Paper Bird Studio & Design Tueller Wall Easel User manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
FOR 2X4 STUD FRAMED WALLS
66 INCH TUELLER WALL EASEL
© 2017 PAPER BIRD STUDIO & DESIGN LLC

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THOROUGHLY READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE STARTING
Installing a Tueller Wall Easel from Paper Bird Studio & Design should be a relatively easy project. However there are a
few things that you should consider prior to beginning.
The wall easels have been designed to work with standard 2x4 stud framed walls. This does not mean that they cannot
be installed otherwise. However, the installation for any other type of wall will require alternate steps. Because the easels
were designed for stud framed walls, that is the only process these instructions will cover.
It can be very helpful to have a friend assist you with the installation (one person to hold the wall rails in place while
the other makes pencil marks, fastens screws into the wall, etc). If you nd that you are not comfortable with the tasks
outlined in this guide, it may be wise to hire an experienced handyperson or contractor to install the wall easel for you.
PARTS LIST
Unpack and inspect the package contents. If you nd that any items are missing or damaged, contact me by phone at
540-598-0570 (M - F, 9AM - 5PM, EST) or by email at [email protected]. If the package was damaged during
shipping, please inform the carrier as well.

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STEP 1 - MEASURE AND MARK RAIL LOCATIONS
Decide on the area of wall where you want to install the easel. The area should be at least 72” wide by 84” tall, reasonably
at and free of obstructions like light xtures, switches, etc. First, you will mark where the upper and lower wall rails will
be located vertically.
QUICK OVERVIEW
• Measure and mark where the rails will go on the wall
• Locate the wall studs and mark the rails where they pass over wall studs
• Drill pilot holes through the rails
• Fasten the rails onto the wall with screws
• Attach the canvas holders to the masts
• Hang the masts over the rails
TOOLS REQUIRED
* A stud nder is optional, provided that you are able to determine the stud locations by tapping on the wall.
• Tape Measure • Stud Finder* • 5/32” Drill Bit
• Pencil • Square • Screwdriver or Impact Driver with #2 Square Drive
• Level • Drill • Step Ladder
g 1. Marking the vertical location of the upper wall rail.
• For 7’ ceilings, I recommend the upper rail is 76” up from the oor and the lower rail is 13-⁄”.
• For 8’ ceilings or higher, I recommend the upper rail is 80” up from the oor and the lower rail is 17-⁄”.
Use a tape measure to measure 80” up from the oor and make a pencil mark. This mark indicates where the bottom
edge of the upper wall rail will go. Measure 17-⁄” up from the oor and make a pencil mark. This mark indicates where
the bottom edge of the lower wall rail will go. Of course, you can position the rails higher or lower as desired, so long as
you maintain the correct distance between them.
The distance between the bottom edge of the upper rail and the bottom edge of the lower rail must be 62-⁄”.

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g 2. Repeat measuring up from the oor to make more marks. Keep your pencil marks light so they
are easy to erase later.
g 3. Because oors can be uneven, it’s important to use a level. Be sure to maintain the correct
distance between the two lines.

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g 4. The dotted lines represent the 2x4 studs. The marks shown in red indicate the center of each stud.
STEP 2 - FINDING AND MARKING STUD LOCATIONS
Use a stud nder to locate the studs (or tap on the wall and listen for a "solid" sound). Mark the centers of the studs
along the lines you have drawn. Extend the marks down a half inch or so.
STEP 3 - MARKING THE WALL RAILS
The next task is to mark where you want the wall rails positioned horizontally. Hold one of the wall rails up on the wall,
aligning its bottom edge to the upper line. Move the rail left or right until it is positioned as desired and then mark the
location of both ends. For now, this only needs to be done for the upper rail.
g 5. Marking the horizontal location of the upper wall rail.