Installation Guide

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755905-100 Rev. 1 06/20

WATER RESISTANT

DRYWALL OR

CEMENT BOARD

STUD

WALL

TUB OR

SHOWER BASE

1/2" (13 mm)

SPACE BETWEEN

TUB / SHOWER

FLANGE AND

DRYWALL OR

CEMENT BOARD

INSTALL WATER RESISTANT DRYWALL

Install water resistant drywall while keeping approximately

1/4" (6 mm) to 1/2" (13 mm) of clearance between the tub

or shower base and drywall to prevent any possible water

from wicking.

NOTE: Prime drywall with a primer paint before

installing walls.

INSTALL CORNER REINFORCEMENT

Install the plastic “Corner Angle Reinforcement”

into each rear alcove corner.

Step 1: Apply adhesive to the inside corners of the drywall

Step 2: Install the plastic reinforcement

Step 3: Remove excess adhesive

DRY FITTING TUB OR SHOWER WALLS

Once drywall and corner reinforcements are installed,

the walls can be put into position.

NOTE: The use of suction cups will aid in the

handling and installation of the tub or

shower walls.

Depending upon the exact dimensions of the alcove

area, it may be necessary to cut or trim the walls to t.

FIG. J

CORNER ANGLE REINFORCEMENT