Shower tub installation instructions

Our smooth-walls have no tile pattern or design, but will still look great for years to come with our quality construction and gelcoat finish. The drain location when viewed facing the shower or tub. For some products, we also offer custom drain locations to accommodate difficult remodels. It is referred to as a transfer shower as it can accommodate someone approaching the shower in a wheelchair then transferring into the shower or onto an optional shower seat.

It can accommodate someone who needs to enter the shower in a wheelchair or a rolling shower chair. Partner Portal. A shower threshold is the front edge of the shower that you step over to enter a shower. In code accessible, barrier-free or zero-entry showers it may appear there is no threshold, but in fact, the front is slightly higher than the drain location to help keep water contained within the shower and to drain properly.

When finished, the bathroom drywall butts up against the Reveal to make a nearly seamless extension of the shower. Learn More. In a step-in shower, the curb is the part of the shower that keeps water in the shower or pan. Curb height is measured from the outside of the shower, from the shower floor to the top of the curb. Bestbath has several tubs, all with different dimensions, capacities, and options available. Compare each tub, and all of the available features, in the chart below or download the PDF.

Step-by-step installation instructions for a single-piece shower with solid core, reinforced bottom Download. With blue, high-density polyurethane bottom Download. With solid core, reinforced bottom Download. Step-by-step installation instructions for multi-piece shower with solid core, reinforced pan. Step-by-step installation instructions for solid-core pan with reinforced bottom.

Step-by-step installation instructions for trench drain pan For models with standard pan. Step-by-step installation instructions for trench drain pan For models requiring mud set. Accessory installation and product maintenance Download. This coating is applied at the factory using a special application process that cleans the glass, prepares the glass surface and bakes the coating onto the glass. A sticker is used to identify the correct side of the shower so it can be installed correctly.

These materials can mechanically damage the coating and possibly scratch the glass if used on the glass door panel. Sliding shower and bathtub doors can be easily installed with the right instruction and forethought. Pivoting shower doors can swing into action smoothly with the proper direction and careful planning prior to installation.

Toggle navigation. Measure the width of the opening on the left and right sides. The wood blocks will help support the apron walls and provide a good area for the adhesive to settle. Image F. Mark the 2 x 4 so you know if it is the left or right side. Do the same for the opposite side, then cut the wood according to the markings.

Do this on both the inside and outside of the apron on both sides. These dots will mark the location of screw placement that will hold the wood blocks in place. Image G. Image H. You should have four screws per block. Stack 2 x 4 stud blocks from the floor to the bottom of the walk-thru insert. Image I. If there is a brace, you may need to cut the 2 x 4 into two pieces to avoid it. For other floors, place a good amount of adhesive onto the floor and place the 2 x 4 on top of the adhesive.

Press firmly into place. Place the next 2 x 4 on top of the already inserted 2 x 4 and press firmly into place. Continue this process until you have built the support up high enough to contact the bottom of the walk-thru insert and trace. Image J.

Then connect both side markings across the bottom. This will give you a straight line to follow when cutting the bottom. Image K. Once you have cut along the bottom and both sides, the cut section will come out as one piece. Image L. Stand on the insert with clean shoes. If it flexes or bows down with your weight, then you can either cut higher on the sides of the insert or add more wood to the support blocks.