Complete The Finished Wall - Kohler 7726 Serie Guia De Instalacion

14. Complete the Finished Wall

Alcove Installations
Brush all dust and debris from the bath flange.
Install the finished wall material over the water-resistant wall material. Maintain a 1/8" (3 mm) gap
between the finished wall material and the bath surface.
Using 100% silicone sealant, seal the 1/8" (3 mm) gap between the bath surface and finished wall.
Allow the sealant to cure according to the sealant manufacturer's instructions.
Drop-In Installations – Water-Resistant Material
Cover the framing with water-resistant wall/deck material. Apply the wall material over the bath
flange, leaving a 1/16" (2 mm) gap between the bath rim edge and the wall material. This gap helps
to reduce the possibility of water seeping into the wall material.
Using clear 100% silicone sealant, seal the joints between the edge of the bath rim and the
water-resistant wall/deck material.
Apply tape and mud to the water-resistant wall/deck material.
Install the finished wall over the water-resistant wall/deck material. Using 100% silicone sealant,
seal the joints between the edge of the bath rim and the finished wall.
Drop-In Installations – Tile
Install tile to the surrounding walls, as desired.
Apply a bead of 100% silicone sealant where the tile meets the bath surface.
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Water-Resistant Wall Material
Finished Wall Material
Silicone Sealant
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1/8" (3 mm)
Sterling