Installation Guide

Dust Hazard

When cutting or drilling the Swanstone

product, use a dust collection method which

prevents dust particles from going into the air. Always

work in a well-ventilated area. To keep the area well-

ventilated, open windows and use exhaust fans. Always

use an OSHA approved dust mask when cutting, drilling, or

sanding Swanstone products.

8. Place pieces of masking tape over the area where the

saw contacts the finished surface of the panel.

9. Cut the panel using a circular saw with a 60-80 tooth

carbide blade or a saber saw with a bi-metal blade (14

teeth per inch).

Any cutout for accessories should have rounded corners

(sharp corners can promote stress cracks).

10. Dry fit the back panel, and make any necessary

adjustments. Temporarily secure the back panel to the

wall in order to properly fit the front and rear panels.

DO NOT force a panel to fit a bowed or curved wall as it may

break; furthermore, the resiliency of the panel can break the

silicone bond to the wall surface.

Side Panel (with shower controls)

If the side panels do not require cutting to size, proceed to

Step 5.

Note: On subway tile and square tile panels, the side panels

are marked with labels in the top, right-hand or left-hand

corner of the panel. The edge closest to the label is the

outside finished edge and should not be cut.

Cutting the side panel to precisely fit the back wall is not

necessary if a corner molding, supplied in some kits, is

used. This corner molding will cover gaps up to 1/2”.

1. Place the panel on top of the shower base and slide it

against the back wall panel. If the side panel has only one

finished edge, make sure that the finished edge is facing

out.

2. Scribe (mark) the panel, as shown. If the panel is wider

than the wall, take this width into consideration when

scribing the panel.

Note: Precisely scribing and cutting the panel will provide a

clean 90 degree corner with no need for corner

molding.

Flat Panel

Square Tile or Subway Tile Panel

IMPORTANT NOTICE

WARNING

Installation Procedure

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