Substrate, buldng panel, bonded waterproofng
The unversal substrate for tles Flat. Level. Plumb. Square. Whether you work wth mosacs or largeformat tles, an absolutely flat substrate wth straght and precsely algned nsde and outsde corners s essental for creatng a perfect tle coverng. Tle setters can now acheve flat, level, plumb, and square substrates wth. KERDI-BOARD gves tle setters more control over ther projects by provdng them wth the means to smply and easly create deal substrates for tle. Unsutable substrates can be remeded and new substrates can be created whle keepng the techncal and aesthetc requrements of the tle coverng n mnd. For ths purpose, KERDI-BOARD offers the followng propertes: Even, mpact-resstant, and rgd Waterproof, temperature-resstant, and dmensonally stable Vapor-retardant Thermally nsulatng Fleece webbng for easy anchorng n thn-set mortar Quck and easy to nstall Lghtweght, easy to handle and transport Contans no cement or fberglass Dust-free and easy to cut (wth a utlty knfe) Prnted grdlnes for precse cuttng Sutable for use on any knd of structure Sutable for bathtub platforms, freestandng partton walls, vantes, storage shelves, countertops, and varous other elements Waterproof, temperature-resstant, and dmensonally stable Easy to handle Vapor-retardant Thermally nsulatng Sutable for use on any knd of structure Fleece webbng Renforcement layer Extruded polystyrene foam Renforcement layer Fleece webbng German regstered desgn 2
SUBSTRATE, BUILDING PANEL, BONDED WATERPROOFING Dust-free and easy to cut (wth a utlty knfe) Prnted grdlnes for precse cuttng Lghtweght and easy to transport Even, mpact-resstant, and rgd Fleece webbng for anchorng n thn-set mortar Contans no cement or fberglass Note: Many substrates encountered n new buldngs and renovaton projects are unsutable for tle nstallaton, especally n areas wth hgh mosture. Ths can requre comprehensve preparaton and waterproofng measures. KERDI-BOARD makes t easy to create an deal substrate for tle nstallaton over exstng structures as dverse as masonry, wood or metal framng, and mxed/exstng substrates n renovaton projects. The followng pages explan a varety of ndvdual applcaton areas n greater detal. 3
Ideal tle substrate over masonry or exstng/mxed substrates Uneven substrates Installng tles usng the thn-set method requres substrates to be clean and even. Masonry walls and exstng/mxed substrates are often unsutable substrates for drect applcaton of tle because they can be uneven or dffcult to bond to. KERDI-BOARD s deal for nstallaton on: Concrete Masonry of all knds Exstng substrates such as plaster, tles, panted surfaces, etc. Mxed substrates Dependng on the condton of the exstng wall areas, KERDI-BOARD can be ether fully embedded n thn-set mortar or spotbonded. Spot-bondng the panels wth thn-set mortar allows for adjustment to acheve plumb wall surfaces. KERDI-BOARD can be nstalled vertcally as well as horzontally. Where wall surfaces wll not accept a bond to thn-set mortar, KERDI-BOARD can be further attached wth the help of the specal anchors ncluded n our hardware assortment. n bonded waterproofng assembles KERDI-BOARD s sutable for use n bonded waterproofng assembles. For ths purpose, the corners and jonts must be sealed wth Schluter -KERDI-BAND usng unmodfed thn-set mortar. Fastener penetratons may be sealed wth KERDI-BAND usng unmodfed thn-set mortar. Other protrusons through the KERDI-BOARD (e.g., showerhead, tub spout, etc.) must be treated wth Schluter -KERDI-SEAL-PS seals or Schluter -KERDI-FIX. Sutable panel thcknesses of If the substrate s suffcently even to allow for fully embeddng the panels n thnset mortar, panel thcknesses from 3/16" (5 mm) can be selected. If the panels are to be spot-bonded, thcknesses of 3/8" (9 mm) or more are requred, dependng on specfc project requrements. Tles can be nstalled over KERDI-BOARD wth thn-set mortar mmedately; no addtonal prep s requred. Installaton notes: The mages shown n ths brochure llustrate the essental nstallaton steps. The text provdes bref, summarzed descrptons. For further detals on the ndvdual products and ther nstallaton, please refer to the correspondng product data sheets and nstallaton handbooks. 4
