It provides uncoupling to prevent cracked tile and grout.
Ditra mat roll sizes.
Schluter s ditra heat combines radiant floor heat in an uncoupling membrane.
When using the ditra roller place a weight e g bags of mortar grout or box of tile not to exceed 75 lbs on the ditra roller shelf.
Simplify installation of both your heating system and tile floor.
I use all three.
Made of polyethylene ditra and ditra xl serve as a waterproofing layer that protects moisture sensitive substrates such as plywood osb.
Ditra is an uncoupling membrane designed for ceramic and stone tile installations on floors.
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.
What s special about this matting.
Roll product data sheet strata data sheet.
Schluter ditra 25 is a polyethylene membrane with a robust grid structure of square cavities each cut to a dovetail.
As for your tiles make sure to consult with a store associate on the trowel size that will be best suited to the size and thickness of your tiles.
There are three ditra s.
If you have an area where the tile stops and another flooring like carpet starts you will want to hold the mat back between 1 8 and 1 4 from the edge of the tile.
V notched trowel which is available at home depot.
Specifically designed for use with both modified and unmodified mortars laticrete strata mat allows for the proper adhesive mortar to be used with porcelain or large format tiles and stone.
The matting uncouples the floor covering from the substrate to prevent tensions between the substrate and your tiles.
To install ditra to the subfloor we recommend that you use a 1 4 quot.
Ditra xl is 5 16 thick and is good for basement or slab floors where there can be a wider temperature difference.
Step 1 cut the ditra mat to the desired size roll the ditra mat out on the shed subfloor and use a utility knife to cut it to the desired length and or shape.
X 3 mm felt cushion underlayment roll for engineered wood and laminate flooring.
Ditra for radiant heat is the one for their electrical heat wire.
It may be helpful to back roll the end of the matting before installation or place boxes of tile on top of the matting after installation to avoid curling.