Schluter - KERDI Board
Whether your shower or tub surround includes mosaics or large-format tiles, an absolutely flat, waterproof substrate with straight and precisely aligned inside and outside corners is essential for creating a perfect tile installation. CarifaTile uses Kerdi-Board to repair unsuitable substrates or easily and quickly install new, waterproof shower enclosures and tub surrounds.
Schluter - DITRA Uncoupling Membrane
Say “Goodbye” to cracked tiles and grout! CarifaTile installs Schluter DITRA with all flooring. DITRA is a pliable, sheet-applied waterproofing membrane and vapor-retarder that takes the place of “old school” cement board. Tiles installed on top of DITRA carry unbelievable warrantees against cracking.
Schluter - KERDI Fabric
Already have the shower or tub surround drywalled? No problem! CarifaTile uses Schluter®-KERDI FABRIC, a pliable sheet-applied polyethylene waterproofing membrane and vapor retarder that guarantees uniform thickness. It is covered with an anchoring fleece on both sides to anchor the membrane in thin-set mortar and is ideal for waterproofing on walls where the studs are already covered.
Schulter - DITRA HEAT System
Ceramic and stone tiles are durable, easy to maintain, and hygienic. However, tiles can be cold! DITRA-HEAT integrates customizable, comfortable electric floor warming with the benefits of DITRA: uncoupling, waterproofing, vapor management and support to ensure a long lasting installation. With DITRA-HEAT your bathroom floor will always be comfortable and safe. You’ll never have to worry about shower steam contacting a cold floor and condensing. With DITRA-HEAT your tile will stay warm and dry.
WHAT IN THE WORLD?
At first glance, this picture may seem a bit confusing (unless you are a professional tile installer). It shows the back of a tile that was placed into a bed of thinset and then pried up so the photo could be taken. Why would we think it’s important to show you something like this?
Well, there are installation standards that all installers are to meet to ensure a quality tile installation job. Like all standards, they reflect minimum acceptable workmanship. The standard for thinset coverage on a tile bed is 90%.
CarifaTile’s standard is 100% coverage – every tile, every time! This level of craftmanship ensures that problems down the line (such as “wobbly” or “loose” tiles) don’t occur with a CarifaTile installation. We pride ourselves on quality installations! As Joe likes to state “It’s what’s under the tile that’s important!”