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Prep for Tile

The high quality substrate that you install behind your tile is what ensures that it will be durable and look great for years to come.

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Schluter offers many different options to create solid, waterproof substrates for every possible tile project, and several of these systems have been featured in Fine Homebuilding House construction projects. See examples of some of our favorite installations below.

How-To 1

2019 FHB HOUSE VIDEO: Prepping for Tile
We take a look at the Schluter products used in the master bath before the porcelain tile goes down.
How-To 2

Prepping a Bathroom for Tile
Schluter waterproofing and uncoupling membranes cover nearly every surface of this master bathroom before the tile goes down.
How-To 3

Tile a Barrier-Free Bathroom: Waterproof Membrane
After Tom Meehan sets the linear drain, he demonstrates how to install all of the components of a modern tile-underlayment.
Tools & Materials 4

Installing Electric Radiant Heat under a Tile Bathroom Floor
Schluter's Ditra-Heat adds warmth to an uncoupling membrane.

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Prep for Tile

The high quality substrate that you install behind your tile is what ensures that it will be durable and look great for years to come.

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