Installation Instructions

m Remove or reattach any loose ceramic tiles. Old tiles and
front edge ceramic tiles should be reset for appearance
only.
m Remove any tile accessories attached to the walls.
m Remove the bottom row of tile and cut a ventilation gap in
the substrate.
m Surface must be dry, smooth, and free of any dust, soap
scum, or any other contaminants.
m 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
m 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.
m 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.
m After the primer/sealer is completely dry, complete the
installation following the instructions in this manual.
Masonite
m Clean the wall surface to remove any dust, soap scum, or
any other contaminants. The wall surface must be dry and
smooth.
m To ensure proper adhesion of the Swanstone product,
the wall surface must be sealed with a water or oil-based
primer/sealer.
m 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
m 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.
m 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 Swan
directly for additional information about your application.
m 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.
Filler Boards
If an existing wall covering (i.e. tile) does not extend to a
height equal to the height of the panel, it will be necessary to
install a filler board to that height. The filler board must equal
the thickness of the existing wall covering (tile). Usually, 1/4”
masonite or similar material is adequate. If desired, the filler
board can extend from the top edge of the tile to the ceiling.
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Note: Failure to use a filler board to properly install the panels
could result in water damage or other damage to floors, walls,
or other portions of your building or home.
Wallboard Installation
Note: If the Swanstone wall panels will be installed over an
existing shower wall surface, proceed to the next section.
Install 1/2” moisture-resistant cementboard or greenboard
over back (1), front (2), and rear (3) wall surfaces of the rough
opening.
1. Measure and cut openings for the shower faucet(s) and
shower head before installation.
2. Install the wall board with a 1/2” gap above the shower
base side lip to prevent possible water (wicking affect)
damage.
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3a. If Swanstone apron strips will NOT be installed along
the front edge of the shower base, the cementboard or
greenboard MUST be cut to fit up against the front edge of
the shower base.
3b. If Swanstone apron strips WILL be installed along the
front edge of the shower base, the greenboard MUST
be cut to leave a 1/2” gap between the front edge of the
shower base and greenboard.
Swan 6 800-325-7008
Installation Procedure