I don't think I've ever watched so many videos on a particular subject as I have with Schluter Systems. Your videos are always on the top of my searches and by far the most helpful and easy to understand. Thank you for actually sharing all your knowledge about this product and installation in general. I am a contractor, but I've never installed tile. After watching hundreds of minutes of your videos, I feel confident I can knock this out. Thank you again, you're awesome. So, I guess it's time to put up or shut up. Here we go, wish me luck.
@@HomeRepairTutor Thanks. Just that is very helpful. I had a friend of a friend here last weekend and the weekend prior "helping" me. He said he could do a bathroom with his eyes closed, and his work looks like that's exactly what he did. So far I've removed the OSB, horrible sheetrock work, and anything else he's touched. So far Ive replaced the subfloor and sheetrock which look and feel a million times better. My next step will be to prime for a floor leveler. I'd love to keep you up to date if you don't mind to make sure I'm heading in the right direction. Thanks again. Super appreciate it.
What thin set would you recommend for using with the schluter system that's available at Home Depot? I can't find the schluter anywhere. Thanks so much
Schluter's handbook dated 4/24 indicates the trowel used to apply All-set should be 1/4 × 3/16 V notch. Maybe they found issues with the 1/8" square notch trowel.?.? Keep up the informative videos!
All the vids on Schluter instructions say to use unmodified thin set mortar when applying the membrane. So why is their own thinset, "ALL-SET" a modified mortar ?
Because it was a lie in the first place. Schluter said that modified thinset would not fully dry between the tile and Schluter. This is complete BULLSHIT. They only said this in the beginning because Schluter was so much more expensive than traditional cement float, so they said “you can save money because of the unmodified thinset. REALLY. HELLO? What happens to the modified thinset when we use it over REDGARD? It drys just like everything else. That was a totally false claim. I’ve been installing Schluter Kerdi for 15 plus years and I have always used Versabond by Customs. BTW Customs is who makes their “All-set” which sells for about $15 more. Use your brain and question things when it sounds like Bullshit.
Another great tip to reduce build up and have sharp tight corners with the band is to use a margin trowel as opposed to 6" knife, provides a lot of detailed control and allows a person to get a those 90° incorners sharp and tight
Fantastic, I have been training teams of people of varying degrees of tile installation skills only to find the more experienced installers trying to give their own ideas on how thinset should be mixed, not one person has referred to the manufactures mixing instructions on the bag!
it’s super important to read each bag. Every thin-set has a different water ratio and mixing time. We see it bring a major problem for those who ignore it
@@HomeRepairTutor what I help people to meditate on is the amount of development time that goes into producing those mix ratios and what they will achieve, maximum adhesion. Telling someone to mix it until it's like custard when you kick the bucket is all too common in the industry
Started on my first schluter shower last week and this whole series is a huge help! Have four more showers ahead and will be revisiting this series at each step. Thanks for the great content.
Thanks so much for the tips. I put the kerdi band in my shower this past weekend. I used a drywall knife and hawk, worked great. I definitely followed all the schluter instructions and your advice. Time for my water seal test.
A lot of great stuff here! Schluter has a good video about "Wet Shimming Over Studs" which as a potential solution for out of plane studs that don't require significant build up. Works on wood and metal studs. The message to me was it is all about the prep work, and that is truth.
First off, everything you said about the stud is true. You have to straight line with a level or screed to see which studs a sticking out or in. Instead of wasting time and money on more 2x4’s and plaining the wood down, apply thinset on all the studs and press the Kerdi board into the thinset to with your level to ensure plumb and flat…let dry and install screws the next day. It’s now on the walls and super strong. Instead of using the Kerdi band like you did, which is a complete waste of money, use the Kerdi fix over the screws instead.
