Use and Care Manual

SUBSTRATE
SUBSTRATE, BUILDING PANEL, BONDED WATERPROOFING
SCHLUTER
®
-KERDI-BOARD
Application and Function
12.1 Schluter
®
-KERDI-BOARD is a
multifunctional tile substrate and building
panel, which can also be used for creating
bonded waterproofing assemblies with tile
coverings.
It consists of an extruded polystyrene foam
panel, with a special reinforcement material
on both sides and fleece webbing for
effective anchoring in thin-set mortar.
With the available panel thicknesses of
3/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1-1/2",
and 2" (5, 9, 12.5, 15, 19, 25, 38, and 50
mm), KERDI-BOARD covers a broad range
of application areas for creating flat, level,
plumb, square, and dimensionally stable
substrates for the installation of ceramic
and natural stone tiles. With suitable
preparation of the abutting seams and joint
areas, the panel may be used for bonded
waterproofing assemblies.
KERDI-BOARD is suitable for: creating
tile substrates on masonry walls, wood
or metal framing, and other finished wall
surfaces; creating straight or curved
partition walls; creating straight or curved
bathtub and shower surrounds; concealing
pipes and columns; as well as creating
bathtub platforms, vanities, storage shelves,
countertops, and various other bathroom
structures.
The boards are simply cut to size with a
utility knife. The gridlines, which are printed
on the surface, are helpful for neat and
quick cuts and installation.
KERDI-BOARD can be fully adhered in
wall areas or spot-bonded with thin-set
mortar. If necessary, the material may be
secured with additional wall anchors. In
the case of stud framing, KERDI-BOARD is
attached with screws and washers from the
matching hardware system.
Tiles can be installed directly over
KERDI-BOARD using the thin-set method.
L-shaped and U-shaped KERDI-BOARD
panels are available for creating pipe and
column coverings, and grooved panels
are available for creating curved elements.
Schluter-Systems also offers profiles and
attachment hardware for wall connections
and finishing edges, as well as matching
wall anchors and screws.
12.1 Schluter
®
-KERDI-BOARD-SB/-
SC are prefabricated substrates, made of
Schluter
®
-KERDI-BOARD, which integrate
with the Schluter
®
-Shower System. The
substrates are waterproof and ready for tile,
leaving only sealing of joints and corners
to complete waterproofing. The KERDI-
BOARD-SB shower bench is available in
triangular and rectangular configurations in
the followings sizes (width x depth x height).
The triangular benches are 16" x 16" x 20"
(41 x 41 x 51 cm) and 24" x 24" x 20"
(61 x 61 x 51 cm). Rectangular benches are
38" x 16" x 20" (97 x 41 x 51 cm) and 48"
x 11-1/2" x 20" (122 x 29 x 51 cm). The
KERDI-BOARD-SC shower curb can be
used in conjunction with any shower base.
Curb dimensions are 38" x 6" x 4-1/2"
(97 x 15 x 11.5 cm) and 48" x 6" x 4-1/2"
(122 x 15 x 11.5 cm).
12.1 Schluter
®
-KERDI-BOARD