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Use These 7 Schluter Ditra Installation Tips and Avoid Problems (in 2023)

April 30, 2023 by James Upton Leave a Comment

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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 (in 2023)

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How Big Should Your Grout Lines Be? (A Comprehensive Guide)

April 8, 2023 by James Upton Leave a Comment

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How do you know what size a grout line should be? Are grout lines even necessary? When should you use 1/16-inch or 1/8-inch grout joints? Well, sometimes there is a reason or a 'rule' that you should adhere to. Whereas other times, it's up to your personal judgment. This post will explore … [Read more...] about How Big Should Your Grout Lines Be? (A Comprehensive Guide)

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Is the Schluter Kerdi Shower System Failure-prone?

March 11, 2023 by James Upton 2 Comments

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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 Shower Pan- 2 Methods

November 19, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

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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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How to Achieve a Perfect Tile to Wood Transition between Floors

November 4, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

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Nobody wants uneven tile to wood transitions in their homes. Sometimes you have to have them, especially if you live in an old home. Additionally, you may have them if you bought a flipped home. That's another story. But if you are going to the trouble of installing new flooring in your home … [Read more...] about How to Achieve a Perfect Tile to Wood Transition between Floors

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Tile Underlayment: The Complete Guide for Beginners

August 27, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

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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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12×24 Tile Installation Guide (and other large format tiles)

August 17, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

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12x24 tiles are an extremely popular large format tile size. However, working with them may be a little different than what you are used to. This post is going to cover some basics on: They aren't actually 12x24 inches For starters, we need to clear up a common misunderstanding. … [Read more...] about 12×24 Tile Installation Guide (and other large format tiles)

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Do You Know the 5 Rules of Random Tile Patterns?

July 2, 2022 by James Upton Leave a Comment

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When someone tells you they want a wood-look random tile pattern they are telling you what they want the floor to "look" like. They want a "random look". What they don't want is a truly random manner of installation. To sum up: Random is a look; not a definition Wood-look tile vs real … [Read more...] about Do You Know the 5 Rules of Random Tile Patterns?

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How to Mix Small Batches of Thinset Mortar

May 16, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

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At last, mixing small batches of thinset doesn't have to be a secret! Finally, you too can know the exact amount of water and thinset powder to add together to get the perfect thinset consistency. This means: Rather, this post explains how to mix the right amounts of the proper … [Read more...] about How to Mix Small Batches of Thinset Mortar

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Modified vs Unmodified Thinset: Deciphering which you need for Schluter Kerdi & Ditra

January 22, 2022 by James Upton 3 Comments

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Are you wondering about modified vs unmodified thinset mortars? Perhaps, you are thinking of installing a Ditra-Heat floor or a Schluter Kerdi Shower System? The internet is full of information and even misinformation on this very subject. In fact, this debate has stoked many of the … [Read more...] about Modified vs Unmodified Thinset: Deciphering which you need for Schluter Kerdi & Ditra

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