It was interesting to hear about manufacturer mixing instructions. Problem I find is they are not always clear, useful or correct. Schluter seems to be ok, but I had a grout which I followed the mixing instructions exactly, and before I was even halfway done, the bulk had set in the bucket and I ended up having to use a razor to chisel it off the travertine backsplash because it wasn't coming off with the sponge. I had to go buy a second container of the grout and mix it in smaller batches, which was not what the instructions said to do, so that I had time after applying it to wipe it off before it set. So... Are all instructions created equal? Doesn't *seem* to be the case, and it's difficult to know which ones are right and which ones you have to use your best judgement with - and you can't necessarily figure that out until you've worked with the product a bit. Also - I find it irritating that the instructions are for the full bag, when you don't need the full bag. Sometimes you only need 1/3 of the bag or less... Or maybe you have to do the floor in two stages or you want to tile the tub surround by setting up the first row and then coming back 24 later to do the rest, or you want to do it one wall at a time... So you have to guestimate how much you'll need and trying to back-calculate precise water mix ratios is painful. And if you made a bit too little and need one more cup ... but you need it quick! .... Lots of guess work.
Thank you for this excellent video. I am about to start my master bedroom shower and you hit on every point I need to know. I'm using Kerdiboard panels and now I'm worried about having enough fasteners. Thanks again.
And unfortunately, I’m not close. The hardware took a long time to get. One of the other problems you mentioned was the stud faces not being aligned. Mine are so bad, I’m thinking about sistering new studs on. You’ve saved me from making big mistakes. Thank you.
Here's a tip, we like to use engineered studs behind all of our showers and cupboard installs. Be surprised how much twist and warp can occur in a stud that you installed that you thought was straight.
CLear and easy. I'm ready to go. I made huge mistakes first try with Ditra and had to pull it up and grind down All Set. Lots of work. Trowel size and V versus Square notch really, really important!
I used unmodified thinset mixed it haphazardly, mixed extra water in when if started drying out and generally broke all the rules and the only issue I had was getting the tiles back off when I wanted to fix a mistake.
Glad I found your video! Doing my first DIY remodel today, tore out a bathfitter fiberglass shower and will be tiling, and...the studs aren't flush!! I think I'm gonna sister 2x4's onto the existing studs! Thanks again, great video!
Why not, whatever makes it faster and gives a great bond is a good thing. One thing is that many people are not proficient with a trowel, so a putty knife will help make it easier.
Thanks Steve! I watched several of the HRT videos and Sal’s too. Installed my kerdi membrane the other day for my shower and tub. Turned out great for my first time. Your guidance helped a whole lot.
You prolly dont give a shit but does someone know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb lost my login password. I would love any tricks you can offer me
If your using the drywall trowel for the kerdi strip and using your the trowel second then installing the strip, if you smooth everything out again after installing the strip with the drywall trowel, then what’s the point of using the notched trowel. Because the drywall trowel will flatten all the notches that the trowel made. Can’t you you just the drywall trowel only?
Pretty sure this is the system I'm going to go with. Thank you Thank you Thank you for all these great videos, I've tiled my homes in the past and now I'm gonna demo and build my first shower! Thank dude, you rock!
Great tips guys , all your videos are filled with great info on tools , products and how to install . You’ve saved me so much time and money , thx and cheers guys 🍺.
Lesson to be learned. Don't use pre mixed mortar when installing the tile. It does not dry. Use the schluter dry mortar. I had to tear up the tile after giving it three weeks to dry. It must have not fully dried underneath the tile, and once water started creeping in it failed. I'm now re-installing the shower floor using the dry mortar I have to mix. Good luck!
The problem is that modified thin set requires the moisture to escape in order for it to “set”, and kerdi is water tight. The moisture can’t escape so it never sets. This is why non modified thinset is required by Schluter. Non modified cures in the presence of moisture.
@@PeteGaughenbaugh1 bingo. Plus your kerdi will pull that wetness of the mortar too. Its designed to that is what seals the seams on a microscopic level. The mortar locks into the tiny pockets in the kerdi.
The trouble with Schluter is you can't find everything you need in one place. Lowes and HD carry the fasteners and membrane, but, oddly, no All Set thin set. Kerdiboard is very, very hard to find. And neither carry 1/2" Rondec or Quadec trims necessary for large format porcelain. Amazon has shower kits, but not the aluminum trims. and All Set is triple the price due to shipping weight. I'm looing for a Schluter alternative instead of running all over, making phone calls to grumpy flooring showrooms and ordering bits on Amazon..
