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How does Kerdi drain work?
Schluter®-KERDI-DRAIN is a floor drain specifically designed to allow connections to Schluter-KERDI or other load bearing bonded waterproof membranes. The membrane is adhered to the large integrated bonding flange to form a waterproof connection at the top of the drain assembly.
What size is the Kerdi drain?
KERDI-DRAIN 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).
What size trowel is used for Schluter?
What size notched trowel should I use to install Schluter™-KERDI? A 1/4″ x 3/16″ (6 mm x 5 mm) V-notched trowel or the Schluter™-KERDI-TROWEL is recommended.
What size trowel do you use for KERDI membrane?
A 1/4″ x 3/16″ (6 mm x 5 mm) V-notched trowel or the Schluter™-KERDI-TROWEL is recommended.
Are Schluter drain grates interchangeable?
The drain features an adjustable brushed stainless steel grate frame in an elegant square trim design to accommodate a range of tile thicknesses. Grate lengths range from 20″ to 48″ nominal and are available in three attractive interchangeable grate designs: Brushed stainless steel with square perforations.
Can Kerdi membrane be installed over concrete?
First Kerdi can be installed on drywall or cement board. However if installed on drywall it is only protecting one side. The back side of the drywall fails and it is just as bad or worse than if it had an issue on the tile side. All shower/tub areas should have concrete board (I prefer hardiboard).
Can you use different drain with Schluter?
Can I use another manufacturer’s drain with your Schluter®-Shower System? The Schluter®-KERDI-DRAIN and Schluter®-KERDI-LINE drains are specifically designed to integrate with the Schluter®-Shower System. The Schluter®-Shower System 10-Year Limited Warranty is void if other drains are used.
Do you have to use unmodified thinset with KERDI?
Schluter SET™, ALL-SET™, FAST-SET™ or an unmodified thin-set mortar must be used to construct all KERDI seams to ensure watertightperformance of the system.
What size trowel do you use for Kerdi shower pan?
What Size Trowel to use for Kerdi Shower Pan. Schulter Systems recommends that a 1/4″ x 3/8” square or U-notched trowel be used to used for Kerdi Shower Pan thinset application.
What is a Kerdi drain grate?
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.
What is Schluter Kerdi drain?
Schluter®-KERDI-DRAIN is a floor drain with an integrated bonding flange that provides a large contact area for a secure connection to the KERDI waterproofing membrane at the top of the assembly. New! Now available in matching TRENDLINE finishes: matte black, matte white, stone grey, greige, cream, and bronze
How do you install a Kerdi drain?
Access to plumbing from below If there is access to the plumbing from below and the waste line can be connected after installing KERDI-DRAIN, the drain can be installed in conjunction with the mortar bed. 1. Place a ring of loose mortar up to the inlet hole in the floor and firmly press the drain into the mortar.
How do I install the grates on my drain?
The grate assembly is installed in conjunction with the tile. Place the height adjustment collar inside the lateral adjustment ring and snap the grate frame into place. Note: For drains with 6″ (150 mm) grates, the height adjustment collar is integrated with the grate. For the residential adaptor kit, there is no lateral adjustment ring.