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Ideal tle substrate over stud frame structures Wood or metal framng Stud framng s typcally covered wth gypsum board. Often, the trades that hang the gypsum board do not take the tme to ensure that the fnshed surfaces are plumb wth square corners. Furthermore, gypsum board panels requre addtonal prep, such as waterproofng, pror to settng tle n wet areas. KERDI-BOARD s quck and easy to nstall as a substrate for tle coverngs over wood or metal framng, usng the screws and washers ncluded n our hardware assortment. Panel jonts are to be located on the studs or other sold backng. KERDI-BOARD can be nstalled vertcally as well as horzontally. Tles can be nstalled wth thn-set mortar mmedately after the proper attachment of KERDI-BOARD; no addtonal prep s requred. n bonded waterproofng assembles KERDI-BOARD s sutable for use n bonded waterproofng assembles. For ths purpose, the corners and jonts must be sealed wth KERDI-BAND usng unmodfed thn-set mortar. Fastener penetratons may be sealed wth KERDI-BAND usng unmodfed thn-set mortar. Other protrusons through the KERDI-BOARD (e.g., showerhead, tub spout, etc.) must be treated wth KERDI-SEAL-PS seals or KERDI-FIX. Sutable panel thcknesses of Dependng on the project requrements, the mnmum panel thckness for nstallaton on wall framng wth studs spaced at 16" (406 mm) o.c. s 1/2" (12.5 mm). The mnmum panel thckness for nstallaton on wall framng wth studs spaced at 24" (610 mm) o.c. s 3/4" (19 mm). The maxmum recommended on-center fastener spacng s 12" (30.5 cm). Installaton notes: The mages shown n ths brochure llustrate the essental nstallaton steps. The text provdes bref, summarzed descrptons. For further detals on the ndvdual products and ther nstallaton, please refer to the correspondng product data sheets and nstallaton handbooks. 6
SUBSTRATE, BUILDING PANEL, BONDED WATERPROOFING Partton walls made wth Ideal tle substrate Santary nstallatons frequently requre partton walls to create separate shower or tolet stalls or to dvde rooms. The constructon of such walls usng masonry blocks or stud framng wth sheathng s tme-consumng and often requres further preparaton before tlng can begn. Sutable panel thcknesses of KERDI-BOARD can be used to quckly and smply create stable and self-supportng partton walls for tlng. If requred, the partton walls can be further attached or stablzed wth the angled and U-shaped profles, whch form part of the complete system. The abuttng seams and jonts must be flled wth thn-set mortar. Stanless steel profles can be used to cover the vsble areas. KERDI-BOARD s deally suted to create anythng from smple parttons to entre tolet and shower facltes or publc changng rooms. Sutable panel thcknesses of Dependng on project requrements, panel thcknesses of 2" (50 mm) should be used for self-supportng partton walls. Installaton notes: The mages shown n ths brochure llustrate the essental nstallaton steps. The text provdes bref, summarzed descrptons. For further detals on the ndvdual products and ther nstallaton, please refer to the correspondng product data sheets and nstallaton handbooks. 7
