Installing Schluter drain with Hexagonal Mosaic Marble tile, step by step

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Although this shower floor I used the Schluter Kerdi system with the proprietary drain grate assembly, I take the same approach to install any shower floor. The main difference is the drain where in other systems the drain grate would already be in place and it would be a simple matter of just cutting around it. In most cases I will simply dry lay the whole shower floor, cutting all the pieces in, when that is done I will pick up one or two rows and start to install with thinset. I will always leave some of the loose floor in place to leave a reference to be able to install the mosaic tile exactly where it needs to go. Schluter recommends Schluter Allset Or Schluter Set mortars, however In most cases a good quality Modified thinset should be used. All tile installed by Sal DiBlasi, Elite-tile Company, in the Boston North Shore area. This video contains affiliate links, which means I will receive a small commission if you click on the product link.
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[@fpjuniorjd]

19:36 Great job! I’d like to see video of the ceiling getting tiled!

[@splanzza]

Holly guac! How precise the thin-set was applied. Just look at that edge @13:43. Wowzer 👍

[@jamieomeara7686]

Looks awesome! I bet the underneath of the seating area and ceiling was a nightmare

[@zackally828]

Always appreciate you videos Sal, it’d be cool to run into on a job site someday!

[@SalDiBlasi]

I always attend Coverings.

[@ccruz247]

Do you happen to remember what tile you used on the floor and where you got it from? Looks greatN

[@adamh6190]

i'm always worried about putting light colored marble on sheet membrane. I know its a hot topic in the community. Do you warn customers over time they might get discoloration? Even with proper slope I've seen it happen. Thoughts? side note: that bench is incredible Sal

[@davidjohns6012]

Sal, I love your channel, you are a true professional. You’ve given me the confidence to try tiling my walk in shower. I’m in the process of water proofing with schluter products. For my own reassurance would it hurt anything if I put a coat of Aquaban on the pan?

[@SalDiBlasi]

Install the system as designed, it works perfectly fine.

[@davidjohns6012]

Thanks

[@chrisjohnston379]

Sal, I’m about to remodel my master bath and have one quick question. Of all the different backer boards which system would you recommend for a first time install by a homeowner? My background is primarily waterproofing/roofing. I’m leaning towards the Schluter stuff. It’s expensive, but looks to be the easiest and best system to install. Would you agree?

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Nice work Sal. Quick question.. in a niche, do you caulk or grout the corners? Thx again Sal Jeff

[@SalDiBlasi]

Usually grout, it is a small unit made of foam so very stable.

[@jeffdeluca1153]

@@SalDiBlasi thank you

[@dht1969]

Hello Sal. Beautiful job as always. can i ask why you didn't collapse the ridges? I thought on small tiles you did that so it doesn't come up between the tiles. thank you for teaching me your skills. much appreciated.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Depends on the tile, these are quite thick.

[@dht1969]

i understand now. thank you@@SalDiBlasi

[@dga487]

I’m about to do similar hex tiles but they are porcelain - 1 inch wide and 1/4 inch thick. I’m still debating whether to feather the mortar lines before laying tiles down because I have never done feathering before……

[@boyankovic6211]

what was the blue tape being used for?

[@Trucker-Belly]

Dont stare at the HEX for too long or you go blind!!

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