The Vida 60×36″ Barrier Free Shower is a five-piece, barrier-free shower system engineered for fast, no-caulk bathtub-to-shower conversion, with the line’s most spacious 36″ footprint. The interlocking base and wall panels install from the front, with no pins or clips, for a potential one-day install, while a large shelving niche, subway-tile wall pattern, and modern square chrome drain deliver a clean, accessible finish. Available with a soap-niche or flat back wall and a left, right, or center drain.
Product information
Key Benefits
- Premium AcrylX™ applied acrylic finish
- Subway tile wall pattern
- Interlocking base and wall design, no caulk required
- Possible one day install
- Square drain included, chrome finish, no caulk
- Five-piece remodeling shower
- Large shelving niche
- Accepts conventional shower doors
- Barrier free, pre-leveled shower (no recess needed)
- Textured slip-resistant floor for safety
- Ideal for tub replacement
- Plywood reinforced walls for accessory placement
- Accessories are optional and shipped loose for field installation
- Crated for LTL Shipment
Attribute Set
- Above-the-Floor Rough:No
- Accessible Type:Non-code accessible
- Installation Type:Alcove
- Material:AcrylX™
- Number of pieces:Five
Characteristics
- Pre-leveled, no recess needed
- Ideal for bathtub replacement
- Fully backed for accessories
Specifications
- Outside dimensions (L×W×H):60″ × 37″ × 78″
- Threshold height:7/8″
- Approx. weight:319 lb
- Drain options:Left, right, or center
- Material:AcrylX™
- Number of pieces:Five
- Warranty:Lifetime limited residential (30-yr commercial)
Before you begin. Vida barrier-free systems are designed for a fast, no-caulk installation, with self-aligning walls that set from the front. Read the full guide before starting. Installation errors are a common cause of warranty issues.
Record the serial number from your unit for future reference. Inspect every panel for defects before installing, since installing a defective unit voids the warranty and installation is treated as acceptance of quality. For warranty inquiries, call 800-443-7269 (dial 1).
PDFDownload the installation guideVida Multi-Piece Shower, English (PDF)↓También disponible en español (PDF).
Tools & materials required
- Electric drill and 1/8" drill bit; hole saw (size determined by your faucet, see the faucet manual)
- 3' to 6' level and a 12" plumber's level; square; measuring tape; pencil; plumb bob
- Phillips and flathead screwdrivers; utility knife; inside cutting tool
- 100% silicone adhesive (3 tubes), plumber's grease, wood shims
- #8 x 1 3/4" flat head screws (not included)
- Thin-set mortar, recommended only if the subfloor is more than 1/8" out of level
- Safety equipment: gloves, safety glasses, and protective footwear
Parts & components
- 1 base, 1 lower back wall, 1 upper back wall, 1 left side wall, 1 right side wall
- 1 drain (right, left, or center, with or without niche)
Confirm all parts are present before you start. The floor structure must be strong enough to support the weight of the shower in use, and it is the installer's responsibility to ensure proper installation, water evacuation, and full water tightness.
Step-by-step installation
- Prepare the opening. Build or verify the rough opening to the dimensions for your model. Studs must be square and plumb; as little as 1/8" out of plumb will misalign the wall panels. Level the floor (auto-leveling rapid thin-set works well) without blocking the drain hole.
- Dry fit and set the base. Dry fit the wall set first to confirm the correct panels and drain location. Cut the drain opening: 10" x 10" for end drains, 12" x 12" for center drains. Level the base side to side and front to back, and confirm the slope to the drain.
- Bond the base. Apply a 1/8" silicone bead around the drain and assemble it (hand tighten only, remove excess silicone). Set the base in 3 squared beads of silicone, each 3/4" or greater. Pre-drill the flange (not the studs) and fasten with #8 x 1 3/4" screws, keeping screw centers at least 1 5/8" (41 mm) above the base deck. Brace or weight the base, let it cure 4 hours, then recheck the slope to the drain.
- Lower back wall (#2). Seat it on the base deck, level vertically, shim as needed, then drill the flange and screw 3/8" from the top edge. Cut excess shims and do not over-tighten.
- Upper back wall (#3). Interlock it onto the lower back wall, keeping both surfaces flush, then level, shim, and fasten as above. Tie the upper and lower back walls together with a wood block or stud on each side.
- Side walls (#4 and #5). Dry fit into the back-wall channel; the door region must align with the front edge of the base (shim for the flange if needed). Pre-drill faucet holes on the valve-side wall using your measured valve center, then silicone the channel and seat each side wall in two motions: lift 2" above the base, insert into the channel, then lower into full contact.
- Fasten the side walls. Shim as needed, drill the flange, and screw. Cut excess shims and do not over-tighten.
- Seal and cure. All wall-mounted faucets must be sealed with silicone. Exterior caulking of the seams is optional. Wait 24 hours before using the shower.
Window cutout (only if a window is present)
Remove the window trim, then carefully measure and mark the cutout on the upper back wall (window opening size minus trim). The cutout piece can be reused as filler, so do not discard it. Trial fit, adjust, then install water-resistant trim and caulk all window seams. A 3" flange trim kit is available, or finish with PVC trim board from a home center.
Care & maintenance
- Clean regularly with a non-abrasive spray or cream cleanser.
- Never use tile or grout cleaner, abrasive cleansers, scrapers, or metal brushes.
- When renovating, remove plaster residue with a plastic or wooden spatula wrapped in a moist cloth.
- Wipe down with a squeegee or soft cloth after each use to limit soap and mineral buildup.
Antes de empezar. Los sistemas Vida sin barreras están diseñados para una instalación rápida, con paredes autoalineantes que se colocan desde el frente. Lea la guía completa antes de comenzar, ya que los errores de instalación son una causa común de problemas de garantía.
Registre el número de serie de su unidad (ubicado en el medallón del umbral). Inspeccione cada panel para detectar defectos antes de instalar, ya que instalar una unidad defectuosa anula la garantía y la instalación se considera como aceptación de la calidad. Los taladros y perforaciones no están cubiertos por la garantía. Para consultas sobre la garantía, llame al 800-443-7269.
Herramientas y materiales necesarios
- Taladro eléctrico y broca de 1/8"; sierra de perforación (tamaño según el grifo, consulte su manual)
- Niveles de 3' a 6' y nivel de plomería de 12"; escuadra; cinta métrica; lápiz; plomada
- Destornilladores de estrella y de cabeza plana; cuchillo multiuso; herramienta de corte interior
- Adhesivo de silicona 100% (3 tubos), grasa de plomero, cuñas de madera
- Tornillos de cabeza plana #8 x 1 3/4" (no incluidos)
- Mortero de fraguado fino, recomendado solo si el subsuelo está a más de 1/8" de su nivel
- Equipo de seguridad: guantes, gafas y calzado de protección
Piezas y componentes
- 1 base, 1 pared posterior inferior, 1 pared posterior superior, 1 pared lateral izquierda, 1 pared lateral derecha
- 1 drenaje (derecha, izquierda o central, con o sin nicho)
Confirme que todas las piezas estén presentes antes de comenzar. La estructura del suelo debe ser lo suficientemente fuerte para soportar el peso de la ducha en uso, y es responsabilidad del instalador garantizar una instalación adecuada, una evacuación del agua sin problemas y una estanqueidad total.
Instalación paso a paso
- Prepare la estructura. Construya o verifique la abertura según las dimensiones de su modelo. Planee el diseño de los montantes para dejar espacio para la válvula de control y las salidas de agua. Los montantes deben estar a escuadra y a plomo; tan solo 1/8" fuera de plomo desalinea los paneles. Nivele el suelo (el mortero autonivelante de fraguado rápido funciona bien) sin bloquear el orificio de drenaje.
- Corte el drenaje y ajuste la base. Ensamble en seco el set de paredes para confirmar los paneles correctos y la ubicación del drenaje. Corte la abertura del drenaje: 10" x 10" para drenaje de extremo, 12" x 12" para drenaje central. Nivele la base de lado a lado y de adelante hacia atrás, y confirme la pendiente hacia el desagüe.
- Fije la base. Aplique un cordón de silicona de 1/8" alrededor del drenaje y ensámblelo (apriete solo con la mano, retire el exceso). Asiente la base sobre 3 cordones cuadrados de silicona, cada uno de 3/4" o más. Pretaladre la brida (no los montantes) y fije con tornillos #8 x 1 3/4", manteniendo el centro de cada orificio al menos a 41 mm (1 5/8") de la base. Apuntale o coloque peso, cure 4 horas y vuelva a comprobar la pendiente.
- Pared posterior inferior (#2). Insértela en la cubierta de la base, nivele verticalmente, calce según sea necesario, taladre la brida y atornille a 3/8" del borde superior. Corte el exceso de cuñas y no apriete en exceso.
- Pared posterior superior (#3). Encástrela sobre la pared inferior alineando el sistema de fijación, manteniendo ambas superficies a nivel, luego nivele, calce y fije. Una ambas paredes con un bloque o montante de madera a cada lado.
