Installation Guide

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Installation Instructions
for Trim Strips
Important: Read these instruction before starting installation
Trim strips, as a rule, are manufactured at 36" and 60". The installer should plan to trim each
piece to fit the area in which it will be installe d. If the shower panels do not extend to the
ceiling, the trim should be cut so that the top of the trim is the same height as the panels it
will be installed next to. If you require trim longer than 36" or 60", it should be ordered in
separ ate pieces and will have to be seamed when installed to reach lengths of longer than
36" or 60". This trim is designed to fit snug against the tub/shower enclosure. The panel
system should stop flush with the edge of the tub/shower base. If not, the trim will need to
be notched to fit tight against the panel, to avoid an unnecessarily large caulk joint between
the panel and the trim.
Required Tools:
• Circular saw with a masonry blade.
• Measuring tape .
• Pencil.
• Speed square or framing square
• 100% silicone for marble to
marble seams (color matched for
the marble), if necessary.
• Latex caulk for marble to drywall
seams.
• Clean, dry cloths to clean trim and
wipe caulking.
• Construction adhesive
for
adhering trim to the wall
• Hot melt glue gun and glue sticks.
Installation Instructions:
1. Measure the height of the area where the trim
is
t
o
be installed. You may need to notch the trim
around the base tile, if it is already set.
2. Cut the trim to fit. Sand the cut edges of the trim
with 80 grit sandpaper to avoid cutting hands during
installation and while caulking the trim.
3. Apply construction adhesive to the back of the
trim and install the threshold. Note: you may want to
use a small amount of hot melt glue to help hold the
trim in place until the adhesive has time to set.
4. Caulk with appropriate color latex or acrylic caulk
around the edges of trim, where marble meets dryw
all
or painted or wallpapered walls. Use 100% silicone,
color matched to match the marble on marble to
marble and marble to tub/shower base seams.