Vario pro

[Flintstone]

im not sure it's suitable for pouring slc over tho Andy and I'm not one for tiling straight to wires, I thought vario pro would be the ideal here. What I would like to know is if the vario pro matting has any insulating properties as it's a big old bit of screed to suck up the warmth if not

 

[Spare Tool]

Like I say don't know about the vario, I wouldn't tile directly over the wires either, but you could fix 3 strips of ins board round perimeter and stop the leveler, or would it really matter, moisture will still escape.

 

[Tile seller]

The 'vario pro' mat still requires insulation underneath it. The mat its offers very little in the way of insulation.

 

[J Sid]

doesn't Schluter do one with insulation built in?

 

[Flintstone]

So what's the best way to do what I'm wanting to do? Is it ok to lay insulation boards with ultimate, they lay vario pro and tile with seta flex on the screed after a week or two

 

[Tile seller]

One of the advantages of the vario system is that its possible to tile directly onto it without screeding first.
The wires recessed so the trowel wont nick them. Just fill the voids in the mat with addy as you go. Quick, simple and easy.

 

[Italy]

I never wait more then 2-3 days to tile onto screed.In Italy is common practice to do the screed by tiler,in this way no excuses if is not flat.I can't see the reason for wait to dry if you fix tile.For wood is another discussion but not for tiles.
IMO better if is not fully dry,in this way is more strong.

what ?, repeat the offending sentence ahahah

 

[Flintstone]

One of the advantages of the vario system is that its possible to tile directly onto it without screeding first.
The wires recessed so the trowel wont nick them. Just fill the voids in the mat with addy as you go. Quick, simple and easy.

I know!

 

[Flintstone]

doesn't Schluter do one with insulation built in?

Not sure about that! I think they are going for vario.
So, is it safe to lay the insulation boards over the screed then lay the vario ? Surely the vario can't do its job if there's insulation ?

 

[J Sid]

can't see the point of the uncoupling mat if you put insulation board under it. What do Vario recommend?
and yes Schluter do one with built in insulation.