Installation Guide

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 alcove 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 shower plumbing fixtures and install moisture

resistant wallboard to cover the exposed wall studs,

overlapping and covering the alcove wall flanges.

The Shower 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 Shower Wall Kit installation is now complete.

DO NOT discard these installation instructions. PLEASE

LEAVE THEM WITH THE HOMEOWNER.

Optional Caulking

The Bathtub and Shower Alcove Systems are designed so that

the use of silicone caulk is not necessary. If desired, as a

precautionary measure, silicone caulking (not included) may be

applied following these guidelines.

Note: The cauking of a shower alcove shown in the following

photos, however the bathtub alcove procedure is the same.

1. BEFORE side panels are installed, apply a short bead of

color coordinated caulk to the threshold. This caulk bead

should begin approximately 1/2" away from the water

return channel and end approximately 1/4" from the front

of the threshold, as shown.

2. Apply a second bead of color coordinated caulk to the top

of the first bead. This allows the area where the nailing

flange meets the threshold to be sealed.

3. Apply a bead of color coordinated caulk in a "box" design,

as shown. This "box" should be sized to the width of the

bottom of the side panel.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

ABS-030

ABS-031

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Shower Alcove Installation Procedure Optional Caulking