Absolutely not. That is merely hear say online. The tray is supported and sandwiched with the mortar so it can't compress because of the support of the mortar.
@tarkett85 What is the reason behind priming? If it's going over a backerboard, you shouldn't need to prime it for good adhesion. Just wondering if I'm missing something.
@TeamHandyEvansville It's just good practice as concrete absorbs moisture it takes much more than wood or plaster but still absorbs moisture, also incase of failure you've covered all your bases.
Just wanted to post a general comment about the reliability of this product. I myself, nor anyone I know personally has ever had any problems with this product what so ever. Since posting this video, I have had several people say it doesn't work well or that they have problems. I even went to the tile supplier and asked them if anyone has had problems and they said no! Not one compliant. Then they asked if I knew of any problems because they want to know if what they are selling doesn't work.
@TeamHandyEvansville Ran out of space... One thing I would like to point out is that we are located in the Midwest. Indiana. Every state and region have different ways of doing things. So what is done in Indiana, may be completely different in CA. I would like to see pictures of cases where this has failed.
@TexasHomeInspector You are right about contractors doing poor work as well. This video was made for my website which offers helpful tips to DIY'ers. In all honesty, it is a selling tool in that those who think they want to try and tackle a job like this on their own may be a little more than what they can pull off. By showing them what it takes to do it right, they are more likely to call us to do the work for the.
hi, can someone help me. i am planning to tile my bathroom. i just put up some densshield backer board. there is a small hole next to the tub lip which i can't cover with backerboard. can i use anything else to tape it and thinset over it? The hole is about 2 sq inch next to the tub on the outside. Can i use roofing tape (Cofair Quick Roof tape?) or any other suggestion would be helpful
@Venomclan1978 I'm not quite sure what you mean? Is this above the tub or in front of the tub? On the wall or on the floor? I'm going to go ahead and say no to the roof tape!
I dont trust this kerdi , Here on west coast its very difficult to find and no one uses it, Also if done with permits most cities in CA require a 24hr test to see if it can hold water, I doubt it pass, but I could be wrong.
Several responses have been removed because of poor language and because it did not contribute to the purpose of this video. I welcome any comments that differ with this video as long as you have certifiable proof to back up what you are claiming. I'm always looking for ways to do things better and for better products to use. However, foul language and a "because I said it does" critique is not going to convince me. I hope everyone understands.
You said the tile was falling off because it was installed on sheetrock with no waterproofing, that's a LIE ! It was falling off because it was installed wrong, I can install tile on CARDBOARD with no issues if done RIGHT !
@StarrTile Let me correct myself. The tile failed because it was improperly installed on top of drywall. When the grout joint cracked do to settling (which 99.9% do eventually) water got in behind the tile and caused the rot. Because most DIY'ers are not professionals, it's better for them to use a cement backer or similar at the very least instead of drywall. But anyone who installs tile directly on drywall in a shower is just plain stupid!
@TeamHandyEvansville Yes you have a point, the grout joint needed to be caulked in all the corners to prevent water into the cracks, but the grout joints on the tiles should have never cracked..if the grout was mixed properly & floated well. But to say tiling directly on drywall is plain stupid is wrong, thousands were done that way in the 60's, 70's, 80's & 90;s with 4''x4'' ceramics and many never failed...Redgard didn't exsist & ppl weren't using 12''x12'' with sanded grout either.
@TeamHandyEvansville I say that it's stupid to install over drywall because there are so many products available now that it wouldn't make sense to install tile directly on drywall and take a chance that it won't leak. To many people in construction have the mentality of if it isn't broke, don't fix it. Or it's worked for 20 years to I'm not changing the way I do it. Lead based paint was the best paint ever made, but that doesn't mean you should keep using it, does it? Waterproof your shower!
Thank you for posting! You have saved another DIYer from grouting those corners. I was wondering about that and I came across your video. As for the styrofoam, did you use any concrete mix on top or just the waterproofing membrane and then tile?
@IRidetheRhythm I used thinset under the styrofoam, under the membrane, and under the tile. Three layers of thinset on the floor plan. Hope this helps.
@deevaro, it depends on a lot of variables....location, tile quality, size of shower, new construction or remodel. For a remodel like this one where we just went back with a new tile shower, you can estimate between $2,000 - $3,000 or more depending on how intricate the tile job. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the video. I searched for something like this because I discovered that the carpet in the room that is against my new shower was wet. I guess the contractor did a not so great job with my new shower. I'll have to find someone to redo that portion. ugh... what a pain.
First Time Is Always Cheaper!!!
Alltiletube 6 days ago
I asked my distributor about the whole collapsing issue that some have posted about and this is what Schluter responded with.....
TeamHandyEvansville 2 weeks ago
Absolutely not. That is merely hear say online. The tray is supported and sandwiched with the mortar so it can't compress because of the support of the mortar.
TeamHandyEvansville 2 weeks ago
Unfortunately lots of hear say happens online. I'm glad to hear that your customer asked you about it to verify with us.
Thanks,
Territory Manager
Great Lakes territory
Schluter Systems
TeamHandyEvansville 2 weeks ago
One of the benefits of the Kerdi system is that the floor pan is already sloped to the drain and it has a leak proof drain system.
TeamHandyEvansville 2 weeks ago
Styrofoam floor , no way! defeats the purpose of cement board, come on guys!!!!!
3006USMC 2 weeks ago
i'd always recommend to prime the backerboard prior to adhering the kerdi.
tarkett85 2 weeks ago
@tarkett85 What is the reason behind priming? If it's going over a backerboard, you shouldn't need to prime it for good adhesion. Just wondering if I'm missing something.
