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A Look at 3 Types of Electric Floor Heat Systems

July 21, 2023 by James Upton 2 Comments

3 types of radiant floor heat

You've decided to add an electric floor heat system to your renovation. Only now, you need to know which of the following types is the best for you: This post will cover the advantages and disadvantages of each heat system so you can make an educated decision. Once you figure out which system … [Read more...] about A Look at 3 Types of Electric Floor Heat Systems

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Use These 7 Schluter Ditra Installation Tips and Avoid Problems

April 30, 2023 by James Upton 4 Comments

7 schluter ditra installation tips

This post contains 7 real-world tips for installing Ditra. I'm a 25+ year tile installer and I use all of these tips when I install uncoupling membranes. First, let's clear up a couple of things: Here are the 7 installation tips: Ditra Installation Tip 1: Mix Your Thinset … [Read more...] about Use These 7 Schluter Ditra Installation Tips and Avoid Problems

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Is the Schluter Kerdi Shower System Failure-prone?

March 11, 2023 by James Upton 2 Comments

kerdi shower fails

Do Kerdi Showers fail? If you listen to some Youtubers you very well may come to that conclusion 'The Kerdi System wicks water and can't pass a flood test' is what they are claiming. However, I can prove the Schluter Kerdi Shower System works. Why can I be so confident? I, … [Read more...] about Is the Schluter Kerdi Shower System Failure-prone?

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How to Build a Curbless Shower: The Only Proper Method

December 19, 2022 by James Upton 6 Comments

curbless shower pan specification

Curbless Showers have exploded in popularity. But did you know that there is only one industry-accepted method for constructing a shower with no curb? This post will explain how to build a curbless shower using the only industry-accepted method for doing so. What is a Curbless Shower? A … [Read more...] about How to Build a Curbless Shower: The Only Proper Method

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Kerdi Drain vs Clamping Ring Drain: What’s the Difference?

December 4, 2022 by James Upton 1 Comment

Kerdi drain vs clamping ring drain

Are you confused about why you need to spend $100 on a Kerdi drain when a clamping ring drain is $8? Perhaps your plumber installed the wrong drain and now you want to use the Schluter Kerdi Shower System? This post is going to tell you: Want to know more? Read on! 3-piece clamping … [Read more...] about Kerdi Drain vs Clamping Ring Drain: What’s the Difference?

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How to Build a Shower Pan- 2 Methods

November 19, 2022 by James Upton 6 Comments

How to build a shower

This post is going to cover how to build a shower pan for tile using two different methods. The first method is an "old-school" method that has been used for decades and the second is a newer system that is simpler, and some feel a better design. Whichever method is preferred the important … [Read more...] about How to Build a Shower Pan- 2 Methods

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4 Alternatives to Ditra Uncoupling Membrane

October 8, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

Alternatives to Ditra uncoupling membrane

I love Schluter Ditra and would recommend it to anyone. However, there are many alternatives to Ditra that have entered the market and they are worthy of consideration. There are many reasons to consider an alternative to Ditra, which could be: This post will examine Schluter Ditra and four … [Read more...] about 4 Alternatives to Ditra Uncoupling Membrane

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Cement Board vs Ditra: Which is better?

September 10, 2022 by James Upton 1 Comment

cement board vs ditra comparison

Cement board or Ditra. Which is better? There are a lot of opinions but I'm going to try to stick to facts. This post compares: Let's get to it! What do Cement Board and Ditra do? The function of both cement board and Ditra is that of a tile underlayment. You install them … [Read more...] about Cement Board vs Ditra: Which is better?

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Tile Underlayment: The Complete Guide for Beginners

August 27, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

Tile underlayment for beginners

Tile underlayment. There are a lot of different types of products that you can put under your bathroom floor tile. But it's confusing. Which product solves your problems? Also, do you even need underlayment for your tile in the first place? Let's take a look and examine the situation … [Read more...] about Tile Underlayment: The Complete Guide for Beginners

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Self-Leveling Underlayment: The Ultimate Guide

July 7, 2020 by James Upton 100 Comments

Self-leveling Underlayment

Self-leveling underlayment. It sounds soooooo easy, doesn't it? You simply pour the leveling cement over the floor and the product then just levels itself all on its own. Sort of like...magic, right? Self-leveling underlayment is not what it seems Self-leveling underlayment is, quite … [Read more...] about Self-Leveling Underlayment: The Ultimate Guide

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