Ditra & Rapid Set? - TilersForums.com

[beanz]

Can you lay Ditra with Flexi Rapid????

 

[DHTiling]

What ever suits the substrate IMO..

 

[John Benton]

I have without any problems

 

[beanz]

I thought it'd be ok, but figured i'd better check.. Floor is screed on top of concrete and suspended floor. Needs SLC too, berfore the Ditra. I only noticed the suspended floor, as there's a crack at the join, hence the Ditra.. ;-)

 

[Dougs Third Go]

I always use rapid set flexi for uncoupling mats.

 

[Alan.P]

I've used glue and flexi rapid, just that with the rapid you have to keep off it til set or you'll break the bond.

 

[beanz]

I've used glue and flexi rapid, just that with the rapid you have to keep off it til set or you'll break the bond.

Ah, that's good to know, cheers Alan

 

[darren pealing]

Re: Ditra & Rapid Set?

same as that alan.

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same as that alan.

 

[beanz]

If I was to use a standard set, could I lay the entire area, then work on it? Ie. setting tiles out, then fixing..

 

[Dougs Third Go]

If I was to use a standard set, could I lay the entire area, then work on it? Ie. setting tiles out, then fixing..

might be a bit troublesome when you want to lift a tile to check coverage as you'll pull the ditra too

 

[Alan.P]

Exactly as Doug says.

 

[beanz]

might be a bit troublesome when you want to lift a tile to check coverage as you'll pull the ditra too

Bugger! Didn't think of that!?! I'll have to go with rapid then, as I need to at least start the tiling tomorrow.. :-/

Cheers Doug

 

[Tony73]

noticed that not all rapid flex adhesives are good for ditra. I think webber is better than mapei keraquick.

 

[beanz]

Is that something you've noticed while working with the different adhesives Tony? Or manufacturers recommendations?
With standard set, would I be able to set out/dry lay while it's going off? Or is there a point that I'd just have to stay off it!?! I've got a feeling I'm gonna be losing a lot of time tomorrow.

 

[Alan.P]

With standard set, would I be able to set out/dry lay while it's going off? Or is there a point that I'd just have to stay off it!?! I've got a feeling I'm gonna be losing a lot of time tomorrow.

As a rule of thumb I keep off it until set, never used standard set before but would imagine that walking on it at any point before it's set would not be good.