Installation Guide

The Schluter
®
-Shower System is versatile to fit the needs of the installer. The Shower Selection Guide describes the available options to
help you determine which products will best fit your shower application.
4 SHOWER SELECTION GUIDE
SHOWER SELECTION GUIDE
Waterproofing options
Schluter
®
-KERDI waterproofing membrane over solid backing
• Thickness: 8 mil (0.2 mm)
• Pliable, easy to install, and guarantees uniform thickness for reliable performance
• Suitable for use in showers, bathtub surrounds, and intermittent-use steam showers
Schluter
®
-KERDI-DS waterproofing membrane over solid backing
• Thickness: 20 mil (0.5 mm)
• Provides improved vapor permeance as compared to KERDI
• Suitable for use in continuous-use steam rooms
Schluter
®
-KERDI-BOARD waterproof building panel
• Lightweight, easy to cut and install XPS foam panel
• Combines substrate installation and waterproofing
• Suitable for use in showers, bathtub surrounds, and intermittent-use steam showers
Drain options
• Integrated bonding flange ensures waterproof connection at top of assembly
• Can be installed with prefabricated foam shower trays or mortar bases
• Simple connection to standard drain outlets for new construction or renovation
• Grate assemblies accommodate a wide range of tile thicknesses
Schluter
®
-KERDI-DRAIN
• Fully adjustable square grate assemblies minimize and simplify tile cuts
• Available with 2" or 3" (50 mm or 75 mm) outlets
• Adaptor kits allow for conversion of existing clamping ring drain to KERDI-DRAIN
Schluter
®
-KERDI-LINE
• Accommodates single-plane slope and large-format tile installation
• Can be installed adjacent to walls or at intermediate locations
Shower base options
Schluter prefabricated shower trays
• Lightweight, easy to install
• Reduces installation time
• Available in a variety of formats to suit your installation needs
• Can be cut to size or extended using dry pack mortar
Portland cement mortar bed
• Base can be built for custom shower, fits any shape
• Especially suited for off-set drain placement
KERDI KERDI-BOARD
KERDI-SHOWER-ST Mortar Bed
KERDI-DRAIN
KERDI-LINE
Beautiful, durable, functional