Transolid Expressions SaraMar® Shower Wall Kits and Panels Product Warnings Safety Guidelines Kit Contents Required Tools Preparation Tips Installation PROCEDURE CLEANING & MAINTENANCE SURFACE REPAIR WARRANTY INFORMATION Read and Understand Before Installing Form #EWK-11.18 TRANSOLID® 800-766-2452 www.transolid.
Safety Guidelines Important notice IMPORTANT NOTICE: Indicates that equipment or property damage can result if instructions are not followed. Read and Understand the Manual It is the responsibility of any individual who installs or maintains this product to fully understand and follow proper installation and maintenance procedures. Be aware of the inherent dangers in the use of power tools when installing this product. read and understand all Warnings, Cautions, and Important Notices in this manual.
Safety Guidelines General Information Electrical Shock Hazard Contacting live electrical wiring with power tools or hand tools can cause serous injury or death. Make sure all related circuit breakers are turned OFF. Test for live circuits or wiring inside any wall where installation of the Transolid® product requires cutting into a wall.
General Information Installation Procedure Helpful Hints Installation Procedure •Read these instructions carefully and familiarize yourself with the various parts of the kit. •The variety of installations possible for this kit may require procedures other than those shown. Ensure construction is correctly sized, plumb, and square. •Save the large cardboard box for protection of the shower floor during the installation process and to use as a template for cutting the back shower wall panel.
Installation Procedure •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. Filler Boards If an existing wall covering (i.e.
Installation Procedure Wallboard Installation continued 4. Apply a coat of water or oli-based primer/sealer to all the surfaces of the cement board or greenboard (follow the manufacturer’s instructions). Allow the primer to dry thoroughly before installing the Transolid® Expressions panels. 4. If the back panel must be cut (side-to-side) to fit the opening, find and mark the center of the back wall in the alcove opening.
Installation Procedure WARNING Side Panel (with shower controls) Dust Hazard When cutting or drilling the Transolid® Expressions 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 Transolid® products. 8.
Installation Procedure Side Panel (with shower controls) continued 6. Place the panel, finished side facing up, on a flat surface. Transfer the measurements to the panel. 3. Place the panel, finished side facing up, on a flat surface. Place pieces of masking tape over the area where the saw contacts the Transolid® panel. WARNING 7. Cut clearance holes using a router, saber saw, or hole saw. Drill or cut from the finished side of the panel.
Installation Procedure Panel Installation Temporary Bracing WARNING Fumes Hazard The fumes from the silicone and solvents used by the installer can be harmful if used in an unventilated room. Always work in a well-ventilated area. To keep the area well-ventilated, open windows and use exhaust fans. If adequate ventilation is not achievable or practical, use respiratory protective equipment. 1. Clean the backs of each panel with denatured alcohol or another non oil-based cleaning solvent.
Installation Procedure Temporary Bracing continued 4. Insert small blocks between the front-to-rear panel braces and the back panel braces. These will apply pressure to the back panel to hold it in place. Corner Molding 1. Measure and cut the corner moldings to length. 2. Dry fit the corner molding. For corner shower wall installation use the following illustrated bracing design.
Installation Procedure 4. Apply an 1/8 to 1/4” bead of silicone to the back of the corner molding in an S pattern, as shown. Attaching Showers Doors and Accessories 1. Follow the mounting instructions that come with shower door and each accessory. 2. Drill pilot holes slightly larger than the fasteners, where fasteners pass through the wall panels. 3. If anchors are being used, drill the hole in the panel large enough for the head of the anchor to fit through the panel and the structural wall behind it.
WARRANTY Solid Surface Shower and Tub Walls, Shower Bases - 10 Years Ltd. Residential / 3 Years Ltd. Commercial TRANSOLID, Div. expressly warrants its products as listed above to be free of defects in material and workmanship, subject to the limitations set forth in this Limited Warranty.