I've watched several of your videos in preparation to my Kerdi install. They were very helpful. Thank you. Since watching all of your videos I had an issue with my installation. I installed the wrong Kerdi flange. When I got home with all my products I noticed I purchased the wrong item. I purchased the adapter drain kit not the regular drain. I looked at the photo and they all looked like the same flange. I was the same price as the one I was supposed to get. I thought I just have extra parts I don't need so why deal with it. I installed it. Could not understand why things were not working out. I called Schulter and a rep for my area came out to my house and told me I installed the wrong part. It was the only part that does not go with the tileable grate purchased and I to fix the pipe install problem I would just need to get a rubber coupling to install the pvc pipe. I could just modify the tileable grate. My shower drainage would have a slower drain rate, but it would still work. Great I thought. What a relief I do not have to rip it out. Until I cannot find any store that sells a rubber coupling that will fix over the Kerdi drain. It is 2 5/8" All are too small or too big. I cannot find any videos on how to stretch a rubber coupling nor a video on how to remove a Kerdi drain upon an error made during the install. My thoughts have been lately to suck up the cost and remove the drain and shower pan, but that means new shower pan, new curb, more kerdi boards and I have already spent $2,000 on everything the first time for (2) bathrooms. I am going to call Schluter back next week, as this is the weekend. To see if they can give me any more advice, but until then do you have any advice. Where can I get an odd size rubber plumbing coupling? How to stretch out a rubber coupling from 2 3/8" to 2 5/8" or slightly larger? Or maybe just how to remove the installed drain without much damage to the Kerdi shower pan. Any advice would be very helpful. Thank you in advance.
Will it help to wet the back of the Kerdi band like you would when doing drywall tape? To make sure the it is a good seal and you can use less mud, in theory.
We discovered how "out of plumb" and flatness our wall studs were after removing the tub and surround preparatory to installing a new walk-in shower. Any pointers on how much of a "tolerance" is safe when adjusting studs for straightness? (Our studs were bowed, twisted, cut, etc., in our 46-year-old house).
Just did my first shower using drywall and the membrane. Watched your videos and that was very helpful. The only issue I had Is I went horizontal with the membrane. Next time, i'm going vertical. The corners were a real pain to gt square and to stop them from rounding over.
Steve, always love your videos, you get messy and it looks sloppy compared to other who make it look easy and clean but when I'm doing a job and get covered in mud and dust then I know I'm doing it right lol.
Plz answer this, I always mixed my own thinset, recently I did a shower and I bought a bag of thinset. I always follow the directions to the T. So that’s what I did, my thinset was sooooo wet. I worried that it was way to thin so i thickened it. Why was it so thin
For a residential steam shower; would you suggest concrete board or kerdi board? I want to have 0 headaches in the future with any kind of waterproofing issues.
I have installed the Schluter syst in our shower, along w/the kerdiband/non modif mortar. I am not concerned about the warranty due to this being my first attp and I sure I didnt do EVERYTHING acc to mfg recs. I am so much more paranoid about water damage. I am contemplating going over everything with AquaDefence.. What is your opinion?? Would also like to thank you guys for taking so much time to make these amazing informative/helpful videos. At this point I'm into Schluter for about 1300.00 (3X4 shower w/4' knee wall) so I am not worried about the 60.00 for aquadefence. Waiting anxiously for your response. Want this reno OVER!!!! :0
Way to go Steve. Been watching and following for years. You have become a wonderful teacher and presenter getting close to your skills as an installer. We thank you!
Is there a video that shows he project you show in this video? I am looking at the shots of the angled ceiling. We have a tiny dormer shower that looks like those photos, so was hoping there was a video on how to do that.
I've been watching and am a bit confused by where to sit the kerdi board on the lip of the base. The kerdi directions say to use furring strips to smooth out the lip to the studs. Then place the kerdi board over the flange, 1/8 inch from base. Which method is best?
I just got back from the tile store and they sold me 3 bags of Schluter mortar mix (Modified) - However, The videos I watch from Schluter on UA-cam say to use Un-Modified mortar mix for the Kirdy Band/Strip - Who is right? Can I use the Modified Schluter mortar mix instead of Un-Modified?
