DAB panels are sold as 2ft by 2ft panels but are extremely easy to modify using a DAB Patch Panel kit.  The Patch Panel kit includes extra materials needed to reseal your panel after it has been modified.

To modify the panel, simply mark the panel according to the size adjustments, cut the panel to size with scissors, and use the extra rails and hot glue to make new side rails.  It is recommended that length modifications be made by cutting “with” the pleats (in cutting along a pleat valley with a sharp knife).  This will make cutting and repairing the panel easiest.  Once the panel is cut, cut a length of rail material to the width of the panel and apply glue to the top and bottom of the rail in an “S-pattern” (NOT a straight line) as shown below.  Do NOT be shy with the amount of glue used.

If you need to cut perpendicular to the pleats (cutting across many pleats), when sealing the panel with a new rail, make sure to apply a generous bead of glue in a STRAIGHT line along the top and bottom.  It is recommended to glue the bottom of the rail on first, then apply glue to the top of the rail, after the bottom has cured, and press in place. 

Note the hot glue has an open time of a little under 1min.  You should work at a steady pace and keep pressure on the newly applied rails until they cure.  

Items needed:

• DAB Panel Patch kit
• Scissors or razor knife
• Hot glue gun
• Ruler
• Marker