Kerdi board

[kcchiu]

Greeting,

Does anyone know where to buy Kerdi Board ?

Thank you
KC

[jadnashua]

This is relatively new product (the preapplied Kerdi, not the membrane itself). The best thing would be to call Schluter directly and ask.

[John Bridge]

Kerdi-board is now available in most major population areas at tile distributors and dealers. You won't find it at Home Depot or Lowes.

[jadnashua]

I had heard of the stuff (I've used Kerdi before, but the Kerdiboard is new) and did some investigation. It's a structural extruded foam panel with Kerdi applied on both sides (well, it is not exactly like the sheet goods - fleece, reinforced waterproof sheet, foam, with the same on the other side; Kerdi has fleece on both sides of the sheet). One side has a grid on it at 3/8" squares to help you cut it in a straight line. It comes in sheets in various thicknesses from 3/16" up to 2" thick and in various widths and lengths up to 96" long. You can use it in place of CBU on the walls, or as in structural panels for things like a vanity, tub deck, shower seat, etc. that you will be tiling. They also have preformed corner boxes and U-shaped ones for things like pipe covers or chases. There's even a sheet that is designed to bend to make curves. The 2" stuff is sturdy enough to make a tub deck out of and they have various trim pieces for the edges in SS if you want, or other finishes , or you can tile it. Neat stuff. You can cut it with a sharp utility knife (although the 2" stuff might be tougher!). Check out www.schluter.com for more info.

[johnfrwhipple]

Where to purchase Kerdi Board.

I was told that Ames Bros here in Vancouver will be stocking it. It is not available as yet from what I hear from many online users and seems to be more available in Canada at this point.

I have been to the Kerdi Board training and there is some great features to this new product and some new stainless steel lines that go with.

Watching the tub deck get built was amazing - quiet, fast and curved (a combination unheard of before).

I think the options available for the construction of vanities and curved applications is this products strongest feature. Look for some killer designs in the near future.

[johnfrwhipple]

Kerdi Board sales in Vancouver.

I spoke with Ames Bros. here this morning they have on order 1/2" x 48" W x 64" L Sheets @ ($99.95 retail my price per sheet $59.97 each) and 1/2" x 48" x 96" sheets (retail $149.95 my price per sheet $89.97).

This is under $3.00 per square foot and this price is looking better and better.

The stock is still on order and I have been asked to check back in on the 28th. They are hoping for stock to arrive at month's end.

I have reserved 2 sheets for an upcoming project.

I'll follow up when this product is in my hands...