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Which thin-set to use with Schluter KERDI and DITRA: modified or unmodified?
Quel ciment-colle utiliser avec Schluter KERDI et DITRA : modifié ou non modifié ?
  • ALL-SET
October 11, 2026

Which thin-set to use with Schluter KERDI and DITRA: modified or unmodified?

Two steps must be kept apart. To bond the membrane to the substrate, Schluter recommends...
Can ceramic tile be installed outdoors in Quebec (balcony, patio, entrance)?
Peut-on poser de la céramique à l'extérieur au Québec (balcon, terrasse, entrée) ?
  • Ardex
October 11, 2026

Can ceramic tile be installed outdoors in Quebec (balcony, patio, entrance)?

Yes, you can install ceramic tile on a balcony, a patio or an entrance in...
Which Mapei waterproofing membrane should you choose for a shower: Mapelastic AquaDefense, Mapelastic 315 or another?
Quelle membrane d'étanchéité Mapei choisir pour une douche : Mapelastic AquaDefense, Mapelastic 315 ou autre ?
  • douche
October 11, 2026

Which Mapei waterproofing membrane should you choose for a shower: Mapelastic AquaDefense, Mapelastic 315 or another?

For a shower, this guide compares four MAPEI liquid membranes and one sheet membrane, all...
Can you use KERDI-BOARD instead of drywall or cement board in a shower?
Peut-on utiliser le KERDI-BOARD au lieu du gypse ou du panneau de ciment dans une douche ?
  • banc de douche
October 11, 2026

Can you use KERDI-BOARD instead of drywall or cement board in a shower?

Yes. According to Schluter, KERDI-BOARD acts as both a tile substrate and waterproofing, and it...
How long before you can grout and walk on ceramic tile?
Après combien de temps peut-on jointoyer et marcher sur la céramique ?
  • ARDEX
October 11, 2026

How long before you can grout and walk on ceramic tile?

With a standard thin-set, you grout a floor after 24 hours with Mapei Keraflex Plus...
Which Mapei grout should you choose: Ultracolor Plus FA, Kerapoxy CQ, Flexcolor CQ or Keracolor?
Quel coulis Mapei choisir : Ultracolor Plus FA, Kerapoxy CQ, Flexcolor CQ ou Keracolor ?
  • coulis
October 11, 2026

Which Mapei grout should you choose: Ultracolor Plus FA, Kerapoxy CQ, Flexcolor CQ or Keracolor?

The right MAPEI grout depends mainly on the joint width and the location. For most...
Why is my grout cracking, changing colour or leaving white deposits, and why do my tiles sound hollow?
Pourquoi mon coulis fissure, change de couleur ou fait des dépôts blancs, et pourquoi mes carreaux sonnent creux ?
  • carreaux creux
October 11, 2026

Why is my grout cracking, changing colour or leaving white deposits, and why do my tiles sound hollow?

According to manufacturers, possible causes of cracked grout include missing movement joints, floor deflection, a...
Linear drain or point drain: KERDI-LINE or KERDI-DRAIN for my shower?
Drain linéaire ou drain ponctuel : KERDI-LINE ou KERDI-DRAIN pour ma douche ?
  • base de douche
October 11, 2026

Linear drain or point drain: KERDI-LINE or KERDI-DRAIN for my shower?

The KERDI-LINE linear drain allows a shower floor sloped on a single plane toward the...
How many bags of thin-set and grout do you need for 100 sq. ft.?
Combien de sacs de ciment-colle et de coulis faut-il pour 100 pi² ?
  • ARDEX
October 11, 2026

How many bags of thin-set and grout do you need for 100 sq. ft.?

For 100 sq. ft. (9.29 m²) of 12 × 24 in. (30 × 60 cm)...
How to install a ceramic kitchen backsplash: which adhesive, which grout and which finish?
Comment poser un dosseret de cuisine en céramique : quel adhésif, quel coulis et quelle finition ?
  • adhésif prémélangé
October 11, 2026

How to install a ceramic kitchen backsplash: which adhesive, which grout and which finish?

On an interior drywall surface, a ceramic kitchen backsplash is set with a Type 1...
How do you transition from tile to a wood, vinyl or carpet floor?
Comment faire la transition entre la céramique et un plancher de bois, de vinyle ou de tapis ?
  • céramique
October 11, 2026

How do you transition from tile to a wood, vinyl or carpet floor?

It all depends on the height difference between the tile and the adjacent floor. At...
KERDI-SHOWER tray: which size and drain position should you choose?
Base de douche KERDI-SHOWER : quelle taille et quelle position de drain choisir ?
  • base de douche
October 11, 2026

KERDI-SHOWER tray: which size and drain position should you choose?

Choose the drain first, then the tray. For a KERDI-DRAIN point drain, use a KERDI-SHOWER-T...