TeamHandyEvansville 2 weeks ago
@TeamHandyEvansville It's just good practice as concrete absorbs moisture it takes much more than wood or plaster but still absorbs moisture, also incase of failure you've covered all your bases.
tarkett85 2 weeks ago
Just wanted to post a general comment about the reliability of this product. I myself, nor anyone I know personally has ever had any problems with this product what so ever. Since posting this video, I have had several people say it doesn't work well or that they have problems. I even went to the tile supplier and asked them if anyone has had problems and they said no! Not one compliant. Then they asked if I knew of any problems because they want to know if what they are selling doesn't work.
TeamHandyEvansville 3 weeks ago
@TeamHandyEvansville Ran out of space... One thing I would like to point out is that we are located in the Midwest. Indiana. Every state and region have different ways of doing things. So what is done in Indiana, may be completely different in CA. I would like to see pictures of cases where this has failed.
TeamHandyEvansville 3 weeks ago
You keep mentioning DYIs, but as a home inspector I find many stalls constructed by professionals that leak.
Glad to see you also water proofed the short partisan wall between the stall and bathtub; often it is not done and will leak.
I’d be somewhat cautions of the foam floor pieces and curb, any give after being stepped on and they will leak especially in the curb.
Thanks for the info, nice video.
TexasHomeInspector 3 weeks ago
@TexasHomeInspector You are right about contractors doing poor work as well. This video was made for my website which offers helpful tips to DIY'ers. In all honesty, it is a selling tool in that those who think they want to try and tackle a job like this on their own may be a little more than what they can pull off. By showing them what it takes to do it right, they are more likely to call us to do the work for the.
TeamHandyEvansville 3 weeks ago
hi, can someone help me. i am planning to tile my bathroom. i just put up some densshield backer board. there is a small hole next to the tub lip which i can't cover with backerboard. can i use anything else to tape it and thinset over it? The hole is about 2 sq inch next to the tub on the outside. Can i use roofing tape (Cofair Quick Roof tape?) or any other suggestion would be helpful
Venomclan1978 3 weeks ago
@Venomclan1978 I'm not quite sure what you mean? Is this above the tub or in front of the tub? On the wall or on the floor? I'm going to go ahead and say no to the roof tape!
TeamHandyEvansville 3 weeks ago
I dont trust this kerdi , Here on west coast its very difficult to find and no one uses it, Also if done with permits most cities in CA require a 24hr test to see if it can hold water, I doubt it pass, but I could be wrong.
Greathiway 4 weeks ago
Several responses have been removed because of poor language and because it did not contribute to the purpose of this video. I welcome any comments that differ with this video as long as you have certifiable proof to back up what you are claiming. I'm always looking for ways to do things better and for better products to use. However, foul language and a "because I said it does" critique is not going to convince me. I hope everyone understands.
TeamHandyEvansville 1 month ago
@emmy6423 where is your evidence??
christopamper 1 month ago
@emmy6423 have any evidence of that? or just your opinion?
christopamper 1 month ago
You Better Put your "Respirator" on or the MOLD will KILLLLL YOU!!!!!!!!!....lol
Kevindad123 1 month ago
You said the tile was falling off because it was installed on sheetrock with no waterproofing, that's a LIE ! It was falling off because it was installed wrong, I can install tile on CARDBOARD with no issues if done RIGHT !
StarrTile 2 months ago
@StarrTile Let me correct myself. The tile failed because it was improperly installed on top of drywall. When the grout joint cracked do to settling (which 99.9% do eventually) water got in behind the tile and caused the rot. Because most DIY'ers are not professionals, it's better for them to use a cement backer or similar at the very least instead of drywall. But anyone who installs tile directly on drywall in a shower is just plain stupid!
TeamHandyEvansville 2 months ago
@TeamHandyEvansville Yes you have a point, the grout joint needed to be caulked in all the corners to prevent water into the cracks, but the grout joints on the tiles should have never cracked..if the grout was mixed properly & floated well. But to say tiling directly on drywall is plain stupid is wrong, thousands were done that way in the 60's, 70's, 80's & 90;s with 4''x4'' ceramics and many never failed...Redgard didn't exsist & ppl weren't using 12''x12'' with sanded grout either.
StarrTile 2 months ago
@TeamHandyEvansville I say that it's stupid to install over drywall because there are so many products available now that it wouldn't make sense to install tile directly on drywall and take a chance that it won't leak. To many people in construction have the mentality of if it isn't broke, don't fix it. Or it's worked for 20 years to I'm not changing the way I do it. Lead based paint was the best paint ever made, but that doesn't mean you should keep using it, does it? Waterproof your shower!
TeamHandyEvansville 2 months ago
@StarrTile Lol, lol.
antjz0 1 month ago in playlist Tile Shower
@emmy6423 I appreciate your opinion, but I disagree with you.
TeamHandyEvansville 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Thank you for posting! You have saved another DIYer from grouting those corners. I was wondering about that and I came across your video. As for the styrofoam, did you use any concrete mix on top or just the waterproofing membrane and then tile?
IRidetheRhythm 3 months ago
@IRidetheRhythm I used thinset under the styrofoam, under the membrane, and under the tile. Three layers of thinset on the floor plan. Hope this helps.
TeamHandyEvansville 3 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
NIce job, very clean. How much is a shower like that would cost without repairing the damaged wood?
Thanks
deevaro 4 months ago
@deevaro, it depends on a lot of variables....location, tile quality, size of shower, new construction or remodel. For a remodel like this one where we just went back with a new tile shower, you can estimate between $2,000 - $3,000 or more depending on how intricate the tile job. Hope this helps.
TeamHandyEvansville 4 months ago
Thanks for the video. I searched for something like this because I discovered that the carpet in the room that is against my new shower was wet. I guess the contractor did a not so great job with my new shower. I'll have to find someone to redo that portion. ugh... what a pain.
Elis60660 6 months ago