Currently doing a bathroom remodel in my home and using Kerdi products. I decided to go with the Hansgrohe iBox for the mixing valve and was wondering how you install the kerdi mixing valve seal with that unit? Should I cut the iBox flush to the kerdi board and put the rubber ring of the kerdi inside the Ibox? I know that Hansgrohe says to leave a 1/16" of the iBox protruding through the wall. Any tips would be helpful
cut the board around the iBox and seal the green flange to the board with KERDI-FIX or better yet, a custom piece of KERDI and KERDI-FIX, attaching the KERDI to the iBox with KERDI-FIX
So the first side of the wall I did install the membrane I'm not sure I did it correctly, it's up, staying vertical and got it to where it has dried, but I'm not sure...any advice or something?
Hello Steve, can you set the membrane in the water proofing sealer called Red guard? I never tried it but, thought about it to save time rather than using non modified mortar.
Absolutely not. They are meant to be used separately as different waterproofing methods/system, it would not work. Use an appropriate thinset, such as All-Set from schluter, and that way you would qualify for your lifetime warranty.
@@Foxsob I was wondering what adhesive that they use on the curbs that come pre-wrapped with the membrane because it differently is not non- modified mortar. I never tried setting it in the Red Guard, I would never experiment when installing a shower.
I don't think I've ever watched so many videos on a particular subject as I have with Schluter Systems. Your videos are always on the top of my searches and by far the most helpful and easy to understand. Thank you for actually sharing all your knowledge about this product and installation in general. I am a contractor, but I've never installed tile. After watching hundreds of minutes of your videos, I feel confident I can knock this out. Thank you again, you're awesome. So, I guess it's time to put up or shut up. Here we go, wish me luck.
You’ll get it done buddy!! Keep me posted and let me know if you have any questions
@@HomeRepairTutor Thanks. Just that is very helpful. I had a friend of a friend here last weekend and the weekend prior "helping" me. He said he could do a bathroom with his eyes closed, and his work looks like that's exactly what he did. So far I've removed the OSB, horrible sheetrock work, and anything else he's touched. So far Ive replaced the subfloor and sheetrock which look and feel a million times better. My next step will be to prime for a floor leveler. I'd love to keep you up to date if you don't mind to make sure I'm heading in the right direction. Thanks again. Super appreciate it.
What thin set would you recommend for using with the schluter system that's available at Home Depot? I can't find the schluter anywhere. Thanks so much
@@chrishuber4853 He said in the video, use All-set. Don't screw around. There are ASDs everywhere - that's Authorized Schluter Dealer
Steve has changed from being a shy and quiet worker to a confident presenter. Thanks for your videos.
Indeed he has eh! Seems like a great guy to sit and have a beer with!
Schluter's handbook dated 4/24 indicates the trowel used to apply All-set should be 1/4 × 3/16 V notch. Maybe they found issues with the 1/8" square notch trowel.?.?
Keep up the informative videos!
Can also wet set the board onto studs
All the vids on Schluter instructions say to use unmodified thin set mortar when applying the membrane. So why is their own thinset, "ALL-SET" a modified mortar ?
Because it was a lie in the first place. Schluter said that modified thinset would not fully dry between the tile and Schluter. This is complete BULLSHIT. They only said this in the beginning because Schluter was so much more expensive than traditional cement float, so they said “you can save money because of the unmodified thinset. REALLY. HELLO? What happens to the modified thinset when we use it over REDGARD? It drys just like everything else. That was a totally false claim. I’ve been installing Schluter Kerdi for 15 plus years and I have always used Versabond by Customs. BTW Customs is who makes their “All-set” which sells for about $15 more. Use your brain and question things when it sounds like Bullshit.
Dude has some HUGE hands! Good video. Thanks
I can not unsee it.
Another great tip to reduce build up and have sharp tight corners with the band is to use a margin trowel as opposed to 6" knife, provides a lot of detailed control and allows a person to get a those 90° incorners sharp and tight
If you use a iron on the band it creates a perfect corner and makes it 10x easier to place it there too
Fantastic, I have been training teams of people of varying degrees of tile installation skills only to find the more experienced installers trying to give their own ideas on how thinset should be mixed, not one person has referred to the manufactures mixing instructions on the bag!
it’s super important to read each bag. Every thin-set has a different water ratio and mixing time. We see it bring a major problem for those who ignore it
@@HomeRepairTutor what I help people to meditate on is the amount of development time that goes into producing those mix ratios and what they will achieve, maximum adhesion. Telling someone to mix it until it's like custard when you kick the bucket is all too common in the industry
@@DJWerkz Yes! One of my go-to sayings is - Manufacturers pay people a lot of money to produce instructions, take one minute and READ THEM!
