Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Shower Liner Installation
Shower Liner Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Shower Liner Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Shower Liner Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Shower Liner Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Shower Liner Installation labor cost? What are the important Shower Liner Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Shower Liner Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fair price for Shower Liner Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Shower Liner Installation expect to pay between $231.64 to $391.39 for each shower liner. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
Is a permit needed for Shower Liner Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Shower Liner Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Shower Liner Installation complies with association guidelines. |
Is it worth using a professional to perform Shower Liner Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the shower liners may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
Is Shower Liner Installation something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Shower Liner Installation requires the work of skilled trade contractors as well as special materials, tools, fabrication and installation techniques. Do it yourself mistakes may be expensive to remedy and will likely reduce the marketability and value of your home. |
How many days are typically required to complete the Shower Liner Installation work? | This work can be completed in 4 to 7 days. |
Shower Liner Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Shower Liner Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Shower Liner Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- A detailed shower liner layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Installed shower liners will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- Vertical edges of shower liners will be plumb to within 1/8 inch in 8 feet
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the shower liner meets adjacent surfaces; a gap (in no cases wider that 1/16 inch) can be hidden by: __scribing __a smooth bead of caulk __ appropriately finished molding
- Finished shower liner will feel uniformly solid and rigid under pressure
- The shower liners will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The shower liner, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- Ceiling and wall cutouts will be neat, uniform and no larger than necessary; any air gaps around the cutout(s) will be insulated and sealed; the cutout(s) will not be visible when cover plates are installed
- The shower liner surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Shower Liner Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Shower Liner Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the shower liners work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of shower liners, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order shower liners; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of shower liners; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Remove existing shower liners (optional)
- Install shower liners using silicone sealant/backing adhesive, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Inspect Shower Liner Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the shower liner surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the shower liners
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes