Schluter-KERDI-BOARD Technical Data Sheet

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Note: See section “Waterproofing” on
the use of KERDI-BOARD in bonded
waterproofing assemblies.
Use of KERDI-BOARD in non-
bearing partition wall systems
Minimum board thickness = 2" (50 mm)
1. Schluter
®
-KERDI-BOARD is adhered to
the permanent wall in such a way as to
provide lateral stability. This can be
achieved by sandwiching the panel
between adjacent KERDI-BOARD
panels, fixed building elements, etc. As
an alternative, the Schluter
®
-KERDI-
BOARD-ZW angle profile or Schluter
®
-
KERDI-BOARD-ZB U-shaped profile
may be screw-mounted to the wall prior
to partition installation.
2. Open-ended partition walls can be
further stabilized with the
corresponding Schluter
®
-KERDI-
BOARD-ZA/-ZB U-shaped profiles. If
you plan to screw finishing hardware
(e.g., shower door hinges) to the U-
shaped profile, adhere the matching
Schluter
®
-KERDI-BOARD-ZFP flat
plastic profile to the back of the U-
shaped profile to improve the fastening
of the screws. U-shaped profiles may
also be used for connections in the floor
and ceiling areas.
3. If multiple Schluter
®
-KERDI-BOARD
panels are required to create the
desired partition, the panels must be
arranged horizontally with the joints
sealed using thin-set mortar or
Schluter
®
-KERDI-FIX adhesive. The
Schluter
®
-KERDI-BOARD-ZW angle
profile or Schluter
®
-KERDI-BOARD-ZB
U-shaped profile may be included in the
joints for improved stability.
4. Such partition walls are not to be
considered load-bearing structural
walls. As a rule, use the 2" (50 mm)
panels for these elements. Panels from
a thickness of 3/4" (19 mm) may be
used for building shelving. Again, this
must be evaluated in accordance with
the building specifications.
5. The tiles can be installed using
unmodified thin-set mortar once the
bonding materials used to construct the
partition have cured sufficiently to
stabilize the assembly. Choose a
notched trowel to match the tile format,
and back-butter the tiles, if necessary,
to attain full coverage.
Note: See section “Waterproofing” on
the use of Schluter
®
-KERDI-BOARD in
bonded waterproofing assemblies.
Countertops made of KERDI-BOARD
Minimum board thickness = 1-1/2" (38 mm)
1. Schluter
®
-KERDI-BOARD is adhered
directly to base cabinets using the
Schluter
®
-KERDI-FIX adhesive. All
joints of KERDI-BOARD panels must be
sealed with KERDI-FIX or thin-set
mortar.
2. The backsplash may consist of KERDI-
BOARD or other appropriate tile
substrate. Seal the countertop/
backsplash transition with Schluter
®
-
KERDI-BAND using unmodified thin-set
mortar.
3. Countertop edges may be finished with
the Schluter
®
-KERDI-BOARD-ZC
brushed stainless steel U-profile and
corresponding Schluter
®
-QUADEC or
Schluter
®
-RONDEC profiles, Schluter
®
-
RONDEC-CT, or Schluter
®
-RONDEC-
STEP profiles.
a. Apply KERDI-FIX to the inside vertical
surface of the KERDI-BOARD-ZC
profile and slide the profile over the
edge of the KERDI-BOARD, pushing it
tightly against the panel. The
corresponding QUADEC or RONDEC
profiles are installed with unmodified
thin-set mortar in conjunction with the
tile.
b. Schluter
®
-RONDEC-CT and Schluter
®
-
RONDEC-STEP profiles are installed
with unmodified thin-set mortar in
conjunction with the tile.
4. The countertop/backsplash transition
may be finished with one of the
Schluter
®
-DILEX cove-shaped profiles.
Various materials and finishes are
available to match the sink rail profiles
above.
5. Sinks may be mounted on top of the tile
or tiled-under using Schluter
®
-RONDEC
or Schluter
®
-QUADEC profiles and
corresponding sink corners.
6. The tiles can be installed immediately
using unmodified thin-set mortar.
Choose a notched trowel to match the
tile format, and back-butter the tiles, if
necessary, to attain full coverage.
Note: Please refer to the Walls and
Countertops Profiles data sheet for
additional information on profiles,
including installation instructions.
A bearing plate must be provided for
fastening fixtures (e.g., faucet, soap
dispenser, etc.) in tiled-under sink
applications to distribute the pressure
of the fixture hardware on the underside
of the assembly. This may be
performed by routing a section from the
top of the KERDI-BOARD in the area
where the fixtures are to be placed.
Apply a corresponding piece of ceramic
tile with thin-set mortar in the resulting
space flush with the surface of the
KERDI-BOARD. In general, it is
recommended that the tile be at least
5/16" (8 mm) -thick and extend
approximately 1-1/2" (38 mm) beyond
the fixture hardware on all sides. Once
the countertop is tiled and grouted,
holes may be drilled through the
assembly to fit the fixture-mounting
studs. Additional material may be
removed from the underside of the
KERDI-BOARD to allow installation of
the fixture hardware.
Pipe and column coverings made
of KERDI-BOARD
1. The Schluter
®
-KERDI-BOARD-E/-U L-
shaped and U-shaped panels allow for
quick and easy covering of pipes and
columns.
2. The panels feature V-shaped grooves.
They are supplied flat, which makes
them easy to cut to the required size.
3. Apply thin-set mortar, Schluter
®
-KERDI-
FIX adhesive, or the Schluter
®
-KERDI-
BOARD-ZDK double-sided adhesive
tape to the V-shaped grooves. Fold the
panels prior to installation.
4. Adhere the edges of the L-shaped or U-
shaped panels to the existing walls
using either thin-set mortar or KERDI-
FIX. If required, mount the Schluter
®
-
KERDI-BOARD-ZW angle profile on the
wall area first for reinforcement.