KERDI-SHOWER 38" x 60" CENTER DRAIN FULL SHOWER KIT (KSK9651525 FULL SHOWER KIT)

This is my second shower using the Schluter Kerdi system. The first one is about 2 years old and performing perfectly. Both are installed on a plywood subfloor (waterproofed with two coats of RedGard), which is over a crawlspace. The reason we did the first shower with Kerdi is that there was no way the joists and subfloor could possible have tolerated the massive weight of a conventional mortar bed shower.Everything you need except the drain and the thinset ane tools is in this box. If you have tall walls, or an otherwise larger than normal shower, you might need some additional Kerdi membrane and/or Kerdi-Band. Do your planning and calculations carefully. Allow 5% or so for waste. Make sure to purchase enough.There are several excellent videos by Schluter and others online. Watch them all. Make certain every step of the entire process makes perfect sense to you before you begin. Get the proper thinset. Get the proper tools. I bought the Schluter trowel. I'm glad I did. Take your time and follow the instructions exactly. If there is one thing that Germans are best at, it's probably writing instructions.Once you get the entire Kerdi system done, you'll be ready for your tile job. Ours came out great. This system allowed us to install a custom tile shower in two bathrooms where all the "experts" told us our only option was to install one of those fiberglass tub/shower combo units. And guess what? None of these "expert" contractors ever heard of Kerdi or even Schluter. How you like them apples?

Too easy to fit the applications. Base is made of a high-density foam and covered with Kerdi membrane. Easy to cut with a razor knife to fit. Perfect slope made install a no-brainer. I installed Ditra mat underneath for added support and de-coupling from the sub floor base. Has a slightly steeper slope surrounding the drain, so I used a 4" square Schluters "Curves" drain and 2x2 square tiles. Worked out great! Kit comes with a 2" PVC drain Kerdi wall wrap and all the appropriate Kerdi corner seals. Added a floating bench in the corner, so had to buy additional neo-corner seals. Had to purchase some additional Kerdi wall membrane as I have two stub walls to seal inside and out as well. Needed a couple extra feet. Coupled it with a 12x24 Schluters double shower niche. The provided Kerdi banding sealed everything up just nicely. I used Schluters All Set for everything. The kerdi membrane as well as the tiles. Just mixed at different consistencies. Used Schluters quarter-round satin nickel edge trim to finish all the edges.Only suggestion I have would be to focus on laying in the membrane, the seams, and corners. Making sure they are laid in and bonded in tight. Makes tiling easier later on.Install was a snap. May be a little pricier than conventionally laying in a mud base, buying all the parts separate, but the savings in labor and quality of the completed project make it well worth it.Zero leaks, and absolutely zero regrets.IF....I do have to do another custom tile shower, it will be with a Schluters shower kit. For sure. Worth every penny.

The easiest show pan for showers easy to use

This contained everything I needed to do my shower. I’ve done tile work before but my first time using Schluter/kerdi. Very easy to install and Schluter has excellent videos. Very pleased.

This is an excellent system, although it has a relatively steep learning curve. I followed the instructions and videos exactly and performed a 24 hour leak test, which passed with flying colors. Be advised with the build up of multiple layers in corners and such, small tile such as are commonly used on shower floors, do not lay flat. The fix is a skim coat, allowing it to dry completely before setting the tile. I was a bit disappointed this was necessary, as I was hoping the presloped bed would allow me to forego that and make the project more expedient. However, I have always hired a plumber to install the pan and membrane, so i was able to save that cost in the project. All in all a do over, although hopefully it will get easier with subsequent projects.

great solution to upgrade your bathroom

Every one brags about schluter but it’s accessories are way overpriced in my opinion. If I had to do it again I would just buy the base only and use 1/2” Kerdi board instead of drywall and membrane. The pre-sloped base is very nice but another thing no one mentions is that all foam board bases will have a hollow sound even after the tile is installed. Schluter also makes an “all set” thin set specifically for their stuff and I’d recommend sucking up the extra cost for it. We tried a less expensive Mapei unmodified thin set first and it was a disaster, so we paid for the schluter all set and it worked much better. The pros all brag about schluter but there are other types and brands such as redguard and oatey liners that are maybe more time consuming but in the end are probably a lot less expensive. If your thinking of buying do yourself a favor and watch lots of YouTube videos first about all the different types before deciding.

Really loving these products! Just remodeled my entire shower stall and this made the flooring and walls super easy to water proof and prep for tiling. Definitely more expensive than other options, but the time savings is worth it in my opinion!

This was exactly what we were expecting and the delivery time was AMAZINGLY fast! So happy we thought to look on Amazon for this product. We received the "shipped" notification within 4 hours.

great product, pain in the ass to work with

I have used the Schluter system many times and love it. This kit even came with the drain phlange . . . On the box it says it is sold separately. Lucky me!

More than enough for 32" x 60" shower booth. It was my first project with Schulter Kerdi and it was quite easy to install. Make sure to purchase the drain kit and niche separately. You also need two good 6" drywall joint knives for the corner installation

They do not provide enough curbing if u are planning on having glass on two sides of the shower. Short by about 30 inches