Schlüter®-SHELF-E

Corner – direct integration as part of tile installation

1. Install the tile covering with a joint width of ≥ 2 mm.
2. Once the tile adhesive has set, position 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.
3. Once the grout material has set, the shelf can be put in its final position.
4. Apply a silicone bead around it on all sides.
5. Observe the curing time of the silicone bead before using the shelf. 

Corner - retrofit installation

1. Determine the joint where SHELF-E is to be placed.
2. Now mark the areas where no grout will be applied to accommodate the attachment lugs.
3. Grind the tile joint with a suitable tool (grooving tool, angle grinder etc.). Caution: Watch the depth of the cut to avoid damaging any waterproofing layers installed behind the tiles.
4. Position the shelf and apply a silicone bead around it on all sides.
5. Observe the curing time of the silicone bead before using the shelf.

Schlüter®-SHELF-W

Area – integration only as part of tile installation

1. Since the 4 mm material thickness of the shelf is usually larger than the tile joint, the corresponding opening must be created in the coverings in the area of the shelf. To ensure a uniform joint appearance, we recommend creating this opening in the coverings below the shelf.
2. Install the tiles to the height where 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.
3. Now continue the tile installation in the place where the upper anchoring leg is positioned.
4. Once the grout material has set, apply a silicone bead around the shelf on all sides.
5. Observe the curing time of the silicone bead before using the shelf.

Schlüter®-SHELF-N

Prefabricated niches - Installation in Schlüter-KERDI-BOARDN/- NLT

1. Install the tiles within the niche to the height where Schlüter-SHELF-N is to be placed.
2. Loosely place 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.
3. Once the grout material has set, apply a silicone bead around the shelf on all sides.
4. Observe the curing time of the silicone bead before using the shelf.