Is Schluter KERDI worth it?
Great product. It takes a little longer than the traditional mud shower bed and water-proofing methods, but it is worth it. My shower is water-tight, and the sloped floor drains water perfectly. The finished product looks great.
What is the difference between KERDI and Kerdi DS?
KERDI is 8-mil thick and has a water vapor permeance of 0.90 perms, when tested according to ASTM E96, using Procedure E at 90% relative humidity. KERDI-DS is 20-mil thick and features additives to produce a water vapor permeance of 0.18 perms.
What is Schluter KERDI used for?
Schluter ®-KERDI is a pliable sheet-applied waterproofing membrane and vapor-retarder designed for the direct application of tile. KERDI is ideal for use in tiled showers, bathtub surrounds, residential steam showers, and other tile applications in wet areas.
Can I use modified thinset on Kerdi?
In general, modified thin-set mortar is not recommended to set ceramic and stone tile, including large format tiles, over the KERDI membrane. Modified thin-set mortars must dry for the polymers to coalesce and form a hard film in order to gain strength.
Can you put Redgard over Kerdi?
Can you Redgard over Kerdi? No, it won’t interfere with the performance or adversely effect it. RedGuard is not harder to adhere to. There is no reason to use both products although it can be easier to use the RedGuard in corners and niches without the build up you can get with kerdi.
Can Kerdi be used outside?
For example, Schluter All Set, our recommended thinset for Schluter Ditra and Kerdi, can’t be installed on surfaces colder than 40° F or warmer than 90° F.
Can Kerdi be used on floors?
The material is equally suitable for creating level substrates in floor renovation projects e.g. residential bathroom installations designed for foot traffic. Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD is simply cut to size with a utility knife.
Why do you need Schluter?
The integrated Schluter®-Shower System eliminates the potential for leakage, efflorescence, and mold growth in the system, is maintenance-free, and dramatically reduces total installation time to ensure success and make shower installation easier than ever.
What do you need to know about Schluter Kerdi?
Schluter ® -KERDI is a pliable sheet-applied waterproofing membrane and vapor-retarder designed for the direct application of tile. KERDI is ideal for use in tiled showers, bathtub surrounds, residential steam showers, and other tile applications in wet areas. Sorry, something went wrong. Please try again later.
What kind of drain is Schluter Kerdi line?
Schluter ® -KERDI-LINE. The Schluter ® -KERDI-LINE is a low profile linear floor drain specifically designed for bonded waterproofing assemblies. KERDI-LINE can be installed adjacent to walls or at intermediate locations in showers, wet rooms, and other applications that require waterproofing and drainage.
How tall is a Schluter Kerdi line grate?
KERDI-LINE-STYLE grate designs are available in 20” to 48” (50 cm – 120 cm) lengths with a 29/32” (23 mm) frame height which is able to accommodate ¼” to 11/16” (6mm – 18 mm) covering thicknesses.
What kind of membrane is used in Kerdi?
KERDI features a modified polyethylene (PEVA) core with non-woven polyproplyene on both sides to anchor the membrane in the thin-set mortar. KERDI was developed as a waterproofing membrane to be used in conjunction with ceramic and stone tile coverings. Tiles can be installed directly on KERDI using the thin-bed method.