Adhesive for anticrack matting - Tile Advice

[Adrian mcc]

hi all, I have never used an anti crack matting before but hav asked the customer to use one as I’m tiling over underfloor heating overlay boards, I have primed in prim grip from tile master. He has bought this orange matting looks like schluter but think it’s a copy I was just wondering what’s the best way to install it ie adhesive he has bought this adhesive does it need to be a standard set adhesive

 

[Dumbo]

Standard set or rapid set it doesn't matter . I'm putting some down later today I'm using a slow set as it gives me more working time and I can mix a whole bag no worries and im not tiling until tomorrow.

 

[Adrian mcc]

Cheers think I will swap it all for standard hate rushing like a mad man can it be stuck down with rapid thanks for replying

 

[Adrian mcc]

Standard set or rapid set it doesn't matter . I'm putting some down later today I'm using a slow set as it gives me more working time and I can mix a whole bag no worries and im not tiling until tomorrow.

Oh and 8 or 6mm to stick the mat

 

[Dumbo]

I know some recommend 6mm but I think Schluter and dural both recommend 4 mm

 

[LM]

hi all, I have never used an anti crack matting before but hav asked the customer to use one as I’m tiling over underfloor heating overlay boards, I have primed in prim grip from tile master. He has bought this orange matting looks like schluter but think it’s a copy I was just wondering what’s the best way to install it ie adhesive he has bought this adhesive does it need to be a standard set adhesive

Is it printed down the entire length in the centre in black with Schluter Ditra on it?

 

[Bopster]

I’m halfway through laying 40sqm of durabase and it’s recomended to use 4mm

 

[acaciaguy]

I know some recommend 6mm but I think Schluter and dural both recommend 4 mm

I agree. They do. Find out what you are using and confirm with manufacture if unsure

 

[Flintstone]

6mm for mats for me, 4mm is hard to get coverage

 

[Flintstone]

What are the overlay boards your tiling to and how are you dealing with them ?

 

[Tony_C]

I tend to use a 6mm also & I use one of these for my matting also for a better adhesion


Amtico karndean floor & wall roller 18 – 24 inch long Amtico Karndean https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009G7PCT2/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_ZM-9CbGYW4G3A via @AmazonUK

 

[hmtiling]

Always 4mm for me. I use a Karl Dahm underlayment roller. 6mm notch can bunch adhesive when rollered

 

[hmtiling]

Always 4mm for me. I use a Karl Dahm underlayment roller. 6mm notch can bunch adhesive when rollered

I alway use rapid with membranes too. The bond strength will be there next day

 

[Tony_C]

Karl Dahm underlayment roller

This roller looks much better. on the list it goes

 

[hmtiling]

This roller looks much better. on the list it goes

You can put more weight on with durabase than ditra. I go 30kg and 20kg.