Installing the 3-PC Kinro Composites Surround

Use these guide lines to help you install the 3-PC Kinro Composites Surround in your mobile home.

1. Alcove walls must be plumb, straight and in square, dry and clean. Make sure the wall panels are clean and dry. 
2. To prevent corner deflection, it is recommended to install a vertical piece of 3/4" cleat stock in each corner. The cleat stock should be positioned on top of the tub or shower pan flange and secured into alcove corners. The length of the cleats should be: 64.5"
3. Test fit all panels in alcove prior to installation.
4. Make sure you are using adhesive that specifies it can be used on ABS plastic. We recommend Liquid Nail.
5. Install either side panel first. Apply a bead of adhesive every 4"-6" and one around the entire perimeter of the panel. Position panel with bottom edge resting on the shower pan deck, overlapping the shower pan flanges, and the back edge resting against the back wall. Using firm hand pressure or wall roller, smooth out the entire panel against the sidewall. Pull panel away from wall. At this stage only, remove the release paper from the foam tape and re position the panel. Once again, use firm hand pressure or a hand roller to smooth out the entire panel against the wall.
6. Install the opposite side panel in the same manner as instructed in Step 5.
7. Apply a bead of siliconized caulk into the vertical grooves of both installed side panels. Be sure caulks specifics it can be used with ABS!
8. Install back panel by applying adhesive to the back panel in the same manner as the the side panels; not forgetting attention to the soap dish cavity. Setting panel on top of the shower pan, insert one edge of the back panel in the vertical joint of the side panel. Set panel on top of shower pan deck and against the wall. Using a firm hand, or a wall roller, smooth out the entire panel against the wall. Pull panel away from wall. A this time, remove the release paper form the foam tape and reset the panel by inserting both edges into vertical joints of side panels. With bottom edge of panel resting on shower pan deck, press the panel to the wall, moving from the middle to the outside edge. Using firm hand pressure or roller, smooth out the panel against the wall.
9. After shower pan and surround have been cleaned, insure that the installation is watertight. Remember, caulk every seam.

How to Measure Mobile Home Screens

Spring is here (feels like summer in Alabama). You will need screens to open your windows and let fresher air in. If you need a few replacement screens for your mobile home windows, we can help! But before you order, you need to be sure you measure correctly! Measuring is easy...

Remove the screen first, and measure the entire screen (frame and all):

Looks like a 13 1/2" to me!

If the screen is not present:

• Measure the hole where the screen used to be. 
• Take off .25" to give yourself some wiggle room. 
• Some windows have a .25" lip holding the top frame in place. Allow for that if possible.