SHOWER INSTALLATION GUIDE
SHOWER INSTALLATION GUIDE
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© Copyright Decina Bathroomware Pty Ltd 2016
© Copyright Decina Bathroomware Pty Ltd 2016
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SHOWER BASE INSTALLATION FOR
TILE WALL APPLICATIONS
For tile wall applications it is important that the bottom edge of the wet area sheet sits in
front of the shower base tile bead - the following steps are required to prepare the wall.
WALL PREPARATION FOR TIMBER STUD WALL FRAMES ON TILE LINING
INSTALLATIONS
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Locate the shower base against the timber stud wall and mark the position of
the base along the studs and down the shower base sides at a distance of 10mm
greater with a pencil.
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With a chisel, check out the timber frame to a depth of between 10-15mm. This allows
the shower base tile bead to sit behind the final wet area sheeting for waterproofing.
TRAY INSTALLATION FOR TILE WALL APPLICATIONS
Refer Steps A - G Section 10
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Allow the shower base to cure for at least 24 hrs as per the adhesive
manufacturer’s instructions before installing the wall sheeting. This ensures the
shower base level will not change by standing on it.
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Once the shower base bond is fully cured, the wet area sheeting can be applied
over the shower base tile bead as per the relevant wet area sheet manufacturer’s
instructions. The wet area sheet should sit over the front of the tile bead. Ensure
the wet area sheet is installed at least 6mm above the shower base floor level,
for expansion.
10–15mm Deep
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Once sheeting is completed, use a flexible waterproof sealant (not supplied) to
seal the gap between the shower base and the wet area sheet.
WALL PREPARATION FOR STEEL STUD WALL FRAMES ON TILE WALL
INSTALLATIONS - SEE BELOW
NOTE: As a steel wall stud should not be cut, it is necessary to build out the wall level to
clear the shower base tile bead thickness. On top of this a thinner 6mm wet area sheet
is installed down inside the tile bead, this will provide support behind the bottom row of
tiles. (See instructions below)
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A suitable
wet area sheet
product of no less than 12mm thickness is required to
achieve the desired level. Use of either a 13mm wet area plasterboard or 12mm
wet area fibre cement sheet is advised.
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Install the chosen 12 or 13mm wet area sheet
product bottom edge at least 6mm above the tile
bead (as per relevant manufacturer’s instructions).
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Once completed the final 6mm wet area sheet can
be installed onto the 12 or 13mm wet area sheet.
Ensure the 6mm wet area sheet is installed at
least 5-6mm above the shower base for expansion.
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Once sheeting is completed, use a flexible
waterproof sealant (not supplied) to seal the gap
between the shower base and the 6mm wet area sheet.
Refer to Section 13 for Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions
6mm min
6mm min
10mm
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