Self-adhesive panel and method

An assembly comprising:

• a plurality of studs spaced apart;
• and
• a panel adhered to the plurality of studs, the panel comprising:
• a core;
• a layer of adhesive on top of the core;
• and
• a release liner covering the layer of adhesive, the release liner comprising:
• a plurality of segments configured, sized, and spaced so that any of the segments can be selectively individually removed, exposing corresponding sections of the layer of adhesive for adhering the panel horizontally or vertically onto the plurality of studs.

A method comprising:

• removing a plurality of segments of a release liner of a panel to expose a plurality of segments of adhesive on the panel;
• aligning the panel with a plurality of studs such that the plurality of segments of adhesive are facing the studs;
• and
• adhering the panel to the plurality of studs.

A method of manufacturing comprising:

• applying an adhesive to a rigid panel;
• applying a release liner on top of the adhesive;
• and
• perforating the release liner to define a plurality of removable segments.