{"product_id":"schluter-kerdi-flex-10-movement-strip","title":"Schluter® KERDI-FLEX 10\" Movement Strip","description":"\u003cp\u003eKERDI-FLEX is a waterproofing strip with a built-in elastomeric center section that accommodates movement at structural joints, expansion joints, and transitions between different substrates. Standard KERDI membrane and KERDI-BAND are rigid — they'll bridge a seam, but they can't handle substrates that move independently. KERDI-FLEX can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10\" width gives you 5\" of bonding area on each side of the movement joint, with the flexible center section spanning the gap. It's the correct solution anywhere two structural elements meet but might move differently — concrete-to-concrete construction joints, wood-to-concrete transitions, or any location where the architect specified an expansion joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen to use KERDI-FLEX vs. KERDI-BAND\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKERDI-BAND (rigid):\u003c\/strong\u003e For sealing seams between sheets of the SAME substrate that move together — KERDI-to-KERDI overlaps, KERDI-BOARD panel joints, pipe penetrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKERDI-FLEX (flexible):\u003c\/strong\u003e For joints between substrates that move INDEPENDENTLY — construction joints in concrete, wood-to-masonry transitions, expansion joints specified in the construction documents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRule:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the joint has a gap, a foam backer rod, or was specified as a movement joint — use KERDI-FLEX, not KERDI-BAND\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply thin-set mortar to both sides of the joint (not in the joint itself)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter the KERDI-FLEX strip over the joint with the elastomeric section spanning the gap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbed the flanges into the mortar — full contact on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo NOT fill the joint with mortar or embed the flexible center — it needs room to flex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverlap adjacent KERDI membrane by minimum 2\" over the flanges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCritical notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe movement joint must continue through the tile surface — use a soft joint (caulk\/sealant), NOT grout, at the tile level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKERDI-FLEX handles movement, not structural loads — the substrates on both sides must be independently supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum joint width: consult Schluter technical data for your specific application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 10\" (25 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter section: Elastomeric (flexible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlanges: KERDI membrane material (bonds with thin-set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold by: Linear foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePairs with\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKERDI waterproofing membrane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKERDI-BAND (for non-movement seams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchluter SET or ALL-SET mortar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Schluter","offers":[{"title":"16' 5\"","offer_id":48064547946663,"sku":"FLEX250\/5M","price":86.02,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"98' 5\"","offer_id":48064547979431,"sku":"FLEX250\/30","price":440.13,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/3954\/4743\/files\/kerdi_flex_9a24d0c1-9034-4df7-aadb-d2f19412b15c.jpg?v=1773100165","url":"https:\/\/www.yourfloors.ca\/products\/schluter-kerdi-flex-10-movement-strip","provider":"yourfloors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}