Schluter® KERDI-BOARD PANEL 1/2" X 48" X 32"

Schluter® KERDI-BOARD PANEL 1/2" X 48" X 32"KERDI BOARD replaces cement board in shower walls and wet areas it's lighter, cuts with a utility knife, and is genuinely waterproof, not just moisture resistant. This 1 2" panel is the standard thickness for 16" on center stud framing. Extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam core with reinforced fleece surfaces for direct thin set tile bonding fully waterproof through the entire panel, not just surface treated Weighs roughly 1 5 of cement board, cuts clean

creating the watertight connection between your ABS drain body and KERDI waterproofing membrane

Denser foam that holds up through full workdays

dimensional stability

A recessed shower niche done right — without the mortar float

In rooms that are naturally dark or north-facing

avoid shelving materials that can delaminate or absorb moisture

Pro Tip: Secure stair nosings with both construction adhesive and countersunk screws — nosings that rely on adhesive alone tend to lift at the front edge over time

available in square and round

warm underfoot — more comfortable than SPC-based options for high-traffic areas

DITRA-HEAT-DUO adds a thermal break and sound control layer to the standard DITRA-HEAT membrane

both available in a variety of finishes

Also functions as a vapour retarder — prevents moisture migration into the wall cavity while still allowing the assembly to handle incidental vapour