Can you put Kerdi membrane over durock?

Can you put Kerdi membrane over durock?

First Kerdi can be installed on drywall or cement board. However if installed on drywall it is only protecting one side.

Can you install Kerdi membrane over painted drywall?

There are one or two code inspectors here who will say: no, that you can only put Kerdi or a waterproofing membrane over cement board in a wet area inside. Schluter says you can put Kerdi over drywall – in fact encourage it.

Can you put Kerdi membrane over plywood?

The Kerdi membrane system requires a 2” overlap at all seams; either with the membrane itself overlapping adjacent piece or with the use of Kerdi-Band tape. Since thin-set mortar works over almost any substrate, the Kerdi system can be used over drywall, plywood, or the various cement boards mentioned above.

What Thinset do you use with KERDI?

Schluter SET™, ALL-SET™, FAST-SET™ or an unmodified thin-set mortar must be used to construct all KERDI seams to ensure watertightperformance of the system.

Can Schluter KERDI go over drywall?

Yes. Once you install KERDI over the drywall panels, they will be completely protected from the water and vapor in your tiled shower.

Do you need cement board with KERDI membrane?

Kerdi is the vapor barrier, there is no need for anything behind it. Cement board and grout are not water proof, if there’s Kerdi no moisture is ever going to be able to get behind it.

Can Kerdi membrane be installed over cement board?

Yes,Kerdi can be installed on drywall or cement board. However if installed on drywall it is only protecting one side. All shower/tub areas should have concrete board (I prefer hardiboard).

Can Schluter go over drywall?

Can KERDI membrane be installed over cement board?

Can you put KERDI membrane on floor?

KERDI membrane is suitable for walls and floors and creates a crack bridging layer between the tiles or natural stone and the substrate.

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