What is a corner guard in construction?

What is a corner guard in construction?

Corner guards are products designed to protect wall corners and edges from damage, while blending in with the existing design. Corner protectors are available in a wide variety of materials, sizes and finishes.

What is Acrovyn?

What is Acrovyn 4000? An engineered PETG that is free of PVC, phthalates, persistent bioaccumulative toxins (PBT) and bisphenol A (BPA). It has a contemporary texture for improved aesthetics and cleanability and is available in variety of Chameleon™ simulated patterns and Acrovyn solid colors.

How do you cut a corner guard?

Snips. While not as common, snips or shears can be a safe and controlled way to cut some type of corner guards. You will again need to mark a clear cutting line, making sure that the line is visible on both sides of the corner guards. Then, cut along the line on each side of the corner guard, meeting in the middle.

What is a wall guard?

Wall guards are applied to walls, columns, and door entrances to prevent impacts and crashes. Manufacturers use the wall protector to prevent the door walls or columns. In storage areas and production areas, corners and doors can be seriously damaged during product transportation.

How do I protect my walls in the corner?

3 Solutions to Protect Wall Corners

1. PVC Self-Adhesive Corner Guards. Our PVC Self-Adhesive Corner Guards are the perfect solution for a quick and easy installation.
2. Stainless Steel Corner Guards.
3. Rubber & Heavy-Duty Corner Guards.

What is acrovyn4000?

Acrovyn 4000 wall guards and wall coverings are manufactured from engineered PETG, which contains no PBTs (persistent bioaccumulative toxins). Completely free of PVC and BPA (bisphenol A), Acrovyn 4000 has earned Cradle to Cradle® Gold Certification and meets the California 01350 protocol for good indoor air quality.

How do you install corner guards?

To install corner guard, apply heavy duty adhesive on each wing in a zig-zag pattern. Press corner guard firmly against wall. Position corner guard on wall and move around slightly to spread adhesive, then remove corner guard from wall for one minute to let the adhesive set and then reapply to wall.

How do you install clear corner guards?

How to Install Clear Corner Guards with Nails

1. Clean and dry the corner.
2. Remove the clear film from the corner guard.
3. Hold the corner guard against the wall and nail in. The corner guard will come with nails. Three nails per side for every 4 ft. corner guard should be used.

What is a wall bumper?

A wall guard is a wall protection product designed to protect the length of a wall, such as a hallway or corridor, from damage. These items are commonly referred to as bumper guards, wall guards, crash rails, or chair rails depending on the manufacturer.