What Is A Kerdi Drain?

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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.

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.

Can you use any drain with Kerdi?

Can I use another manufacturer's drain with your Schluter®-Shower System? The Schluter®-KERDI-DRAIN and Schluter®-KERDI-LINE 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.

What is Kerdi used for?

Bonded waterproofing and vapor-retardant membrane

Schluter

®

-KERDI is a pliable sheet-applied waterproofing membrane and vapor-retarder designed for the direct application of tile. KERDI is ideal for use in

tiled showers, bathtub surrounds, residential steam showers

, and other tile applications in wet areas.

Is Kerdi drain ABS or PVC?

The KERDI-DRAIN-H flange provides a horizontal connection to the drain pipe and is available in

ABS or PVC

with a 2′′ outlet.

Does a Kerdi-drain have weep holes?


The Kerdi-Drain doesn't have weep holes to block

. The Kerdi-Drain doesn't worry about dealing with moisture getting below the surface. It keeps moisture above it. In conjunction with the membrane, you keep moisture out of the mud bed altogether!

What is a clamping ring drain?

Clamping Ring Drains


High-quality shower drains that create a watertight connection with the waterproofing membrane

. Premium components ensure dependable, long-term performance.

Which is better redguard or AquaDefense?


Redguard from Custom Building Products

is a bit more versatile than Aquadefense. Redguard offers multiple application methods giving installers more options for efficient operations. Redguard is suitable for different applications. The suitability of Redguard under the pool and hot tub finish coatings is remarkable.

Does Kerdi-board need to be waterproofed?

KERDI-BOARD by Schluter is one of the best ways to waterproof a shower. … A lot of folks like using cement board but it's heavy and requires

a waterproofing membrane over it

. Furthermore, if you'r working in an older home KERDI-BOARD fits better than cement board in odd spaces.

Is Kerdi-board waterproof on both sides?

The surface of the board has gridlines consisting of 10 x 10 mm squares printed on one side. Material properties and areas of application Schlüter®-KERDI

-BOARD is waterproof

and can withstand all chemical stresses that typically occur in conjunction with ceramic tile coverings.

What is ABS plastic pipe?


Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

(ABS) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are commonly utilized as pipe building materials since they are both non-toxic and abrasion-resistant. … ABS is used in drain-waste-vent pipe systems, sewer systems, or electrical cable insulation.

Is Kerdi shower pan sloped?

Kerdi-Shower-T/-TS/-TT is a

prefabricated sloped shower tray

with integrated Kerdi waterproofing. It is lightweight and made of expanded polystyrene. The shower tray eliminates the need for a mortar bed making installation quick and easy.

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).

How do you tile around a shower drain?

Install your floor tiles on the shower floor by spreading down thinset mortar with a notched trowel and pressing the tiles into place. Put spacers between them. Lay all the full tiles, stopping around the shower drain wherever a full tile won't fit.

Let the tiles set overnight

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