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Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Shower System Mortar Installation

Standard Fit Shower Instructions

5/12/08 1

1. Shower Base and Wall Preparation

1.1 After installation of the shower base, line base with paper or cardboard to

protect during installation of the glass blocks. Measure 2 ½ inches out from the

inside of the curb and draw a centerline the length of the curb.

1.2 On the side of the shower where you intend to install the glass blocks, use a

4-foot level to draw a plumb line on the wall starting at the centerline on the curb

and extending 76 inches up the wall. This will be your panel anchor line.

1.3 On the opposite wall use a 4-foot level to draw a plumb line on the wall

starting at the centerline on the curb and extending 65 inches up the wall. This

will be your centerline for the shower door.

2. PREPARATION OF VeriTru® SPACERS

2.1 Materials Required: one bag of VeriTru® Spacers, a file, tin snips and Mortar

1 & Mortar 2 System with VeriTru® Spacer Assembly Instructions. Follow

Assembly instructions section 4. Preparation, to make “L” and “T” spacers. Flat

spacers; clip off smooth legs of regular spacer and file off any burrs. These

spacers will be used between the EndBlock® Finishing Units.

2.2 Modified flat spacer: make a flat spacer and only cut one tab even with the

toothed leg. This spacer is used under the EndBlock® Finishing Unit.

Modified “L” spacer: make an “L” spacer but do not cut the bottom of the tab on

one side.

Modified “T” spacer: make a “T” spacer but do not cut the bottom of the tab on

one side.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Shower System Mortar Installation Standard Fit Shower Instructions 1. Shower Base and Wall Preparation 1.1 After installation of the shower base, line base with paper or cardboard to protect during installation of the glass blocks. Measure 2 ½ inches out from the inside of the curb and draw a centerline the length of the curb. 1.
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Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Shower System Mortar Installation Standard Fit Shower Instructions 2.3 Place an “L” spacer and a “T” spacer on the bottom of the first glass block. Place the glass block on the shower base curb. Sit a level on top of the glass block and trim the tabs of each spacer until the glass block sits level on the curb. Repeat this procedure for the first course of glass blocks.
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Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Shower System Mortar Installation Standard Fit Shower Instructions will end with an Encurve® Finishing Unit instead of an EndBlock® Finishing Unit. Next install spacers on top of the first course of blocks, one “T” spacer at the wall, regular spacers in the next three joints and a flat spacer on top of the EndBlock® Finishing Unit. Check to make certain the glass blocks are straight and level. Install the second course of glass blocks.
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Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Shower System Mortar Installation Standard Fit Shower Instructions curb. Two inches to each side of the centerline apply a piece of tape. Sand this area with #80 grit sandpaper enough to remove the gloss of the acrylic and provide a rough feeling surface. Redraw your centerline. After you have mixed and prepared your mortar, prepare a solution of 3 parts of Weldbond® adhesive and 1 part clean water. Using a brush, apply a prime coat to the sandpapered curb area.
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Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Shower System Mortar Installation Standard Fit Shower Instructions through the adjustment rail at each mark, making certain the holes are in-line with the grout joints. Next, use a 3/16” diameter masonry bit to drill holes into each grout joint... Insert plastic screw anchor in each hole. Continue with the instructions until Step 5. Mount the magnetic jamb to the adjustment rail using four # 8x 1 ½” flat head screws (do not use power screw gun).