Make sure you shim any shallow areas before attaching the tub retaining clips to the studs. Then place the back wall by locating the bottom tabs in the tub flange. Secure the top of the wall to the studs with screws. Again, use shims to fill any small gaps between the wall flange and studs. Carefully measure and cut the openings in the side wall to accommodate the faucet, spout, and showerhead. Then set the side walls in place so the tongue and groove mates, and secure the wall flanges to the studs using screws.
Finish the job by applying water-resistant backer board above the walls. Paint or tile those areas, and apply a bead of silicone caulk to seal the wall-to-flange gap. Install a Tub and Surround the Easy Way. Concentrate on these five preparation steps: Square up corners using filler strips and shims. Use a 6-ft level to check for vertical and horizontal bowing on all studs.
Trim bowed areas with a handheld planer. Check subfloor condition and replace any damaged flooring. IF the wall is open on the back side, I prefer to do the rough In after the shower wall is in place. There is usually a quite a bit of tolerance in how far the valve handle will project into the shower, and IMO, it looks better set deeper rather than sticking out to the higher end of the specs. Wall is not open on the back side and no access panel. I'd rather not move everything back an inch or so.
I think I can get it to work by attaching the end wall to the back wall first then set into place on the tub. Its tough doing it without help. It works when I test fit them without the retaining clips in place. When I install it for real tomorrow I only get 1 shot at it, once the walls snap into the clips I don't think they can be removed easily. SHR Member.
Messages Reaction score 3 Points 18 Location Minnesota. I install a lot of the Sterling vikrell shower surrounds with Delta rough-in valves and always have to force the end panel in. Put the joining tab in the slot of the back panel and swing it in to position on the valve wall. It is a tight fit, but it has worked every time for me. The Accord does not snap in to the base tub, it sits on the tub.
You will be able to remove it if necessary but I think you will be alright. On the plus side did you purchase the Accord model from Home Depot they sell alot of that model? If you do somehow manage to damage the panel, they will exchange it for you, no charge. Good luck.
Last edited: Apr 17, Thanks SHR. I have plenty of room to swing it into position since the end wall opposite the valve is open right now. I plan to build the wall after getting the tub set in place.
The accord I bought came with clips that attach to the tub, they are removable for test fitting. I bought the unit at a local plumbing supply, local HD does not stock them. Last edited by a moderator: Apr 17,
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