Old dogs, new tricks.
Nothing new, just be open to be a student always and forever.
Started on my first schluter shower last week and this whole series is a huge help! Have four more showers ahead and will be revisiting this series at each step. Thanks for the great content.
Thanks so much for the tips. I put the kerdi band in my shower this past weekend. I used a drywall knife and hawk, worked great. I definitely followed all the schluter instructions and your advice. Time for my water seal test.
A lot of great stuff here! Schluter has a good video about "Wet Shimming Over Studs" which as a potential solution for out of plane studs that don't require significant build up. Works on wood and metal studs. The message to me was it is all about the prep work, and that is truth.
First off, everything you said about the stud is true. You have to straight line with a level or screed to see which studs a sticking out or in. Instead of wasting time and money on more 2x4’s and plaining the wood down, apply thinset on all the studs and press the Kerdi board into the thinset to with your level to ensure plumb and flat…let dry and install screws the next day. It’s now on the walls and super strong. Instead of using the Kerdi band like you did, which is a complete waste of money, use the Kerdi fix over the screws instead.
It was interesting to hear about manufacturer mixing instructions. Problem I find is they are not always clear, useful or correct. Schluter seems to be ok, but I had a grout which I followed the mixing instructions exactly, and before I was even halfway done, the bulk had set in the bucket and I ended up having to use a razor to chisel it off the travertine backsplash because it wasn't coming off with the sponge.
I had to go buy a second container of the grout and mix it in smaller batches, which was not what the instructions said to do, so that I had time after applying it to wipe it off before it set.
So... Are all instructions created equal? Doesn't *seem* to be the case, and it's difficult to know which ones are right and which ones you have to use your best judgement with - and you can't necessarily figure that out until you've worked with the product a bit.
Also - I find it irritating that the instructions are for the full bag, when you don't need the full bag. Sometimes you only need 1/3 of the bag or less... Or maybe you have to do the floor in two stages or you want to tile the tub surround by setting up the first row and then coming back 24 later to do the rest, or you want to do it one wall at a time... So you have to guestimate how much you'll need and trying to back-calculate precise water mix ratios is painful.
And if you made a bit too little and need one more cup ... but you need it quick! .... Lots of guess work.
Thank you for this excellent video. I am about to start my master bedroom shower and you hit on every point I need to know. I'm using Kerdiboard panels and now I'm worried about having enough fasteners. Thanks again.
always better to have more than less, especially if you're not close to a Schluter distributor
And unfortunately, I’m not close. The hardware took a long time to get. One of the other problems you mentioned was the stud faces not being aligned. Mine are so bad, I’m thinking about sistering new studs on. You’ve saved me from making big mistakes. Thank you.
Here's a tip, we like to use engineered studs behind all of our showers and cupboard installs. Be surprised how much twist and warp can occur in a stud that you installed that you thought was straight.
about to install the kerdi membrane in my shower, the tip of the drywall mudpan and knife is terrific. great idea. thank you a ton
I love Schluter systems but I haven’t been able to get the boards for almost a year so I have switched to Wedi.
CLear and easy. I'm ready to go. I made huge mistakes first try with Ditra and had to pull it up and grind down All Set. Lots of work. Trowel size and V versus Square notch really, really important!
I used unmodified thinset mixed it haphazardly, mixed extra water in when if started drying out and generally broke all the rules and the only issue I had was getting the tiles back off when I wanted to fix a mistake.
Just did a bathroom with legit 2 studs on my back wall to start. And a chimney to contend with while framing it
Brother you just answered all my silly questions in the same video - you’re the man 👊🏼
Glad I found your video! Doing my first DIY remodel today, tore out a bathfitter fiberglass shower and will be tiling, and...the studs aren't flush!! I think I'm gonna sister 2x4's onto the existing studs! Thanks again, great video!
