Installation Instructions

9. Install the Wall Surround

Install the Shower Wall Panels

Carefully place the shower wall panels directly onto the shower receptor. Avoid scraping the sealant

off the joint.

Ensure the wall surround is plumb and conﬁrm the shower wall panels are evenly spaced on the

shower receptor, as this will play a critical role in door alignment.

If the walls are not plumb, attach furring strips to the studs as needed to ensure the wall installation

is plumb. Shim as needed. Repeat until the shower walls are plumb.

If installing the shower wall panels over wallboard, apply adhesive on the wallboard, covering

enough area to provide a secure bond.

Press the wall surround ﬁrmly into the corner against the studs or wallboard.

Starting from the outside edge and working toward the corner, secure the wall surround using

drywall screws every 12″ (30.5 cm) to 16″ (40.6 cm) along the nailing ﬂange. Make sure the bottom

of the walls stay in place on the receptor.

Install the Finished Wall

Install the wallboard with the factory edge (the paperbound edge) a maximum of 1/4″ (6 mm)

above the ﬁnished, concave surface of the shower wall panels.

Mud, tape, and ﬁnish the wallboard.

Finish the surrounding wall. The ﬂange is 1/8″ (3 mm) thick.

Paperboard

Edge Down

1/4" (6 mm)

Max

2x4

Framing

Silicone

Sealant

Wallboard

Furring Strip

Nailing Flange

Screw

Plumb walls,

furring as needed

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