Q-WALLS ® dNSTRUCTIONS e e SHOWER BACKWALL INSTALLATION I n v i r L e s m e PLEASE REVIEW THIS ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION a R e r s D ght © Ri All SHBW-1560620-## SHBW-1541760-## SHBW-1548760-## SHBW-1554760-## SHBW-1560760-## SHBW-1532760-## SHBW-1536760-## d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s D ght © Ri All ® Vertical Subway pattern shown as an example ## Finish 00 = White 22 = Biscuit 88 = Black IMPORTANT! DreamLine® reserves the right to alter, modify or redesign products at any time without
©2019 DreamLine® All Rights Reserved Table of Contents Section Title Important Product Information Model-Specific Information Tools Q-Wall model Configurations ® J-Strip Installation Detailed Diagrams of Q-Wall Components (4 configurations) Parts List Installation Steps Installation of Other Configurations Factory Parts Information d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s t D gh © Ri l l A Page # 2 3 4 5 6 7-10 11 12-24 24 26-29 Symbol Legend TIP TIP - for ease of installation. CORRECT recommended.
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©2019 DreamLine® All Rights Reserved Model Specific Preparation 1. Prior to installation, examine all boxes and packages for shipping damage and compare the piece count with the packing slip. After opening all boxes and packages read this introduction carefully. Check that all of the necessary parts are included in the package by checking off the components on the Parts List.
©2019 DreamLine® All Rights Reserved Tools Tape Measure Pencil Silicone Adhesive Razor Knife d e e n v i r L e s m e a R e Dr ghts © Ri All Drill Hole Saws ® or T-Square Straight Edge ! ! ! Painter’s Tape Gloves Safety Glasses Dust Mask Tip: Measure the opening before proceeding with the installation to be sure that the correct model size Q-Wall Panels have been ordered.
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 Q-Wall model Configurations ® d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s t D gh © Ri ll A Shower Height Shower Height The Installation of this configuration is shown as an example throughout this manual Tub Height See “Installation of other configurations” on page 24 (Large Alcove) (Small Alcove) d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s t D gh © Ri l l A Corner ® 2 back panels 2 side panels 4 J-Strips Screws anchors 2 back panels 2 side panels 4 J-Strips Screws anchors 3 side
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 J-Strip Installation J-Strip (x4) Installation for an alcove configuration ® e r n i Back Panel(s) L e s m e a sR e r D ght © Ri Side Panel All d e v J-Strip Screw and Anchor J-Strip (Installed w/Silicone) Screw and Anchor J-Strip (x3) Installation for a Corner Shower d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s t D gh © PanelRi Side Panel Side l Al ® J-Strip (Installed w/Silicone) The J-Strip secures the overlapping panel J-Strip (Installed w/Silicone) 6
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 Detailed Diagram of Q-Wall Components Shower Height (Large® alcove) 04 02 d e e 03 in erv L s m e a R e 05 r s t D gh © Ri 01 All The Installation of this configuration is shown as an example throughout this manual Q-Wall Parts List 02 01 02 03 04 05 Q-Wall Back Panel Q-Wall Side Panel J-Strips 5/16” Wall Anchors 2 pcs 2 pcs 4 pcs ST 4.
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 Detailed Diagram of Q-Wall Components Tub Height ® d e e n v i r L e s m 03 e a R e Dr 01 ghts © Ri 05 l l A 04 The Installation of this configuration is shown as an example throughout this manual 03 Q-Wall Parts List 02 01 02 03 04 05 Q-Wall Back Panel Q-Wall Side Panel J-Strips 5/16” Wall Anchors 2 pcs 2 pcs 4 pcs ST 4.
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 Detailed Diagram of Q-Wall Components Shower Height (Small® alcove) 04 02 d e e n v i r 05 L e s m e a R e Dr 02ghts © Ri All See “Installation of other configurations” on page 24 03 Q-Wall Parts List 02 02 03 04 05 20 pcs ST 4.
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 Detailed Diagram of Q-Wall Components Corner Shower® 04 02 03 d e e in erv 05 L s m e a R e r s t D gh 02 © Ri All See “Installation of other configurations” on page 24 03 Q-Wall Parts List 02 Q-Wall Side Panel 03 J-Strips 04 5/16” Wall Anchors 05 ST 4.
