Installation Guide

SHOWER WALLS LAYOUT & APPLICATION
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Shower Walls
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
SimpleMat must run across a corner with Lay SimpleMat horizontally on shower Overlap SimpleMat edges 1/8" to 1/4" at
least 1" (25 mm) of excess material on walls starting from the bottom of your (3 - 6 mm). Overlapping is shaded
each wall. shower wall up. in illustration.
APPLYING SIMPLEMAT TO SHOWER WALLS
Remove plumbing protrusion. Apply SimpleMat and cut around opening Replace plumbing pipe into backerboard
in backerboard. Flatten air bubbles and ensuring to use proper plumbing practices.
creases with grout float.
SIMPLEMAT LAYOUT FOR SHOWER WALLS
CUT AS
NEEDED
Step 2
PREPARE YOUR SHOWER WALLS
Nail or staple 16 lb roofing felt or Install 1/2" (13 mm) cement backerboard Clean dust and debris.
4 mil polyethylene sheeting to studs. for wall installation. Cut open areas to
support plumbing fixtures.
Step 1
Ensure a flat counter or wall surface. Do not apply to uneven surfaces.
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