Ameriwall Installation Instructions

Preparation and scheduling
Complete any necessary plumbing before installing AmeriWall™.

ABI recommends that you install AmeriWall™ bath and shower wall enclosures over moisture-resistant sheetrock, greenboard or other solid surface building material.

If the sheetrock or greenboard is already in place, you can install AmeriWall™ bath and shower wall and window kit enclosures in less than two hours.

Suggested tools

• Jigsaw or hand saw with fine-tooth blade
  
• Hole saw or drill
  
• Utility knife
  
• Construction-grade adhesive, 7 or 8 tubes
  
• Silicone caulk, 1 to 2 tubes
  
• Acrylic latex caulk, 1 tube
  
  

Installation Instructions

1.	Drill plumbing holes a. Carefully measure and drill holes in the panel that will accommodate the shower head and mixing valve leads. b. Make sure the plumbing protrudes through panel when it is put in position.
2.	Dry-fit the panels a. Before applying adhesive, dry-fit all panels on the tub or shower base to insure a good fit. b. If you need to trim the back panel to fit, trim only the side edge without the channel. (The back panel of the TG series may not be trimmed.) c. Notch the simulated bull nose coping at the top of the back panel 1/4” to 3/8”, or as required to fit the contour of the left side panel.
3.	Apply adhesive to first panel a. Run a bead of silicone caulk along the shelf of the tub or shower base where the AmeriWall™ panels will rest. NOTE: Caulk should be applied as each panel is installed or it will start to set. b. Apply wide bead of good construction-grade adhesive to back of first panel along raised rails. c. Apply additional construction-grade adhesive in an X pattern to wallboard behind the panel.
4.	Install first panel a. You’ll want to install the side panel with the interlocking edge channel first (usually, the left side panel). b. Place the panel in position and apply pressure to the complete surface, top to bottom to insure good overall contact. c. Pull the panel away from the wall to allow the adhesive to de-gas and become tacky. d. Now reset the wall by reapplying pressure to the entire surface.
5.	Apply adhesive for next panel a. Run a bead of silicone down the channeled edge of the installed panel when you’re ready to place the next interlocking joint
6.	Apply adhesive and install remaining panels a. Repeat steps #3c through 5 for the remaining panels.
7.	Trim the feet a. Trim the supplied feet (see picture above #7) to fit the height and contour of the tub and mount with construction grade adhesive.
8.	Caulk all seams a. Apply a finishing bead of silicone caulk to the vertical and horizontal inside seams, where the panels are joined and meet the tub. b. Apply acrylic latex caulk to all outside perimeter seams, both the edges of the walls and the top. Liquid adhesives, like the construction-grade adhesive and caulks you are using to install AmeriWall™ products, tend to be very flammable. When using liquid adhesives for installing AmeriWall™ products, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and warnings.
	Different adhesives cure at different rates, to ensure the best possible surround installation, if necessary apply pressure to the wall surfaces and/or outer edges until adhesive cures. Acrylic cleaning instructions: Wash with mild soap/detergent and lukewarm water, using a clean cloth or sponge. Rinse well and blot dry with a damp cloth or chamois. For stubborn stains or scuff marks, use Gel Gloss®, an excellent one-step cleaner and polishing product available at most local hardware stores. Abrasive cleaners: Never use abrasive cleaners, strong household cleaners, window-cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, gritty cloths or solvents on AmeriWall™ surfaces.