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Schluter Kerdi-shower:
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amzn.to/3No7DyW - Schluter Systems Thinset (ALL SET MODIFIED WHITE (50LB))
amzn.to/478ks7D - Schluter Systems Kerdi 1/8" X 1/8" Square Notch Trowel
amzn.to/4agTPQi - Schluter Kerdi Fix Grey Sealant 9.81OZ
Other Trowels I use:
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amzn.to/3thoJaE - Rubi Tools Trowel W/ Rubiflex Handle Notches Size: 1/2" x 1/2"
amzn.to/3GAElZQ - Rubi Tools Square Notch Trowel - 1/4" x 3/8”
amzn.to/3RAKtHR - Rubi Tools Trowel W/ Rubiflex Handle Notches Size: 1/4" x 1/4”
amzn.to/46N1vXT - Rubi Tools Trowel W/ Rubl Square Notch Trowel - 1/8" x 1/8” (for Kerdi-membrane and Kerdi-Band)
amzn.to/46Nac4t - Rubi Steel Notched Trowel - 3/16" x 3/16” (for Ditra underlayment)
Tile cutting blades (highly recommend):
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amzn.to/4agwz5i - Pearl Abrasive P4 DIA07TT Turbo Mesh Blade (used on 7” wet saw)
Tile Cutter/Cracker I use:
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Spin Doctor Leveling system:
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amzn.to/4898Odt - Spin Doctor Clear View Shield (I really like these for reducing the friction when tightening down the leveling caps)
amzn.to/4abSt9J - Spin Doctor Tile Leveling System 1 by 16Th", 1.5mm- 1 Box of 250 Piece
amzn.to/3NndDHZ - Spin Doctor Tile Leveling System 1/16" Baseplates 2000Pc Bulk Box
amzn.to/3TfCAJn - Spin Doctor Tile Leveling System 1/8" Baseplates 250Pc
amzn.to/3RCZgSH - Spin Doctor Tile Leveling System 1/8” (2000 PIECES BULK))
Horseshoe Tile Spacers:
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amzn.to/3GBhDkn - Horseshoe Shim Tile Spacers 1/8 Inch, (300)
This is a video on how I hang Schluter KERDI waterproof membrane over drywall. It's a straight forward process.
Hanging KERDI membrane is similar to hanging wallpaper. Instead of adhesive, you use unmodified thin set mortar. In this instance I use Schluter-Set.
I start by marking the walls for the boundaries of the membrane. I make sure the wall is reasonably flat without large globs of drywall mud. In this instance, I'll be applying the membrane into a window sill as well. I make sure the sill surrounding the window is flush with the drywall. I cut the membrane and dry-fit everything to make sure the install goes smooth.
Next I mix the thin set mortar. While the mortar is allowed to slake, I apply KERDI-fix on the flange of the tub and about 1 inch above it on the drywall. This will bond the membrane to the tub making a water tight seal. I also wipe down the walls with a damp sponge.
After allowing the thin set to slake for 10 minutes I mix it for another three to increase the open time of the mortar. From there, I begin combing thin set on with a 1/8"x1/8" square notched trowel. I embed the membrane into the mortar pushing the air out starting in the middle working my way out to the edges.
I finish up by waterproofing the window sill, faucet spout, mixing valve and shower head arm.
I will be adding a couple of thin pieces of membrane along the bottom outside edge of the tub using KERDI-fix.
All together an install like this takes me 2-3 hours. Because I started and stopped during the process, it increased my time to 4-5 hours.