Swanstone SI00603.059 Installation Guide

Swanstone Wall Kits and Panels Product Warnings Safety Guidelines Kit Contents Required Tools Preparation Tips Installation Procedure Cleaning

Wallboard InstallationIf the installation of the wall panels is covering anexisting wall surface, proceed to the next section.1. Cut out openings for

2. Place the back wall panel, finished side facing up,on a flat surface. Place the template over the wallpanel and carefully trace the outline of the

Left SideCutting the side panel to precisely fit the back wall is notnecessary if the corner molding supplied in most kits isused. This corner moldin

6. Cut clearance holes using a router, saber saw, orhole saw. Drill or cut from the finished side of thepanel. For best results, when drilling, plac

3. Cut the panel using a circular saw with a 60-80 toothcarbide blade or a saber saw with a bi-metal blade(14 teeth per inch).4. Dry fit the panel, an

This process is not recommended for the do-it-yourselfhomeowner.Using hot melt glue in place of bracing requiresapplication by a qualified installer.

4. Place silicone on the back side of the apron strips.5. Attach the apron strips to the wall.Temporary BracingInstall temporary bracing to hold the t

1. Place two or three braces against the back wall.Place two braces on panels that are 48” or less andthree braces on panels greater than 48” wide.2.

Soap Dish Installation (Optional)The soap dish is a corner mount design. The soapdishes can be stacked in one corner or placed inopposite corners.Not

5. Align the soap dish with the level-lines and press itinto place.6. Hold the soap dish securely in place and wipe offexcess silicone. You will want

1. Measure and cut the corner moldings to length.2. Dry fit the corner molding.Fumes HazardThe fumes from the silicone andsolvents used by the install

6. Place at least three pieces of masking tape on eachcorner molding to hold it in place until the siliconeadheres to the wall panel.Final CaulkingApp

Care and CleaningThe Swanstone products are stain and abrasionresistant; however, the finish requires reasonable care.Because cleaning products change

LIMITED WARRANTYFOR RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONSIf a Swanstone product covered by this warranty isfound to be defective in materials or workmanship, after

Save these Installation Instructions for future reference. Theyprovide important information on cleaning, maintenance, andsurface repair of the Swans

800-325-7008 3 The Swan Corporation – SwanstoneThe Swanstone Assurance — if our product isproperly installed and maintained, as stated in theseinstruc

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Indicates that equipment orproperty damage can result if instructions are notfollowed. Read and Understand the ManualIt is the respo

Cutting HazardThe installation of the Swanstone product mayrequire using power tools. Keep hands awayfrom the cutting edge of any tool used in theins

WARNING: Continued Power Tool HazardTo prevent personal injury or possibledeath, always follow the electrical safetyrecommendations of the power tool

Unpackaging Use care when opening the box so that you do notdamage the panels. This product is shipped to you or your retail centerafter careful ins

Swanstone panels can be installed over a variety ofproducts. If you intend to apply the panels to anysurface other than those described, consult with

Followed carefully, these installation instructions willresult in an easy, trouble-free installation of yourSwanstone product. Any deviations, additi