In general, unmodified thin-set mortar is a blend of Portland cement, sand, and water retention agents that is mixed with...
For showers and bathtub surrounds, KERDI must be carried to the height of the showerhead at minimum...
A 1/4" x 3/16" (6 mm x 5 mm) V-notched trowel or the Schluter™-KERDI-TROWEL is recommended..
There are two methods to seal KERDI to a bathtub. Please refer to the Schluter®-Shower System Installation Handbook...
Once the KERDI membrane, including seams, corners and protrusions have been completely bonded and, therefore, waterproofed...
Thin-set mortar takes time to cure. The bond strength will increase over the first week and month after installation...
In general, we DON’T recommend it.
Here’s why:
Latex-modified mortars must dry for the polymers to coalesce and form a hard...
The Schluter®-Shower System is an integrated family of products that together form a fully bonded, watertight assembly for tiled showers...
Yes. KERDI is suitable for use in intermittent use steam showers. Schluter®-KERDI-DS is required for continuous use steam rooms...
The type of bonding mortar used to apply KERDI must be suitable for the substrate and must penetrate and engage the membrane fleece...
Schluter-Systems requires the use of Schluter SET™ , ALL-SET™ , FAST-SET™, or an unmodified thin-set mortar meeting...
No. Schluter®-Systems does not recommend the use of premixed thin-set mortars (mastics/adhesives) in any KERDI installation.
Holes can typically be repaired by installing a patch of KERDI or Schluter™-KERDI-BAND with...
A water test is a quality control check performed on any shower installation before setting tile. It consists of stopping...
When installing KERDI/-KERDI-DS the unmodified thin-set mortar is mixed to a fairly fluid consistency, but still able to hold a notch...
No, the KERDI membrane does not have a front/back to it. One side of the membrane features printed gridlines...
Glass tiles are unique products and may require special consideration. Please call Schluter®-Systems...
Yes. Once you install KERDI over the drywall panels, they will be completely protected from the water and vapor in your tiled shower.
No. It is not necessary to tape the joints between drywall panels before installing KERDI. If you must tape...