11b8d2e.jpg" style="width: 625px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></span><span style="font-family: Inter;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-family: Inter;"><br></span></p><p id="isPasted" style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-family: Inter;">4. Be mindful of the placement of smoke detectors within the area.</span></p><p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-family: Inter;">5. Familiarize yourself with local building codes and regulations to ensure compliance.</span></p><p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-family: Inter;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><style type="text/css" id="isPasted"></style><style type="text/css"></style></span><span data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}" data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;How tall can this wall be?&quot;}" style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Inter; font-style: normal; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>How tall can this wall be?</strong></span><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>&#xA0;</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong><style type="text/css" id="isPasted"></style><style type="text/css"></style></strong></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}" data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Our walls only come in full ft height increments. For walls with doors the minimum height is 7ft. The maximum recommended height of our walls is 10ft.&quot;}" style="font-family: Inter; font-style: normal; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">Our walls only come in full ft height increments. For walls with doors, the minimum height is 7ft. The maximum recommended height of our walls is 10ft.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-family: Inter;"><br></span></p><p id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Inter; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><style type="text/css" id="isPasted"></style><style type="text/css"></style></span><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}" data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;How wide can my wall be?&quot;}" style="font-family: Inter; font-style: normal; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>How wide can my wall be?</strong></span><span style="font-family: Inter; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>&#xA0;&#xA0;</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Inter; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>&#xA0;</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">You have the flexibility to customize the length of your wall according to your needs. To ensure optimal stability, it&apos;s important to include stabilizing panels in your design. For freestanding kits, we will add a stabilizing panel every 10 feet. If you&apos;re using a mounted configuration, stabilizing panels are added every 15 feet.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-family: Inter;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px;"><span id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>Can I do Floor-to -Ceiling?</strong></span><span style="white-space: pre; color: rgb(40, 50, 78);"><strong>&#xA0;&#xA0;</strong> &#xA0;</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78);">We can only do full-ft increments in height. So it&apos;s very common that our customers have a gap between the ceiling and the top of the wall. 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