Showers and bathtub surrounds made wth Ideal tle substrate Tled showers and bathtub surrounds requre proper mosture management to ensure successful long-term performance. Whle cement backerboards are mostureresstant, they are not waterproof. Thus, addtonal measures must be taken to protect wall cavtes from water and vapor penetraton. In addton to beng lghtweght and easy to cut wth a utlty knfe, KERDI-BOARD s nherently waterproof and vapor-retardant. When used n conjuncton wth the Schluter -Shower System, KERDI-BOARD provdes an ntegrated tle backng and mosture management system for tled showers and bathtub surrounds. n bonded waterproofng assembles KERDI-BOARD s sutable for use n bonded waterproofng assembles. For ths purpose, the corners and jonts must be sealed wth KERDI-BAND usng unmodfed thn-set mortar. Fastener penetratons may be sealed wth KERDI-BAND usng unmodfed thn-set mortar. Other protrusons through the KERDI-BOARD (e.g., showerhead, tub spout, etc.) must be treated wth KERDI-SEAL-PS seals or KERDI-FIX. 8
SUBSTRATE, BUILDING PANEL, BONDED WATERPROOFING Bathtub platforms made of Ideal tle substrate Bathtub platforms are excellent opportuntes for tle coverngs. However, tle setters are often faced wth substandard framng, partcularly on new constructon projects. Many of the materals used to buld the platforms are mosture-senstve and requre addtonal preparaton pror to settng tle. KERDI-BOARD can be used to quckly and smply create flat, level, plumb, square, and waterproof tub platforms. The grooved versons of the panel and the easy cuttng propertes of KERDI-BOARD also allow for effectve use n creatng curved surfaces. n bonded waterproofng assembles KERDI-BOARD s sutable for use n bonded waterproofng assembles. For ths purpose, the corners and jonts must be sealed wth KERDI-BAND, usng unmodfed thnset mortar. Fastener penetratons may be sealed wth KERDI-BAND usng unmodfed thn-set mortar. Sutable panel thcknesses of Select the panel thckness accordng to the sze and expected stresses of the project. 2" (50 mm)-thck panels are typcally used as support members. Installaton notes: The mages shown n ths brochure llustrate the essental nstallaton steps. The text provdes bref, summarzed descrptons. For further detals on the ndvdual products and ther nstallaton, please refer to the correspondng product data sheets and nstallaton handbooks. 9
Vantes and shelvng made of Ideal tle substrate KERDI-BOARD s the deal substrate for constructng vantes and shelvng wth tle coverngs. Usng KERDI-BOARD as a buldng panel makes t possble to quckly and easly buld the vanty structure wth the techncal and aesthetc requrements of the tle coverng n mnd. KERDI-BOARD s dmensonally stable and waterproof. Panels and openngs are easly cut wth a utlty knfe. The vsble edges can be fnshed n a number of ways, ncludng: Brushed stanless steel U-shaped profles n combnaton wth the Schluter -RONDEC or Schluter -QUADEC fnshng profles Schluter -RONDEC-CT or Schluter - RONDEC-STEP edge profles Tle strps and two fnshng profles such as RONDEC or QUADEC Sutable panel thcknesses of Select the panel thckness accordng to the sze and expected stresses of the project. 2" (50 mm)-thck boards are sutable for buldng the structure, whle 3/4" (19 mm)-thck boards can typcally be used for shelvng. Installaton notes: The mages shown n ths brochure llustrate the essental nstallaton steps. The text provdes bref, summarzed descrptons. For further detals on the ndvdual products and ther nstallaton, please refer to the correspondng product data sheets and nstallaton handbooks. 10
SUBSTRATE, BUILDING PANEL, BONDED WATERPROOFING Countertops made of Ideal tle substrate Tled countertops are often constructed wth plywood decks, whch are dmensonally unstable and mosturesenstve. Addtonal work s requred to prepare the surface for tle nstallaton, whch can be tme-consumng. KERDI-BOARD s partcularly sutable for buldng countertops and other work surfaces wth tle coverngs. KERDI-BOARD s dmensonally stable and waterproof and can be adhered drectly to base cabnets, thus elmnatng the need for labor-ntensve preparaton. Panels and openngs are easly cut wth a utlty knfe. The snk ral can be created n a number of ways, ncludng: Brushed stanless steel U-shaped profles n combnaton wth the RONDEC or QUADEC fnshng profles RONDEC-CT or RONDEC-STEP edge profles Tle strps and two fnshng profles such as RONDEC or QUADEC Sutable panel thcknesses of Panel thcknesses of 1-1/2" (38 mm) or 2" (50 mm) are recommended when adherng KERDI-BOARD drectly to base cabnets. 11
