Installation Guide
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Do-It-Yourself Setup—Work Area & Preparation
When cladding over an existing surface, determine the thickness
of existing materials on the walls. Please note that in some cases
you will need to remove the outside tile if thicker than inner walls
so the Soterra Trim pieces can cover the panel and existing
surface. The Soterra Bullnose Trims are 1" thick and 1" wide &
the Ogee Trims are 1 1/4" thick and 2" wide,
If you are using an existing shower/faucet, you may need a valve
extension kit. See valve manufacture specications for details.
Existing soap dishes or towel bars must be removed prior to
template and installation of new walls.
Are your walls at? Any bowing will require additional 5570 or
3370 adhesive in the low spots.
You must remove existing shower doors when cladding over your
existing surfaces.
When making your project measurements, be aware that most
shower walls will not be square.
In some cases, a shower wall from top to bottom may be out up
to ½". Soterra Slate Panels are square. Template the entire job
as recommended in the template section; you must account for
the walls/oor/tub not being level or at. Measuring will also work
providing you are pulling your measurements from Plum & Level
lines!
If additional waterproong is desired there are many systems out
there that will compliment your new SoterraSlate Shower but this
will need to be done prior to starting the Slate Project.
Please see the following page for a measurement chart. Using this
chart to track all measurements can help to nd any discrepancies
prior to beginning your Soterra Do-It-Yourself Project.
! Important Considerations Before You Begin your Soterra Do-It-Yourself Project:
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Tile is O.K.
Tile might need to be removed.
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