How to Install a Schluter Shower Tray, Drain and Custom Shower Curb. DIY

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Schluter Kerdi-shower:

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This is my step-by-step process for installing a Schluter shower tray and curb prior to waterproofing.

I prepare the sub-floor and make it level. Using expanding foam, I create small barriers so the self leveling compound won't flow into the drain and under the stud walls. I mix and pour the self leveler and allow to cure. When I return I trim away the expandable foam and begin marking out where the curb and tray will be positioned.

The next step is to cut and prepare the Schluter Shower Tray to fit within the space, with the drain hole centered over the drain pipe.

I use a tile to dictate the width and hight of the custom shower curb. Be aware that waterproofing can lead to the membrane building up in the corners. The curb hight and width can be reduced as much as 1/8" less than the actual tile being used.

The drain is dry-fit into place over the drain pipe and measurements for can be made. Refer to the Schluter no drain access on YouTube for an alternative install method.

The shower tray is set to the subfloor with unmodified thinset mortar. The drain is glued into place and set into the shower tray with thinset. Next the custom curb is set into place.

The final part of the install is using drypack mortar bed to build up the space between the shower tray and curb.

Please feel free to leave any comments good, bad or otherwise.

[darksky]

I need this exact video and explanation and video with installing the drain and plumbing. About to do that step.

[lengland]

Great video, music a bit too loud. Why no backfill to subfloor hole around drainpipe?

[scottcoryell]

Great video thank you. I actually enjoyed your music

[rogerbakke]

Hello, was the section you dry packed just yo extend the size of the shower area? Thx

[flacau]

This maybe a dumb question. Im definitely no tiler . Why didnt you fit the pan all the way to the curb? Maybe i missed the answer in the video

[Elgoogz]

can you install a schluter pan when the curb was already installed ?

[JohnathanAulabaugh]

So I read your answer to the why you needed to use the dry pack but my question is will the dry pack being level with the Schluter pan create a space for water to get under the pan?

[lawrencemongell]

Do you need to add the coupler? Are you able to glue the drain directly to the pipe?

[OG_SQUID_MTB]

Don’t you have to fill in the plumbers box with the system?

[eemmonline]

Why do you do the dry pack and not just install the pan all the way to the curb?

[mrdavester]

Is there a noticeable dip or mismatch with the wall tiling run along that cut side of the off center drain? I have to deal with an offset drain too thanks to a joist.

[mr.eastcoastgrow]

Having a cleaner work area when gluing your pvc and dry fitting would be a better practice.

[jacobmaier]

Is the drain being off center normative?

[scottsachs]

You're Doing A Great Job Matt!! That Not So Great! New Subscriber Here. :-) Just Saying.

[Nebuchadnezzar]

Nice job, just an observation Isn't the pre sloped pan supposed to go in first before the walls? I noticed you installed the boards on the wall then the pre formed pan ?

[jsnyder]

Walls first? Some say floor first…..I’ve been getting told both ways is better.

[mgjamisonaz]

Content good, audio is horrible, couldn’t deal with it and moved on