Installation Guide
Side Panel (with shower controls)
If the side panels do not require cutting to size, proceed to 
Step 5.
Note: On subway tile and square tile panels, the side panels 
are marked with labels in the top, right-hand or left-hand 
corner of the panel. The edge closest to the label is the 
outside finished edge and should not be cut. 
Cutting the side panel to precisely fit the back wall is not 
necessary if a corner molding, supplied in some kits, is 
used. This corner molding will cover gaps up to 1/2”. 
1.  Place the panel on top of the shower base and slide it 
against the back wall panel. If the side panel has only one 
finished edge, make sure that the finished edge is facing 
out.
2.  Scribe (mark) the panel, as shown. If the panel is wider 
than the wall, take this width into consideration when 
scribing the panel. 
Note: Precisely scribing and cutting the panel will provide a 
clean 90 degree corner with no need for corner molding.
Flat Panel
Square Tile or Subway Tile Panel
3.  Place the wall panel, finished side facing up, on a flat 
surface. Place pieces of masking tape over the area where 
the saw contacts the Swanstone panel.
4.   Cut the panel using a circular saw with a 60-80 tooth 
carbide blade or a saber saw with a bi-metal blade (14 
teeth per inch).
5.  Measure the openings for the shower controls and shower 
head.
6.   Place the wall panel, finished side facing up, on a flat 
surface. Transfer the measurements to the panel.
WARNING
Dust Hazard   
When cutting or drilling the Swanstone product, use a dust 
collection method which prevents dust particles from going 
into the air. Always work in a well-ventilated area. To keep 
the area well-ventilated, open windows and use exhaust 
fans. Always use an OSHA approved dust mask when 
cutting, drilling, or sanding Swanstone products.
  Installation Procedure
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