Installation & Technical Guide

At Artenara Studio, our panels are designed to be worked, shaped, and fitted on-site to ensure a perfect integration into your home.

Material Specifications

Thickness	0.6mm (for copper), 0.5mm (for brass)
Weight	5.5kg/m2 (for copper), 4.3kg/m2 (for brass)
Suitability	Heat-resistant for hobs; waterproof for sinks
Finish	Micro-crystalline wax

On-Site Customization & Cutouts

We exclusively offer our panels in rectangular dimensions. We do not provide pre-cut holes for sockets or switches, as we believe these are best measured and executed on-site for a perfect flush fit.

We encourage you to customise your panels as needed using standard metal-working tools:

Jigsaws	For precise cutouts (like electrical sockets), use a jigsaw fitted with a fine-tooth metal-cutting blade.
Metal Cutters / Snips	For straight edge adjustments or trimming, standard industrial metal cutters/snips are highly effective.

Fitting

Our panels bond directly to drywall, wood, or existing tiles using standard construction adhesive. No mechanical drilling or fastening is required.

Installation steps:

Surface Preparation	The mounting surface must be clean, dry, and free of dust or grease before application. Degrease all surfaces. Clean both the wall and the copper using an alcohol-based solution to remove all lipid residuals. Always handle the panels with protective gloves to prevent injury from sharp edges.
Adhesive Choice	Any heavy-duty construction adhesive designed for plastic and metal will work effectively.
Application	Apply the adhesive in dots to wall, staying roughly 2cm away from the edges to prevent "squeeze-out" when the panel is pressed into place. Ensure dots are thick enough to bridge wall irregularities and maintain contact with the metal.
Pressure	Once positioned, apply firm, even pressure across the entire surface for the full curing time to ensure complete bond. Top tip: Clamp the copper panel against the wall using a sheet of OSB, plywood, or a similar rigid board to distribute pressure evenly and hold it in place for 24 hours while the adhesive fully cures. Quick-set adhesives may achieve initial hold in approximately 30 minutes, but a full 24-hour clamping period ensures reliable adhesion.