Assembly Instructions

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Transolid, Div. • 400 Dietz Road • Warren, OH 44483 • (800) 766-2452 • www.transolid.com

Tub & Shower Wall Installation Instructions

Thank you for purchasing Transolid

Tub & Shower Walls. Please read the instructions

carefully prior to installing the wall system. This manual will give you basic instructions for

the installation of tub and shower walls in a step-by-step sequence that will work in most

types of installations. If you have an installation that is not covered in this manual, please

contact your Transolid dealer or contact Transolid directly for additional information

to cover your application.

Warning - Please inspect all items for breakage and report any damage to the store of purchase. Store panels in

a at area to avoid warpage until the time of installation. Do not store the panels out of the original packaging

in a vertical position. Allow panels to acclimate to room temperature before installing.

Tools and Supplies Needed for Installation

• Circular Saw with Carbide Tip Blade (24-40 tooth) • Level

• Random Orbital Sander • Square

• Belt Sander with 80 Grit Belt • Jig Saw with Wood Finish Blade

• 150-320 Grit Sandpaper & Scotch Brite Pad • Compass or Scribe Tool

• Installation Kit or Hot Melt Gun & Glue Sticks • Denatured Alcohol

• Drill, Hole Saw, 1/2” Diameter Bit (Sharp) • Clean Shop Rags

• Caulk Gun & Silicone • 1 x 4 x 8’ Wood for Bracing (4 pcs.)

• Paintable Latex Caulk

Preparing the Installation Site

• Prepare the area with moisture resistant dry wall, marine grade plywood, or tile backer board.

Never install Transolid directly on any wall construction that is, or may become, damp.

• When installing over ceramic tile, check for loose tiles. If you nd any, correct the problem. Make sure that

the area to be covered is uniform in support. If not, build up the areas without tile. Remove the bottom row

of tile and cut a ventilation gap in the substrate.

• On every installation, make sure that there is a 1/2” clearance between the top of the shower pan or tub deck

and the bottom of the substrate. This will allow for ventilation and keep water leaks from wicking up the

substrate. (Figure 1)

Preparation for Accessories

Recessed Accessories:

Make sure the accessories will t near, but not in, a stud and closer to the center of the sheet. Make sure no

electrical wiring or plumbing is present before cutting out for the accessories. Make the cutout in the substrate

to receive the accessory.

Surface Mounted Accessories:

If a surface mounted accessory, such as a grab bar, is going to be installed, make sure 2” x 6” wood blocking is

installed behind the substrate where the surface mounted accessory will be located. This will insure that there is

solid backing for any screws that need to be used in the installation.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Tub & Shower Wall Installation Instructions Thank you for purchasing Transolid® Tub & Shower Walls. Please read the instructions carefully prior to installing the wall system. This manual will give you basic instructions for the installation of tub and shower walls in a step-by-step sequence that will work in most types of installations.
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Measuring for Installation Leave the protective film on the panels until the walls are installed. 1. Determine your desired wall panel height. Allow for a 1/16” gap between the panel and shower/tub base for a better silicone seal. 2. Panels should be installed in the following order: Ceiling, Back wall, Side wall without plumbing and the plumbing wall. 3. You may need to draw level and plumb lines on the wall to determine whether your shower pan or walls are out of square.
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Measuring the Panels (Figure 2) 1. Shim: Place shims (1/16” thick) at the base of where the sheets will rest. This allows for better flow of the silicone. Laminate chips make great shims. (Shims may not be necessary if the slope of the pan creates a natural adhesion gap.) 2. Trial Fit & Scribe the Panels As Needed: Place the panel on the shims where it will be installed and check the fit. If necessary, scribe the panel for a better fit. Trim the scribe with a belt sander. 3.
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9. If you find the panel pulling from the wall, bracing may be necessary. Use 1 x 4 boards, or other dimensional lumber, and brace the panels where needed as illustrated. (Figure 3) 10. Allow the silicone to cure. Make all remaining cut outs. Silicone between the panel and the substrate along the cut out edge and install the accessory. 11. Once the silicone is set up and the panel is secure, pull away the protective plastic an install the trim and cove. 12.
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• Clean all joints to be siliconed well with denatured alcohol • Trim & Cove should be installed using silicone adhesive. Hot melt glue should be used to tack the trim in place while silicone cures. • Caulk all inside joints with the color matched silicone. • Caulk outside joints with paintable caulk where wall surfaces are painted, or silicone if wall surfaces are unpainted. • Clean up silicone with denatured alcohol while silicone is still wet.