June 27th, 2010
How do I cut a vinyl shower panel to replace window in bathroom?
I am remodeling a bathroom and need to cut out a window in the vinyl shower panel. What is the best way to caulk,border, and install the window in the manner?
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To cut the hole in the VINYL panel depending on the thickness you can use a good razor knife or my favorite would be to use a spiral cut saw. Once the hole is cut you will want to run a bead of pure silicone of the same color as the panel around the inside edge to stick the panel to the wall and to waterproof it. I would tape the edges of the panel to the window frame for 24 hours to ensure a tight bond with ample drying time. Trim off any excess silicone with a razor knife. Lastly I would trim out the edges using “VINYL CORNER MOLDING”. Apply a bead of silicone to the inside of the corner molding right in the center, Tape it in-place, then use small finish nails to completely secure it. I would leave that tape on for 24 hours also.