The curb is then cut to fit, thin set into place, and covered with the Kerdi material. With each step in the Kerdi installation process, it is absolutely imperative to use the flat side of the trowel to press the Kerdi materials into the thin set and squeeze out the excess for a complete bond to your substrate. Now you are ready for tile installation.

This system also works with a dry-set mud pan. Schlüter has thought of everything for all sorts of tile installations. Check out their other products available at most tile suppliers or www.schluter.com.

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