Installation Guide

“SLIMLINE SHOWER BASE” Rev.3 Ver.5 07/2013
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6. After the bedding material has been
poured and before it sets, place the
shower base into the position with the
drain assembly sliding over the PVC
waste pipe. It will be necessary to push
the shower base until the top of the
tile flange aligns with the marks drawn
on the studs and the front edge is
contacting the rough floor along the
entire length of the shower base.
Ensure that the base is level in all
directions. You may need to use shims
to hold the tray in the level until the
bedding settles and supports the tray.
Remove all extra mortar.
See Fig. 7 for details.
Fig. 7
7. Allow the bedding material to
completely harden before applying
weight to the bottom of the shower
base.
Install the cement board (or the
wallboard) above the tile flanges and
secure it to the studs.
Put the tiles (or other finishing material)
over the cement board leaving 1/8” gap
between the bottom of the tile and the
splash rim of the shower base.
Use caulk to fill that gap.
See Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 for details.
Fig. 8
Waterproof Drywall Waterproof Drywall
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Ceramic Tile Caulk
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