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Does it matter which side KERDI-BOARD?
No, the KERDI membrane does not have a front/back to it. One side of the membrane features printed gridlines for assistance with cutting. The membrane may be installed grid side out for convenience in tile setting as well.
How do you do corners with Kerdi?
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Quote from Youtube video: So I usually place my Kirti corners in first. And then if we ran the kerdi-band. Let's say we ran it tight into the corner. And we have the second piece coming over. So now we have three layers.
Is KERDI-BOARD waterproof all the way through?
Waterproof, multifunctional tile substrate and building panel. Schluter ®-KERDI-BOARD is a multifunctional tile substrate and building panel, which can also be used in bonded waterproofing assemblies with tile.
Are both sides of KERDI-BOARD waterproof?
The surface of the board has gridlines consisting of 10 x 10 mm squares printed on one side. Material properties and areas of application Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD is waterproof and can withstand all chemical stresses that typically occur in conjunction with ceramic tile coverings.
Can KERDI-BOARD go directly on studs?
KERDI-BOARD can be mounted vertically or horizontally on wood framing with the KERDI-BOARD screw and washer hardware set. IMPORTANT: Stud spacing exceeding 16″ requires the placement of additional studs. All KERDI components and tiles must be installed using an unmodified thin-set mortar meeting ANSI A118.
Can you tile right over KERDI-BOARD?
For most installations of KERDI-BOARD, tile can be installed right away. Exceptions include curved wall areas and non-bearing partition wall systems. In these applications, the tiles can be installed once the bonding materials have cured sufficiently to stabilize the KERDI-BOARD assembly.
How do you make a Schluter corner?
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Quote from Youtube video: And come up six inches. And then we're going to cut this half inch by six inch little notch. Out.
How much should a KERDI membrane overlap?
2”
Make sure that the second sheet of KERDI membrane overlaps the first by at least 2”—you can make sure this is accomplished by marking the sheet 2” from the edge. Alternatively, KERDI sheets may be butted and covered with KERDI-BAND waterproofing strips.
Can you run KERDI membrane horizontally?
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Quote from Youtube video: Using thin set and a trowel will recommend that they run it horizontally.
Does KERDI-BOARD need a backer?
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Quote from Youtube video: Such as gypsum board or cement backer boards.
Can you use Redgard over Kerdi band?
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 installed over plywood?
Since thin-set mortar works over almost any substrate, the Kerdi system can be used over drywall, plywood, or the various cement boards mentioned above.
Can you wet Shim KERDI-BOARD?
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Quote from Youtube video: We have put thin set on all the studs. So. Now when we bring the board back in this is acting as a wet shim. And this is going to allow us to bring the kerdi-board in and we're going to be in plain.
What do you attach KERDI-BOARD to?
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Quote from Youtube video: The layout may vary depending on what style of table you are using for example if you are using a shorter bathtub a vertical layout will be most practical.
How do I join KERDI-BOARD to drywall?
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Quote from Youtube video: Place spots of thin set mortar on the kerdi-board panel or substrate in intervals of approximately 12 inches embed the kerdi-band. Order use a straightedge or level to align the.
How do you transition from drywall to backer board?
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Quote from Youtube video: I would apply thinset and alkali resistant mesh tape then tile over the seams onto the drywall.
Do I need to prime drywall before KERDI?
No. It is not necessary to tape the joints between drywall panels before installing KERDI. If you must tape the joints per fire code requirements, make sure to apply a latex primer over the taped joints before installing KERDI.
Will thinset stick to Kerdi fix?
Kerdi fix does not stick to thin-set FYI. So if you pre-treated the backs you just ruined the corner.
What is an alternative to Kerdi fix?
Sikaflex
I ran out of Kerdi-Fix and had to get another tube quick and couldn’t wait the 2-3 days shipping. After a lot of research I discovered my local big box hardware store sold Sikaflex, a polyurethane sealant which bonded KERDI just as tight and tough as Kerdi-Fix if not better.
What Thinset do you use with KERDI?
Schluter SET™, ALL-SET™, FAST-SET™ or an unmodified thin-set mortar must be used to construct all KERDI seams to ensure watertightperformance of the system.
