Schlüter-BARA-RAP  Finishing profile made of colour-coated aluminium

The trapezoid perforated anchoring leg of the Schlüter-BARA-RW carrier profile is fully embedded in the tile adhesive and integrated into the bonded waterproofing assembly. The Schlüter-BARA-RAP profile is then clipped onto the Schlüter-BARA-RW.

The upper edge of the vertical profile leg is approximately 15 mm higher than the completed tile covering and prevents the uncontrolled drainage of precipitation or cleaning water along the balcony edges (splash protection).

1. Select Schlüter-BARA-RW as the carrier profile according to the thickness of the edge area to be covered. The combination of BARA-RW 30 and BARA-RAP in the edge area (A) matches the height of the BARA-RW profiles used on the front side (B), so that the undersides of the profiles form a consistent line around the perimeter.
2. The trapezoid perforated anchoring leg of BARA-RW as the carrier profile is fully embedded in the dry set mortar at the edge of the screed. Trowel over the anchoring leg to ensure full coverage.
3. If the Schlüter-DITRA waterproofing membrane is used for bonded waterproofing and uncoupling, it should abut the edge of the profile. The remaining joint between the Schlüter-DITRA and the profile is covered with Schlüter-KERDI-KEBA. Use the sealing adhesive Schlüter-KERDI-COLL-L or the elastic adhesive Schlüter-KERDI-FIX to attach the sealing band with an overlap of at least 5 cm on DITRA and over the angled edge of BARA-RW, continuing in a vertical direction to just beneath the top edge of the profile.
4. BARA-RAP is clipped as a finishing profile onto the BARA-RW carrier profile and can also be attached with the installation adhesive KERDI-FIX.
5. The tiles are installed abutting the finishing leg of the profile, leaving an appropriate joint space to be filled with a flexible sealant.

Note: Abut the profile ends of BARA-RW and BARA-RAP with a joint of approx. 5 mm. Conceal the joint in the BARA-RAP with snap-on connectors.

The profile is available in the following material version:

• AC = colour-coated aluminium

Material properties and areas of application

Schlüter-BARA-RAP 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. All cavities of the setting material for embedding Schlüter-BARA-RW must be filled to prevent the collection of water, since water with a high alkaline concentration can corrode the aluminium.

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