Installation

1. At the edge area, Schluter-BARA-RK is positioned into a layer of mortar. Prefabricated corner pieces are available for inside and outside corners. Abut the ends of the profile, leaving an approximate 3/16" (5 mm) joint. Cover the joint with the clip-on connector.
2. Balcony and terrace surfaces shall be filled with mortar to the height at which the mortar bed’s reinforcement wire is placed. The reinforcing mesh (2" x 2" (50 mm x 50 mm); 16/16 wire) must overlap the anchoring leg of the profile.
3. To establish the correct plane for the setting bed, the mortar is applied at the appropriate height and slope using the upper edge of Schluter-BARA-RK as a screeding guide. If Schluter-DITRA is to be installed as an uncoupling and bonded waterproof membrane, the screed is leveled 1/8" (3 mm) below the top of the profile and carefully compacted.
4. Schluter-TROBA or Schluter-TROBA-PLUS must be incorporated as a drainage layer between the waterproofing layer and the mortar bed. Schluter-BARA-RK effectively conceals the gap between the waterproofing and the mortar bed created by the installation of the drainage layer.
5. Tiles shall be laid in such a way that they extend approximately 3/4" (20 mm) beyond the edge of the profile. When using a trim profile at the edge area, the trim profile must extend beyond the Schluter-BARA-RK by approximately 5/16" (8 mm).