Which thinset for kerdi

Mist the wall thoroughly and watch as it soaks in REAL fast! Do it a couple of times more until it soaks in more slowly. Thinset the area and get the Kerdi up quick. That's one of the reasons why I like drywall as Schluter reccomends. Not as thirsty Oh yeah, mastic has NO place in a shower. Thinset only A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. Tampa Florida Tile Installation Find More Posts by ceramictec.

Besides Ditra Set, what is another good unmodified thinset? Last edited by ceramictec; at PM. If you can't find any of those then go with what cx suggested - Versabond. I see no advantage to using Durock underneath though, regular drywall is recommended and more than adequate. Of course if the Durock is already on hand or installed then just use it paying attention to how "thirsty" it is and dampen it prior to installing the Kerdi.

Find More Posts by jgleason. Thanks Brian, I keep forgetting about that product. It would be my second choice if I couldn't get any DitraSet. Should I be concerned? I was hoping to knock out the rest of the tile work this weekend but now I'm paranoid about how to continue.

If I were to use Versabond, do I need to be concerned about the extended drying time that Schluter talks about? It depends how the mortar is mixed, length of the open time, if it was burned in, if it was slacked properly, the temperature etc. If the proper consistency, trowel size, and open time was taken into account Schluters standards. A lot of pros' recommend higher quality unmodified thinsets because you have a longer open time, better tack, and an overall creamier consistency with higher bond strengths.

Find More Posts by tile. Versabond from what I understand is only slightly modified and as a result has a fairly short drying time vs other modifieds. Still a no no according to Mr. Schluter but a lot of the pros here have success with it. Frankly, Customblend is the lowest common denominator of thinsets We never recommend it. Will it hold up? This allows the cement to properly hydrate, resulting in a strong, dense bond coat. In fact, after the mortar has reached final set usually within 24 hours , unmodified thin-set mortars achieve higher strengths when cured in continually moist conditions.

With applications of tile on ceilings, it may be necessary to provide temporary support for the tile until the thin-set mortar cures. Exceptions: Certain moisture-sensitive stones, e. Tom, if you use Versabond to set the tiles on Kerdi, you still void the warranty. That said, I would use the Versabond anyway, for both over and under the Kerdi.

We Used Versabond for years and it worked well. I've used both unmodified and Versabond under the Kerdi and tiles and prefer Versabond. Versabond is just slightly modified and as such is stickier which makes installation a bit easier. Heck, even the guy who wrote the book on Kerdi uses Versabond Ten bucks Use Ditraset.

Made specifically for Kerdi and Ditra thinset applications. Hi Everyone, I finished Kerding my shower about 24 hours ago. I used Verabond for the thinset under the Kerdi. I thought I could do my water test 24 hours later, but when I poured some water in the corners to see if my pitch as good, I noticed the verabond went from a white to a grey and became more "wet sandy".

Should I be waiting longer for this to cure or is this normal? One other thing that has me even more concerned is I am noticing darker spots on the Kerdi floor where the water was. What could this be? Is the Kerdi leaking? I would have no idea why that is Thanks again, I am getting worried about this. Attached Images. Welcome, Tom. It'll help if you'll keep all your project questions on one thread so folks can see what you're working on and what's been previously asked and answered.

We can give it a more generic title any time you'd like. Schluter requires a minimum of 24 hours before flood testing, but Schluter also requires that you use an unmodified thinset mortar for your installation.

Waiting a little longer might be a good idea. But you can still expect to see some color change in your seam overlaps and it's not a cause for great concern. If you've done a good job of making the seams, they won't leak. If you left an excess amount of mortar between the layers, you can expect a good deal more wicking of water in there. I don't see anything abnormal looking in your photos, but I often miss things in posted photos on the site.

My opinion; worth price charged. Thanks so much for the reply! Yeah, I created another thread but it got moved to my other one, so I am not sure what the deal was. So, one thing you mentioned may be happening. I think I may have put too much thinset between the layers of the pan and the Kerdi, so that may be why. So, if that is the case, should I let it sit a few days longer or will it not matter? Thanks again!!! All times are GMT The time now is PM. Who makes the best thinset for Kerdi?

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