Installation Instructions

Flat, Subway Tile, or Square Tile
Panel Installation
The installation process is the same for either at or tile panels.
Follow the steps in this section for installation instructions.
Back Panel
If the back wall measures less than the width of the panel, cut
the panel to t the opening.
1. 1.Using a builder’s square, make sure the tub surface
is perpendicular to the side walls. If the walls are out of
square, the bottom of all the panels may need cutting to
follow the contour of the tub surface.
2. If the tub surface is not perpendicular to the wall, use a
level and draw a line around the alcove on all three walls.
Measure the distance from the line to the top of the tub.
3. Transfer these measurements to both side panels and the
back panel. Cut the bottoms of the panels.
Note: On subway tile and square tile panels, this process
will keep the faux grout lines running level, although
the bottom tiles may not be evenly sized from the tub
to the rst faux grout line. Since every installation is
slightly different, it is up to the installer to create a
pattern match that is visually pleasing.
4. If the back panel must be cut (side-to-side) to t the
opening, nd and mark the center of the back wall in the
alcove opening. Use a level to draw a line from the tub
surface to a point above the height of the wall panel.
5. Take several measurements, bottom to top, from the center
line to each wall surface. These measurements will ensure
the back panel ts the exact contour of the two side walls.
6. Place the panel, nished side facing up, on a at surface.
Using a pencil, lightly mark the center of the back panel.
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Installation Procedure