How to Install Schluter®-KERDI-LINE linear drain

[@rosemarywvmom]

You need to add more colors to the linear drains such as black, brushed brass and oil rubbed bronze

[@emilyczaban9876]

Has anyone tried using a different brand drain plate with this system? I want to use this system but just want a different metal for the drain plate.

[@ST-cy6we]

? they don't have those?

[@centenarioguy]

​@@emilyczaban9876I used a different linia drain method

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks for the great video, fantastic tips for the drain and waterproofing

[@schlutersystems1]

Thank you! 🙂

[@dwaynenero535]

Thank you, that was an awesome video. Just the info I was looking for. I think I will watch it several more times. Thanks again.

[@schlutersystems1]

So nice to hear! Thanks, Dwayne!

[@Pure3nrg]

So you don't add any kerdi fix or all set to the pan crease when you unfold it to secure the pan at full length?

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi there. It is not necessary to apply thin-set mortar or KERDI-FIX to the crease of the shower tray as the thin-set mortar that is applied beneath the tray will hold the tray in place and secure the tray at its full length. Hope this helps!

[@jimmykent54]

Toward the end of the video (12:19) , there is a shower with what appears to be a stainless steel pan. Where would one get one of those?

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi Kent! It is actually not a shower pan, but the stainless steel strips you see are our SCHLUTER SHOWER-PROFILE-S & SHOWER-PROFILE-R. Check out the product website page: www.schluter.com/schluter-us/en_US/Shower-System/Accessories/Profiles/Schluter%C2%AE-SHOWERPROFILE-R/p/SHOWERPROFILE_R?facets=false

[@jimmykent54]

@@schlutersystems1 Thank you for such a quick response!

[@schlutersystems1]

You're welcome! 🍊

[@mikelenkner9185]

i notice in the finished product, you have some schluter product where the floor and walls meet, giving you a straight line to start your tile on, looks like stainless... what is that??

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi Mike! Must be our Shower-Profile-R. Here is the product web page: www.schluter.com/schluter-us/en_US/Shower-System/Accessories/Profiles/Schluter%C2%AE-SHOWERPROFILE-R/p/SHOWERPROFILE_R?facets=false

[@ST-cy6we]

3:29 why not install the tray first, then the channel support? My reasoning behind my question is that it's unlikely that you will get the channel support in the exact right spot, without the tray in place. I test fitted this. It's a tight fit. I am wondering that installing the tray first, then butter the edges of the channel support and slide it into the cut out recess in the tray second..

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi there, As long as you install both, one right after the other, and can still move both on fresh thin-set, you should be able to do it either way.

[@ST-cy6we]

@@schlutersystems1 Thank you!

[@schlutersystems1]

🍊🧡

[@NoName-yd2fb]

Where can I get the metal that in the first shower to cover the slope cut on the 3 sides of the shower

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi there! These are the Schluter®-SHOWERPROFILE-R and Schluter®-SHOWERPROFILE-S. The first one goes next to the drain and the second is to go on each sides ( sloped part). You can find more information on the product web page : www.schluter.com/schluter-us/en_US/Shower-System/Accessories/Profiles/c/SS-A-PP Hope that helps!

[@vnh8922]

Do I need to use the supporting form if I use mud bed ?

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi! You can certainly do a mortar bed, but it needs to be fully covered with the KERDI membrane. Hope that helps!

[@jeremiahosullivan3033]

The walls must be sheeted before the shower pan for the drain? Does it matter?

[@schlutersystems1]

Order doesn't really matter as long as you properly seal all the joints with Kerdi-Band

[@nicknizharadze2291]

Great video and product seems simple to install. I followed instructions to install linear drain as shown but I have a leak where the no-hub coupling meets ABS / PVC pipe. The leak is from bottom part of the coupling. I've replaced the coupling and have tried multiple hose clamps but seems that the leak is still there. When I checked underneath the drain, my p-trap pipe looks like it might be on a small angle going into the no-hub coupling. I think this causes a leak. The p-trap is glued already but I can disconnect it from the Schluter drain as it is tied only by the hose clamp. Is there an advice on how to fix the leak? Thanks in advance.

