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13405 Estelle Street, Corona, California 92879
Phone 800-454-2284 Fax 951-734-1480
Visit us at www.americanbathfactory.com
SHOWER SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
CARE & MAINTENANCE OF YOUR SHOWER SYSTEM
Correcting Bowed Wall Panels
Sistine Stone Wall Panels are made to be flexible and may have a slight bow. This
condition is normal and the panels will flatten when properly installed. If the panels have been stored improperly or
have become excessively bowed, follow instructions below. Using a hair dryer or heating pad/blanket, warm up the
backside of the panel in the most bowed area. Once the panel becomes malleable, lay panel on a flat surface and
apply weight until cool and flat.
Cracked Tile
As with any tile project, a tile can become damaged. Simply cut out the damaged tile, silicone a
replacement tile in place, and grout.
Cracked Wall Panel Seam
If your wall panel developed a crack in a grout line, simply grout over the cracked seam
when it is installed. The grout will correct the problem, you will not be able to tell the crack was ever there.
Scratches & Blemishes
Can be removed by wet-sanding the tile surface. Make sure tile surface and sandpaper are
wet, and sand tiles until scratches and blemishes are removed.
Door Will Not Stay Closed
Adjust height of door sweep to provide proper tension and seal.
Door Leaking
The shower doors are designed not to leak under normal usage when installed properly, and the water
flow is not pointed directly at the vinyl seals, hinges or opening.
Your American Bath Factory shower has a non-porous surface, which makes it easy to clean. Decorative lines in the
shower wall panels and Sistine Stone floor accents
(e.g. 4x4 Diamond)
can be grouted if preferred, but it is not necessary.
Showers with any glass tile accents must be grouted. Grout must contain an ACRYLIC ADDITIVE to ensure proper
bonding to the tiles. We suggest grouting in every union joint of shower components.
These are two recommendations we have for grouting the shower:
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Traditional powered grout that is non-sanded and instead of water we recommend mixing with an acrylic additive
to aid in adhesion
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You can also use a pre-mixed non-sanded grout this comes ready to apply, no mixing necessary this normally
comes in caulking tubes
(no additive needed)
D
o not let the grout dry completely onto the shower before removing and cleaning off the excess
grout. If grout is
allowed to dry onto the shower components, it will likely be difficult if not impossible to remove
without damaging the
shower's surface.
Note: Grout is not covered by ABF Warranty.
SISTINE STONE is easy to clean using dish soap.
Dish soap is inexpensive and great to dissolve body oils as well will not
leave a buildup of soap. If you have hard water spotting you may need something stronger like
Comet
or
another
non
-
scratch
cleanser
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Lightly
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scrub the stained area in a circular motion to avoid discoloration. The stone is naturally
waterproof and will not absorb spills or soil, simply wipe away with a damp sponge.
Periodic cleaning with a sponge and warm, soapy water will remove any build up of dust or grime.
Periodically check the grout and silicone for any cracks and repair as needed.
