Installation Guide

14. Push down firmly to lock the wall mounting tabs into the
mounting clips on the back panel.
15. The bottom of the side panel must fit flush against the
ledge of bathtub (A) and should extend to the outside
edge of the bathtub. Make sure the upper flange on the
side panel and back panel align (B).
16. Make sure to remove the nail which was bent over the
back panel top flange in Step 2.
Final Fit
DO NOT deform the alcove panel attachment flange to
achieve a tight fit to the wall studs. If necessary, install
tapered shims between the attachment flange and wall stud
before securing the alcove panel with roofing nails or
galvanized drywall screws.
1. Anchor the top flange on the back panel by drilling 3/16"
pilot holes through the horizontal flange at each wall stud.
Use galvanized roofing nails or drywall screws to secure
the back panel to the studs.
Note: Moisture resistant wallboard will be installed over the
alcove panel flanges. For best results, when using galvanized
drywall screws, drill a shallow countersink at each pilot hole to
allow the screw head to fit flush with the surface of the flange.
2. Anchor the top and side flanges of a side panel. Drill a
3/16" pilot hole through the horizontal flange at each wall
stud and every 12 inches through the vertical flange. Use
roofing nails or galvanized drywall screws to secure the
side panels to the studs.
3. Repeat Step 2 to anchor the flanges of the remaining side
panel.
4. Install the bathtub plumbing fixtures and install
Greenboard, cementboard, or other moisture resistant
material to cover the exposed wall studs, overlapping and
covering the alcove wall flanges.
The Bathtub Alcove System is designed so that the use of
silicone caulk is not necessary. As a precautionary measure,
if desired, silicone caulking may be applied to alcove panel
seams after installation.
Note: If silicone caulking of seams is desired, refer to the
Optional Caulking section in this manual.
The Alcove Bathtub Wall Kit installation is now complete.
DO NOT discard these installation instructions. PLEASE
LEAVE THEM WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ABS-020
ABS-021
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Back
Wall
Side
Panel
B
ABS-018a
Bathtub
Ledge
Side
Panel
A
Mounting
Tab
Mounting
Clip
ABS-015
Side Panel
Back Panel
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Bathtub Alcove Installation Procedure