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Plumb walls,
furring as needed .
9. Install the Wall Surround
Install the Shower Wall Panels
Carefully place the shower wall panels directly onto the shower base. Avoid scraping the sealant off
the joint.
Ensure the wall surround is plumb and confirm the shower wall panels are evenly spaced on the
shower base, as this will play a critical role in door alignment.
If the walls are not plumb, attach furring strips to the studs as needed to ensure the wall installation
is plumb. Shim as needed. Repeat until the shower walls are plumb.
If installing the shower wall panels over wallboard, apply adhesive on the wallboard, covering
enough area to provide a secure bond.
Press the wall surround firmly into the corner against the studs or wallboard.
Starting from the outside edge and working toward the corner, secure the wall surround using
drywall screws every 12" (305 mm) to 16" (406 mm) along the nailing flange. Make sure the bottom
of the walls stay in place on the base.
Install the Finished Wall
Install the wallboard with the factory edge (the paperbound edge) a maximum of 1/4" (6 mm)
above the finished, concave surface of the shower wall panels.
Mud, tape, and finish the wallboard.
Finish the surrounding wall. The flange is 1/8" (3 mm) thick.
1100676-2-F
Wallboard
1/4" (6 mm)
Max
Paperboard
Edge Down
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Furring Strip
2x4
Framing
Screw
Silicone
Sealant
Nailing Flange
Sterling