Friday, June 22, 2007

A systematic approach to waterproofing

Systems presented two systems, DITRA and KERDI, which can waterproof even large areas quickly and securely. Installers do not require special tools and use only tile adhesive that is suited for the substrate and the covering material.

The polyethylene membrane Schlüter- KERDI is covered with a special fleece on both sides to effectively anchor it into the tile adhesive. On one hand, this sandwich construction allows for bonding the KERDI membrane to the substrate with adhesive, and on the other hand, the tiles can be installed directly on top of the membrane with the thin-set method. Since the polyethylene material is soft, the mat also bridges cracks effectively.

The installation of the KERDI mat is very simple and can be compared to installing wallpaper. The manufacturer offers special connective tape, corner cuts and pipe collars for faster work in problematic sections.

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