Ceramic tile installation with schluter ditra.
How to hang schluter board on wall for tile.
One type of tile backer board is made with a water resistant facing on both sides of the board.
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.
How to install schluter metal edging for tile.
Schluter kerdi is a waterproofing membrane.
Secure the kerdi board to studs using the schluter screws and washers.
Membrane faced board only.
Schluter tile edge must be installed before the tile is set.
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.
Schluter kerdi board is a multifunctional tile substrate and building panel which can also be used for creating bonded waterproofing assemblies with tile coverings.
How to install schluter kerdi board on studs.
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.
The minimum panel thickness for installations on wall framing with studs spaced 16 on center is 1 2.
It is a waterproofing membrane and separation layer between tile and the.
Georgia pacific s densshield is one such product.
Ditra is a polyethylene tile underlayment manufactured by schluter systems.
It ensures water stays in and does not escape behind the cement board of a bathtub or shower enclosure into the framing.
Schluter tile edges are available in a variety of styles and are suitable for countertops floors walls and backsplashes.
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.
Schluter recommends on center fastener spacing to be 12 inches.