Instructions for installing insulated corrugated metal panel ceilings.

Kosmos insulated corrugated panel is a decorative material for walls, ceilings, and partitions in factories, prefabricated houses, warehouses, cold storage rooms, etc. Thanks to its lightweight design and pre-designed tongue-and-groove locking system, installation is very simple: just use stainless steel screws to fix the panel to the frame and apply silicone sealant at the contact points between the trim and the panel.

The technical requirement is a spacing of 40-50cm between the support beams. For locations requiring heavy objects, long nails must be driven through the panel into the ceiling. This product can be installed vertically or horizontally depending on the design.

1. Horizontal panel with vertical support bars
   
2. Vertical panel with horizontal support bars
   

For your convenience in making a selection, please refer to the detailed table of standard colors, sizes, and weights of the panels distributed by Kosmos Vietnam.

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Step 1: Prepare materials and tools for installing insulated corrugated metal ceiling panels.

Supplies

Below are 6 types of materials you need to prepare when installing insulated corrugated metal panel ceilings on a frame:

1. Skeleton bar (stainless steel or galvanized steel) size ≥25x25mm and thickness ≥1,2mm
2. Insulated foam panel
3. Accessories included (V-shaped brackets, H-shaped brackets)
4. Iron anchor
5. Stainless steel screws
6. Kosmos Exterior Glue
7. Waterproof silicone glue.

Tool

Here are 8 essential tools for installing insulated corrugated metal panel ceilings on a frame:

1. Handheld cutting machine, drill
2. Welding machines, laser machines
3. Tape measure, angle ruler
4. Folding ladder, nail gun.

Step 2: Create a joint between the ceiling and the frame using iron anchors

The process of creating a joint between the ceiling and the frame using iron anchors includes 3 steps:

1. Using a drill, drill holes in the ceiling at intervals of 400-500mm.
2. Insert iron plugs into drilled holes
3. Tighten the anchor bolts until the connections are secure and strong.

Drill holes in the ceiling.

Screw the iron anchors into the drilled holes and tighten the anchor bolts.

Step 3: Build the skeleton

Using a welding machine, weld the support beams to the pre-installed iron anchors in the ceiling, with a spacing of 400-500mm (40-50cm) between each beam. The weld joints should be sanded smooth and painted with anti-rust paint.

Step 4: Install the insulated foam panel onto the frame

Here are 7 steps to installing ceiling panels.

1. Apply Kosmos exterior adhesive to the frame.

2. Install the first panel from the inside out, with the male groove facing the wall and the female groove facing outwards.

3. Drill pilot holes and screw the fasteners into the tongue and groove of the first panel, spacing the screw holes approximately 40-50cm apart from the support beams.

4. For structures with a width greater than 2,9m, H-shaped profiles must be used to connect the panels.

4.1. Apply Kosmos exterior adhesive to the back of the H-shaped trim.

4.2. Attach the H-shaped trim and the end of the panel, and secure it with additional stainless steel screws next to the H-shaped trim, with the screw holes spaced ≤500mm apart (pre-drill holes before screwing).

5. Install the second panel.

5.1. Apply Kosmos exterior adhesive to the frame.

5.2. Install the male groove of the second panel and the female groove (already secured with stainless steel screws) of the first panel. Install the side edge of the panel into the H-shaped trim.

5.3. Drill pilot holes and screw stainless steel screws into the groove to secure the second panel.

6. Repeat steps 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3, stopping at the last panel.

Step 5: Final Panel Processing

1. Measure and cut: Using a hand-held cutter, carefully measure and cut the Panel to the exact size of the remaining gap. If the final insulated panel is the exact size for the gap, simply cut off the recessed groove.

2. Fixed: After cutting, install and fix the adjusted size Panel to the frame with stainless steel screws (refer to the attached illustration to ensure correct technique).

Apply Kosmos exterior adhesive to the frame.

Install and fix the adjusted Panel to the frame with stainless steel screws

Step 6: Install the same process for the other side of the H-shaped bracket.

The other side of the H-shaped bracket is installed using the same steps as before.

Step 7: Use V-shaped trim to cover the edges of the cladding panels.

At the last panel location, apply Kosmos exterior adhesive to the V-shaped trim and secure it to the edges of the last panel on the frame.

Kosmos recommends: At the right angle position, the V-brace needs to be cut at a 45° angle.

Step 8: Apply waterproof silicone glue to the edges of the strip to complete.

Seal the gaps between the edges with specialized silicone glue. Choose glue color similar to the color of the panel/strip or transparent, white glue to ensure aesthetics.

To ensure a smooth and safe installation process, don't overlook these important considerations when installing the panel. Outdoor insulated corrugated metal panels, in addition to being used for ceiling cladding on a frame, can also be used for other purposes. Panel construction directly on flat wall.

Note: Instructions are for reference only. To have the most suitable construction plan, it is necessary to survey the specific project and come up with an optimal construction solution.