{"id":125,"date":"2022-11-03T17:37:58","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T17:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tilingmyway.com\/blog\/?p=125"},"modified":"2022-11-03T18:27:15","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T18:27:15","slug":"kerdi-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tilingmyway.com\/blog\/kerdi-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Kerdi Board is Best for Tile Underlayment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Pros & Cons of the Schluter Kerdi Board<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Kerdi Board photo by Schluter<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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When it comes to tile underlayment, people often find themselves at the crossroads of whether they want to use the conventional cement board or the new talk of the town, the Schutler Kerdi board. Both the Kerdi board and the cement board are designed with these outcomes in mind: smoothing out uneven spots on an installation\u2019s surface, creating an unbending layer that won\u2019t flex underfoot, and providing a barrier that\u2019s waterproof. However, each of these products has its own individual characteristics, as well as its own pros and cons.<\/h2>\n

Today, we want to focus on the Schutler Kerdi board, explaining the key features that make them so great and analyzing the pros and cons of using them. Before we dive into the pros and cons of using Kerdi boards for your home or building\u2019s tile underlayment, let\u2019s answer this question.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What is Kerdi Board?<\/h4>\n

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Kerdi Board photo by Schluter<\/a><\/p>\n

A Kerdi board is a multi-functional tile substrate and building panel that is generally used for tile underlayment for a home or building\u2019s floors and walls manufactured by Schutler systems. It was originally created as a solution to the issues that come with using cement boards. Kerdi boards can be used with approved bonded waterproofing assemblies in specific areas. Being waterproof themselves, they can withstand all chemical stresses that generally occur in conjunction with ceramic tile coverings. <\/p>\n

People use Kerdi boards in showers<\/a>, bathtub surroundings, shelvings, countertops, vanities, etc. Kerdi boards consist of an extruded hard foam panel with a special reinforcement material on both sides, as well as fleece webbing to create effective anchoring within the tile adhesive. They can be fully adhered in wall areas and also attached with dabs of adhesive. When it comes to stud frames that are made of wood or metal, Kerdi boards are attached with screws from the matching hardware system.<\/p>\n

The material in a Kerdi board is equally suitable for creating level substrates in floor renovation projects like bathroom installations designed for foot traffic. The material is easy to cut to size with a utility knife and the gridlines printed on the surface are helpful for neat and quick installations. Tiles can be directly installed over Kerdi boards using the thin-bed method, however, other suitable trowel-applied coverings or plaster layers can be utilized as a solution as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What are the Pros of using Kerdi Boards?<\/h4>\n

Kerdi board panels have a number of advantages. Here is a list of pros for using them for your tile underlayment needs:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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