It's time to redo your old, musty shower. So, you head down to the local box store only to find several different tile backer board options for covering the walls. The following thoughts are going through your head: I'm going to break down each choice by category and cover the finer points … [Read more...] about Tile Backer Board Breakdown
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Kerdi no longer acceptable for commercial steam showers
In 2013, the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the organization that sets the guidelines for tile installations, is rumored to have made a modification to their specifications for constructing tile steam showers. It's all about perm ratings- and Schluter Kerdi fabric no longer cuts … [Read more...] about Kerdi no longer acceptable for commercial steam showers
Why Schluter Ditra is so cool: Uncoupling membranes explained
Update: Schluter has launched Ditra 2.0. More details are below. You're curious about installing Schluter Ditra underlayment. Why not? It's quite a popular product on DIY television. Further, you can identify it instantly with its bright orange, waffled appearance. You may have even wondered … [Read more...] about Why Schluter Ditra is so cool: Uncoupling membranes explained