Tiling Onto Decoupling Mat

[foxman]

Hi worked up in Aberdeen last year on a 1200 square meter granite floor job, because the sreed had'nt gone off and the water moisture content in the screed was to high, to lay tiles we had to use a decoupling mat. This was a plastic mat that you laid down onto the screed then tiled in the normal way, the mat was actually a floating membrane. I think it was called Watec. Has anyone else used this system before and what did you think. Cheers Mick

 

[brian c]

never used it Mick but good thread m8.I look forward to the replies...im sure guys like pjc,tilling logistics,Highlander,Dave will have something to say on this...oh and Wetdec probably.

 

[grumpygrouter]

Never heard of Watec but i have used Ditra which I assume is similar. It does a good job.

 

[DHTiling]

New one on me.You can use an uncoupling membrane but they are stuck to the substrate with a suitable adhesive and not just laid directly down without sticking it down..

 

[foxman]

Is Wetdeck a german make Bri because this was german gear.

 

[grumpygrouter]

Wetdecs supplies something called Durabase which is very similar to Ditra. Durabase is yellow.... and yes, it is made in Germany, like Ditra.

 

[DHTiling]

schluters Ditra is german..?

 

[foxman]

We thought it was a bit funny the mat not being stuck down but we went with the spec the architect wanted. I'll try and get the exact name and let you all know

 

[grumpygrouter]

We thought it was a bit funny the mat not being stuck down but we went with the spec the architect wanted. I'll try and get the exact name and let you all know

...I'm starting to feel a little nervous on your behalf now....

 

[brian c]

sorry Mick ,dont know pal,and if Dave has never heard of it then theres a good chance you might have the wrong name.Maybe WETDEC OR SOMETHING SIMILAR?

 

[2Balls]

schluters Ditra is german..?

Hi Dave,Schluter is English, Schlüter is German:8:2Ball

 

[DHTiling]

Hi Dave,Schluter is English, Schlüter is German:8:2Ball

:ciappa:.........

 

[MJT]

I've used this type of decoupling membrane before it's called, Watec 2e matting used it on a floor which had two substrates wood & concrete.
It's differant than ditra matting , you dont stick it down you just lay it down and tape the joints.
Also used it on bitumen substrate to. Never tiled a floating floor in my life always walked away from them.
Well thats what I thought but using Watec 2e matting is a floating floor.

 

[brian c]

heres a lonk if anyone is interested..http://gutjahr.bpanet.de/uploads/tx_gutjahrprodukte/Watec2E_englisch_1.pdf

in brief...it sayes that its a decoupling,ventilating and reinforcing matting in one ,my concern is that its to be laid loose?What do you think guys/...Gals?

 

[DHTiling]

Not a product i have heard of before but here's some info on it.....

Gutjahr GmbH ? Balkone, Terrassen, Außentreppen sicher entwässern, Fliesenbeläge innen wie außen entkoppeln

http://www.gutjahr-gmbh.de/uploads/tx_gutjahrprodukte/General_information_on_usage_of_Watec_2E.pdf

 

[White Room]

Laying loose bit unsure about that, it must work if it's been used on sites

 

[doug boardley]

I suppose it's the ultimate decoupling membrane, To clean it you could just pick it up and give it a shake!

 

[MJT]

Or if you're moving house roll it up and take it with you

 

[Spud]

just remember these decoupling systems only work on sturdy substrates any movement or spring in the floor then you cannot use them whoever they are made by

 

[DHTiling]

Sorry but not my cup of tea........i like to know it's gunna work....not sure about that system ...Don't like the idea of a solid floor just floating.....As most know i am not a lover of floating floors.....

 

[CJ]

:yikes:I don't like floaters either

 

[brian c]

:yikes:I don't like floaters either

especially the kids floaters in your bottle of juice....lol😛rrr: