Use and Care Guide

5
SHOWER SYSTEM
ADAPTOR KITS, available in 5-1/4" (133 mm)
and 7-1/2" (191 mm) diameter sizes, are used
to convert traditional clamping ring drains to
integrated bonding flange drains when removal
of the clamping ring drain is not practical (e.g.,
when they are set in concrete slabs). Adaptor
kits are suitable for both mortar beds and KERDI-
SHOWER-T/-TS/-TT shower tray applications.
The KERDI-DRAIN grate assembly consists of
a frame, which can be seamlessly adjusted
to the thickness and layout of the ceramic tile
or stone covering via the height adjustment
collar and lateral adjustment ring, and grates or
cleanout covers that are placed within the frame.
The 4" (100 mm) standard grate assembly
frame features an approximately 1/8" (3 mm)
wide reveal after installation and grate/frame
combinations are available in stainless steel
with plain, chrome, nickel, classic gold, vintage
gold, rose gold, or oil-rubbed bronze finish
or anodized aluminum with brushed nickel,
brushed copper, or brushed brass finish. The 4"
(100 mm) style grate assembly frame features
a minimal reveal after installation and can be
combined with one of three grate options: Floral
(E), Curve (F), or Pure (G). The STYLE grates
are available in brushed stainless steel with
plain, nickel, classic gold, vintage gold, or rose
gold finishes and a range of textured color-
coated finishes including stone grey, cream,
greige, bronze, matte black, and matte white.
The 4" (100 mm) covering support is a square
stainless steel plate with KERDI laminated on
the surface to allow for bonding of ceramic
or stone tile, which creates a virtually invisible
drainage line. The 6" (150 mm) square and round
stainless steel grate assembly frames feature an
approximately 3/16" (5 mm) wide reveal after
installation and can be combined with stainless
steel grates or cleanout covers. Please note
that grate assemblies included with the plastic
KERDI-DRAIN featuring 3" (75 mm) outlets and
the residential adaptor kits only allow vertical and
tilt adjustment (no lateral adjustment).
Schluter
®
-KERDI-DRAIN-H is a floor drain
with an integrated bonding flange that provides
as large contact area for a secure connection
to Schluter
®
-KERDI waterproof membrane at
the top of the assembly. KERDI-DRAIN-H is
appropriate for both mortar bed and Schluter
®
-
KERDI-SHOWER-T/-TS/-TT shower tray
applications. The bonding flange is sloped to
simplify installation of the mortar bed.
The KERDI-DRAIN-H flange provides a horizontal
connection to the drain pipe and is available
in ABS or PVC with a 2" (50 mm) outlet. It is
ideal for applications where the use of a vertical
connection to the drain pipe is not possible
or practical (e.g., suspended or post-tension
concrete floors, basement slabs, or wood floor
installations where relocating the hole in the
floor is not practical). The horizontal outlet allows
the positioning of the drain in the desired area
regardless of drain pipe location.
A compensation board is available for use
with KERDI-DRAIN-H in conjunction the KERDI-
SHOWER-T/-TS/-TT shower trays.
The KERDI-DRAIN-H bonding flange is
compatible with the standard KERDI-DRAIN
grate options. Please refer to the previous
section on KERDI-DRAIN for details.
8.7 Schluter
®
-KERDI-LINE is a low profile
linear floor drain specifically designed for bonded
waterproofing assemblies. KERDI-LINE can be
installed adjacent to walls or at intermediate
locations. The floor can be sloped on a single
plane to KERDI-LINE, which enables the use of
large-format tiles and creates interesting design
opportunities.
KERDI-LINE consists of a formed stainless steel
channel body and grate assembly or covering
support to which tile is applied.
The channel body features a standard 2" (50
mm) no-hub outlet and is attached to the pipe
using an appropriate mechanical (e.g., flexible
or no-hub) coupling. The simple connection
to standard drain outlets makes KERDI-LINE
suitable for new construction and renovation.
KERDI-LINE is available with both center and
off-set outlets. The off-set outlet is located 8"
(20.3 cm) from the edge of the channel body
and provides flexibility when obstacles (e.g., floor
joists) are encountered during installation. KERDI-
LINE includes a corresponding polystyrene foam
channel support to set the drain elevation to
the corresponding KERDI-SHOWER-LT/-LTS
shower trays. The perimeter of the channel body
consists of a bonding flange laminated with a
collar made of KERDI. It ensures a simple and
secure connection to the bonded waterproofing
assembly, both in the floor area and on adjacent
walls. KERDI-LINE is available in channel lengths
from 20" to 72" (50 cm to 180 cm) in 4" (10
cm) increments. The bonding flange extends
approximately 1" (2.5 cm) beyond the channel
on all sides.
The KERDI-LINE grate assembly consists
of a stainless steel frame that can be
seamlessly adjusted to the thickness of
the ceramic tile or stone covering – 1/8"
to 1" (3 mm to 25 mm) for standard grate
assemblies and 1/4" to 23/32" (6 mm to 18 mm)
for style grate assemblies – and stainless steel
grates that are placed within the frame. The
standard grate assembly frame features a 3/8"
(10 mm) wide reveal after installation and can be
combined with one of two grate options: Closed
(A) or Perforated (B). Each standard assembly
is available in a brushed or chrome finish. The
Perforated (B) option is also available with a
locking mechanism (brushed stainless steel,
3/4" – 19 mm frame only) for applications where
tamper resistance is desired or required (e.g.,
healthcare and education facilities, etc.). The
style grate assembly frame features a minimal
reveal after installation and can be combined
with one of three grate options: Floral (E), Curve
(F), or Pure (G). Each style assembly is available
in a brushed finish. The covering support is
placed flush with the top of the channel body
and can therefore accommodate any thickness
tile covering.
If KERDI-LINE is placed at shower entrance, it
is recommended that grate assembly A or the
covering support is chosen and that the drainage
openings span the maximum width of the
entrance to limit potential overflow; secondary
drainage (e.g., KERDI-DRAIN) may be required
in the drying area.
Schluter
®
-KERDI-LINE-FC is a stainless steel
cover plate for use with KERDI-LINE to create
a seamless look in applications where multiple
drains are installed end-to-end. KERDI-LINE-FC
features a brushed finish, and is designed for
use with either the solid or perforated grates with
brushed stainless steel frame.
14.1 Schluter
®
-SHOWERPROFILE-S/-R
system profiles represent an elegant solution for
finishing the area between the floor and the first
course of wall tile in a way that eliminates cutting
wedges of tile and ensures a consistent elevation
of the first course of wall tile in KERDI-LINE
applications. SHOWERPROFILE-S consists
of a trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg with
a groove, which accepts a tapered brushed
stainless steel profile that matches the slope of
the KERDI-SHOWER-L shower tray. The profile
is adjusted to cover the exposed wall area and
forms the visible surface. SHOWERPROFILE-R
consists of a brushed stainless steel profile and
corresponding channel. The profile is adjusted
to fit the space between the KERDI-LINE and
the wall tile and forms the visible surface in
applications where the KERDI-LINE is placed
adjacent to a wall.
Material Properties and
Areas of Application
KERDI-DRAIN, KERDI-DRAIN-H and KERDI-
LINE are suitable for use in residential and
commercial applications, including areas subject
to foot and wheelchair traffic, such as showers
and wet rooms in homes, hotels, schools,
healthcare facilities, etc.
Various configurations of KERDI-DRAIN,
KERDI-DRAIN-H and KERDI-LINE are listed
by UPC®, CSA, and ICC-ES PMG. Relevant
industry standard guidelines for floor drains
with integrated bonding flange include methods
B422, B422C, SR613 and SR614 in the Tile
Council of North America's (TCNA) Handbook
for Ceramic Tile Installation and Method 326DR
in the Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Association of
Canada (TTMAC) Specification Guide 093000
Tile Installation Manual.
KERDI-DRAIN and KERDI-DRAIN-H drain
flanges are formed using ABS, PVC, or stainless
steel 304 (1.4301 = V2A). Plastic drain flanges
feature a polypropylene fleece webbing on the
surface of the bonding flange to accept a bond