It is widely known that plasterboard and timber are extremely susceptible to any amount of moisture seeping through wall tiling, particularly at vulnerable interfaces around the edge of the bath or shower tray. While sealants and trims offer limited protection, a true gamechanger arrived in 1987 when Schlüter-Systems introduced its high-performance KERDI membrane, enabling effective waterproofing of walls and floors while also relieving stress within the substrate build-up.
The soft, strong polyethylene membrane provides excellent crack-bridging as well as waterproofing performance, and was complemented by the development of KERDI-BOARD which is widely used as a tileable backerboard, along with a comprehensive range of accessories which define Schlüter-Systems as a dependable one-stop shop for everything needed to create a stylish and fully functioning wet area.
A key aspect to successfully waterproofing a bathroom or similar setting is for the various elements to be fully compatible to create a continuous line of defence or barrier against damp penetration; and also that the water should be effectively removed from the area into the drainage system. In addition, the system must be straightforward to install and able to cope with any stresses resulting from routine usage or movement in the substrate.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Hotel Designs.
