ShopTalk Interior Prep the wall by wiping it down with alcohol and stick the adhesive-backed hook and loop tape to the wall perimeter, as well as to the grid pattern you have prepared in advance. The grid pattern depends on the size and weight of the panel. Prepare the final panel to match the wall grid layout. I recommend using a serge stitch for a "finished edge" to keep the weave from opening when the material is wrapped over the panel edge. Center the hook and loop tape over this edge to give it a clean appearance. "Consider geometric or textured textiles, like suede and velvet, which have surged in popularity." Button tufting tips Constructing headboards with button tufting takes considerable setup time. We recently did a headboard Photo 1 Constructing headboards with "mock" button tufting saves considerable setup time. Photo 2 The two-part flange on this metal post tufting button has 2½-inch metal dividers that spread open to attach the button to the back of the panel without threading. g. Photo 3 1 2 3 4 Geometric and textured textiles such as suede and velvet have surged in popularity. These have soiland stain-resistant finishes and can have a dramatic visual impact. Photo 4 Depending on the size and weight of the panels, we frame out the wall and panels with 2-inch adhesivebacked polyester Velcro® brand hook and loop tape. 42 Marine Fabricator | May/June 2019 with a "mock" button effect. We laid out the PVC base and fabric with a 7-inch diamond repeat pattern. After topstitching the Sunbrella® Ivory Sailcloth fabric with a Cayenne Orange accent thread, we drilled holes through the PVC at the intersections for the button placement. We glued a thick Dacron® topper over 2-inch foam and mounted it to the PVC. We prepared the 1-inch accent buttons in matching Cayenne Orange Sunbrella that we installed through the foam headboard. At Sand Sea and Air, we use both sew-on and metal post tufting buttons. The metal two-part flange post is available with 2½-inch metal dividers. These spread open to attach the button