Schlüter-KERDI
Systemised waterproofing: Our KERDI products ensure optimal waterproofing beneath the tile and put an end to damage caused by moisture.
Residential steam room in Horne, Surrey
Category: Residential | Location: Horne, Surrey
Focus: KERDI-DS, KERDI-COLL, DITRA
Stunning steam room completes customers home
In today’s fast-paced world, it may seem hard to switch off and make time to unwind and relax. With factors like work, parenting, and daily routines, even something as simple as a shower can feel like a chore. That’s why we were delighted to see one of our Registered Installers, Ross Guerin of Rossi Bathrooms Ltd, bring a touch of luxury and calm into a residential project with the installation of a steam room – somewhere where taking a shower feels more of a treat than a task.
Ross knows that longevity and quality of a steam room are non-negotiable, and when it came to choosing a foundation he could trust, he didn’t second-guess. He opted for our renowned waterproofing and uncoupling solutions: Schlüter-KERDI-DS and Schlüter-DITRA. He chose them knowing they would deliver both reliability and peace of mind.
Waterproofing peace of mind
With the intense moisture and heat of steam room environments, using the correct preparation products is essential. That’s why Ross relied on Schlüter’s system solutions to create this stand-out feature in his customer’s home. Designed for areas exposed to high humidity levels – such as swimming pools, steam rooms, and spa environments – Schlüter-KERDI-DS is a waterproofing membrane with additional vapour barrier properties. It provides reliable protection even on moisture-sensitive substrates like wood, helping to preserve the entire structure beneath the surface.
In addition to its enhanced vapour resistance, KERDI-DS offers all the trusted benefits of the original KERDI membrane, including:
- Fleece lamination on both sides for optimal anchoring in the adhesive
- Imprinted gridlines
- Easy to cut using a cutter knife
As Ross explained, “The Schlüter products are by far the best on the market. Using the vapour barrier KERDI-DS is great – the trust is there right from the word go! With the corner connections and KERDI-COLL, you don’t have to worry about watertightness and steam proofing. But once it’s all on and the banding is complete, it’s great to see the finished tanking.”
On the floor, DITRA was installed to protect the tiles by providing a host of critical benefits that are particularly valuable in a steam room setting, including: uncoupling (protecting the assembly from substrate movement), waterproofing, vapour pressure equalisation, load transfer, and even heat distribution.
The reason why we chose Schlüter is because it is the best. For myself as a company, I only want to use the best product to give me peace of mind.
Built to last
For Ross, attention to detail and using the right products were key to delivering a space that felt both indulgent and built to last. The result is a beautifully crafted steam room, complimented with small blue, white and grey marbled hexagon shaped tiles, offering the homeowner a true sense of relaxation – a space to pause, breathe, and unwind from the demands of everyday life. With Schlüter-KERDI-DS and DITRA forming the foundation, Ross could focus on creating a flawless finish, confident that the performance beneath the surface was just as strong as the design above it.
Projects like this highlight how the right preparation and trusted materials can elevate even the most functional spaces into something special. Thanks to Ross’s skill and Schlüter’s dependable systems, this steam room isn’t just built for today – it’s built to last.