©2019 DreamLine® All Rights Reserved Parts List 01 02 03 d e e n v i r L e x2 x2 s m e a R e Dr ghts © R05i All ® Q-Wall Back Panel 04 Wall Anchor 8mm (5/16in) NOTE Q-Wall Side Panel x20 ST4.2 x 30mm Countersunk Screw J-Strip x4 x20 All Q-Wall Panels have a thin layer of protective plastic on the primary surface. Leave the protective plastic on when marking and cutting the Q-Wall Panels. Remove the protective plastic when instructed during the installation.
1. Remove the Q-Wall panels from the box(es) and identify the Q-Wall Side Panels and Q-Wall Back Panels. The Q-Wall Back Panels are different: The Overlap Panel is 33” wide; the Underlap Panel is 32-1/2“ wide. The Q-Wall Side Panels are 41-1/2” wide. The grout lines are recessed on the primary surface of the Q-Wall panels. The grout lines protrude out on the back or wall side of the Q-Wall Panels. The primary surface of each Q-Wall Panel is covered with clear protective plastic.
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 2. Lay the back Q-Wall Back Panels face-up on a clean, flat surface. Overlap the two back Q-Wall Back Panels (see previous page) evenly from top to bottom and tape the seam where the two Q-Wall Back Panels meet. Fig 2 d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s t D gh © Ri All ® Fig 2 (2) Q-Wall Back Panels shown lying flat NOTE Q-Wall Back Panels can be flipped if desired to switch direction of overlap 3.
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 4. Transfer the meaurements from Step #2 to the back Q-Wall Back Panels. Measure out from one side to mark the Q-Wall Back Panels, using a straight edge to mark a cut line. The overlap does not need to be centered. Fig 4 d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s t D gh © Ri All ® TOP W1:______ W1 W2:______ W2 W3 W3:______ BOTTOM Fig 4 5. Use a straight edge and a fresh blade to score along the finished cut line several times to get a clean break.
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 6. Remove the tape and separate the Q-Wall Back Panels. Dry fit the rear Q-Wall Back Panels against the back wall of the opening. Fig 6 d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s t D gh © Ri All TIP ® Align the overlap to face away from the shower flow Fig 6 d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s t D gh © Ri l l A ® NOTE The primary surface of each Q-Wall Back Panel is covered with protective plastic.
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 7. Apply tub surround adhesive to the back side of the underlapping Q-Wall Back Panel (the left Q-Wall Back Panel is shown as an example). Install the left/underlapping Q-Wall Back Panel against the rear wall of the opening, pressing evenly over the entire surface of the Q-Wall Back Panel, especially at the corners and the edges. Remove ® the protective plastic from the left side Q-Wall Back Panel once installed.
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 9. Remove the overlap back panel and then apply clear silicone to the face of the underlap on the installed Q-Wall Back Panel (where the two back panels will overlap). Fig 9 d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s t D gh © Ri All ® Fig 9 10. When applying adhesive to the back surface of the 2nd Q-Wall Back Panel, do not apply adhesive to the overlapping section.
them easily. Fig 11 alls is de w d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s t D gh © Ri All ® side wall Fig 11 12. Apply clear silicone to the backs of both J-Strips and a thin bead of silicone into the corner of the opening. Press the J-Strips tight into the back corners. Wipe away any excess silicone with a clean rag. Use an Ø 1/8” bit to drill into the wall through the holes in the J-Strips. Secure the J-Strips with the ST 4.2 x 30 Countersunk Screws (#05).
13. Measure from the installed Q-Wall Back Panel to the intended outside edge on both side walls. Fig 13 d e e in erv L s m e a e top R r D ghts © Ri All middle Outside Edge Line for side Q-wall Measure from rear Q-wall to outside edge ® bottom Fig 13 14. Subtract 1/16” from the measurements in the previous step to allow space for the J-Strips. Transfer these measurements to the Q-Wall Side Panel. Draw a cut line on the Q-Wall Side Panel, on the edge that will fit into the J-Strips.
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 15. Measure the location of the shower fixtures from each of the installed Q-Wall Back Panels. Transfer these measurements to the corresponding Q-Wall Side Panel and drill the cutouts ® using a hole saw. Fig 15 d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s D ght © Ri All Take exact measurements: • from the vertical reference line to the center of the fixture holes: (A, B, C, G) • from the tub deck or shower threshold up to the center of the fixture holes (D, E, F).