- Paredes laterales (#4 y #5). Ensamble en seco en el canal de la pared trasera; la región de la puerta debe alinearse con el borde frontal de la base (calce para la brida si es necesario). Pretaladre los huecos de los grifos en la pared del lado de la válvula, luego aplique silicona al canal e inserte cada pared lateral en dos movimientos: levante 2" sobre la base, insértela en el canal y baje hasta el contacto completo.
- Fije las paredes laterales. Calce según sea necesario, taladre la brida y atornille. Corte el exceso de cuñas y no apriete en exceso.
- Selle y cure. Toda la gritería montada en las paredes debe sellarse con silicona. El calafateo exterior de las costuras es opcional. Espere 24 horas antes de usar la ducha.
Recorte de ventana (solo si hay una ventana)
Quite las molduras de la ventana, luego mida y marque con cuidado el recorte en la pared posterior superior (tamaño de la abertura menos la moldura). La pieza recortada puede reutilizarse como relleno, así que no la deseche. Haga un ajuste de prueba, ajuste, instale una moldura resistente al agua y selle todas las juntas de la ventana. Hay un kit de brida de 3" disponible, o termine con tablero de moldura de PVC de un centro para el hogar.
Consejos de mantenimiento
- Limpie regularmente con un limpiador no abrasivo en aerosol o a base de crema.
- Nunca utilice limpiadores de cerámica o de juntas, limpiadores abrasivos, raspadores ni esponjillas metálicas.
- Al renovar, retire los residuos de yeso con una espátula de plástico o madera envuelta en un paño húmedo.
- Seque la puerta de la ducha con una escobilla de goma o paño suave después de cada uso.
These optional add-ons can be ordered separately and are shipped loose for field installation. Always follow the instruction sheet included with each accessory.
Collapsible water dam
A flexible water-retainer strip that mounts along the floor at the shower entry to help keep water inside a barrier-free shower. For the most effective water management, pair it with a properly sized, weighted shower curtain.
Order the correct size. The strip should be about 4 to 6″ longer than the shower opening, and a 1 1/2″ flat mounting surface is required. Order the end caps that match your unit’s corners.
- 36″ barrier-free unit (36″ opening): part 42CWR
- 48″ barrier-free unit (45 to 46″ opening): part 54CWR
- 60″ barrier-free unit (60″ opening): part 66CWR
- Finished radius end caps, pair: part EX1613 (for curved floor-to-wall corners)
- Finished square corner end caps, pair: part EX1615 (for square corners)
Installation overview:
- Chemically clean the mounting surface with a clean rag and denatured rubbing alcohol, which is essential for proper adhesion.
- Mark the center of the opening and the center of the strip. If the unit has a molded “water run-off assist” ridge near the entry, rest the inside edge of the strip on the crown of that ridge.
- Peel the backing a section at a time, then stretch, align, and press the strip firmly to the floor, working from the center out to each wall.
- Trim the excess about 1/2″ from the wall.
- Dry-fit the end caps (trim if needed), bond them with clear silicone, wipe off the excess, and hold with masking tape until the adhesive cures.
Tools: utility knife, tape measure, straight edge, masking tape, rubbing alcohol, clean rags, and clear or white 100% silicone adhesive. For best results, apply at or above 60°F (15.6°C). Always follow the full instruction sheet included with the dam.
PDFDownload the collapsible dam guideInstallation instructions (PDF)↓Flange trim kit
Trim pieces that cover the exposed mounting flanges of an installed shower for a clean, finished edge.
- Part A: 67″ × 3″ × 3/8″, square ends (1 required), for the top back flange
- Part B: 43″ × 3″ × 3/8″, one mitered end (2 required), for the top side flanges
- Part C: 83″ × 3″ × 3/8″, one mitered end (2 required), for the front vertical flanges
- Carefully measure and cut each piece to fit; the mitered ends go at the front top corner on each side.
- Cut the double-sided tape into 2″ pieces and apply to the mounting flanges at 8″ intervals (double up if needed).
- Press the trim pieces into place, working around the unit.
- To finish, caulk all edges with silicone bathroom caulk.
Shipping
Shower kits ship via LTL freight. A delivery appointment will be scheduled with you before arrival. Inspect the product upon delivery before signing. Note any visible damage on the carrier’s BOL before the driver leaves.
Transit times typically run 5 to 10 business days within the continental US from ship date. Some remote areas may take longer. You’ll receive a tracking number once your kit is en route.
Returns
Because these are custom-configured (handedness + finish combinations), all sales are final once the kit has shipped. Defects covered under the Limited Lifetime Warranty. Please contact us before taking any action so we can coordinate with the manufacturer.
