Kerdi board can be used on a floor. It is not made with regular grade EPS, as Andy lower down in the thread mentioned. Some high density grades of EPS are even used in foundations if I'm not mistaken.
Can I use Kerdi on a bathroom floor?
If your floor is concrete, then its a mute point. If your bathroom floor is a concrete slab, you could use Kerdi. Kerdi is a waterproofing membrane, so you can use it on any surface that is already suitable for tile.
Can I use Kerdi on plywood?
Kerdi is a waterproofing membrane, so you can use it on any surface that is already suitable for tile. Also, plywood is not listed as a suitable substrate for Kerdi, so even if you had a double wood subfloor built for tile, Schluter is not likely to approve. If you want a sheet membrane, consider Noble's CIS or Nobleseal TS.
What is Kerdi used for in construction?
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. Other trowel-applied covering materials, such as plaster, can also be used.
What do you use to stick Kerdi to the walls?
Kerdi recommends using thinset to adhere their membrane to the foam pan (the Kerdi membrane also goes about 6" up the walls). I then want to use Redgard on the walls.
Can you put Kerdi membrane on a floor?
With the KERDI-SHOWER-TT thin shower tray on a wood subfloor, you can build up the rest of the bathroom floor by installing either a 5/8" or 3/4" plywood/OSB panel on top of the wood subfloor along with DITRA or another Schluter®-Systems uncoupling membrane.
Can you use Kerdi membrane on shower floor?
Like the Kerdi-Board and Kerdi membrane, the Kerdi-Board-V provides a waterproof surface, when properly installed. Kerdi-Board can also be used to make a shower curb, although an actual curb is included in the product line.
How do you install a KERDI bathroom floor membrane?
0:5615:25Waterproofing Shower Floor With Kerdi Membrane Schluter Systems ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd make sure you don't leave any globs when you spreading the thinset. And you press it into theMoreAnd make sure you don't leave any globs when you spreading the thinset. And you press it into the thinset.
Can you put KERDI over plywood?
0:192:04Schluter DITRA Over Plywood...Quick Tips - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo you can waterproof the entire floor. And it also protects your tiles. And grout from cracking. SoMoreSo you can waterproof the entire floor. And it also protects your tiles. And grout from cracking. So those are some reasons why we use Detra. And these quick tips are going to help you install it the
How do you waterproof a Schluter shower floor?
11:4015:57How to waterproof your shower installation with the SchluterYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipApply the mortar to the subfloor edge of the shower base. And walls press the kerb firmly. Into.MoreApply the mortar to the subfloor edge of the shower base. And walls press the kerb firmly. Into. Place verify that the curb is level.
How long should KERDI dry before tiling?
Wait 24 hours after the membrane (i.e., Schluter®-KERDI-BAND and Schluter®-KERDI) installation is complete to allow for the final set of the mortar and to ensure waterproof performance of the assembly at seams and connections before water testing.
Do you need cement board with KERDI membrane?
Before Kerdi membrane can be installed, you need to have a properly prepared substrate. Typically, cement board is the best substrate for Kerdi Membrane installation on walls.
What do you put under KERDI membrane?
The type of bonding mortar used to apply KERDI must be suitable for the substrate and must penetrate and engage the membrane fleece. For all the substrates listed in this Handbook (e.g., gypsum board, cement backerboard, etc.), Schluter SET™, ALL-SET™, FAST-SET™ or an unmodified thin-set mortar is recommended.
What Thinset do you use with KERDI?
What type of thin-set mortar should I use when installing ceramic and stone tile over Schluter™-KERDI? Schluter-Systems requires the use of Schluter SET™ , ALL-SET™ , FAST-SET™, or an unmodified thin-set mortar meeting the requirements of ANSI A118.
Will Kerdi stick to wood?
KERDI-FIX is elastomeric and bonds well to most materials, such as wood, stone, concrete, metal, glass, and many plastics.
How do you install a Kerdi shower pan on a wood subfloor?
2:036:25How to install Schluter®-KERDI-SHOWER Trays - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipApply a thin layer of mortar to the subfloor with the flat side of the trowel. And then combMoreApply a thin layer of mortar to the subfloor with the flat side of the trowel. And then comb additional mortar using the knotch side of the trowel.
Can you put Kerdi over cement board?
First Kerdi can be installed on drywall or cement board. However if installed on drywall it is only protecting one side.
Can you use Schluter Ditra shower floor?