[@schlutersystems1]

Hey Nick, Sorry to hear there's a leak! Mind giving our Customer Support team a call for this? US 800-472-4588 CA 800-667-8746 Thanks!

[@norbertcardenas1876]

It doesn’t look like the Trey is long enough to reach the back of the shower. Am I missing something? Do these treys come in 60” dimensions?

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi there! We have various options in sizes for the shower trays for linear drains. They go up to 76''. Here is the link to the product page to see all the options: www.schluter.com/schluter-us/en_US/Shower-System/Prefabricated-Substrates/Schluter%C2%AE-KERDI-SHOWER-LT--LTS/p/KERDI_SHOWER-L-LS?facets=false

[@codypound9974]

For installing the linear drain against the wall, how far from the wall the center of the pipe?

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi Cody! When KERDI-LINE is installed against the wall so the channel body support is in contact with the wall, cut the drain outlet hole approximately 2-1/8" (54 mm) o.c. from the edge of the wall board. You can see all the installation details in the handbook here: sccpublic.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/sys-master/images/hdd/h99/9463489134622/Shower%20System%20Installation%20Handbook.pdf

[@rachaelsharp3350]

What size hole is required?

[@coatknight]

Any instructions for the offset linear drain hole?

[@schlutersystems1]

See that you found it via your other comment. Hope we were helpful!

[@fallenf1owers]

I am thinking of doing a full size (one piece) porcelain slap on top of the base, is it strong enough to support it? Also, would it be better to use Kerdi fix around the linear drain grate, in case water go through the mortar overtime. Thanks

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi Brian, would you be able to give our Product Support team a call to discuss your project in a bit more detail? They can advise from there or connect you with your local Schluter rep if needed. 800-472-4588 (US) or 800-667-8746 (Canada). Thanks!

[@thorjohnson5237]

Is there a reason to have a curb-less shower area with a separate DITRA area instead of making the whole bathroom a sloped membrane?

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi Thor, The prefabricated KERDI-SHOWER trays accommodate showers of a certain size while the DITRA membrane acts as a waterproofing and uncoupling membrane (crack prevention) for tile floors outside of the shower. Hope this helps!

[@thorjohnson5237]

@@schlutersystems1 Gotcha... I was just thinking about a whole-room drain (5' x 6') going to a linear drain near a wall.

[@rafaelbritobarreto]

Can we install the walls on top of the pan?

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi there! Yes, you can install the KERDI-BOARD on top of the tray if you want. It will just reduce the size of the shower floor a little. Hope that helps!

[@aaemmons]

Does the grate frame allow water to drain from under the tiled area?

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi Aaron, good question! KERDI-LINE is designed so the water will drain from the surface, above the KERDI membrane, and not from under the tile.

[@skyace888]

Very thorough video! Thanks!

[@schlutersystems1]

Thank you, Allen!

[@fdtank81]

I dont get how you use metal tools on these paper like membranes, does that cause pinholes?

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi Francis! Using a normal pressure with the trowel and being mindful of the corners won't damage the KERDI membrane at all. It's defiantly tougher than paper, but you should still be careful to some dergree when installing over it. Hope that helps!

[@Ruz4life]

Some guys use an angle grinder on the edges of there drywall taping knives and put a smooth radius on them so they can use that to set the kerdi membrane.

[@charlesviner1565]

New subscriber from Davenport Iowa USA 🇺🇸. Thanks for the video. Like 👍 👍

[@schlutersystems1]

Welcome to our channel, Charles, nice to have you!

[@tarzankingofthejungle1040]

should i water test a lineal, no cerb shower floor to top of slope?

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi there, for curbless showers, a temporary dam must be provided at the threshold to perform the water test. Please contact our Customer Service team if you need further help on that. 800-472-4588 (US) or 800-667-8746 (Canada). Thanks!

[@mattsawesomeshow]

What movement joints can go over the linear drain and grate? Can DILEX-EKE be used? Or will the anchor legs not go under the grate? We need to put a movement joint parallel but the Schluter app doesn't show compatible profiles over the channel body.

