Installation Guide

As previously mentioned, if going over existing tile you may need

to remove some tiles due to size constraints. If your shower walls

have water damage, the existing surface must be removed and

replaced with new cement backer prior to installing SoterraSlate

panels.

When going over existing tile, please account for the tile thick-

ness; this will dictate the Trim needed to cover the edges. Soter-

raSlate Bullnose will cover up to 1” and the Ogee edge will cover

up to 1 ¼”, which is the maximum gap coverage. Please note

that the panel thickness with adhesive is 3/16”; make sure to

include this in your calculation when sizing up your project.

Prior to installing SoterraSlate panels, make sure that the walls

are clean, dry and structurally strong. When installing over tile,

make sure the tiles are clean and free of soap scum, mold/mil-

dew and oils. Since you will be covering the existing surface, you

can use abrasive cleaners, razor blade or steel wool and wipe

down with denatured alcohol or bleach to make sure surface is

clean.

When installing over cement backer boarder, Dura Rock,

Hardi Backer or any other waterproof substrate, make sure the

surface is dry and free of dust. Once the panels are cut to size

and you’ve dry tted the panel to ensure proper t, wipe down

the back of the panel with denatured alcohol to create a clean

surface.

How to Install Soterra Slate Panels:

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Do-It-Yourself Setup—Work Area & PreparationPanel Lessons—Installing Panels