Georgia-Pacific DensShield Tile Backer - Manual (Page 7)

Bathtub or Shower Receptor
apply DensShield ® Tile Backer either horizontally or vertically
on walls as shown in DS001.
Leave a
1 ⁄
8
9
(3 mm) gap between DensShield Tile Backer and the
tub deck and completely fill the space between tile and tub with
a flexible sealant.
Pre-Formed Shower Pan
Leave a 1 ⁄
8
9
(3 mm) gap between DensShield Tile Backer and the
tub deck and completely fill the space between tile and tub with
a flexible sealant.
DensShield Tile Backer Installation Instructions
7
DS003
Tiles
Tile adhesive (Latex Thinset Mortar or Mastic)
Flexible Sealant into
1 ⁄
8
9 (3 mm) min. gap
Bathtub
Fireproofing when required (by other trades)
DensShield ® Tile Backer
Wood or Minimum 20-Gauge
(33 mils) Metal Framing
DS004
DensShield ® Tile Backer
Tile Mastic or Thin-Set
Tiles
Flexible Sealant into
1 ⁄
8
9 (3 mm) min. gap
Shower Pan
Wood or Minimum 20-Gauge
(33 mils) Metal Framing