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi Matt, the DILEX-BWA, DILEX-KSA, or DILEX-AS can be used here, as they have only one anchoring leg which can be installed under the wall tiles. Here's a link to our website with more info on our DILEX options: www.schluter.com/schluter-us/en_US/Profiles/Movement-Joint-Profiles/c/P-MJ Please feel free to give our Product Support team a call directly if you'd like to discuss your project in more detail. 800-472-4588 (US) or 800-667-8746 (Canada). Hope this helps!

[@StEeElNuTz]

Hi, I bought a linear floor drain (KL1V60E180) and it didnt come with the channel support, only a white one (looking like a protection for shipping) without the space in the middle to get the piping thru it. It also came with a white piece, very long but narrow also white, with a 3M adhesive. It doesnt look at all like the picture of whats included on the box. Can you tell me if its a replacing part and the picture on the box is just not updated ? thank you!

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi Jonathan, our Customer Service team would be happy to help you. Please give the team a call at 800-472-4588 (US) or 800-667-8746 (Canada). Thanks!

[@micsermaster]

Although I like this option, the problem here is that the further you go away from the drain, it does not account for the rise on the other end. If you're lowering the subfloor, without cutting the joists, you wind up with the other end above your flooring. The only way to address this slope issue, because if you cut the joists, you now wind up with the same issue on the drain side as it will now not be level with the main bathroom floor. You can only go but so far in length using this system for curbless showers with linear drains. As another note, your video jumps from one bathroom configuration to another, which shows options but is confusing as it's not a one size fits all and it illustrates different solutions even different drain locations. I would like to see a specific video for a linear drain slope toward one side of the shower or towards the back of the shower in real world conditions, meaning, without having to raise the adjacent floor of the bathroom entirely to account for slope requirements. .

[@hopkinshome3799]

I’m a GC and find It’s actually one of the best systems to use for a curbless shower. The channel has a video how to lower the floor without cutting the joists. If you think about it any system has similar issues if you maintain the correct slope.

[@retiredperson4054]

Has anyone used this system for a Laundry Room Drain? I would think this would be ideal for a having a drain in the laundry on a upper floor of a new home build.... Anyone done something along this idea?

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi there! Our drains are often used for laundry rooms. If you'd like to give our customer service team a call directly to discuss your project in a bit more detail, they will be able to suggest something for you. 800-472-4588 (US) or 800-667-8746 (Canada). Thanks!

[@TILEROB]

Good video

[@schlutersystems1]

Thanks!

[@jamesonkruger6989]

Why do you only sell the kits with the same width drain as the tray?

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi Jameson, sorry, not sure we understand your question? What can we help you with? Let us know, thanks :)

[@jamesonkruger6989]

@@schlutersystems1 the drain should be a bit shorter that the tray.

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi Jameson, the drain is shorter than the tray. Can you give our Product Support team a call so we can have a more in-depth conversation and they would be happy to advise from there. 800-472-4588 (US) or 800-667-8746 (Canada).

[@QueenCity]

What if I wanted to use the linear drain pan but also have a heated floor? Can I lay ditra heat over top of the prefab Schluter pan? I would be a bit worried about thinset sticking to the membrane on the top half of the pan.... is it okay?

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi there, Ditra-Heat can be used in the shower, yes. Here's a video that might be helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIbMY2mrhsd9oNE Please give our customer support team a call to discuss your project in more detail or to get any technical support: 800-472-4588 (US) or 800-667-8746 (Canada).

[@maureencapper5487]

I have a tiny 51 inch by 72 inch bathroom and I want to slope the floor from one end to the other - ie slope down the 72 inch length to the 48 inch linear drain (47 1/4''). I bought a 55 x 55 inch shower base which I will trim on the side to 51 inches but I'm not sure what the best way to continue the slope up from the 55 inch limit of the Schluter shower base to the wall 72 inches from the drain. I could build up a plywood base to continue the slope but I'm not sure about how the two different materials would meet. Am concerned about differential movement over two different base materials. Also, how much clearance should one leave between the sides of the linear drain and the walls on each side. For exemple, if I have a 48'' linear drain, what would be the minimum width of the room? Thanks!

