Schluter ® -DITRA and DITRA-XL are specifically designed for ceramic and stone tile installations. DITRA and DITRA-XL provide uncoupling to prevent cracked tile and grout. Made of polyethylene, DITRA and DITRA-XL serve as a waterproofing layer that protects moisture-sensitive substrates, such as plywood/OSB.
What is Schluter -Ditra-heat E-Hk?
Uncoupling membrane for DITRA-HEAT-E-HK electric floor heating cables Schluter ® -DITRA-HEAT integrates customizable, comfortable electric floor warming with the functions associated with DITRA: uncoupling, waterproofing, vapor management, and support to ensure a long lasting installation.
What is a Ditra tile?
Provides uncoupling, waterproofing, vapor management, and heavy load distribution to ensure the durability and integrity of tile installations. DITRA has a nominal 1/8″ (3 mm)-thickness which minimizes tile assembly thickness and reduces transitions to lower surface coverings.
How do you make a waterproof barrier with Schluter-Ditra?
A waterproof barrier can be created using Schluter-DITRA because it is made from waterproof polyethylene. One additional product is required, Schluter KERDI-BAND, a waterproof material used to seal the seams where layers of DITRA abut one another. The KERDI-BAND is applied using unmodified thin-set mortar.
Should I use Kerdi tape or Ditra tape?
I would consider Kerdi tape or membrane to be overkill anywhere outside a shower. Ditra is indeed waterproof, but its primary purpose is to serve as an uncoupling membrane, which prevents movements in the subfloor from cracking tiles.
How do I install Ditra membrane?
While Ditra is my preferred membrane for floor tile installation (as well as countertops and tub decks) it absolutely needs to be installed correctly. The two main techniques for this are fairly simple: Make sure the cavities (waffles) are filled correctly Install it over an approved substrate (and with the correct type of thinset mortar)
What is the thickness of Ditra?
DITRA is 1/8″ (3 mm) thick, which minimizes tile assembly thickness and reduces transitions to lower surface coverings (e.g., carpet, engineered wood, and vinyl). DITRA allows for ceramic tile application over single-layer plywood or OSB subfloors on joists spaced up to 19.2″ (488 mm) o.c.
