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INSTALLATION / WALL SURROUNDS
TOOLS
o Orbital Jigsaw with Bosch T101 Blade
or 10 to 12 Tooth-per-inch Wood Blade
o Level
o Screwdriver
o Suction Cup
o Large and Small Wall Templates
o Utility Knife
o Sharpie
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Marker
o Notepad
o Tape Measure
o Hammer
o Chisel
o Pipe Wrench
o Handle Puller
o Work Table
o Extension Cords
o Vacuum
o Broom and Dust Pan
o Garbage Bags
o Drywall and Screws
o Pliers
o Tub Template
o Drop Cloths
SEQUENCE OF INSTALLATION:
Wall prep rst,then install the ceiling panel, then the soap dish wall. Next step is the two side walls
and then the bathliner.
Tip:
It is recommended to install the wall surrounds rst and then the bathliner. If you wish to install the bathliner rst, please refer to page 11
for proper instructions.
Tip:
If you need to replace the mixer valve, check the codes in the city where you are working. It is quite possible that a plumber may have
to do this work.
A B C
Step 1: Remove the hardware.
Step 2: Take off the plumbing xtures and accessories, which includes the faucet, showerhead, shower grab bars, soap dish and any other xtures. DO
NOT remove the overow cover. It will be removed later.
(Image A)
Step 3: If the existing tile does not go all the way to the ceiling, pad out the existing wall above the tile to ensure the wall is ush.
Tip:
Keep ¼” and ½” drywall sheets in your vehicle.
Step 4: To pad the wall, start by measuring the section of the wall that needs to be built-out. Transfer the measurements to the drywall, then cut the drywall
according to your measurements.
Step 5: Add silicone to the back of the drywall, then press it onto the existing wall. Screw the drywall onto the existing wall to keep it secure.
(Image B)
Tip:
Though drywall is the recommended way to repair a damaged wall, you may need to add additional layers of butyl tape to r out the wall
ush to the existing tile. Please note butyl tape is 1/8” thick, so you will need to assess the proper amount needed to ll the space. Layer the
tape one strip on top of another as needed. Pull the release paper as you layer, until you have the exact thickness.
Step 6: Clean the existing wall and tub system with industrial strength cleaner and denatured alcohol. Remove all of the old caulk around the perimeter of
the bathtub using a safety scraper.
(Image C)
WALL PREP
INSTALLATION / WALL SURROUNDS
Wall Surrounds
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