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Flange up, existing tile / surround (refer to Detail a on Previous Page)
Moldings can be used to cover the flange. These moldings are available at Home Depot, Lowe’s and similar
outlets.
• Prefinished in bone white and ready to install
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Moisture-, termite- and rot-resistant for a long lasting accent
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Easily installs using nails or construction adhesive
iMPortant...
BE SURE TO USE QUALITY GRADE CAULKING. YOU SHOULD SEAL THREE
TIMES:
1.
Put a caulking bead on the back of the flange before pushing the tub against the wall or liner.
2.
Seal again by running another bead across top of flange lip.
3.
After trim is secured against the tile flange, caulk and seal top of trim.
Flange up, new tile / surround (refer to Detail B on Previous Page)
1.
After tub is secured to wall studs, install moisture barrier, cement board, thinset and tile in front of the flange
as shown in Detail B on the previous page.
2.
Be sure to leave a ⅛” (one-eighth inch) gap between the tile and the tub body to allow for any flexing.
3.
The final silicone seal will be done at the end of the installation process.
Flange Down, existing tile / surround (refer to Detail c on Previous Page)
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Flange Down, new tile / surround (refer to Detail D on Previous Page)
A walk-in bathtub with no tile flanges offers installers flexibility in the installation process. Walk-in bathtubs that
are fully flange down will have all three (3) flanges (behind the seat, along the edge and behind the faucet)
pointed downward.
A flange down tub can be easily installed against existing tile or surround. Similarly, a flange down tub can be
installed in the same manner against new tile or surround.
Similar to installing a walk-in bathtub with flanges, a flange down tub must be securely positioned against the wall and/
or to the floor during or at completion of install. Regardless of sequence, be sure to use QUALITY GRADE caulking.
When installing a flange down walk-in bathtub against tile or a surround:
1.
Put a caulking bead on the gel-coat finish side of the flanges which will press against the surround.
2.
Once positioned against the wall, seal again by running another bead across the seam between the flange
ridge and the tile/surround.
3. Smooth out and distribute the beaded caulk evenly along the seam.
4. If the tiled walls are not square and the gap is too wide for a visually clean installation, molding may be used
to cover the gap around the tub.
caution...
IN EVERY SITUATION IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE
A PROPER MOISURE BARRIER IS ESTABLISHED IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL
CODES.
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