Installing A Bathroom Shower Panel American Bath Enterprises, Inc. The Bath Tub & Shower Enclosure Innovators!

Overview Bathroom shower panels provide an easy way to improve your bathroom. These panels are installed in your shower to protect the walls from water. Less expensive and less trouble to install than a new bathtub and shower, bathroom shower panels are an increasingly popular option for DIY homeowners who want to replace or upgrade their shower walls. American Bath Enterprises, Inc. The Bath Tub & Shower Enclosure Innovators!

What You’ll Need Angle grinder with 4.5 inch metal disc or jig saw Utility knife Hole saw 10 tubes of Construction grade adhesive 2 tubes of silicone caulk 1 tube acrylic latex caulk Measuring tape Ruler Caulking gun American Bath Enterprises, Inc. The Bath Tub & Shower Enclosure Innovators!

Getting Started Before you get started on installing your shower panel, inspect the work area to make sure everything is ready. Ensure all upgrades to your plumbing are complete. Make sure that your shower panel is covering moisture-resistant material. Check that you have all necessary tools for the job. American Bath Enterprises, Inc. The Bath Tub & Shower Enclosure Innovators!

Sizing Things Up Dry fit all panels to make sure they fit. Be sure to measure and measure again to make sure the panels fit. If you need to adjust the size of a panel, cut from the left. American Bath Enterprises, Inc. The Bath Tub & Shower Enclosure Innovators!

Prepare Plumbing Holes Drill all holes necessary for plumbing, including holes for the shower head arm and the mixing valve. Measure these holes carefully to ensure they will accommodate your plumbing. Make sure that it has enough clearance to fit through the wall by ensuring that the plumbing protrudes through the panel when put into position. American Bath Enterprises, Inc. The Bath Tub & Shower Enclosure Innovators!

Getting Sticky Apply adhesive to the left panel of the shower panel kit. Put the panel in its appropriate place. Push the top and bottom of the panel, then pull the panel away from the wall. Check the wall and apply more adhesive to areas where the wall does not contact the panel. American Bath Enterprises, Inc. The Bath Tub & Shower Enclosure Innovators!

Sealing Your Shower Panels Use a caulking gun to apply silicone caulk to the channel on the shower wall’s right side. Also apply it to the top of the shower base or tub where your shower panels will rest. Once you’re finished, repeat the steps from “Getting Sticky” on the back wall and right wall. American Bath Enterprises, Inc. The Bath Tub & Shower Enclosure Innovators!

Finishing steps Make sure the leg kit fits the height and curvature of your tub and then put it in place using construction grade adhesive. Use silicone caulk to seal all the seams where your shower panels meet and where the walls connect with your tub or shower pan. Use acrylic latex caulk to seal up all of the outside seams visible along the sides and edges of the tub or shower. American Bath Enterprises, Inc. The Bath Tub & Shower Enclosure Innovators!

Founded in 1993, American Bath Enterprises, Inc. helps homeowners find an attractive, affordable alternative to re- tiling their shower walls. Our shower panel products provide an easy-to-install, durable solution for bathroom upgrade and remodeling projects. Learn more by visiting About American Bath Enterprises, Inc. American Bath Enterprises, Inc. The Bath Tub & Shower Enclosure Innovators!