We recommend professional installation.

Upon receiving your shower base, unpackage and fully inspect for damage which may have occurred during shipping. If the base is damaged please contact our customer service department immediately.

Prior to delivering the base to the job site:
1. Install the 2” brass drain supplied with the base (see drain detail)
A. Clean the drain opening in the base thoroughly
B. Remove the lock nut and gaskets from the drain assembly
C. Insert the drain housing into the drain opening in the base
D. Replace the gaskets and lock nut in the same order in which removed in step B
E. With the lock nut loose, apply 1/4” bead of silicone caulk between the drain housing flange and the shower base drain opening (do not use plumbers putty)
F. Tighten the lock nut and allow the assembly to dry for 8 hours

2. Job site preparation:
A. Clean installation area thoroughly
B. Measure shower base opening and drain location to insure:
1. The floor will fit within the designated area 2. The drain is located properly within the shower base

Note: Shower bases are designed to be installed into a rough opening (stud to stud)

3. Remove the metal strainer, the flat metal wrench and black rubber gasket from within the brass drain housing and set them aside for future use. The rubber boot and strainer will be re-inserted after the floor is put in place. Measure the existing drain pipe to insure the pipe will extend 1/2” beyond the surface of the mortar bed to be applied in step 4. This is a critical dimension. If the drain pipe is too short, the proper connection between the brass drain and the drain pipe cannot be made. If the drain pipe is too long, installing the floor will be difficult and, again, proper drain connection cannot be made.

4. Prepare and apply a uniform bed of mortar in the area to be covered by the shower floor. The mortar should be at least 1/4” thick. It is imperative that the mortar be uniformly thick and cover the entire floor area. The mortar provides your means to level the floor and will prevent potential cracking when using the finished floor.

5. Lower the shower floor onto the mortar bed while aligning the drain with the existing drain pipe.

6. Level the shower floor by applying weight in high areas. Allow the floor/mortar bed to cure for 24 hours.

7. Re-install the rubber boot inside the drain housing removed in step 3. The boot covers the outside of the 2” drain pipe.

8. Tighten the inside threaded ring using the flat wrench supplied with the brass drain. Tightening this ring compresses the rubber boot against the drain pipe, sealing the entire drain system. Re-install the metal strainer.

9. Tack the silicone liner to adjoining framing structure.
 
Wall board (substrate) of your choice may now be installed covering the silicone liner and extending down to the top of the shower floor curb (see finished installation detail.)

Protecting the shower floor from damage during the final construction phase of the residence is important. We strongly recommend covering the shower floor with heavy construction paper.