Ditra xl allows for ceramic tile application over single layer plywood osb subfloors on joists spaced at 24 610 mm o c.
Ditra bathroom floor.
I plan to use the thinner ditra uncoupling membrane.
It provides uncoupling to prevent cracked tile and grout.
It is made of polyethylene creating a waterproofing layer protecting the substrate.
I recently remodeled a 3 rd floor attic for a client.
The price difference between the two products.
What do ya think.
The subfloor is 5 8 t g plywood joists 2x12 on 12 centers.
And under the old tile was a thick mortar bed.
The subfloor is 3 4 x 7 tongue and groove plank with some knots set on the diagonal.
Uncoupling waterproofing vapor management and support to ensure a long lasting installation.
A finding we had not expected.
Ditra is a polyethylene uncoupling underlayment with a grid ditra is an uncoupling membrane designed for ceramic and stone tile installations on floors.
The stud structure of ditra heat is specifically designed to allow for the easy installation of ditra heat e hk heating cables.
Schluter ditra heat integrates customizable comfortable electric floor warming with the functions associated with ditra.
Floor joists are 1 75 x 9 16 oc longest support span is about 12 feet.
Ditra xl is 5 16 7 mm thick to create an even transition between typical 5 16 7 mm thick tile and 3 4 19 mm thick hardwood flooring.
Schluter ditra heat installation and tips.
January 6 2019 at 9 35 pm.
I plan on replacing the plywood subfloor in the entire bathroom before adding the ditra floor.
It is 6 x7 and the floor slopes a quarter inch over the 6 width.
For heating we were only able to get a heat duct on one side of the floor.
It provides uncoupling to prevent cracked tile and grout.
This heat duct reached every room except a small bathroom on the opposite side.
My question is can i install the ditra over the floor leveler or do i put down another layer of plywood 1 4 first.
Do i have to tile over the kerdi band where floor meets wll or can i install pvc moulding.
Enter schluter systems and this awesome tile underlayment product the schluter ditra xl.
Ditra can be installed over a variety of subfloors including concrete plywood osb and radiant heated floors.
Ditra is an uncoupling membrane designed for ceramic and stone tile installations on floors.
But if it prevents your floor from failing after a few years then it s probably worth it.
Why we chose schluter ditra xl tile underlayment during demolition of the old master bathroom we discovered that our floor joists were spaced wider than we originally thought.
What kind and thickness of plywood do you recommend to use with the shluter.
It is made of polyethylene creating a waterproofing layer protecting the substrate.