How to Fasten Items to Trusscore Wall&CeilingBoard

If you're looking to hang pictures, shelves, or other items on Trusscore Wall&CeilingBoard, we recommend using Trusscore SlatWall, which integrates seamlessly with Wall&CeilingBoard panels. SlatWall offers a wide range of accessories including hooks, baskets, and shelves that snap into place with ease.

If Trusscore SlatWall doesn't meet your needs or you've already installed Wall&CeilingBoard and must mount items to the product, follow the guidelines below.

When hanging an item directly on a Trusscore Wall&CeilingBoard panel, items should never be directly fastened without back support.

Tools and Materials Needed

• Handheld saw (multi-tool oscillating saw or jig saw)

• Tape measure

• Power drill

• Screwdriver (Phillips)

• Chosen mounting device

• Stud finder

Stud finders often don't work through Trusscore. If you installed panels vertically, panel seams usually align with studs and can be used as a guide. For horizontal installs, you may need to locate a stud manually (for example, by measuring from a corner).

Lightweight Items (Less Than 30 Pounds)

When hanging lightweight items directly from Trusscore Wall&CeilingBoard, we recommend using:

• Adhesive hooks such as Command Hooks, or

• Spring toggle bolt kits

Installing Spring Toggle Bolts

Step 1: Drill a Hole

Drill a hole through the Trusscore Wall&CeilingBoard and any backer material if applicable. The hole size depends on the size of toggle bolt you are using—this should be indicated on the toggle bolt packaging.

Step 2: Prepare the Toggle

Put the bolt through whatever mounting device you are using and ensure the end of the bolt is screwed into the center of the toggle so that the wings can be folded down onto the threads of the bolt.

Step 3: Insert the Toggle

Fold the wings down and insert the end of the bolt into the hole. Push the entire assembly into the hole until you feel the wings pop out behind the Wall&CeilingBoard panel or backer material.

Step 4: Tighten the Assembly

Lightly pull forward on the entire assembly until you feel the wings grip against the back of the Wall&CeilingBoard panel or backer material, then proceed to tighten the bolt until the assembly is tight to the wall.

Moderate Weight Items (Between 30 and 50 Pounds)

Moderate weight items should be fastened directly to the supporting structure of the wall or ceiling (studs or joists) through the Trusscore panel. Mounting holes should be slightly oversized to accommodate expansion and contraction of the product.

Locating Studs or Joists

• For vertically installed Wall&CeilingBoard: Wall stud locations can be found at the seams of panels

• For horizontally installed Wall&CeilingBoard or ceilings: Use a stud finder or a strong magnet to locate screws indicating a stud or ceiling joist location

Heavyweight Items (Over 50 Pounds)

Heavyweight items should be mounted directly to the supporting structure to avoid crushing your Trusscore panels. Cut away the Trusscore at the mounting points and use metal spacers to keep the heavy items flush to the Trusscore panels without crushing them.

Step 1: Locate Studs or Joists

Locate the wall studs or ceiling joists using the methods described above.

Step 2: Mark Mounting Points

Measure and mark where the mounting points are located.

Step 3: Prepare Metal Spacers

Use metal spacers large enough to fit around the mounting screw or bolt provided (such as a stack of washers or nuts).

Step 4: Cut Mounting Holes

Using a drill or hole saw, cut holes where the mounting points are located. Mounting holes should be large enough so the spacers fit inside and slightly oversized to accommodate expansion and contraction of the surrounding panels.

Step 5: Position Spacers

Use enough spacers so they protrude from the hole just past the Trusscore panel.

Step 6: Fasten the Item

Fasten the item to the wall with the spacers behind.