Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsMustee ManualsBathtub Surrounds557WHT

E.L. MUSTEE & SONS, INC.

5431 West 164th Street • Cleveland, Ohio 44142

SI-193 (12

•

04)

TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED:

• Electric or Hand Drill • Hole Saw • Caulking Gun • Caulking

•Tape Measure • Level (24” Min.) • Pencil • Masking Tape (2” wide)

• Mineral Spirits • Adhesive* * Recommend LIQUID NAILS

for TUB SURROUNDS AND

SHOWER WALLS (LN-915)

NOTICE:

We recommend that tub/shower compartments be equipped with support Grab Bars that comply with the most recent

edition of ANSI-A117.1 requirements. Grab Bars must be anchored to structural support behind panels. Do Not

rely on

panels only for grab bar support!

PREPARATION:

We do not recommend installing the Durawall

Bathtub Wall Panels over any existing tile surfaces. The Durawall

Bathtub Wall may be installed over drywall, plaster, painted walls, plywood, or any solid wall — not open studs. Wall

surfaces must be clean, dry and free of grease, dust and loose or flaky paint or plaster. Shiny smooth surfaces should be

sanded or scratched to insure a positive bond.

MUSTEE

DURAWALL

5 PC. BATHTUB WALLS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL 557

FIBERGLASS

Summary of content (4 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUSTEE DURAWALL MODEL 557 ® 5 PC. BATHTUB WALLS FIBERGLASS TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED: • Electric or Hand Drill • Hole Saw • Caulking Gun • Caulking • Tape Measure • Level (24” Min.) • Pencil • Masking Tape (2” wide) • Mineral Spirits • Adhesive* * Recommend LIQUID NAILS® for TUB SURROUNDS AND SHOWER WALLS (LN-915) NOTICE: We recommend that tub/shower compartments be equipped with support Grab Bars that comply with the most recent edition of ANSI-A117.
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INSTALLATION Read instructions thoroughly before attempting installation. Package should be stored at room temperature (68ºF min.) for at least six hours prior to installation. Turn off water supply to bathtub. Remove existing control valve handle(s), cover plates and filler spout. If shower head is mounted less than 57” from top of bathtub, it must also be removed. NOTE: Corner Panels must be installed first. Center and Side Panels overlap the Corner Panels.
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TRIAL FIT • NO ADHESIVE 3. Set Corner Panels in place, resting bottom edges on bathtub rim. Use masking tape as shown to temporarily hold panels in place. Position previously marked Center Panel so that mark on panel aligns with centerline on back wall. Temporarily tape panel in place. Tape remaining Side Panels in place making sure front edges are vertically plumb and aligned with front edge of bathtub. Check panel overlaps (should not exceed 4-1/4”) and trim corner panels if necessary.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUSTEE DURAWALL ® 5 PC. BATHTUB WALLS MODEL 557 FIBERGLASS 5. Clean any excess adhesive immediately with mineral spirits, then wash area with a soap and water solution to neutralize solvent. Allow adhesive to cure for 24 hours before proceeding. 6. Caulk around all edges and seams using a quality “tub & tile” sealant. Remember to caulk around faucet spout and handle hole(s). Replace all plumbing fixtures and allow caulk to cure before using tub or shower. MODEL 300.