Field Cuts - Step Edge Panels

Tip 22: Field cutting

Occasionally you will have a need for a field panel to be reduced in size to fit around air diffusers, certain light fixtures, along soffits, etc. To produce a panel of reduced size with the stopped edge on all four sides is a tedious procedure, and it does take patience. In reality, what you are doing is removing the center section and reattaching the edge.

1. Cut off the decorative edge. Make sure your cut is not angled but straight up and down.

2. Cut the excess out of the center.

3. Apply white glue to the cut edge. Be careful not to apply glue to any area that will be exposed to view.

4. Carefully align the ends and reattach the decorative edge to the field surface. Apply pressure to ensure a positive adhesive connection.

5. Pin the decorative edge in place using four 6-penny box nails.

NOTE: We do not recommend this procedure for border treatments. Instead, see Tip 20 and handle border panels the same way as reveal tile.