schluter ditra

[sandman]

hi all,
only ever used ply and aqua panel,anyone used schluter ditra flooring systems as a floor prep?
seems to be widely used in states and euroupe
any comments thks.

 

[grumpygrouter]

I used it recently over a heated screed for laying granite on to. Wha t are you hoping to do with it?

Grumpy

 

[DHTiling]

Have a look at this mate...it might help you understand when to use Ditra


http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-forum/2715-uncoupling-membrane-explained.html

 

[sandman]

not using yet only looking,
thks for link

 

[DHTiling]

Also check out schluter uk for uk fixing on Ditra because it can differ from the advise given on the .com usa version......

http://www.schluter.co.uk/produkt.aspx?doc=6-1-ditra.xml&pg=funktion

 

[TilingLogistics]

One of the biggest issues when using Ditra seems to be using it over floorboards. I spoke to Schluter Technical about this in Germany and they say it is OK. One of the reasons it is not in their tech specs is because they don't use floorboards in Germany.

A word to the wise Ditra matting is a decoupling membrane not a magic carpet. The same applies to using Ditra as any other overplying material the substrate floorboards need to be in good condition and secured with screws at a minimum of 300mm centres

Kev