Schlüter-SHOWERPROFILE-R is a two-piece wall ­connection profile made of stainless steel V4A, ­available either with a brushed finish or a high-quality powder coating ­ for covering the wall area exposed due to the use of a wedge with a linear drainage channel. The profile has a fleece fabric attached to the reverse side for bonding with the tile adhesive. Thanks to its 2-­part design, SHOWERPROFILE-R can be seamlessly adjusted to any height between 23 and 45 mm (in two versions). The profile can be supplied in lengths of 100 or 140 cm and can be individually cut to the required length.

1. Determine the length and height of the exposed wall area to be covered and cut the profile to the required length.
2. Position the two parts of the Schlüter-SHOWERPROFILE-R together so as to achieve the desired height.
3. Apply a sufficient amount of thin-bed mortar on the fleece-laminated underside and fit the profile flush with the tiles. Remove the protective foil prior to installation.

Schlüter-SHOWERPROFILE-R is available in the following materials and finishes:

• EB = brushed stainless steel (V4A, material no. 1.4404 = AISI 316L)
• TS = V4A stainless steel with textured coating

The profiles have a fleece fabric laminated on their rear faces for bonding with the tile adhesive. The visible surface of the profile is covered with a protective foil.

Material properties and areas of application

It is important to check the suitability of the profiles in terms of the anticipated chemical or mechanical stresses. SHOWERPROFILE-R in V4A stainless steel (material no. 1.4404 = AISI 316L) is especially suitable for applications requiring resistance to chemical exposure and high mechanical stresses. Even stainless steel of 1.4404 quality is not resistant to all chemical stresses, and may be affected by hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acid or by certain chloride and brine concentrations, which may be present in cleaning agents or in swimming pools. Suitability for particular anticipated stresses should therefore be clarified in advance.