IF YOUR KIT INCLUDED EPOXY (FOR SHINY-GLAZED CERAMIC/PORCELAIN, POLISHED MARBLE/GRANITE, OR TRAVERTINE WALL TILE), PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

Wall-Mounted Installation Kits include 2 Shelf Supports, 4 Install Tabs, 4 Wedges, Silicone (Clear Caulking), and Epoxy. You will NEED to purchase Color Caulking, which can be found at most local tile or building supply stores.

You will need: Putty Knife, Pencil, Torpedo Level, Measuring Tape, and a Utility Knife.

Step 1: Stack shelf support on the shelf and measure. This becomes the support line number.

Step 2: Decide where you want your shelf installed and make a pencil mark along the top of the shelf.

Step 3: Measure down from the top of the shelf mark using your support line number. At the support line number, mark a hortizontal line.

Step 4: Hold shelf support in the corner and on the mark from Step 3. Make a vertical pencil mark where the support starts to curve.

Step 5: Place torpedo level on the line from Step 3 and draw a line starting 1" from the corner and ending at your vertical mark. Be sure the bubble in the level is centered.

Step 6: Peel and stick install tabs exactly below support line. Place the outer tab slightly in from the vertical line and the other 1" out from the corner. Repeat this step for the adjacent wall.

TO IMPROVE ADHESION, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO ROUGHEN THE WALL TILE SURFACE WHERE SUPPORTS ARE SECURED, USING 80 GRIT SANDPAPER.

Step 7: Put equal amounts of epoxy onto a clean piece of cardboard.

Step 8: Mix epoxy thoroughly using a putty knife. Apply epoxy immediately as it will begin to cure quickly.

Step 9: Apply a thin coat of epoxy on the upper half of the shelf support, keeping epoxy 1" away from the ends of the shelf support. If too much epoxy is applied, it will escape onto the surrounding wall tile. Do not clean excess off with water. Allow epoxy to dry and cut it off with a razor knife. If necessary, actone can be used to remove any residue. Also, too much epoxy will cause longer drying time.

Step 10: The bottom of the shelf support will rest on top of the install tabs. In order to prevent the epoxy from escaping below the support, press the support upwards onto the wall.

Step 11: Once the first shelf support is in place, put the second support even with the first in the corner. Hold it level and draw a line along the bottom of the support. Repeat Steps 9 and 10.

Step 12: Use wedges if you need to level the shelf support. Allow epoxy to dry for at least 4 hours before installing the shelf.

Step 13: Be sure the epoxy has cured and the supports are not moving. Apply 1/4" bead of silicone where the shelf support meets the walls. Start in the corner and stop 1" from the ends of the support.

Step 14: Gently place the shelf onto the silicone and shelf supports.

Step 15: Immediately place wedges between the shelf and shelf supports. Be careful not to push the wedges into the silicone, as it will make it difficult to remove them later.

Step 16: Adjust the shelf 1/16" from the walls. Use the level to ensure that the shelf drains to the outside edge. Adjust or remove wedges to create drainage. The shelf must be slightly raised in the back corner.

Step 17: After silicone has set for 4 hours and the shelf does not move easily, remove install tabs and weges. Gently clean around shelf if needed. The silicone will still be curing.

Step 18: Apply a color caulking liberally, filling the gap as completely as you can. Caulking will shrink as it drys.

Step 19: Use a damp sponge and gently wipe to remove excess caulking. Start in the corner and work out toward the edge.

Step 20: Use color caulking to fill gaps on underside as well. This includes under the shelf, where the supports join in the corner, and under the supports. Allow caulking to dry at least 12 hours before exposing to water.

INSTALLATION TIPS  

Do not attempt to clean excess silicone or epoxy with water.

Excess silicone and epoxy can be cut away using a razor knife.

Use acetone to clean the excess residue from epoxy if necessary.

Do not remove install tabs before all components are installed and dry.

To improve adhesion, roughen the wall tile surface where supports are secured, using 80 grit sandpaper.