Schlüter-BARA-RTC  T-shaped finishing profile

Installation with self-supporting pavers on spots of mortar with BARA-RTC

1. When installing on top of TROBA-PLUS with thin-bed moulding rings, Schlüter-TROBA-STELZ-DR, the BARA-RTC finishing profile will cover the exposed edge of the assembly. The outside thin-bed contact points are positioned on the trapezoid perforated anchoring leg of BARA-RTC. The self-supporting pavers are then laid onto the contact points.
2. When using the stilted construction with Schlüter-TROBA-STELZ-MR, the profile BARA-RTC is integrated into the mortar point. The finishing profile covers the exposed edge of the cover assembly. The self-supporting pavers are then installed on top of the stilted construction.

Note: A sufficiently large space for drainage must be provided to allow for unobstructed water drainage in the edge area of the cover assembly.

Installation with self-supporting pavers on the paver support system TROBA-LEVEL with BARA-RTC

1. Select BARA-RTC according to the thickness of the edge area to be covered.
2. If using the paver support system TROBA-LEVEL, the BARA-RTC finishing profile covers the exposed edge of the cover assembly.

Edge/corner solution:

Paver supports created with TROBA-LEVEL-PL10 / PL30 at the edge can be stacked with a 90° offset to reach the necessary assembly height. TROBA-LEVEL-PL 10 paver supports can be cut into halves or quarters for use along edges or in corners (min. paver width 60 mm). Any unnecessary connectors of the paver support can be tapped off. If using rotatable TROBA-LEVEL-PLV 60 paver supports, remove the bottom plate at the cutting mark on the underside. Any unnecessary connectors of the paver support can be tapped off (min. paver width 85 mm).

Place BARA-RTC on the supports and pre-drill 1 or 2 holes above the paver supports. A distance of 5 mm must be maintained between profile ends. Use a corresponding drill bit for countersunk screws. Attach the profiles to the paver supports with countersunk screws.

Apply setting material to the horizontal anchoring leg of BARA-RTC with Schlüter-KERDI-FIX and then embed the self-supporting pavers in the fresh mortar bed.

Note: For further information and detailed installation recommendations for TROBA-LEVEL, please refer to our data sheet 7.6 TROBA-LEVEL or the installation instructions for BARA-RTC over TROBA-LEVEL.

The profiles are available in the following material version:

AC = colour coated aluminium

Material properties and areas of application:

BARA-RTC is made of colour-coated aluminium. The coating of the aluminium profile is colour-stable as well as UV- and weather-resistant. Visible surfaces should be protected against abrasion. No water should be allowed to collect in the thin adhesive layer in which the BARA-RTC is embedded, since alkaline water may corrode the aluminium.

In special cases, the suitability of BARA-RTC must be verified based on the anticipated chemical and mechanical stresses.