Schluter Shower System

The Schluter Shower System is a revolutionary and integrated family of waterproofing products that form a full bonded, watertight assembly for tiled showers.  It eliminates the risk of failures due to water and vapor penetration and dramatically reduces total installation time. 


Schluter Shower Waterproof System Benefits:

  • Leak-proof
  • Mold resistant
  • Labor saving
  • Light-weight
  • Creates a long-lasting healthy environment

Waterproofing System

Kerdi-Board

Kerdi-Board is a lightweight XPS foam panel that is inherently waterproof.  Unlike gypsum or cement boards that require additional prep work for waterproofing, Kerdi-Board combines substrate installation and waterproofing in one simple step.

Kerdi-Seal

Used to seal pipe protrusions and protect solid backing panels at the mixing valve, Kerdi-Seal is made from waterproofing membrane and feature overmolded rubber gaskets to ensure a fully watertight seal.

Waterproofing Corners

Kerdi-Kereck are preformed, seamless corners made of Kerdi for waterproofing inside and outside corners, and help to greatly simplify installation.

Kerdi-Band

Kerdi-Band is a waterproofing strip used to seal all Kerdi-Board butt joints, screw penetrations, and the connection between the Kerdi-Board panels on the walls with the Kerdi membrane laminated to the shower tray.  At 4 millimeters thick, it limits buildup and ensures a smooth surface for tile installation.

Shower Tray

Made from lightweight, expanded polystyrene with integrated waterproofing via the Kerdi membrane laminated on the surface, Kerdi shower trays are the perfect slope that allows water to funnel directly into drainage.  Eliminated is the time and labor involved with building a sloped mortar bed, as the tray is simply bonded to any level substrate and is ready to tile.

Prefabricated Shower Curb

The prefabricated waterproof shower curb is lightweight, waterproof, and made from Kerdi-Board.  It's lightweight, stable, and load bearing design allows for quick and easy installation, and allows for multiple curbs to be installed adjacent to each other for larger showers.

Kerdi-Drain

The 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.  It is fully adjustable and minimizes the prep work required in a traditional drain and liner application.

Traditional Shower vs. Schluter Shower

Waterproofing is the foundation of a successful tiled bathroom.  Moisture-sensitive construction materials such as wood framing, plywood or OSB sheathing, gypsum, wallboard, etc. must be protected from water and vapor penetration.  Wet areas increase the potential for mold growth if effective moisture management is not provided.  The key to mold control is moisture control.

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Traditional Shower Installation

Pan Liner Method

The traditional method for installing tiled showers is both time and labor intensive, requiring many steps to ensure success.


First, a mortar bed is sloped to the weep holes in the drain. The waterproofing membrane, called a pan liner, is placed over this “pre-slope” and clamped into the drain. The pan liner is carried over the curb and up the walls about 3 inches above the curb. A moisture barrier, such as tar paper or plastic sheeting, is placed on the walls and lapped over the pan liner.


While this completes the waterproofing installation, additional prep work is required because the waterproofing materials used in this system do not allow for the direct application of tile. A mortar bed is placed over the pan liner, and the walls are covered with mortar or tile backerboard. These materials provide a support layer and bonding surface for the tile.


Contrary to popular belief, the tile covering itself is not waterproof. When the shower is in use, water and vapor will penetrate the mortar bed and tile backing on the walls. This moisture must seep through the mortar bed to the sloped pan liner and exit through the weep holes in the drain. In this way, the assembly can be described as a “water-in/water-out” system.


Mortar beds are a great option that require fine attention to detail. When even small details are overlooked, issues can quickly arise; water may accumulate with no way to escape which increases the potential for mold growth within the system.

Schluter Shower System

Bonded Waterproofing

The Schluter®-Shower System is an integrated family of products that improves on the traditional system by simplifying tiled shower installations.


The process begins with the installation of solid backing panels (e.g., gypsum panels or tile backerboards) on the walls and either a sloped mortar bed or Schluter prefabricated shower tray on the floor. These materials provide the support for the waterproofing system and the tile.


Now the waterproofing application begins. The KERDI-DRAIN is installed on top of the mortar bed or the shower tray. Then the KERDI waterproofing membrane is bonded to the surfaces of the walls and base, including the KERDI-DRAIN. The KERDI-DRAIN features a large, integrated bonding flange that ensures a secure connection to the KERDI waterproofing membrane. Unlike the waterproofing materials used in the traditional system, tile can be set directly on the KERDI membrane using thin-set mortar.


This is what makes the Schluter®-Shower System unique. The waterproofing system is installed on top of the backing materials rather than below. This eliminates the potential for moisture to seep into the mortar bed or the tile backing on walls, and thus allows the tile covering to dry between uses. The integrated Schluter®-Shower System eliminates leaks, reduces the potential for efflorescence and mold growth in the system, and dramatically reduces total installation time to ensure success and make shower installation easier than ever.

Online Product Estimators

Take the guesswork out of your hardwork!  With these online estimators, you'll discover exactly how much of each Schluter Systems product you'll need to complete your project.

KERDI-BOARD ESTIMATOR

Calculate your building panels for a quick and easy waterproof installation.

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MEMBRANE ESTIMATOR

Calculate all your membrane requirements for upcoming projects.

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DITRA-HEAT ESTIMATOR

Estimate your membrane and cable requirements for your heated floor.

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THIN-SET ESTIMATOR

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Let's Begin!

To learn more about the Schluter Shower and Ditra-Heat Flooring Systems, please contact us or visit our showroom to see our Schluter display area and in-stock products!  Schluter products are available for pickup only and are unable to be shipped.

LOCATION

1323 W River Rd

Valley City, OH 44280

PHONE NUMBER

330-483-3400

INFORMATION

info@valleycitysupply.com

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