Installation Instructions

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MODEL 247 & 260 (Square/Rectangle)
Apply adhesive to side panel using approximately 1/8"
diameter bead. Align panel with pencil guide lines. Short
strips of masking tape may be applied to hold panel in place
until adhesive begins to bond. Repeat this procedure for
the remaining side panel. IMPORTANT: Be sure to follow
adhesive manufacturer's directions for "venting" if
applicable! Excess adhesive should be removed with
mineral spirits immediately. (NOTE: After cleaning excess
adhesive, wash area completely with a soap/water solution
to neutralize solvent.)
Apply adhesive to back side of Formed Corner as shown in
illustration (Fig. 2). Align top edge of corner panel with
guide lines and press in place, working from top to bottom.
Short strips of masking tape may be applied to hold corner
panel in place until adhesive begins to bond.
Caulk all edges of your shower wall surround with a quality
waterproof sealant, remember to caulk around shower
head pipe and valve stem holes. Allow adhesive and
caulking to fully cure before using shower.
Re-install valve stem handle(s) and shower head.
Determine if any trimming will be required on your shower
wall BEFORE APPLYING ADHESIVE! Set Center Panel in
place, raised approximately 1/8" above top ledge of shower
base and centered on back wall. A few strips of masking tape
will hold panel in place while you draw a pencil line all around
panel. NOTE: These lines will be a guide when you are ready
to permanently install the panel. Temporarily tape Corner
Panels in position, align top edge of Corner Panels with top
edge of Center Panel. The Corner Panels should not overlap
the Center Panel by more than 1 3/4". If the overlap is not
satisfactory, trim the Center Panel the required amount to
arrive at the 1 3/4" maximum overlap. Be sure to redraw your
Center Panel guide lines if panel required trimming. Panels
may be trimmed easily with a razor knife and straight edge.
DO NOT TRIM FORMED CORNER PANELS! (Fig. 3).
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MATERIAL REQUIRED
Caulking - Waterproof
Masking Tape
Mineral Spirits
Adhesive*
*Recommend LIQUID NAILS
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for TUB SURROUNDS &
SHOWER WALLS (LN-915)
TOOLS REQUIRED
Tape Measure
Razor Knife
Straight Edge/Level
Drill
Drill Bits/Hole Saw
Caulking Gun
NOTICE: We recommend that shower compartments be equipped with support Grab Bars that comply with the most recent
edition of ANSI-A117.1 requirements. Grab Bars must be anchored to structural support behind panels.
Do Not
rely on panels only for Grab Bar support!
PREPARATION: We do not recommend installing the Durawall® Shower Wall panels over any existing tile surfaces.
Panels may be installed over drywall, plaster, painted walls, plywood , or any solid wall - not open studs.
Wall surfaces must be clean, dry and free of grease, dust and loose or flaky paint or plaster.
MODEL 237 (Neo-Angle/Corner)
Read instructions thoroughly before attempting installation. Place some sort of protective cover (May be cut from carton)
over the floor of the shower to protect the finish.
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Determine if any trimming will be required on
your shower wall Side Panels BEFORE
APPLYING ADHESIVE! Set panel in place,
raised approximately 1/8" above top ledge of
shower base, with front edge of panel in line
with front face of shower base. A few strips of
masking tape will hold the panel in place while
you measure from the inside edge of the panel
to the corner. The minimum allowable
dimension is 6", the maximum is 7". Keeping
in this range will insure a proper overlap. If
trimming is required, the panel may be cut
easily with a razor knife and straight edge. Re-
tape panel back in place and trace a pencil line
all around panel. NOTE: These lines will be
your guide when you are ready to permanently
install the panel (Fig. 1).
Follow the same basic procedure for
positioning the side panel that has the control
valve and shower head. This panel will have
to be carefully measured, marked and drilled
to accept the valve stem(s) and possibly shower
head pipe. Before doing any drilling or cutting,
recheck your dimensions.
With both side panels taped in place,
temporarily tape Formed Corner Panel into
position. Check overlap on each side. DO
NOT TRIM FORMED CORNER PANEL. If
overlaps are satisfactory, trace a pencil
guide line along the edge of the corner panel.
Remove all panels, make sure all guide lines
are clearly visible – you are now ready to
permanently install the unit.
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