|
Sponsors |
|
|
 |
|
04-12-2008, 07:28 PM
|
#1
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 31
|
Kerdi Shower
I am considering using the Kerdi shower system but I am concerned about the Styrofoam base. I watched a video that showed that the base would flex and the tile would break has anyone had any issues using the Styrofoam base.
|
|
|
04-12-2008, 07:37 PM
|
#2
|
Retired Moderator - Theatre Guy (and computers)
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Weare, NH
Posts: 8,911
|
The base, when properly installed, is just fine. If you are worried about it, do a mud base and cover with Kerdi.
|
|
|
04-12-2008, 08:57 PM
|
#3
|
Veteran DIYer- Schluterville Graduate
Senior Contributor
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Nashua, NH
Posts: 14,904
|
The foam is quite dense. The only possible issue I can see is someone standing in there in high-heels with small tile. The pan must be on a flat floor, and properly bedded. If this is an issue, the floor tile don't seem to get as cold as it typically feels if the pan is made with a normal drypack.
The foam curb might look and feel wimppy, but one guy I talked with tried to kick one out before tiling (as an experiment), and couldn't without hurting his booted foot. I know that trying to move one once you've set it in thinset is VERY difficult and bascially becomes nearly impossible once it cures.
__________________
Jim DeBruycker
Not a pro, multiple Schluter Workshops (Schluterville and 2013 and 2014 at Schluter Headquarters), Mapei Training 2014, Laticrete Workshop 2014, Custom Building Products Workshop 2015, and Longtime Forum Participant.
|
|
|
04-13-2008, 06:10 AM
|
#4
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 134
|
yeah, but be careful about stepping or kneeling on the curb once you've got it installed and are tiling the rest of the shower.
i have some areas along the edges of the curb that are now dented in from where i kneeled on it when working on the other parts of the shower. the membrane's not ripped at all, it just seems a little "loose" in places...i guess i just wasn't expecting this to happen so i didn't pay much attention to it while i was working.
i'm getting ready to tile over the curb and i'm hoping this isn't going to be a problem...anybody??
__________________
pietre.
Last edited by crosby1; 04-13-2008 at 06:16 AM.
|
|
|
04-13-2008, 11:05 AM
|
#5
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 325
|
Cut the kerdi, add thinset under the loose sections, patch with the membrane, tile. Assuming the dents are that bad there wont be much build up.
|
|
|
04-26-2008, 06:59 PM
|
#6
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 31
|
I purchased the Kerdi Schluter shower system but I am havening trouble finding a good unmodified thinset. Reading on the forums here I see some are using kerabond, versabond, and a few others.
I will be using dora travertine that is a shade lighter than darango travertine any help on which thinset I should use would be a great help. The cost does not matter so which ever is the best I do not like having to redo jobs.
__________________
If you don't have time to do it right the first time you sure will not have time to do it the second time.
Mike
Last edited by Woodturner; 04-26-2008 at 07:06 PM.
|
|
|
04-26-2008, 07:07 PM
|
#7
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: LaConner, Washington
Posts: 13,694
|
What brands are you able to find? If Mapei is one, then I'd recommend Kerabond. Or, come up with another brand/manufacturer and we'll can recommend something else.
|
|
|
04-26-2008, 07:15 PM
|
#8
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 31
|
I can find Mapei. Is Kerabond a white or gray thinset I have been under the impression from reading these forums that natural stone should be set with white thinset except for slate which can be set with either.
__________________
If you don't have time to do it right the first time you sure will not have time to do it the second time.
Mike
Last edited by Woodturner; 04-26-2008 at 07:24 PM.
|
|
|
04-26-2008, 07:44 PM
|
#9
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: LaConner, Washington
Posts: 13,694
|
Kerabond comes in both white and grey. For travertine, I'd go with white.
|
|
|
04-30-2008, 05:40 PM
|
#10
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 31
|
Which grout would be best for Travertine with 1/16 inch grout lines using mapei grout. Opticolor, Ultracolor or Keracolor.
__________________
If you don't have time to do it right the first time you sure will not have time to do it the second time.
Mike
|
|
|
04-30-2008, 06:18 PM
|
#11
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 325
|
Keracolor. Ultracolor has had a few bad batches. Had to send in a grout sample to the Mapei lab. Costs too, but they paid for the redo.
|
|
|
05-05-2008, 08:52 PM
|
#12
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 31
|
Well my wife has changed her mind on the travertine, she wants the travertine look but using porcelain and epoxy grout for the easiest maintenance...I have read several post on here about spectralock grout and it sounds like what I need to use your opinions would be very useful to me because you are the ones who use it the most...
I also have found a dealer for laticrete and mapei and was wondering which thinset would be best for kerdi and porcelain tile...
Then which would be best for cement backer board...
__________________
If you don't have time to do it right the first time you sure will not have time to do it the second time.
Mike
|
|
|
05-05-2008, 09:13 PM
|
#13
|
Moderator -- Wisconsin Kitchen & Bath Remodeler
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Oak Creek, WI
Posts: 23,271
|
Hi Mike,
I'd stick with the Kerabond if it were my choice.
Porcelain and epoxy is a good combo. But realize you need to use a high quality flexible sealant (like urethane or 100% silicone) in the corners to allow for slight movement of the walls.
Backerboard is kinna a preference thing. If you don't want to use drywall as Schluter recommends, just pick one. I happen to prefer Durock. Another is going to prefer Hardibacker, etc.....
By the way, what kind of turning are you interested in?
|
|
|
06-08-2008, 05:00 PM
|
#14
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 31
|
I finished the mud floor in the shower but the drain does not feel tight, I can slide it out of the bed and the bed is the exact form of the drain, is this normal or do I need to do something to hold it is place.
__________________
If you don't have time to do it right the first time you sure will not have time to do it the second time.
Mike
Last edited by Woodturner; 06-08-2008 at 05:51 PM.
|
|
|
06-08-2008, 06:48 PM
|
#15
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 5,383
|
the drain should not move once it's embedded in the mud floor. How long did you wait before testing it?
__________________
-art-
__________________________
"The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government -- lest it come to dominate our lives and interests."
Patrick Henry
|
|
|
 |
|
 
 
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:50 PM.
|
|
|