I do the pre slope method, waterproof(fabric + liquid just to be safe), final mud layer, then shlutter ditra to the drain… I will try this method too!!
Awesome job here. How did you handle that little sloped area from the tub area to the bench?I would expect that little area to pitch toward the center of the shower area so that it could run to the drain but I know you said you were putting large tile on the floor so that would be tough to tile without reliefs there (which may not look good). Did you just keep the same slope in that corner as the rest of the shower pan (which would direct the water to the bench)? Hopefully what I’m asking makes sense!
Either will work, but the sg is a large format tile mortar (H.T.E.) and I have found these types of mortars don't do as well with transfer when setting membranes. the Laticrete might be a better choice in this case. They are both lower end mortars but both meet ANSI A118.11
Hi Sal, I think you help a lot of people raise their skill levels. I know I've learned a few things. Thanks for that! One question - you installed the Hydro-Ban floor fleece over the Schluter corner strips. I would have thought it a bit safer to do it the other order. Do you think that order is arbitrary in this case? Looking forward to seeing this job progress!
He has addressed this in another video and manufacturer says there is no order of operation when it comes to doing the corners/strips over or under the floor fleece
I'd show this to my wife if this was me, "see what I did to earn this money you keep thinking grows on trees? now when I get home you know why I go into a coma after dinner".
i REALLY wanted to see Sal do his work over at the STUD PACK job. maybe for their house.
Fix that terrible tile job.
Ohh yes. That’s a big one Sal. Nice job 👍
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I got tired and a sore back just watching that video! ;)
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sal is a beast. i WISH i had half is energy
I do the pre slope method, waterproof(fabric + liquid just to be safe), final mud layer, then shlutter ditra to the drain… I will try this method too!!
no joke. that thing is huge. wow..
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Amazing. Must have cost a fortune!
Nice work Brother Sal. Take care and stay safe.
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Awesome video! Why wouldn't the homeowner spend the extra money to insulate all the walls, especially the one with the water lines?
Amazing job as usual Sal. What's the reason to leave that stick in the middle of the mud bed?
Foam screed. pitch under the tub is 1/8 per foot. Shower area 1/4 per foot.
@@SalDiBlasiif you had floated the walls with mud would you have used foam screed board? Would you have left it in the walls as well? Nice job!!
Great job as always. I’m curious how long did it actually take?
Glad found channel. Also like that Ma guy. Best place finding the 4x8 sheets hydro ban in ma(south shore)?
Awesome job here. How did you handle that little sloped area from the tub area to the bench?I would expect that little area to pitch toward the center of the shower area so that it could run to the drain but I know you said you were putting large tile on the floor so that would be tough to tile without reliefs there (which may not look good). Did you just keep the same slope in that corner as the rest of the shower pan (which would direct the water to the bench)? Hopefully what I’m asking makes sense!
Great job!!! Is there slope in the tub area?
can you recommend a wet-saw for professional use?
Hey sal how did you flood test the floor with the tub drain??
Hello. Can you tell me please which of these thinset good for setting tile and uncoupling mambrane, Keraflex SG and Laticrete 252
Either will work, but the sg is a large format tile mortar (H.T.E.) and I have found these types of mortars don't do as well with transfer when setting membranes. the Laticrete might be a better choice in this case. They are both lower end mortars but both meet ANSI A118.11
Hi Sal, I think you help a lot of people raise their skill levels. I know I've learned a few things. Thanks for that!
One question - you installed the Hydro-Ban floor fleece over the Schluter corner strips. I would have thought it a bit safer to do it the other order. Do you think that order is arbitrary in this case?
Looking forward to seeing this job progress!
He has addressed this in another video and manufacturer says there is no order of operation when it comes to doing the corners/strips over or under the floor fleece
What feeblewrk5788 said, order does not matter per manufacturer recommendation.
Would it have been better if you installed Kerdi band and corners after installing shower floor membrane?
yeah, I was wondering the same?, or it makes no difference?
The order doesn't matter. Just needs a 2" over lap. Doing the membrane last is better though, it stops knee prints and foot prints from forming
What hereticxxx9317 said
What is the reasoning behind installing the HydroBan membrane on top of the DITRA? Is the DITRA not already waterproof?
Needed on a heated shower floor.
That curb height would annoy the F-out of me, I would be stubbing my toe on it constantly. Tile work looks awesome though.
Sal, whats the unit in the shower floor? Valve, sensor, recirc?
Valve for the tub
Would it be overkill to add a sheet membrane over the foam backer board?
Completely pointless for a standard shower. Waste of time money and effort.
@SalDiBlasi thank you, appreciate the fine work you do
I'd show this to my wife if this was me, "see what I did to earn this money you keep thinking grows on trees? now when I get home you know why I go into a coma after dinner".
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