Schluter KERDI/ALL-SET vs. Laticrete HYDRO BAN SHEET MEMBRANE/MULTIMAX LITE --- Glass Box Testing

Test Module A: Schluter KERDI membrane using KERECK-F inside corners and KERDI-BAND. Assembled with Schluter ALL-SET mortar over a 14"x14" assembled acrylic testing box with 4" sides.
Test Module B: Laticrete Hydro Ban Sheet Membrane using pre-formed inside corners and 5" sealing tape. Assembled with Laticrete MULTIMAX LITE mortar over acrylic testing box.
Both modules were built and allowed to cure for 7 days before filling with 1" of water. Both modules sat with 1" of water and observed for 21 days. Every 5 days the water level was topped off to maintain 1" of water level due to evaporation loss.
At the end of 21 days, this video was produced to reveal the results.

[pjathytoutai]

It’s great to see the All-Set install held up!

[cameronmurray]

You should do a test with the hrydroban liquid membrane, thats what we use in australia. We use their sika flex on all internal & external corners and wall sheet joins and against all the the aluminium shower and door angles (if its a bedded and no recessed shower). We also use a primer on everything that is to be water proofed, we also apply waterproofing membrane bandage but only when there is cracks, cuts or joins in the floor substrate. Then 2 coats of the hydroban letting it completely dry between coats

[RaulCojocariu]

Feel much better now, i just finished a shower with kerdi and all set. Thanks for the good video as always and great job schluter as well for improving.

[alexmanns]

All-set has a resistance to moisture, I noticed when passing my sponge over dried areas. For this reason I only use all-set when using schluter for a shower build. Mapei’s Lft has a similar response as well.

[bretburt]

The glass box tests are the ultimate for testing various products! Awesome.

[HD-lsqv]

Great video..now I know what works best for me…for my jobs..thanks..

[alexfreire]

So they created a new thinset because of your video, that's amazing

[Colin-fgei]

Highly respect the effort and honesty that you put into all your videos.

[facefaceyouth]

That’s impressive. I just came back from a 2 day schluter class. Whether you like them or not, I recommend you go. They pay for everything, so you get a little two day vacation, but they give some really good info.

[MarkFauntleroy]

I've watched a lot of your videos and this one has restored confidence in my plan to use a sheet membrane sealed system in my shower Reno. Thanks.

[Aepek]

Appreciate the time of these tests, and glad Schluter came out here in states with there own modified all set, cuz w/ it….it works; who’d of guessed😉.
It’s nice to see brands actually changing procedures when things “don’t work”….even if they kinda don’t admit as to why, imo.
Thx Isaac, have a good one bro✌🏻

[LosDog]

When it comes to shower systems, one that I’ve used the most but cannot stand is Kerdi. It easily comes in dead last. I’ve installed hundreds of showers over the last 28 years and I’m so glad we are finally eliminating Kerdi Crap.

[juniorprovencher]

👍👍 up Isaac those 2 companies must be so glad to see this because they do flood test for only 48 hours.

[oldguy]

Thanks coach! This is so awesome you keep checking products.

[crash]

Nice, im doin a shower and paid the extra for the all-set, glad i did... stuff was super hard to find and Schluter wanted 300 bucks shipping for 10 bags though lol

[vegasmooch]

8:24 Isaac, if you ever perform this test again, please use a moisture meter on the dark spots to be more conclusive on whether it's wet or not.

[shaunjones]

This was a great test with the clear boxes and two major brands. Your videos are a major influence on me remodeling my bathroom and and tiling my shower. I have been watching your videos and taking notes.
I appreciate what your doing thanks brotha.
Shaun
Manteca ca.

[stevemullen]

This is such an important test, you're the best.

[pauldoyley]

How did the corners on the Laticrete perform? Thanks for doing the video! You planned and executed a very practical and educational test.

[KJVAV]

why didn't you show the laticrete tearout ?