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A system is a group of interacting or interrelated elements that act according to a set of rules to form a unified whole. A system, surrounded and influenced by its environment, is described by its boundaries, structure and purpose and expressed in its functioning. Systems are the subjects of study of systems theory and other systems sciences.

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    Best Wetroom Systems

    Hi Folks We used to have a wc / shower downstairs but cubilcle was tiny. My partner wanted a utility room so we ripped out wc & shower. She would now like a downstairs wc & shower (bless her cotton socks!), but want to keep the utility room. My plan is to tile whole room and install glass...
    • Smudger
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    • best systems tanking usa waterproofing wetroom wetroom tiling
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    • Forum: America Tile Forum
  2. H

    If I use Ditra do I need to use backerboard as well?

    Hi I got a lot of useful advice over my last post, thanks guys: http://www.tilersforums.com/tile-adhesive-grout-substrate-preparation/46295-ditra-not-ditra.html I had reached the decision, as suggested by Stewart, which was: So I was going to put down No More Ply over the chipboard...
    • HimediA
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    • anti-crack backerboard ditra floor matting membrane schluter systems uncoupling usa
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: America Tile Forum
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    UFH and Ditra matting

    I have worked for a tiling company that installed UFH, the Warmup type, over Ditra matting. However, there seem to be views that doing so is not a good idea....the theory is that the wire heats up and melts the Ditra??.........could anyone enlighten me on this?
    • Brad
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    • anti-crack ditra ditra matting floor matting membrane schluter systems ufh uncoupling usa
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: America Tile Forum
  4. W

    ditra mat or not?

    Hi, wondered if you good folks could advise on whether ditra mat is advisable/essential for my upcoming tiling. I've self built and extension approx 50m2 which will be a kitchen/diner (with 2.5x1.5m roof lantern) a utility room and a wet room. Laid ufh over kingspan and screed Larfarge Gyvlon to...
    • wdk
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    • anti-crack ditra ditra mat floor matting membrane not schluter systems uncoupling usa
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: America Tile Forum
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    PTB and Ditra

    Hi All Can i stick ditra or dural down with Bal PTB.
    • Ajax123
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    • anti-crack ditra floor matting membrane schluter systems uncoupling usa
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: America Tile Forum
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    Ditra Mat & Flexible tile adhesive, is it overkill?

    Hi. I have 18mm marine ply as my substrate on my suspended floor wet floor. I have bought some Ditra Matting and plan to cover the entire ground floor with it.I was going to buy some Nicobond Fast Flexible Adhesive but at £25/7kg it is very very expensive. I was thinking that as I have...
    • Indy
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    • adhesive anti-crack ditra ditra mat flexible floor matting membrane schluter systems tile tile adhesive uncoupling usa
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: America Tile Forum
  7. K

    Ambient Underfloor Heating Systems

    What are these underfloor heating systems like has anyone come across any issues with them are they recommended??
    • killer007
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    • floor floor tiling heating systems ufh underfloor underfloor heating usa
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: America Tile Forum
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    Warm Water Underfloor Heating Systems

    I see Uheat do Wet underfloor heating.. So i thought i would just let you know..:thumbsup: Warm Water Underfloor Heating from Uheat
    • DHTiling
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    • floor floor tiling heating systems ufh underfloor underfloor heating usa water
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  9. N

    Ditra matting - optimum depth

    Hi Guys, very amateur diy tiler here seeking some advice. I'm halfway through my extension - separate builders, plumbers, sparks etc rather than one company. Now at stage of looking to start floor tiling. I was a bit daunted by the floor size (32 sq mtrs to be done with 600 x 600mm porcelain...
    • Neilm
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    • anti-crack depth ditra ditra matting floor matting membrane schluter systems uncoupling usa
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    ditra matting

    hi all , wheres the best place to but ditra matting from ,can you but by the meter or is it best just to buy a roll :thumbsup:
    • TT Tiling
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    • anti-crack ditra ditra matting floor matting membrane schluter systems uncoupling usa
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  11. R

    DITRA and movement joints

    Note on movement joints: Ditra must be seperated at the existing movement joints. If Ditra is used as a waterproofing layer, the joints between the sheets must be covered with Schluter -KERDI-FLEX band. Movement joints must be continued in the tile covering, as specified by the applicable...
    • Rich
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    • anti-crack ditra floor joints matting membrane schluter systems uncoupling usa
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    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  12. D

    new backerboard from schluter systems then!!!!

    Construction panels - Schlüter-Systems just seen this ,has anyone tryed it yet???:thumbsup:
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    SLC over Ditra?

    Has anyone used SLC to fill Ditra? I'm wondering if this would work - whether it would run into the holes fully. If it did work it would save a lot of time on bigger jobs and be more cost effective than filling with adhesive. I usually go over with a loose mix of adhesive first and allow to dry...
    • Paul R Cox
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    • anti-crack ditra floor matting membrane over schluter slc systems uncoupling usa
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    waterproofing systems

    Just wondering if any of you guys have used the Homelux waterproofing kits, it comes in sheet form and is sold at topps tiles. I saw a demonstration of it recently and just wonderd if anyone had any views? Im debating on how much money id save the customer as well considering that it is all...
    • sw tiling
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    • systems usa waterproofing
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    Do you prime Ditra?

    I am using SPF (Nocros rapid flexible addy) to fix travertine to Ditra matting, but wondered if its best to use some Bal Bond SBR before fixing the tiles? :)
    • Dean A
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    • anti-crack ditra floor matting membrane prime schluter systems uncoupling usa
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    When to use ditra matting

    Hi Would like opinions on when to use ditra matting - all the time or in certain situations. ~Thanks Howard:ninja:
    • pendleh
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    • anti-crack ditra ditra matting floor matting membrane schluter systems uncoupling usa
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    Ditra matting

    Hi, I have a possible large job and am wondering where to go for the cheapest supplier of Ditra matting. Hope I'm ok to post this here as not after prices to install simply to buy. I will need to quote for a large job that involves just over 550 sq m of ditra matting in total. I am wondering...
    • garethdavies
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    • anti-crack ditra ditra matting floor matting membrane schluter systems uncoupling usa
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    tile leveling systems

    I know there has been some discussion on here lately about these systems such as the Tuscan, but has anyone yet used them? I have a customer who wants a truly perfect floor and is prepared to pay the extra if it works. Are they available in the UK yet? If so, where? Thanks
    • Grace'sDad
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    • leveling systems tile usa
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  19. W

    Pecilastic, Durabase CI, Ditra matting

    Lets try to end the guessing and assumptions being thrown around re this miraculous product. Pecilastic is an uncoupling membrane for use under tiles over substrates susceptible to lateral tensions. A thin membrane consisting of 2 layers the upper and lower separating under tension...
    • wetdec
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    • anti-crack ditra ditra matting durabase floor matting membrane schluter systems uncoupling usa
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    Durabase CI & Schluter Ditra Questions

    Ok let’s have a little clearing of the decks as regards Durabase CI mat and Schluter Ditra mat. Durabase CI and Ditra are membranes manufactured to lie between tiles and floor to absorb lateral movement. In simple terms if either of these membranes is installed and the floor beneath moves by...
    • wetdec
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    • anti-crack ditra durabase floor matting membrane questions schluter systems uncoupling usa
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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