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Top View

Shallow

Channel

Deep

Channel

Corner

Joints

Construction

Adhesive

Construction

Adhesive

Shims

Edge Trim

Outside Corner Joint

Edge Trim with Return

54" (1372 mm)

(not shown)

40"

(1016 mm)

36"

(914 mm)

24"

(610 mm)

Hook

Shower Barres

Handrail Shelf

7" (178 mm)

14" (356 mm)

21" (533 mm)

Floating Shelf

Shim

Seam

Joint

Top View

Back Wall with Joints

Shallow

Channel

Sealant

Deep Channel

Corner

Joint

Seam

Joint

9/16"

(14 mm)

Side View

Sanding Block

Back Side

Outside

Corner

Joint

Edge Trim

with Return

Edge

Trim

KOHLER® Limited Warranty — Choreograph™ Walls and Accessories

Kohler Co. warrants all Choreograph™ products (including Choreograph™ accessories) to be free of defects in

material and workmanship during normal residential use for ten (10) years from the date of sale. If a Choreograph™

product or accessory is used commercially or is installed outside of the United States of America, Canada or Mexico,

Kohler Co. warrants the Choreograph™ product or accessory to be free of defects in material and workmanship

during normal use for three (3) years from the date of sale.

If Kohler Co’s. inspection of your Choreograph™ product or accessory discloses a defect in material or workmanship

within the applicable period of coverage stated above, Kohler Co. will, at its election, repair, replace or make

appropriate adjustment. Kohler Co. is not responsible for labor charges, installation, or other incidental or

consequential costs. In no event shall the liability of Kohler Co. exceed the purchase price of the Choreograph™

product or accessory. Damages due to improper handling, installation or maintenance are not considered

manufacturing defects and are not covered by this warranty. This warranty is valid for the original, consumer

purchaser only. Proof of purchase (original sales receipt) must be provided to Kohler Co. with all warranty claims.

To obtain warranty service, contact Kohler Co., either through your plumbing contractor, home center, wholesaler,

dealer, or E-tailer, or by calling or writing Kohler Co., Attn.: Customer Care Center, 444 Highland Drive, Kohler,

Wisconsin 53044, 1-800-4KOHLER (1-800-456-4537) from within the USA and Canada, and 001-800-456-4537 from

within Mexico, or visit www.kohler.com within the USA, www.ca.kohler.com from within Canada, or www.

mx.kohler.com in Mexico.

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.

KOHLER CO. AND SELLER HEREBY DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty

lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and

exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which

vary from state/province to state/province.

This is the exclusive written warranty for Kohler Co.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Recommended Action

1. A panel is not correctly adhering to the wall or

ceiling.

A. There may be vapor lock. Pull the panel out away from the wall to allow vapor to escape and press back into place.

B. Is the installation over tile? The tile should have been roughed up with sandpaper to allow a better surface for the

adhesive to grip. Remove the panel, rough up the tile, apply additional adhesive, and reinstall the panel.

C. Were the wall and panel surfaces cleaned before adhesive was applied? Remove the panel and clean the surfaces.

Apply additional adhesive. Reinstall the panel.

IMPORTANT! It is critical the walls and panels

are clean for a strong bond to be created by the

adhesive.

Clean the back of the panels with denatured

alcohol.

On the edges of each panel, remove excess

material and smooth any rough edges using a

sanding block.

When wall panels fit into the corner joints, sand

the cut edges for a smooth fit.

Dry fit the corner and seam joints to the back

wall panel if they are being installed. (See step

14 for correct orientation.)

Dry fit the back and sidewall panels to confirm

fit. Adjust as needed.

Remove the wall panels and joints.

Installations Using Corner Joint(s):

Measure the height of the back wall panel.

Cut the corner joint to the height of the back wall

panel.

Apply color matched silicone sealant in the

deep channel on the corner joint. Apply enough

sealant to fill 1/2 of the channel.

Installations Using Corner Joint(s):

Install the deep channel of the corner joint on the

side of the back wall panel.

Repeat for the second joint if needed.

TIP: To remove excess sealant, spray denatured

alcohol on the area to be cleaned and onto your

finger. The denatured alcohol will help make the

removal of the sealant easier.

NOTE: Use silicone adhesive if the panels are

being installed over tile. Use bath and shower

construction adhesive for other applications.

Apply construction adhesive or silicone adhesive

to the back wall panel in a circular pattern.

The beads of adhesive should be 5” (127 mm) to

7” (178 mm) apart.

Apply a bead of construction adhesive along the

top edge of the back wall panel 3/4” (19 mm)

from the edge.

Move the back wall panel into place at a slight

angle.

Push the panel against the rough wall. Press

firmly and evenly across the entire wall. The

panel should contact the rough wall along the

entire area.

TIP: When removing excess silicone sealant,

spray denatured alcohol on the area with excess

sealant and your finger.

Remove the excess sealant with your finger.

Push firmly on all surfaces of the back wall panel

for full adhesion.

NOTE: Bracing may be needed to hold the panel

in place depending on the wall material and

adhesive being used.

When installed over tile, use a temporary brace

to secure each wall panel in place for 48 hours to

allow full adhesion.

If corner joints are installed, apply color matched

silicone sealant in the shallow channel. Apply

enough sealant to fill 1/2 of the channel.

NOTE: Use silicone adhesive if the panels are

being installed over tile. Use bath and shower

construction adhesive for other applications.

Apply bath and shower construction adhesive

to the side wall panel (bottom panel if there are

two panels) in a circular pattern. The beads of

sealant should be 5” (127 mm) to 7” (178 mm)

apart.

Press the side wall panel (bottom panel if there

are two panels) to the joints, then push the panel

firmly against the rough wall.

NOTE: Bracing may be needed to hold the panel

in place depending on the wall material and

adhesive being used.

When installed over tile, use a temporary brace

to secure each wall panel in place for 48 hours to

allow full adhesion.

Installations With Horizontal Seam Joint(s):

If a seam joint will be installed with a corner

joint, allow enough length for the seam joint to

extend into the corner joint channel.

Cut the seam joint to the required length.

Trim the end of seam joint where it will meet the

corner joint as shown.

NOTE: To trim the seam joint, a small rotary

tool with a cutting wheel is recommended.

Installations With Vertical Seam Joint(s):

Apply color-matched silicone sealant to the

channel on the wall side of the seam joint.

Install the seam joint to the installed wall panel.

Apply color matched silicone sealant to the

second channel of the seam joint when you are

ready to install the locker unit or a second wall

panel.

Installations With Horizontal Seam Joint(s):

Apply color matched silicone sealant to the

channel on the wall side of the seam joint.

Install the seam joint to the installed wall panel.

Install the additional wall panels following the

same steps.

Repeat steps 19 through 24 with the second

side of the enclosure

If installing edge trim on the outside edge of the

wall panel(s), measure the panel height and cut

the edge trim to fit.

Apply color matched silicone sealant to the edge

trim channel.

Install the edge trim to the outside edge of the

wall panel(s).

IMPORTANT: For better adhesion success,

allow the panels to cure 24 to 48 hours before

performing the final steps. Sealing the top and

bottom will restrict air flow, resulting in longer

curing time.

IMPORTANT! Brace the wall panels while

the adhesive is curing to stop the panels from

bowing outward.

Apply sealant to the top seam where the panels

meet the rough wall.

Apply sealant to the bottom seams where the

panels meet the bath or shower base.

Apply sealant to any exposed cut edges.

Install all accessories following the instructions

packed with them.

Wait 24 hours before showering or running

water.

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