Schlüter-KERDI-LINE-VARIO-COVE  Cove-shaped drainage profile

Schlüter-KERDI-LINE-VARIO is a flexible, multi-piece, linear drainage system for creating floor level showers with ceramic tiles or natural stone.

Two design drainage profiles are available for KERDI-LINE-VARIO. These can be individually cut to size, are height adjustable and are available with two matching end caps.

The two-piece horizontal KERDI-LINE-VARIO drain unit comprises a drain body and a drain adapter. The drain body consists of an ultra slim, wave-shaped drain that is rotatable by 360° and a built-in odour trap. The wave-shaped design achieves a high flow rate within the floor drain, which results in a self-cleaning effect.

Schlüter-KERDI-LINE-VARIO-COVE is a cove-shaped drainage profile. It features a visible 8 mm wide drainage opening in a length of 140 mm. It is available in brushed stainless steel V4A or powder coated aluminium with a textured TRENDLINE finish and can be ordered in lengths of 120 cm and 180 cm.

1. Follow the installation instructions for the KERDI-LINE-VARIO drain body.

2. Apply covering materials such as tiles or natural stone. (Covering thickness must match the selected drainage profile).

3. Cut the drainage profile to size with a suitable handsaw to match the structural requirements on site, using the supplied cutting gauge (do not use an angle cutter) and de-burr the cut.

4. The set includes two end caps to create a simple and elegant finish.

5. Adjust the height of the drainage profile by filling with cementitious tile adhesive in such a way that it is flush with or just slightly below the covering surface.

The KERDI-LINE-VARIO-COVE drainage profile is made of anodised aluminium with a textured powder coating or of brushed stainless steel V4A (material no. 1.4404 = AISI 316L).

Material properties and areas of application

KERDI-LINE-VARIO drainage systems are classified as K3 according to DIN EN 1253, Gullies for buildings. This class refers to areas without vehicle traffic. Apart from the aluminium version of the WAVE profile, all drainage profiles are able to withstand wheelchair use.

Schlüter-KERDI-LINE-VARIO drainage profiles are available in a wide variety of materials and finishes. Product suitability must be verified in applications exposed to chemical or mechanical stresses. The information provided below is intended as a general guideline.

The drainage profiles COVE and WAVE in the brushed stainless steel V4A version (material no. 1.4404 = AISI 316L) are particularly well suited for applications that, in addition to heavy mechanical stresses, require resistance to chemicals such as acidic or alkaline media and detergents. Their application areas include bathrooms in apartments, nursing homes, hotels and schools as well as public washroom and shower facilities. Even stainless steel is not resistant to all chemical stresses, and may be affected by e.g. hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acid or certain chloride and brine concentrations. In certain cases, this also applies to seawater pools. Special anticipated stresses should therefore be verified in advance.

The COVE and WAVE drainage profiles made of aluminium (textured coated aluminium) feature surfaces with a natural appearance. The aluminium is pre-treated (anodised) and powder-coated with a polyurethane covering. The colour-stable coating is UV and weather-resistant. Their application areas include bathrooms in apartments, nursing homes or hotels. Visible edges should be protected against abrasion.