Installation Guide
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ACCESSORIES
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▫Pencil
▫Silicone
▫Drill Bit
▫Level
▫Caulk Gun
▫Drill
1. Thoroughly clean the surface on which the shelf will be adhered.
2. Plan height for installation of the shelf. Dry fit the shelf andsand the back
edge as needed to allow for a good fit.
3. You can install the shelf with silicone or the screws included:
D Silicone Installation: Apply silicone to the back edge of shelf andpress
firmly in place applying even pressure. You may use painter'stape to
help hold it in place while it dries. Allow to dry for 24 hours.
E Screw Installation: First, place your shelf in desired location. Use a
pencil to mark the mounting holes. Next, drill out the pilot holes. Insert
the anchor through pilot holes, apply silicone to back edge of shelf
and then screw shelf to wall.
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5. Once silicone has fully cured, apply a bead of silicone caulk around the
perimeter of the shelf to seal out water. Use a wet finger to smooth the
caulkand then clean off excess with a damp sponge.
6. Allow to fully dry before use.
HELPFUL HINTS :
When figuring out the "proper" height for your shelf, it's a good idea to consider everyone that will use the shower.
Periodically check the silicone and caulk for any wear or deterioration and correct as necessary.
Tools/Supplies:
▫Painter's Tape
▫Caulk
▫Phillip's Head Screwdriver
▫Sponge
▫Clean Cloth
▫Fine Grit Sandpaper
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GROUT
Your American Bath Factory shower has a non-porous surface, which makes it easy to clean. Decorative lines in the
s hower wall panels and Sistine Stone floor accents (e.g. 4x4 Diamond) can be grouted if preferred, but it is not necessary.
Showers with any glass tile accents must be grouted. Grout must contain an ACRYLIC ADDITIVE to ensure proper
bonding to the tiles. We suggest grouting in every union joint of shower components.
These are two recommendations we have for grouting the shower:
1.
Traditional powered grout that is non-sanded and instead of water we recommend mixing with an acrylic additive
to aid in adhesion
2.
You can also use a pre-mixed non-sanded grout this comes ready to apply, no mixing necessary this normally
comes in caulking tubes (no additive needed)
Do not let the grout dry completely onto the shower before removing and cleaning off the excess grout. If grout is
allowed to dry onto the shower components, it will likely be difficult if not impossible to remove without damaging the
shower's surface. Note: Grout is not covered by ABF Warranty.