Steve, really great tips, everything goes faster and better when you pay attention to the details of the install. Great tips.👍
thank you so much Sal, we always appreciate your feedback. Awesome work with the corner shelves!! Your work is impeccable
@@HomeRepairTutor Thanks Guys, it's all about showing people the right way and some simple things that can make it easier to do that.
totally agree, having a good understanding of the systems and game plan makes it much easier
Why not, whatever makes it faster and gives a great bond is a good thing. One thing is that many people are not proficient with a trowel, so a putty knife will help make it easier.
For sure.
Thanks Steve! I watched several of the HRT videos and Sal’s too. Installed my kerdi membrane the other day for my shower and tub. Turned out great for my first time. Your guidance helped a whole lot.
thanks Mike! We’re honored to hear you watched our videos and your project went well
You prolly dont give a shit but does someone know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account..?
I was dumb lost my login password. I would love any tricks you can offer me
Great tips Steve. Installing a strip of Kerdi band over the screws is an excellent idea.
thank you, certainly speeds up installation
Great tips. The Schluter system is SOOO expensive. I can't cost justify it on small, low budget jobs.
You’ve given me a great confidence. I’ll show you my 1st curbless shower soon.
Great idea on using a mud pan.
If your using the drywall trowel for the kerdi strip and using your the trowel second then installing the strip, if you smooth everything out again after installing the strip with the drywall trowel, then what’s the point of using the notched trowel. Because the drywall trowel will flatten all the notches that the trowel made. Can’t you you just the drywall trowel only?
Excellent ‘hand-holding’ video - just what I need to prevent 4 x catastrophic mistakes. Thank you, and 👍
Excellent and simplistic video, this will help out a lot of installers!
thanks man, always appreciate your feedback
Thanks for the video - very helpful. You have absolutely massive hands.
Pretty sure this is the system I'm going to go with. Thank you Thank you Thank you for all these great videos, I've tiled my homes in the past and now I'm gonna demo and build my first shower! Thank dude, you rock!
I'm getting ready to re-do my shower with Kerdi. Very valuable advice. thanks.
Great tips. Just getting started with using Schluter systems and this helps out a lot
Great video. I can't get passed the size of those mittens!
Great tips guys , all your videos are filled with great info on tools , products and how to install . You’ve saved me so much time and money , thx and cheers guys 🍺.
Steve,I like the drywall pan idea.I think Ill save an hour on that tip.
thanks for the helpful videos! looking forward to installing the kerdi system for my bathroom reno!
I gave my wife the Schluter in the shower after we finished the job and she loved it !
You're a great Schluter Tutor. Looking forward to getting my project started.
Lesson to be learned. Don't use pre mixed mortar when installing the tile. It does not dry. Use the schluter dry mortar. I had to tear up the tile after giving it three weeks to dry. It must have not fully dried underneath the tile, and once water started creeping in it failed. I'm now re-installing the shower floor using the dry mortar I have to mix. Good luck!
The problem is that modified thin set requires the moisture to escape in order for it to “set”, and kerdi is water tight. The moisture can’t escape so it never sets. This is why non modified thinset is required by Schluter. Non modified cures in the presence of moisture.
@@PeteGaughenbaugh1 bingo. Plus your kerdi will pull that wetness of the mortar too. Its designed to that is what seals the seams on a microscopic level. The mortar locks into the tiny pockets in the kerdi.
The trouble with Schluter is you can't find everything you need in one place. Lowes and HD carry the fasteners and membrane, but, oddly, no All Set thin set. Kerdiboard is very, very hard to find. And neither carry 1/2" Rondec or Quadec trims necessary for large format porcelain. Amazon has shower kits, but not the aluminum trims. and All Set is triple the price due to shipping weight. I'm looing for a Schluter alternative instead of running all over, making phone calls to grumpy flooring showrooms and ordering bits on Amazon..
my question is can the membrane be installed on plywood or does it have to be on the board?
great tips, thanks. Going to use the mud pan trick for sure!