Ppe and column coverngs made of Schluter -KERDI- BOARD Ideal tle substrate The nnovatve, prefabrcated L-shaped and U-shaped panels of the KERDI-BOARD system make t especally easy to conceal ppes and columns. The panels feature V-shaped grooves and are shpped n a space-savng flat desgn, whch makes them easy to store. The flat panels are also quck to cut to the necessary dmensons. Thn-set mortar, KERDI-FIX, or double-sded adhesve tape s appled to the V-grooves. Fold the panels pror to nstallaton. Installaton notes: The mages shown n ths brochure llustrate the essental nstallaton steps. The text provdes bref, summarzed descrptons. For further detals on the ndvdual products and ther nstallaton, please refer to the correspondng product data sheets and nstallaton handbooks. 12
SUBSTRATE, BUILDING PANEL, BONDED WATERPROOFING Curved wall areas, columns, and fxtures constructed of -V Ideal tle substrate The grooved verson of the KERDI-BOARD panel s desgned for creatng rounded and curved elements. The panel allows for quck and easy creaton of: Self-supportng partton walls (e.g., for multple shower cubcles) Tub surrounds Coverngs for support structures and columns Coverngs for ppes and duct work Wall coverngs If the grooved surface ponts toward the nsde, t s recommended that the grooves be flled wth thn-set mortar pror to nstallaton. If a larger expanse of panels s requred, several panels can be connected along the edges wth thn-set mortar, KERDI-FIX adhesve, or double-sded adhesve tape. Installaton notes: The mages shown n ths brochure llustrate the essental nstallaton steps. The text provdes bref, summarzed descrptons. For further detals on the ndvdual products and ther nstallaton, please refer to the correspondng product data sheets and nstallaton handbooks. 13
Thckness 3/16" - 5 mm 3/8" - 9 mm 1/2" - 12.5 mm 5/8" - 15 mm Dmensons 48" x 64" - 122 cm x 162.5 cm 48" x 96" - 122 cm x 244 cm 48" x 64" - 122 cm x 162.5 cm 48" x 96" - 122 cm x 244 cm 48" x 32" - 122 cm x 81 cm 48" x 64" - 122 cm x 162.5 cm 48" x 96" - 122 cm x 244 cm 48" x 96" - 122 cm x 244 cm 48" x 120" - 122 cm x 305 cm 3/4" - 19 mm 24-1/2" x 96" - 62.5 cm x 244 cm 1" - 25 mm 24-1/2" x 96" - 62.5 cm x 244 cm 1-1/2" - 38 mm 24-1/2" x 96" - 62.5 cm x 244 cm 2" - 50 mm 24-1/2" x 96" - 62.5 cm x 244 cm -V -E -U -SN 14
SUBSTRATE, BUILDING PANEL, BONDED WATERPROOFING Accessores a U-shaped brushed stanless steel profle wth closed anchorng leg on the undersde for fnshng countertops or smlar structures. b U-shaped brushed stanless steel profle for vsble edges of partton walls and shelves. a b c A flat plastc profle can be attached behnd the U-shaped profle for secure attachment of fnshng hardware. d e Three-sded, perforated U-shaped stanless steel profle to renforce open-ended partton walls. To enhance stablty, the three-sded, perforated U-shaped profle or angle profle can be ntegrated nto the jonts of a freestandng partton. c d f Stanless steel angle profle as an algned attachment stop. g Attachment stops can also be created wth 6" (15 cm) angle peces. e f h Quck nstallaton screws and washers for attachng KERDI-BOARD to stud framng. Anchors for addtonal mechancal attachment of KERDI-BOARD to dffcult-to-bond-to substrates. j Double-sded adhesve tape for connectng KERDI-BOARD panels at abuttng jonts and smlar places. g h j 15
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