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 16. Apply a bead of clear silicone from top to bottom inside both of the installed J-Strips, including the screw heads. Fig 16 d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s t D gh © Ri All ® Fig 16 17. Apply tub surround adhesive to the back surface of both Q-Wall Side Panels. Peal back the protective plastic film along the edge before inserting into the installed J-Strips in the back corners.
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 18. Apply silicone to the back of each outside J-Strip, where it will adhere to the wall. Then apply silicone to the inside of each J-Strip, and slide it onto the outside edge of the Q-Wall side panel. Press the J-Strip firmly to the wall and use tape if needed to hold it in place while the silicone cures.
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 19. Apply a good quality, mildew-resistant silicone caulk (in the same color as the Q-Wall Panels) where the two rear Q-Wall Back Panels overlap, both sides of the J-Strips; on the outside edges of the Q-Wall Side Panels and along the exposed top edges if desired. ® Fig 18 ! d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s t D gh © Ri All Allow 24 hours for the silicone to cure before using the shower.
The techniques to install the Q-Wall Back Panels, Q-Wall Side Panels and J-Strips are the same for all configurations. The difference is in the amount and types of Q-Wall Panels and J-Strips and the installation order. The Small Shower Height and the corner configurations do not have overlapping Q-Wall Back Panels. The Small Shower Height configuration uses 3 Q-Wall Side Panels and 4 J-Strips. The Corner configuration uses 2 Q-Wall Side Panels and 3 J-Strips.
©2019 DreamLine® All Rights Reserved BASES and BACKWALLS: To ensure long lasting life for your acrylic back walls: wipe them off after each use with a soft cloth. To clean the acrylic back walls use non-abrasive sprays or cream based cleaners. Avoid the use of aerosol spray cleaners. Never use abrasive cleansers, metal brushes or scrapers that could permanently scratch or dull the surface. GLASS: To ensure long lasting life for your glass shower products: wipe them off after each use with a soft cloth.
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 Factory Parts Information for Box SKU: SHBW-1541176-00/22/88 d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s t D gh © Ri All ® SHBW-1541176-## Q-Wall Side Panel (x1) (41” x 76”) ITEM # FACTORY PART NUMBER SHBW-1541176-00 FACTORY PARTS INFORMATION ITEM DESCRIPTION WHITE QTY 02 03105419302500 Q-Wall Side panel 41-1/2" x 76" x 3/32" (1054X1930X2.
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 Factory Parts Information for Box SKU: SHBW-1541276-00/22/88 d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s t D gh © Ri All ® SHBW-1541276-## Q-Wall Side Panels (x2) (41” x 76”) ITEM # FACTORY PART NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION SHBW-1541276-00 WHITE QTY 02 03105419302500 Q-Wall Side panel 41-1/2" x 76" x 3/32" (1054X1930X2.5mm) 2 03 060070001-1930 J-Strip (JT070) Vinyl 4 SHBW-1541276-22 BISCUIT 02 03105419302502 Q-Wall Side panel 41-1/2" x 76" x 3/32" (1054X1930X2.
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 Factory Parts Information for Box SKU: SHBW-1536276-00/22/88 d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s t D gh © Ri All ® SHBW-1536276-## Q-Walls Back Panels (60”x 36”x 76”) ITEM # 01 01 FACTORY PART NUMBER SHBW-1536276-00 ITEM DESCRIPTION WHITE QTY 03193008282500 Q-Wall Back panel (w/underlap) 76" x 32-1/2" x 3/32" (1930X828X2.5mm) 1 03193084125000 Q-Wall Back panel (w/overlap) 76" x 33 x 3/32" (1930X841X2.
Q-WALL Installation Manual Ver 2 112019 Factory Parts Information for Box SKU: SHBW-1560620-00/22/88 d e e in erv L s m e a R e r s t D gh © Ri All ® SHBW-1560620-## Q-Wall kit for tub (60”x36”x62”) FACTORY PARTS INFORMATION ITEM # 01 01 02 03 FACTORY PART NUMBER SHBW-1560620-00 ITEM DESCRIPTION WHITE QTY 03156408282500 Q-Wall Back Panel w/underlap 61-1/2" x 32-1/2 x 3/32" (1564X828X2.5mm) 1 03156408412500 Q-Wall Back Panel w/overlap 61-1/2" x 33" x 3/32" (1564X841X2.
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