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Do Uncoupling Membranes Really Prevent Cracked Tile Floors?

September 20, 2016 by James Upton 33 Comments

cracked tile floors

You want to tile your concrete floor. But there's a problem. The concrete has cracks in it. You know that if you tile right over the crack you soon will have a floor tile that's cracked in the exact same spot. So what can you do to keep the tile from cracking? Do Uncoupling Membranes Really … [Read more...] about Do Uncoupling Membranes Really Prevent Cracked Tile Floors?

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No Waterproofing: Will this cause shower leaks?

September 6, 2016 by James Upton 108 Comments

Hydroban waterproofing

A leaking shower. The last thing anyone wants when they build a new shower. Yet I hear the following questions quite often: Isn't cement board waterproof?The tile and grout will keep the most of the water out, right?My contractor didn't put any waterproofing in our shower. Will this cause a … [Read more...] about No Waterproofing: Will this cause shower leaks?

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Ditra Heat Mat Installation: Ignore these two rules

August 23, 2016 by James Upton 186 Comments

Prefilling Ditra waffles

This post was updated on July 2023. Typically, I encourage people to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Especially when the company has clear, detailed, and easy-to-understand instructions like Schluter does. But when it comes to both Ditra Heat and Ditra Heat TB [edit: now called … [Read more...] about Ditra Heat Mat Installation: Ignore these two rules

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Mesh Tape: Don’t skip this step

January 12, 2016 by James Upton 102 Comments

4 inch mesh tape

  There are some aspects of tile installation that seem small or insignificant but they aren't. They really have a big impact. The way you treat your backer board seams is one of them. Doing them improperly can lead to big problems down the road. But these problems can be avoided by this … [Read more...] about Mesh Tape: Don’t skip this step

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Tile Backer Board Breakdown

December 29, 2015 by James Upton 328 Comments

tile backer board comparison

Which Shower Tile Backer board is best? When it comes to installing a tile backer board you typically have the following choice: So which tile backer board should you use in your bathroom? I'm going to break them down by category and cover the finer points of each. We'll start … [Read more...] about Tile Backer Board Breakdown

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Kerdi no longer acceptable for tile steam showers

February 3, 2013 by James Upton 8 Comments

tcna steam shower

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 tile steam showers

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Why Schluter Ditra is so cool: Uncoupling membranes explained

January 15, 2013 by James Upton 59 Comments

Schluter Ditra waffles uncoupling membrane

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

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