7
WALL PANEL/LINER INSTALLATION
TIME REQUIRED
3-4 HR
9
A - Inspecting Wall Panels/Liners
Inspecting panels at this point will give you confidence that the wall panels are straight and square from the factory.
When installing wall panels, you may need to make adjustments to the panels to accommodate for unevenness of
your existing walls. During the inspection process and/or dry-fitting process, if you have any concerns about the
alignment or fit of the wall panels, please call us and we will gladly assist you with your install.
1. Find a large flat area to layout and inspect all panels.
2. Align all panels and liners to check for straightness. Make sure grout lines are straight and square to each other.
3. Sistine Stone wall panels are made to be flexible and may have a slight bow. This condition is normal and wall
panels will flatten out when properly installed. If wall panels have been stored improperly or have become
excessivly bowed, they can be corrected before installation.
(See troubleshooting section on last page for details)
B - Dry-fit Wall Panels/Liners
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6.
diagram 12
diagram 13
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7. Place the side liner
i
nto position.
(dia. 13)
8. Place one of the top side panels
into position.
9. Repeat steps 6 through 8 for other side of shower.
10. Depending on your faucet selection, you may need to mark and cut
out holes for your faucet and other accessories
(i.e. shampoo shelf)
to fit
through before you can place the panel into position. Remember
"measure twice, cut once", you can cut our walls with most cutting tools.
L1
L2
4
2
1
4.
Place your first bottom back panel into position.
(dia.12)
Rest onto the pan
floor; you can use spacers between the floor and the panel to make the
top of the panel level.
Place the back liner into position. Make sure the grout lines are aligned,
use spacers to make the top level. Inspect the spacing between the wall
panels and the side threshold plumb line.
Place the top panel into position, push the two panels together. Make sure
the grout lines are aligned, use spacers to make the top of the panel level.
Inspect the spacing between the wall panels and the side threshold
plumb line.
Depending on your cement board alignment, some sanding of the wall
panel edges may be required for a tight fit.
DO NOT force the panels or liners to fit in a tight space. This will cause the panels to bow or
curve and can cause them to break. Due to the resilient flex in the panels any bowing
will cause the silicone bond to break away from the wall's surface.
Holding the upper panels and liner in place with another person helps,
check the length and overlap alignment. Some fitting may be required.
Place one of the bottom side panel
s into position and check for levelness
and length.
See installation video at americanbathfactory.com/pages/videos
HELPFUL HINTS: Place wall panels on a flat surface finished side up and put masking or
painter's tape where the blade will cut the stone. All cutouts for faucets or accessories
should have rounded corners; as sharp edges can cause stress cracks. For best results
when drilling, place a scrap piece of wood beneath the hole to ensure a clean cut. In
cooler climates, use extra caution when cutting and handling the panels because they
won't flex as well when it is cold.