I've watched several of your videos in preparation to my Kerdi install. They were very helpful. Thank you. Since watching all of your videos I had an issue with my installation. I installed the wrong Kerdi flange. When I got home with all my products I noticed I purchased the wrong item. I purchased the adapter drain kit not the regular drain. I looked at the photo and they all looked like the same flange. I was the same price as the one I was supposed to get. I thought I just have extra parts I don't need so why deal with it. I installed it. Could not understand why things were not working out. I called Schulter and a rep for my area came out to my house and told me I installed the wrong part. It was the only part that does not go with the tileable grate purchased and I to fix the pipe install problem I would just need to get a rubber coupling to install the pvc pipe. I could just modify the tileable grate. My shower drainage would have a slower drain rate, but it would still work. Great I thought. What a relief I do not have to rip it out. Until I cannot find any store that sells a rubber coupling that will fix over the Kerdi drain. It is 2 5/8" All are too small or too big. I cannot find any videos on how to stretch a rubber coupling nor a video on how to remove a Kerdi drain upon an error made during the install. My thoughts have been lately to suck up the cost and remove the drain and shower pan, but that means new shower pan, new curb, more kerdi boards and I have already spent $2,000 on everything the first time for (2) bathrooms. I am going to call Schluter back next week, as this is the weekend. To see if they can give me any more advice, but until then do you have any advice. Where can I get an odd size rubber plumbing coupling? How to stretch out a rubber coupling from 2 3/8" to 2 5/8" or slightly larger? Or maybe just how to remove the installed drain without much damage to the Kerdi shower pan. Any advice would be very helpful. Thank you in advance.
Did you get it resolved? Just curious. Hopefully you found a creative solution.
Might be to late but heat is your friend to stretch that rubber coupling. I have to do it all the time with hot tub plumbing.
Slaps my thigh, points at the screen....you guys are incredibly helpful and informative!
thank you, hopefully the tips are helpful. Especially the last one
Thank you for sharing those common mistakes, a great video!!
Will it help to wet the back of the Kerdi band like you would when doing drywall tape? To make sure the it is a good seal and you can use less mud, in theory.
We discovered how "out of plumb" and flatness our wall studs were after removing the tub and surround preparatory to installing a new walk-in shower. Any pointers on how much of a "tolerance" is safe when adjusting studs for straightness? (Our studs were bowed, twisted, cut, etc., in our 46-year-old house).
Using a drywall knife is an awesome idea, thanks for the tip !!
thank you, it works really well in tight areas, too
Good tips, I never thought about using a pan for the thinset, although I use a hawk for drywall lol. But, good video guys as usual!!
thanks Chris, ya, that one tip alone is super helpful when building a Schluter shower
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Do you have a video on preparing a shower floor to receive a kerdiline drain?
Is there a need to waterproof all the way to the ceiling in a shower?
Easier on the band being full but at $20 bucks on a roll your looking at 5 rolls wow
Maybe this explains why I can't get the Kerdi Set to set. I have to mix an entire bag at a time? Damp and crumbly over 24 hours later
So good sales pitch...buy more screws , buy more rolls.....only use our trowel.....lol
Excellent explanation 👍👏👏👏 thank you for the info. This will help me to install mine. Have a great day!
Do you have to mix the whole bag?
Just did my first shower using drywall and the membrane. Watched your videos and that was very helpful. The only issue I had Is I went horizontal with the membrane. Next time, i'm going vertical. The corners were a real pain to gt square and to stop them from rounding over.
Steve, always love your videos, you get messy and it looks sloppy compared to other who make it look easy and clean but when I'm doing a job and get covered in mud and dust then I know I'm doing it right lol.
Thanks, but I’ll stick with PVC membrane pan, CMU benches, & Hardibacker walls. 35 years, zero callbacks on wet installs.
This was really helpful..thank you friend
I’ve been watching your videos and surely a great help. Keep em coming!
thank you
Plz answer this, I always mixed my own thinset, recently I did a shower and I bought a bag of thinset. I always follow the directions to the T. So that’s what I did, my thinset was sooooo wet. I worried that it was way to thin so i thickened it. Why was it so thin
also shoutout to whoever held the camera. essential
The schluter all set modified thin set is out of stock locally. Can I use any other non proprietary modified thin set?
What a GREAT video. Excellent information. Thanks!
Appreciate your time. Valuable.
