Trim-Tex Shower Bead User Manual

Shower bead installation instructions, Stock# 9368, Stock # 9358

Installation

The Shower Bead comes in 2 sizes to fit ½" or / " drywall. It also has
a pre-scored mark on the support leg. This is to allow for a better fit
when the shower/bath unit has a thick installation flange. Snip a
short piece of shower bead and lay it on the wall. If the Shower Bead
does not lay flat, then tear off the support leg as shown in

Dry fit and cut the Shower Bead to length. Spray the bead with Trim-
Tex 847 Spray Adhesive. Immediately apply to the drywall. Once in
position, press the legs into place using the Trim-Tex installation tool
or handle of your taping knife. Staple the mud leg every 6"-8" with ½"
long divergent staples. Finish the installation by mudding and
sanding the bead.

Caulking: To prevent moisture intrusion, caulk the gap between the
Shower Bead and the shower/bath unit. For additional protection, lay
a bead of caulk onto the shower/tub flange and embed the support
leg of the Shower Bead in it as shown in

5 8

NOW REMOVE THE TEAR AWAY STRIP FOR A CLEAN FINISH.

To boost the performance and strength of your
mud/compound, use Trim-Tex's high performance
MUD-MAX drywall mud/compound additive.

Figure A

Figure B

Shower Bead

Installation Instructions

INC.

How It Works

The Trim-Tex Shower Bead is designed to quickly and easily finish
drywall terminating to shower/bath enclosures. Shower Bead uses
less drywall compound than filling the gap while the tear away strip
protects the shower/tub flange from mud, making clean up a breeze.
The Shower Bead features an extra long mud leg allowing you to
simply staple the shower bead to the drywall.

5 8

/ " Drywall

Shower/Tub Flange

Finishing Caulk

Mud/Compound

Tear off the support leg if
the bead does not sit flat

5 8

/ " Drywall

Shower/Tub Flange

Support Leg

Tear Off

UNEVEN INSTALLATION

Stock# 9368

FOR / " DRYWALL

5 8

Tear Away Strip
for clean finish

Support Leg Tear Off

Stock # 9358

FOR ½" DRYWALL

3 8

Tear Away Strip
for clean finish

Support Leg Tear Off

LENGTH

DESCRIPTION

9358

9368

Shower Bead

Tall Shower Bead

FIGURE A

START TO FINISH

3 8

/ " ½"

1 4

FIGURE B

Setting Caulk