How to install Clicwall wall panels
Installation moves fast and feels straightforward thanks to the Uniclic® profile. One click locks the panels firmly: seamless, dry-fit and without any tricky techniques.
Curious how it works in practice? You’ll find everything here.
Preparation
- What you need: plungesaw, jigsaw, spirit level, painter’s tape.
- Choose your substructure: metal or timber studs, timberbattens or a ceiling grid.
- Calculate the width of your first and last panel: measure the full wall width and divide it by the panel width (600 mm). Subtract full panels until the remainder falls between 1 and 1.99. Multiply that value by 600 mm and then divide by 2. That gives you the width of your starting and finishing panel.
- Important: leave 1 mm expansion joint per running metre of wall.
Installing Clicwall in four steps
- Remove the tongue from the first panel. Set it level with at least 10 mm clearance at the bottom. Use a piece of Clicwall as a temporary spacer.
- Fix the left side of the first panel with dots of MS polymer adhesive. Screw or staple through the groove every 40 cm (along the dotted line).
- Click the next panels into place at a 30° angle. Fix the groove side every 40 cm using wood screws, self-tapping screws or staples.
- Remove the groove from the final panel and cut it to size, taking the expansion joint into account. Click it into the groove of the previous panel and secure the right side with adhesive to the structure.
Finishing walls: corners, doors and windows
Finishing inner or outer corners? Integrating doors or windows? Unilin corner profiles and skirtings give you the clean, professional finish your Clicwall partition deserves.
Cleaning Clicwall wall panels
Keeping your Clicwall panels in top shape? Easy. A soft cloth, luke warm water and a mild detergent do the job.
Clicwall 1-minute installation videos
Sometimes a quick video tells the story best, right?
These one-minute installation videos walk you through each step of assembling your Clicwall wall system.
Storage
Measuring walls
Perpendicular metal substructure
Perpendicular wooden substructure
Cutting Clicwall
Expansion joints
Installing the first panel
Securing to a metal surface finish
Securing to a wooden surface finish with screws
Securing to a wooden surface finish with staples
Clicking the panels
Cutting the aluminium profile
Inner corner aluminium profile
Outer corner aluminium profile
Inner corner with sealant
Finishing with skirting boards
View the frequently asked questions about Clicwall installation
Can I put up a wall higher than 3500 mm?
Yes, you can. Place two panels end to end using one of the following techniques: butt joint with L-profile, finish with aluminium T-profile or an overlap joint. You will find detailed instructions for all steps in the Clicwall installation guide.
Can I install sockets and light switches in a Clicwall wall?
Yes. With a hole saw, you can easily make cut-outs for sockets, switches, pipes and tubes.
Can I attach objects such as a television to a Clicwall panel?
Yes, the Clicwall panels themselves have a load capacity of 50 kg per screw using suitable cavity wall plugs such as Fischer PD or HM. For higher loads, you can reinforce locally up to 70 kg per screw with an extra panel. Durelis is the stronger, more durable, cheaper and splinter-free alternative to classic OSB/3 boards. Sanipan is a pre-drilled reinforcement panel for wall-hung toilets. And Qualirack offers local reinforcement for extra load-bearing capacity.
How do I install a technical hatch in my wall (e.g. for a fuse box)?
You can make one panel removable by removing the lip from the groove and attaching the panel with magnets. This keeps everything accessible, without visible hatches. The complete procedure can be found in the installation guide.
Can I install Clicwall behind radiators?
Yes, as long as there is at least 3-5 cm of space between the panels and the radiator.
How do I repair scratches or damage to Clicwall?
A scratch? A dent? It happens in the best interiors. You can touch up small scratches with a colour pen. Larger damage can be repaired with the Clicwall Repair kit. Need more technical information? Download the complete installation guide. Is the damage too extensive to repair? Read below to find out how you can easily replace a panel.
How do I replace a damaged Clicwall panel?
Removing a damaged panel is only possible if the panels were attached using staples or screws. Saw off the damaged panel and remove the remaining parts from the substructure. Then prepare the new panel (adjust the groove) and click it into place so that the wall fits seamlessly again. Want to know more? Download the complete installation guide.
How do I attach the Clicwall panels to a false wall or partition wall?
Clicwall is always mounted on a stable substructure of wooden slats (CLS/SLS) with wood screws or staples, or on metal studs with self-tapping screws. Ensure that it is flat, straight and dry, and place the vertical battens every 600 mm, depending on the type of wall. Fastening is always done in the groove, invisible to the eye. A dotted line in the groove indicates where you can screw or staple. In areas of intensive use, such as corridors or schools, we recommend installing an extra horizontal slat at a height of ± 1 metre for extra strength.
Can I install Clicwall on existing walls (e.g. against tiles or plaster)?
Yes, Clicwall can be installed directly onto plasterboard. Clicwall cannot be screwed directly onto walls with tiles or plaster. Instead, you should mount the panels onto a stable substructure (metal studs or wooden slats), which you attach to the existing wall. This must be fully levelled to ensure a flat substructure.
What type of insulation should I use in a partition wall?
For optimal acoustic and thermal performance, it is best to use mineral wool (such as glass wool or rock wool). You can find this insulation at most DIY stores or building material suppliers. Place the insulation tightly between the wooden or metal studs, without any air gaps. This will prevent sound leaks and heat loss. You can configure more technical details and construction examples in the Clicwall system selector.