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Timber - The Vinyl Form Shower Deck can be installed into an existing timber floor by removing the floorboards and fixing the former directly onto the joists. Noggins should be placed to all the edges of the cut out area to support the deck and existing floor. For additional stability and support additional noggins should be placed around the waste hole. The floor should be brought level with the former to make the room level and ready for a suitable floor covering. To assist adhesion of any vinyl porduct to the deck it is recommended that prior to fitting the deck it's surface is scuffed using an abrasive such as sandpaper.

Concrete - The Vinyl Form Shower Deck can be installed into an existing concrete floor by removing the screed and setting the floor former in a position to leave it level with the remainder of the shower room floor. When all pipework is complete the whole shower room floor, including the new shower area can be covered with suitable vinyl flooring. To assist adhesion of any vinyl product to the deck it is recommended that prior to fitting the deck it's surface is scuffed using an abrasive such as sandpaper.

Shower Deck Installation -

1. Place the deck in position and draw an outline around it.
2. Cut away the floorboards within this area.
3. Make sure the deck rests flat on the joists. Support if necessary to ensure the unit sits flat.
4. Mark the exact position where the drain will be and fix the waste pipe into position so the trap can be slotted into place upon completion.
5. Place Noggins 3" x 2" (75mm x 50mm) to the edges of the cut-out area to support both the new wet floor former and the existing floor. It is also advisable to fit them within 37/8" (100mm) of the waste outlet position.
6. With the unit placed in position, using a masonry drill to make holes through the edge of the deck to the timber below. These holes should be made between 15mm and 25mm away from the edge of the deck. For the square shower bases use one screw at each corner and one half way down each side. For the longer oblong units use an extra screw on the long sides.
7. Fit the Phleximax shower Gulley to the deck for sheet flooring. Use push fit solvent weld to connect the waste pipe to the gulley.
8. Fix the deck onto the floor. If it is not flat, correct this. Do not over tighten the screws.
9. Ensure the floor is flush with the deck, it may be necessary to add a layer of plywood or tile backer board sealed with the appropriate sealant.
10. To assist adhesion of any vinyl product to the deck it is recommended that prior to fitting the deck it's surface is scuffed using an abrasive such as sandpaper.
11. Lay a continuous sheet of vinyl and use the Phlexiknife to cut the outlet hole.
12. Fix this into position using the blue clamping ring.

First Class Wet Decks come complete with the Phleximax 50 Horizontal waste and a lifetime guarantee.

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