Excellent tips that everyone should take time to know before starting. It will insure your outcome looks & preforms properly. Thanks so much
thank you, hopefully these tips help cut down on mistakes
Thank for the info. Would it be ok to roll some redguard ontop of all that ?
For a residential steam shower; would you suggest concrete board or kerdi board? I want to have 0 headaches in the future with any kind of waterproofing issues.
I have installed the Schluter syst in our shower, along w/the kerdiband/non modif mortar. I am not concerned about the warranty due to this being my first attp and I sure I didnt do EVERYTHING acc to mfg recs. I am so much more paranoid about water damage. I am contemplating going over everything with AquaDefence.. What is your opinion?? Would also like to thank you guys for taking so much time to make these amazing informative/helpful videos. At this point I'm into Schluter for about 1300.00 (3X4 shower w/4' knee wall) so I am not worried about the 60.00 for aquadefence. Waiting anxiously for your response. Want this reno OVER!!!! :0
Way to go Steve. Been watching and following for years. You have become a wonderful teacher and presenter getting close to your skills as an installer. We thank you!
Is there a video that shows he project you show in this video? I am looking at the shots of the angled ceiling. We have a tiny dormer shower that looks like those photos, so was hoping there was a video on how to do that.
Good info, and great tom cruise tropic thunder hands
Thank you great tips
Love this video. Great insight and extremely helpful. Thank you.
thank you, hopefully these tips are helpful
Don’t know why but all set eats my fingers. Set and mortar I’ve never had an issue.
I read that unmodified was to be used instead of the modified thin set So wich is best and why?
Great tips. It is great to be able to draw from your experience.
Love it! Pigpen giving "pro" advice.
Excellent - thanks very much!
i love the b roll shots, awesome guys! this is an incredible production!
thank you, those are from this project and some others. We have lots of video to edit!!
I've been watching and am a bit confused by where to sit the kerdi board on the lip of the base. The kerdi directions say to use furring strips to smooth out the lip to the studs. Then place the kerdi board over the flange, 1/8 inch from base. Which method is best?
I’ve never used this system, but great tips.
Should you back butter subway tiles on schluter?
I just got back from the tile store and they sold me 3 bags of Schluter mortar mix (Modified) - However, The videos I watch from Schluter on UA-cam say to use Un-Modified mortar mix for the Kirdy Band/Strip - Who is right? Can I use the Modified Schluter mortar mix instead of Un-Modified?
Agree this is confusing
So helpful... great video... thanks so much!
Currently doing a bathroom remodel in my home and using Kerdi products. I decided to go with the Hansgrohe iBox for the mixing valve and was wondering how you install the kerdi mixing valve seal with that unit? Should I cut the iBox flush to the kerdi board and put the rubber ring of the kerdi inside the Ibox? I know that Hansgrohe says to leave a 1/16" of the iBox protruding through the wall. Any tips would be helpful
cut the board around the iBox and seal the green flange to the board with KERDI-FIX or better yet, a custom piece of KERDI and KERDI-FIX, attaching the KERDI to the iBox with KERDI-FIX
@@HomeRepairTutor you guys are awesome! thanks for the help and keep up the good work!
This is such fantastic information. Thanks for sharing this!
So the first side of the wall I did install the membrane I'm not sure I did it correctly, it's up, staying vertical and got it to where it has dried, but I'm not sure...any advice or something?
Very informative video. Thank you.
This guys hands are huge. Wreck it ralph over here.
What do I do if my installer used a larger than 1/8 x1/8 notched trowel with my Kerdi-band? No tile installed yet.
Great tips, thank you
Hello, question? Can I put the base first? Does it matters?
thanks homie
Hello Steve, can you set the membrane in the water proofing sealer called Red guard? I never tried it but, thought about it to save time rather than using non modified mortar.
Not supposed to mix waterproofing products
Absolutely not. They are meant to be used separately as different waterproofing methods/system, it would not work. Use an appropriate thinset, such as All-Set from schluter, and that way you would qualify for your lifetime warranty.
@@Foxsob I was wondering what adhesive that they use on the curbs that come pre-wrapped with the membrane because it differently is not non- modified mortar. I never tried setting it in the Red Guard, I would never experiment when installing a shower.
Great video. Thanks.