Schluter kerdi is a waterproofing membrane.
How to hang schluter board on wall for tile.
Schluter tile edge must be installed before the tile is set.
Membrane faced board only.
And there should be no more than 16 between studs.
One type of tile backer board is made with a water resistant facing on both sides of the board.
It ensures water stays in and does not escape behind the cement board of a bathtub or shower enclosure into the framing.
Schluter kerdi board is a multifunctional tile substrate and building panel which can also be used for creating bonded waterproofing assemblies with tile coverings.
Georgia pacific s densshield is one such product.
The minimum panel thickness for installations on wall framing with studs spaced 16 on center is 1 2.
As we have established in a past post grout is porous if you end up with mold growth behind the wall it s going to be because of some other problem from the other side of the wall not the shower side.
Schluter recommends on center fastener spacing to be 12 inches.
It consists of an extruded polystyrene foam panel with a special reinforcement material on both sides and fleece webbing for effective anchoring in thin set mortar.
The facing serves as an integrated waterproofing membrane so you don t need to install a separate layer of plastic behind the tile backer or a sheet membrane over the backer.
How to install schluter metal edging for tile.
They offer visual interest edge corner protection and a means of finishing an exposed tile edge without the need for additional tools such as a polisher.
Schlüter kerdi board is a universal substrate for the installation of tiles on walls of any kind and can also be used in bonded waterproofing assemblies.
Schlüter kerdi board is suitable as an underlayment for filler or plaster coatings.
How to install schluter kerdi board on studs.
Ceramic tile installation with schluter ditra.
Ditra is a polyethylene tile underlayment manufactured by schluter systems.