Shower Bench Installation Guide and Steps

READ this entire installation guide before beginning your installation.

ACP is not responsible and will not be held liable for project failures if installation guidelines are not followed. Acceptable waterproof substrates: existing ceramic tile walls, CementBoard ® , Schluter Kerdi Board® , GP DensShield® , Johns Manville GoBoard® ,HardieBacker® , Fiberock® and equivalent products. Always follow manufacturer's installation instructions to create a waterproof enclosure.

Although Palisade tiles are 100% waterproof, we recommend the use of a siliconized sealer like DAP® or SilTex in the seams for added protection. Follow your local building codes for wet environments like shower and tub enclosures. We recommend a 100% waterproof substrate that will prevent water from getting behind potentially unsealed areas that would cause mold or other damage.

Modern bathroom with glass shower enclosure, marble tiles, wooden vanity, and black cabinet with plants.

Tools and supplies needed outside of what is included:

Protective eye wear
Level
Screwdriver or screw gun
Caulking gun for 10.3 oz adhesives: Loctite® Power Grab® Ultimate (white formula), LIQUID NAILS® FUZE*IT®,Titebond Titegrab UltimateTM and Manus 75-AM HV(In Canada, use Lepage® No More Nails Wet Grab)
Silicone-based sealant

What is included

1 - Bench
2 - Wall Brackets
1 - Cross Bracket
1 - Sub-Deck
12 - Screws (for brackets)
11 - Screws (for Sub-Deck)
NOTE: All screws are stainless steel

Assembly components including triangular panels, white beams, and screws laid out on white background.

Step 1

After locating where you want to place the bench, put adhesive onto bracket. Suggested height is 20″ from floor.

Step 2

Install the first screw closest to the corner of the shower. Pre-drilled holes are provided for ease.

Step 3

Before installing the second screw, be sure to level the wall bracket, Then install the other 2 screws (for a total of 4 screws) to secure it to the wall.

NOTE: If Palisade was installed over existing tile

If Palisade tiles are installed over existing tile, you will need to use 1/4" tapered anchors (examples shown). Follow anchor install instructions to install anchors, but use the stainless steel screws provided with the bench.

Hands installing a white corner tile shelf on a marble-patterned tiled wall in a bathroom or kitchen corner.

Person using a cordless drill to install a white textured trim piece on a marble-patterned tiled wall.

Man using a power drill to screw a wooden plank on a white tiled wall with a level tool on top

1/4" anchors

Two plastic wall anchors, one red and white and one solid green, on a textured beige surface.

Step 4

When installing the other wall bracket, make sure they are touching where they meet.

Step 5

Complete the install of the second wall bracket by repeating the same process as with the first.

Step 6

Install the cross bracket using the pre-drilled holes for screw locations.

White textured corner handrails mounted on marble tiled walls for bathroom safety support.

Person installing a white wooden shelf frame with a power drill on a marble wall background.

Person applying white sealant with caulking gun on corner joints of tiled wall and wood trim.

Step 7

Apply a bead of adhesive along the top edge of the brackets.

Step 8

Place the sub-deck onto the brackets, counter-sunk holes facing up.

Step 9

Use the sub-deck screws by placing them into the pre-drilled countersunk holes so that the screws can be flush with deck surface. Dry fit the bench for 2 reasons. The first is to see what side you prefer since the pattern will vary on each side.

Person applying white silicone sealant with caulking gun on white wooden frame in tiled corner.

Person installing a white triangular wall shelf against a marble tiled wall indoor.

Person using a green cordless drill to fasten a white triangular shelf against a marble wall.

Person installing a white marble-patterned triangular wall shelf in a marble-tiled corner space.

Hands installing a white marble-patterned corner shelf on matching tiled wall in a bathroom setting

Step 10

The second reason is to make sure it fits well against the wall on both sides, If not, you might have to plane and/or sand edges to adjust the fit.

Step 11

Use a plane and/or sand to adjust the fit. Keep in mind you will need to adjust both the top and bottom of the bench.

Step 12

Apply adhesive to the sub-deck surface. Apply a bead of sealant where the wall and sub-deck meet.

Hands installing a white marble-patterned corner shelf on a tiled wall in a bathroom or kitchen corner.

Person assembling a white marble-patterned wall panel using a blue hand tool inside a tiled bathroom corner.

Step 13

Apply adhesive just inside the edge of the bottom of the bench.

Step 14

Carefully slide the bench into place. As you get closer to it being all the way in place, the sealant should start to push up to fill in between the wall and bench edge.

Step 15

Wipe off any excess sealant that pushes out or add sealant in areas needed.

Shower Bench Installation