What goes behind KERDI?
Tile will go over the kerdi. 2. Ideally I would like a fold down slatted wood seat mounted on the wall.
Do you need drywall behind KERDI-BOARD?
Yes! In fact, it’s advised to use this product on drywall in your bathroom before laying tile and other materials. Without a waterproof membrane like Kerdi, water and moisture can seep through grout, tile and other materials and end up damaging wood studs and subfloor.
What goes behind shower walls?
Rigid air barrier materials for use behind showers and tubs include fiber-cement, fiber-reinforced gypsum, glass mat gypsum, or fiber mat-reinforced cementitious backer panels.
Can you put Schlüter over drywall?
Yes. Once you install KERDI over the drywall panels, they will be completely protected from the water and vapor in your tiled shower.
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 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.
Which is better KERDI-BOARD or cement board?
Cement Board can withstand a certain amount of water. This is why when you look at Cement Board, it is considered to be water-resistant yet not waterproof. Kerdi Board, however, does really well with water and it can handle getting quite wet. Many people will even use Kerdi Board when they are doing waterproofing.
How do you install a KERDI membrane around a bathtub?
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Quote from Youtube video: Apply a thin layer of mortar to the gypsum board with the flat side of the trowel to produce solid contact with the surface. And then comb additional mortar using the notched side of the trowel.
Can you install KERDI-BOARD directly on studs?
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Quote from Youtube video: Or vertically on the framing. With appropriate screws and corresponding shrewder kerdi-board ZT washers.
Should I prime drywall before KERDI?
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.
Can I use Redgard on drywall?
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Quote from Youtube video: And even though red guard says you cannot use it on a gypsum product because it's paper it's all it is as a paper backing. They don't recommend it for paper.
Can I use purple drywall in shower?
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What kind of drywall do you use in a shower?
cement board drywall
We recommend using cement board drywall in tile-covered wet applications, such as showers and bathtubs.
Can you use drywall behind tile in shower?
The bottom line is that drywall (and this includes moisture resistant drywall) should never be used behind tile in wet areas (showers and tub-shower combinations).
What is the difference between green board and purple board?
What’s the difference between PURPLE drywall and traditional green drywall? Traditional green drywall (also known as greenboard) is only moisture-resistant. PURPLE drywall, manufactured only by Gold Bond Building Products, is superior because it offers moisture, mold and mildew resistance.
Is it OK to use green board in a shower?
So what does all this mean? It means “Greenboard” can still be used in bathrooms (and other areas), it just cannot be used as a backer for tile in a shower or tub surround. It can be used in areas not subject to direct water exposure (tub/shower surround), and areas of noncontinuous high humidity (bathrooms).
What type of drywall is used for bathroom walls?
Green drywall
Green drywall is a type of drywall that’s mold resistant and is used in applications where moisture can be an issue—so most commonly, bathrooms. To maximize the mold resistance, use mold-resistant drywall mud, aka joint compound. Green drywall generally costs about 20% more than regular drywall.
Do I have to use green drywall in a bathroom?
Green boards are often required by local building codes to be used as a backing for tiles and wall panels in areas that are exposed to moisture; this includes bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens. However, they are not allowed for use in parts of the home that have excess humidity, like near indoor pools.
Do you need green board behind shower surround?
Paper-faced gypsum board will not prevent moisture penetration and should not be used in wet areas (BSC 2009a). Non-paper-faced fiber-reinforced gypsum board, moisture-resistant gypsum board, or “green board” products are also not recommended behind tub surrounds (BSC 2009a).
Why is green board being phased out?
Green Board. Green board is a paper-backed, water-resistant drywall that has a light green “hospital” tint. It is an older form of water-resistant drywall that is gradually being phased out in favor of products that combine both moisture resistance and mold resistance.