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi Mairin, Thanks for your question! Dry pack mortar is the best way to fill in that extra area beyond the tray. This video linked here explains how to do that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ6Xcpd-gc-hl6M Keep in mind the room you leave on each end of the grate is not a set number. The grate size of the 48" drain is actually 47 1/4" and the frame dimension is 49 1/4". Therefore, as long as the tile on the wall does not come down over the grate frame, which is the 48" dimension, you should be fine (double check all of the dimensions of the drain you purchased to be sure!). If the wall tile does not come down right next to the frame, you may want to get the 44" drain so the floor tiles on the sides are not too small. It will also look better this way 😊. Of course, if you go with the tile grate, that gives you a little more room as well. Please be sure to watch the drain installation videos and follow the Shower Installation Handbook instructions too. sccpublic.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/sys-master/images/h9f/h74/9145056559134/Shower%20System%20Installation%20Handbook.pdf Hope this helps & good luck!

[@failure5864]

Would this be strong enough to put a clawfoot tub on top? We're designing a bathroom and I don't want to put up a curtain. I want to make a large curbed basin with a linear drain to catch the excess water. I'm planning on having a tub drain and a basin drain.

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi Mike, would you be able to call our Product Support team so you can discuss your particular project in a bit more detail? They will be best suited to ask you some questions and advise from there. 800-472-4588 (US) or 800-667-8746 (Canada). Thanks!

[@vitaliibill1713]

He wore two pants 4:58 😅

[@UrbanomicInteriors]

I don't understand how a spongy material for the shower tral will help prevent large tiles from cracking. It seems like there might be a lot of give in it.

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi Heidi, our shower trays are very strong and supportive. The density is 3.75 pounds per square foot and the compressive strength is 80 pounds per square inch. This is more than enough support and strength for any large tile applications. Please give our Product Support team a call directly if you have a project that you would like to discuss in more detail. 800-472-4588 (US) or 800-667-8746 (Canada).

[@TheZambie1]

Whether to use modified or unmodified is so confusing. I hear both in videos and see both on the Schluter website for the same purpose! On the Schluter website under Setting Materials, all three products - ALL SET and FAST SET which are both modified say for use on membranes and boards while SET which is unmodified also says for use on membranes and boards. I am going to have to call customer support. Very confusing.

[@schlutersystems1]

The ALL-SET modified thinset can be used under and over our DITRA and KERDI products. And yes, same goes for the SET unmodified. As per our handbook, if you are using a brand other than Schluter, we require you to use an unmodified thinset. For full details, and to see specific applications, please consult our Shower Installation Handbook: sccpublic.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/sys-master/images/h3b/hfd/9377062191134/Shower%20System%20Installation%20Handbook.pdf Our customer support team is happy to answer any questions you may have: US 800-472-4588 CA 800-667-8746 Hope this helps!

[@davethompson16]

Don’t do it! The clog easy and are a hassle to clean and need cleaning often

[@arpadcsorba2053]

Linear drain is installed. Probably never do another one if I can help it. The grate support is flimsy as hell, the screws wobble everywhere. Wouldn't be surprised if it was just chromed plastic. The linear drain now moves into first place for the worst decisions I have made. Yes, it even beats out using an Elvis impersonator to marry that hooker in Vegas. That little fiasco moves to number 2.

[@schlutersystems1]

Hi Arpad, Yes, the narrow side goes against the wall. The extra foam piece would be used if the drain was placed anywhere other than the wall (e.g., the center of the shower) so the two sides of the support would be equal. Hope this helps!

[@trevordsouza9174]

Schluter products are overrated and overpriced. Also followed mixture procedure of their All set cement and found out that the wall membrane did not adhere to the mold resistant drywall consistently. I couldn't take a chance expecting this membrane to support wall tiles. Schluter warranty is only on paper. They squirm out of honoring their warranty by finding excuses. All contractors with years of experience I spoke to stay away from Schluter products.

[@jmryd9030]

That's interesting? We're currently building our home and every contractor we've talked with recommended Schluter when discussing shower systems. Welcome to reality... Quality costs money. It just does.

[@iwantsomecereal..orsomethi3767]

Hundreds of jobs under my belt, and I can say Schluter is a very good option. do you need to spend the extra cash just to have functionality and such? no. but compared to other products (wedi especially) it is one of the best options on the market. schluter backs their warranties as well, so long as you stay within their products parameters.