Swanstone STMK96-(xxxx) - Installation User Manual

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If the shower base is not perpendicular to the wall, use a
level and draw a line around the alcove on all three walls.
Measure the distance from the line to the top of the
shower base.

Transfer these measurements to both side panels and the
back panel. Cut the bottoms of the panels.

Note: On subway tile and square tile panels, this process will

keep the faux grout lines running level, although the
bottom tiles may not be evenly sized from the shower
base to the first faux grout line. Since every installation
is slightly different, it is up to the installer to create a
pattern match that is visually pleasing.

If the back panel must be cut (side-to-side) to fit the
opening, find and mark the center of the back wall in the
alcove opening. Use a level to draw a line from the
shower base to a point above the height of the wall panel.

Place the panel, finished side facing up, on a flat surface.
Using a pencil, lightly mark the center of the back panel.

Take several measurements, bottom-to-top, from the
center line to each wall surface. These measurements will
ensure the back panel fits the exact contour of the two
side walls.

Transfer the measurements onto the front surface of the
back panel.

Note: The back panel can be cut slightly smaller than the

opening because the side panels will cover any small
gap (less than 1/4 inch).

Cutting the side panel to precisely fit the back wall is not
necessary if a corner molding, supplied in some kits, is
used. This corner molding will cover gaps up to 1/2”.

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Installation Procedure