Schlüter®-SHELF-E
Corner – installed in conjunction with the tile
- Install the tile covering with a joint width of ≥ 2 mm.
- Once the tile adhesive has set, position Schlüter-SHELF-E and mark the tile, moving about 1 cm from the outside edge of the shelf toward the inside. Remove the shelf during grout application to protect it against staining. Leave the joints in the marked area open.
- Once the grout material has set, the shelf can be put in its final position.
- Apply a silicone bead around it on all sides.
- Observe the curing time of the silicone bead before using the shelf.
Corner - retrofit installation
- Determine the joint where Schlüter-SHELF-E is to be placed.
- Now mark the areas where the grout needs removing to accommodate the attachment lugs (wings).
- Remove the grout with a suitable tool (multi-tool, angle grinder etc.). Caution: Observe the depth of the cut to avoid damaging any waterproofing layers installed behind the tiles.
- Position the shelf and apply a silicone bead around it on all sides.
- Observe the curing time of the silicone bead before using the shelf.
Schlüter®-SHELF-W
Area – install only in conjunction with the tile
- Since the 4 mm material thickness of the shelf is usually larger than the tile joint, an opening must be created in the tile to allow the shelf to fit. To ensure a uniform joint appearance, we recommend creating this opening in the tile below the shelf.
- Install the tiles to the height where Schlüter-SHELF-W is to be placed. Insert the 1 mm anchoring leg of the shelf into the adhesive layer of the newly installed tile. It is recommended to support the shelf until the tile adhesive has cured.
- Now continue the tile installation in the place where the upper anchoring leg is positioned.
- Once the grout material has set, apply a silicone bead around the shelf on all sides.
- Observe the curing time of the silicone bead before using the shelf.
Schlüter®-SHELF-N
Niches - Installation in Schlüter-KERDI-BOARD-N
- Install the tiles within the niche to the height where Schlüter-SHELF-N is to be placed.
- Loosely place Schlüter-SHELF-N on the edge of the tile – with the rounded edges facing back – to replace the joint within the niche. Now continue the tile installation.
- Once the grout material has set, apply a silicone bead around the shelf on all sides.
- Observe the curing time of the silicone bead before using the shelf.