The simple answer is yes. You can easily extend the luxury of a heated tile bathroom floor right into the shower using the Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT system along with comprehensive waterproofing.
Can Kerdi membrane be installed over cement board?
Does Kerdi board go over drywall? Yes,Kerdi can be installed on drywall or cement board. However if installed on drywall it is only protecting one side.
How do you install a Ditra membrane on the floor?
5:179:30How to install the Schluter®-DITRA Uncoupling and Waterproofing ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipApply the ditra fleece side down. And solidly embed in the mortar using a float. Or the ditra rollerMoreApply the ditra fleece side down. And solidly embed in the mortar using a float. Or the ditra roller. This process is repeated over the entire floor.
How do you waterproof a shower before tiling?
2:437:22Top 5 Tips - Waterproofing for Tiled Showers - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipFirst install a cement based pre slope. Always tie the liquid membrane into the drain by applying itMoreFirst install a cement based pre slope. Always tie the liquid membrane into the drain by applying it to the bottom of the drain flange.
Can you deflection a floor?
It can be done, and if done properly, will provide greater strength than just using fasteners, but, if done wrong, it is a major problem. Plus, if you ever want to remodel, there's no way you'll get that out unless you cut out the entire floor, and if you glued the first layer to the joists, maybe tear them up as well. All of the specs for deflection are written based on using fasteners only.
Can you use wood glue on both surfaces?
The "proper" way to use wood glue is to apply it to both surfaces also, so this slows down the overall process as well. bbcamp. 05-07-2011, 08:28 AM. You use a wood glue so you can ensure a thin, even film of glue across the entire surface, not lines of glue that can create voids in the lamination.
Does Kerdi stick to wood?
Kerdi doesn't stick well to wood. The fleece / thinset/ wood combo will not provide enough room for the cement crystals to grow and bond the kerdi to the wood. BTDT. If your floor is concrete, then its a mute point. If your bathroom floor is a concrete slab, you could use Kerdi. Kerdi is a waterproofing membrane, ...
Is Kerdi bonding to plywood?
Ahhh...it's a bonding issue. (wood subfloor) I thought the noble TS was pretty much the same thing as kerdi. For the record, Joe, there is no bonding issue with installing Kerdi to plywood.
Can you use Kerdi on a concrete floor?
If your bathroom floor is a concrete slab, you could use Kerdi. Kerdi is a waterproofing membrane, so you can use it on any surface that is already suitable for tile. Also, plywood is not listed as a suitable substrate for Kerdi, so even if you had a double wood subfloor built for tile, Schluter is not likely to approve.
Is Kerdi overkill for a wall to floor tranistion?
I am redoing a bathroom (gutted it to the studs). For the floor, I have subfloor, then 1/2" plywood (screwed & glued), and I was then going to put Ditra ontop of that (then tile). I have Greenboard along the walls.
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I do a couple of "wet rooms" a year. Meaning that the entire floor and wall assemblies are waterproof.
What is a 3/4" kerdi board?
AT 3/4", Kerdi board has R-3.4, plus it serves as an approved substrate for tile. If I went with XPS or EPS, I would need to use OSB or plywood as a substrate for the finish floor. In other words, Kerdi board serves double duty - tile substrate and insulation.
Can EPS underlayment be used for tile?
The point is that an EPS underlayment of sufficient compressive strength can serve as the ONLY underlayment for tile, other than a waterproofing membrane. How effective this assembly is for crack isolation from a concrete substrate, I don't know. And you obviously won't cover your basement with sloped shower pans.
Can Kerdi membranes hurt tile?
I don't think he needs to worry about damage if a toilet overflows even if the Kerdi membrane is sealed to the walls at the edges because you can't hurt the tile. The only issue would be if water comes up to the level of furniture. Then install a drain if you're worried about that, just like in a shower.
How Does Kerdi Work?
Similar to the Ditra membrane Kerdi works identically. It is a pliable tile suitable for direct application for any type of tile.
What is Kerdi?
Kerdi or Schluter Kerdi is quite similar to Ditra in terms of many things. The Kerdi is developed using bonded waterproofing and reinforced vapor retardant membrane.
Does CBP make redgard pans?
CBP makes A redgard pan for their system, that way you could keep it all in the family and not deviate from MFG specs on the install.
Is RG cheaper than Kerdi?
RG is not particularly cheap and by the time you're done, Kerdi would have been faster, easier and not much more $....and you have a warranty, as well......
