Specification

SHOWER SYSTEM
6
Clean the grates and profiles using common
household cleaning agents. Stainless steel
exposed to the environment or aggressive
substances should be cleaned periodically
using a mild household cleaner. Regular
cleaning maintains the neat appearance
of stainless steel and reduces the risk of
corrosion. All cleaning agents must be free
of hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, and
chlorides. Stainless steel surfaces develop a
sheen when treated with a chrome-polishing
agent. Do not use abrasive or alkaline
cleaning agents.
Shower Profiles
Application and Function
14.2 Schluter
®
-SHOWERPROFILE-WS/-
WSK system profiles, together with the
Schluter
®
-SHOWERPROFILE-WSL/-WSC
inserts, form a splashguard at the entrance
of curbless showers.
Schluter
®
-SHOWERPROFILE-WS is an
anodized aluminum support profile that is
set in conjunction with the tile using thin-set
mortar. It has a 3/4" (19 mm) –wide visible
surface and a height of 5/16" (8 mm). Where
thicker tiles are used, simply fill the space
below the profile with thin-set mortar.
Schluter
®
-SHOWERPROFILE-WSK is an
anodized aluminum support profile that is
adhered to the tile surface. It has a 2-1/16"
(52 mm) –wide visible surface and a height
of 5/16" (8 mm).
The support profiles are combined with
either the SHOWERPROFILE-WSL insert or
the SHOWERPROFILE-WSC insert.
Schluter
®
-SHOWERPROFILE-WSL is an
upright insert made of transparent
polyurethane. The insert is collapsible when
stepped on or rolled over with a wheelchair.
The insert protrudes 1-5/32" (29 mm) above
the profile surface. The SHOWERPROFILE-
WSL insert does not comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), since
it exceeds the allowable height of a vertical
transition despite being collapsible. Please
check with local code officials for acceptance
on projects where ADA guidelines must be
observed before installation.
Schluter
®
-SHOWERPROFILE-WSC is
a semi-circular insert made of semi-rigid
PVC. The insert creates an inconspicuous
transition from the shower area to the
adjoining space and a 5/8" (16 mm) –wide
visible surface. The insert protrudes 3/64"
(1.2 mm) above the profile surface. The
SHOWERPROFILE-WSC insert complies
with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA).
Material Properties and Areas of Application
The SHOWERPROFILE-WS/-WSK support
profiles feature an anodized aluminum layer
that retains uniform appearance during
normal use. The surface, however, is
susceptible to scratching and wear and may
be damaged by grout or setting material.
Cementitious materials, in conjunction with
moisture, become alkaline. Since aluminum
is sensitive to alkaline substances, exposure
to the alkali (depending on the concentration
and duration of exposure) may result in
corrosion (aluminum hydroxide formation).
Therefore, it is important to remove mortar
or grout residue immediately from visible
surfaces. In addition, ensure the profile is
solidly embedded in the setting material
and that all cavities are filled to prevent the
collection of alkaline water.
The SHOWERPROFILE-WSL insert is made
of highly flexible polyurethane.
The SHOWERPROFILE -WSC insert is made
of semi-rigid PVC.
The inserts can withstand chemical stresses
typically encountered in tiled environments.
Maintenance
SHOWERPROFILE-WS/-WSK support
profiles require no special maintenance
or care and are resistant to mold and
fungi. In the case of anodized aluminum,
do not use abrasive cleaning agents. The
SHOWERPROFILE-WSC/ -WSL inserts are
specifically treated to resist the growth of
fungi and bacteria and require no special
maintenance or care.
Adhesive/Sealant
Any protrusions through the KERDI
membrane can be treated with KERDI-
FIX, or equivalent sealant, to ensure a fully
waterproof assembly.
Application and Function
8.3 Schluter
®
-KERDI-FIX is a single-
component, waterproof sealing and
bonding compound with a silane-modified
polymer base, which can be used in various
applications. In conjunction with KERDI,
KERDI-FIX can be used to waterproof pipe
and valve protrusions in the Schluter
®
-
Shower System. KERDI-FIX is used to
bond the KERDI membrane to the stainless
steel KERDI-DRAIN bonding flange.
KERDI-FIX can also be used to bond KERDI
to building elements such as bathtubs,
window elements and door frames.
Material Properties and
Areas of Application
KERDI-FIX has been independently tested
to determine VOC emissions per California
Specification 01350: “Standard Practice for
the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions
from Various Sources Using Small-Scale
Environmental Chambers”, found to emit
zero VOCs, and can contribute towards
achieving the following green building
credits:
• LEED, IEQ Credit 4.3: Low-Emitting
Materials - Flooring Systems
• ICC 700-2008, 901.6: Pollutant Source
Control - Hard-Surface Flooring
• CHPS, EQ2.2: Low-Emitting Materials
8.3 Schluter
®
-KERDI-FIX
14.2 Schluter
®
-WSK/-WSC/-WSL
14.2 Schluter
®
-WS/-WSC/-WSL