JohnfrWhipple
BATHROOM DESIGN & BUILD
Kerdi - Kerdi DS vs NobleSeal TS or CIS - which is better?
It appears that many people enjoy searching for information this way. The title here "Kerdi vs NobleSeal CIS - which is better?" appears to be something people are trying to find out. I know what product I think is better.
I have built dozens of showers with each material. Basic showers and steam showers.
Which product do I think is better? That's easy. Noble Company's NobleSeal TS.
I would think there is only one or two other men here who have installed both and it would be great to here from them. So Counter? Roberto? Which do you like better?
My top three reasons why Noble Company's NobleSeal CIS and TS are better than Kerdi are;
Kerdi is sold hard online - one of the biggest promoters hangs out right here. Like I tell all my clients both local and remote. The key is designing your shower from the beginning right down to grout colour and type.
Getting a tile layout - a lighting plan and then working backwards from there. Start with a good grout. With my clients I recommend grouts from Mapei or Laticrete. From there we pick a modified thin-set (so important in steam shower builds).
If you are not certain what these products look like I'll post some pictures below.
It appears that many people enjoy searching for information this way. The title here "Kerdi vs NobleSeal CIS - which is better?" appears to be something people are trying to find out. I know what product I think is better.
I have built dozens of showers with each material. Basic showers and steam showers.
Which product do I think is better? That's easy. Noble Company's NobleSeal TS.
I would think there is only one or two other men here who have installed both and it would be great to here from them. So Counter? Roberto? Which do you like better?
My top three reasons why Noble Company's NobleSeal CIS and TS are better than Kerdi are;
- NobleSeal TS and CIS has a lower perm rating. That is a huge plus in steam shower builds.
- NobleSeal TS and CIS allow the use of modified thin-sets and this is the clear stand out since most specifications and tile makers specify a modify setting material to be used.
- NobleSeal TS roll is 5' CIS is 6' - so you get less seams in a shower than had you used Kerdi or Kerdi DS
- Kerdi Fix smells less than NobleSealant 150
- Kerdi is much much thinner than NobleSeal CIS (handy around windows)
- Slightly easier access to materials
Kerdi is sold hard online - one of the biggest promoters hangs out right here. Like I tell all my clients both local and remote. The key is designing your shower from the beginning right down to grout colour and type.
Getting a tile layout - a lighting plan and then working backwards from there. Start with a good grout. With my clients I recommend grouts from Mapei or Laticrete. From there we pick a modified thin-set (so important in steam shower builds).
If you are not certain what these products look like I'll post some pictures below.
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