Installation Support

Trimming tools Bases and wall panels can be trimmed to fit a shower space. We recommend a wet or dry tile saw, though a circular saw may also be used. Tool Blade Tile saw Diamond blade Circular saw Tile blade (diamond preferable) or fine-tooth blade Before cutting • Support the panel fully across its length. A panel supported only at its ends will flex during the cut, which causes chipping and can crack the piece. • Apply painter’s tape over the edges to be trimmed. This reduces chippi...

THINSET We recommend using polymer-modified thin-set. Some recommended products include: - https://www.homedepot.ca/product/custom-building-products-versabond-lft-50-lb-grey-fortified-medium-bed-mortar-for-large-format-indoor-outdoor-tile-and-stone-installations/1000859845 - https://www.homedepot.ca/product/custom-building-products-flexbond-lft-50lb-white-premium-medium-bed-crack-prevention-large-format-tile-mortar/1000797773 - https://www.homedepot.ca/product/schluter-50-lb-all-set-white-mod...

THIN-SET Thin-set must be polymer modified and rated for large format tile. Both properties are required — a product that meets only one will not perform correctly with our panels. . Some recommended products include: - Good: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-VersaBond-LFT-50-lb-White-Fast-Setting-Medium-Bed-Mortar-for-Large-Format-Tile-and-Stone-VBLFTMW50/205789804 - Better: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-ProLite-30-lb-White-Premium-Lightweight-Large-...