Installation Guide
Installation Procedure
Swanstone panels can be installed over a variety of products.
If you intend to apply the panels to any surface other than
those described, consult with a professional contractor. Use
the following sections when installing this product over:
SHEETROCK/GREENBOARD/CEMENTBOARD/WOOD
PLASTER
CEMENT/CONCRETE
OLD TILE
WALLPAPER
MASONITE
Sheetrock, Greenboard, Cementboard, or Wood
Surface must be dry, smooth, and free of any dust, soap
scum, or any other contaminants.
To ensure proper adhesion of the Swanstone product, the
wall surface must be sealed with a water or oil-based
primer/sealer.
After the primer/sealer is completely dry, complete the
installation following the instructions in this manual.
Plaster
Depending on the condition of the existing wall surface,
additional silicone may be required to ensure contact between
the substrate and the wall panel.
Sand textured or swirled finishes smooth.
Clean the wall surface with a damp cloth to remove any
dust, soap scum, or any other contaminants. The wall
surface must be dry and smooth.
To ensure proper adhesion of the Swanstone product, the
wall surface must be sealed with a water or oil-based
primer/sealer.
After the primer/sealer is completely dry, complete the
installation following the instructions in this manual.
Cement/Concrete
Depending on the condition (flatness) of the existing wall
surface, additional silicone may be required to ensure contact
between the substrate and the wall panel.
To ensure proper adhesion of the Swanstone product, the
complete area must be sealed with two coats of water or
oil-based primer/sealer.
After the primer/sealer is completely dry, complete the
installation following the instructions in this manual.
Old Tile
Depending on the condition of the existing wall surface,
additional silicone may be required to ensure contact between
the substrate and the wall panel.
Old ceramic tiles, if solidly adhered, do not need to be
removed. All plastic tiles must be removed.
Remove or reattach any loose ceramic tiles. Old tiles and
front edge ceramic tiles should be reset for appearance
only.
Remove any tile accessories attached to the walls.
Remove the bottom row of tile and cut a ventilation gap in
the substrate.
Surface must be dry, smooth, and free of any dust, soap
scum, or any other contaminants.
Complete the installation following the instructions in this
manual.
Note: If using a trim kit, old tiles may need to be removed to
allow a proper fit.
Wallpaper
All wallpaper must be removed from the area being
covered. Clean the wall surface to remove any dust, soap
scum, or any other contaminants. The wall surface must be
dry and smooth.
To ensure proper adhesion of the Swanstone product, the
complete wall surface must be sealed with two coats of
water or oil-based primer/sealer.
After the primer/sealer is completely dry, complete the
installation following the instructions in this manual.
Masonite
Clean the wall surface to remove any dust, soap scum, or
any other contaminants. The wall surface must be dry and
smooth.
To ensure proper adhesion of the Swanstone product, the
wall surface must be sealed with a water or oil-based
primer/sealer.
After the primer/sealer is completely dry, complete the
installation following the instructions in this manual.
Followed carefully, these installation instructions will result in
an easy, trouble-free installation of your Swanstone product.
Any deviations, additions, and/or deletions from the prescribed
installation, without prior written approval, will void the warranty
covering this product.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this Installation Manual is
given free of charge. It is based upon technical data which
we believe to be reliable and is intended for use, by
persons having knowledge of this technical area, at their
own discretion and risk. Swanstone assumes no
responsibility for results obtained or damage incurred from
the use of this material either in whole or in part by the
buyer.
This manual will give you basic instructions for the
installation of the product in a step-by-step sequence that
will work in most types of installations. If you have an
installation application that is not covered in this manual,
please call your local Swanstone distributor or contact The
Swan Corporation directly for additional information about
your application.
Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in personal injuries, water damage,
or other damage to floors, pipes, walls, or other portions of
your building or home.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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Installation Procedure