Kali Pharand

Kali Pharand is the Sustainability and Standards Manager for Schluter Systems at the North American headquarters in Plattsburgh, New York. Pharand’s focus includes sustainability, standards and certifications, and how each relates to the company’s products. Pharand is an active member in ASTM International’s E60 committee on sustainability and C21 committee on ceramic whitewares and related products, and she has authored content in various industry publications within the U.S. and Canada. In her personal life, Kali is wife to her husband, Dan, and mother to her two daughters, Avree and Henley. Together, they enjoy hockey and other sporting events, live music, movie nights, dancing and camping. For more information on this topic, you can contact us using the contact page at www.schluter.com.

Waterproofing Wet Areas: Three Essential Methods to Protect Your Bathroom and Shower Installation

Kali Pharand

May 9, 2025

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Schluter’s Kali Pharand shares insights into the three most common waterproofing methods for indoor wet areas available today and how to select the right one for your next wet-area application.

What to Know About Profile Selection for a Successful Tile Installation

With a broad spectrum of profiles available to meet the demand of different materials and environments, an installation will last for years to come as long as the appropriate one is chosen for that particular application

Kali Pharand

April 13, 2023

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With an increasing number of tile installations coexisting with other surface coverings, the need arises for appropriate transitions within and around the tiled surface. Profile pieces provide aesthetically pleasing transitions between a wide array of surface coverings.