Installation Guide

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Do-It-Yourself Setup—Work Area & Preparation
For best results, use a piece of plywood that is 4' x 8' (3' x
5' minimum) placed on top of two saw horses to serve as a
cutting table and work station (see picture 1), or you can use
(3) 2" x 12" x 84" pieces of wood as you can leave a cutting
slot so you are not cutting into the wood (see pictures).
Make sure table is secure and at, that you have access to
outlets and know where you will be clamping materials
and/or straigtht edge. Make sure the location of your work
station is convenient to the project, but will also
accommodate dust and potentially water.
When preparing the job site it is important to check all the
logistics before getting started. Locate a at spot to set up your
work station that is close to a power source for your tooling.
Make sure the path from your work station to the installation site
is clear of any obstacles and debris.
Each SoterraSlate panel comes with a clear plastic sheet that
can be used for oor, tub and base protection.
In the bathroom, make sure you have located the proper area to
store the panels and components after you have dry tted them
and applied the adhesives. Do not wait until you are in the middle
of the installation to work this out; take the extra 5 minutes to
determine the proper logistics.
To protect the edges of the SoterraSlate panels, do not remove
the protective sheet provided until you are ready to begin your
project. Once you remove the template strips, make sure you
place either the cardboard, protective sheet or shipping blanket
between the SoterraSlate panel and oor to eliminate any chance
of chipping the panel.
Prior to cutting, lay out all of the panels and mark each one on
the backside (top, left, backwall, seam etc.....)
Work Area:
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