Schluter Ditra 1/8" Underlayment 323sqft Product Description:
- 323sq ft roll
- 1/8" - 3 mm
Product Description
Ceramic and stone tiles are durable, easy to maintain, and hygienic, representing the ideal surface coverings. However, today's lightweight construction methods can make the installation of hard surface coverings particularly challenging. In order to protect the integrity of the tile assembly, an underlayment that performs multiple functions is required. Schluter-DITRA is a polyethylene membrane with a grid structure of square cavities, each cut back in a dovetail configuration, and an anchoring fleece laminated to its underside. Schluter-DITRA is bonded to the substrate using thin-set mortar. The anchoring fleece on the underside of Schluter-DITRA is fully engaged in the mortar to provide a mechanical bond to the substrate. Tile is installed over Schluter-DITRA using the thin-bed method in such a way that the mortar becomes mechanically anchored in the square, cutback cavities of the Schluter-DITRA matting. Designed specifically for ceramic tile and dimension stone installations, Schluter-DITRA serves as an uncoupling layer, waterproofing membrane, and vapor management layer that accommodates moisture from beneath the tile covering. Further, DITRA performs all these functions while still providing adequate support/load distribution for the tile covering. a) Uncoupling Tile has been successfully installed for thousands of years by incorporating an uncoupling layer, or forgiving shear interface, within the tile assembly. Schluter-DITRA provides uncoupling through its open rib structure, which allows for in-plane movement that effectively neutralizes the differential movement stresses between the substrate and the tile, thus eliminating the major cause of cracking and delaminating of the tiled surface. b) Waterproofing Schluter-DITRA provides reliable waterproofing in interior and exterior applications. Its polyethylene composition protects the substrate from moisture penetration. c) Vapor management d) Support / load distribution
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Great product
By John M. Buchan
Put down limestone and if not for ditra given the nature of alimestone floor I don't think in time all our limestone wouldhave survived without some crack here or there. Wesaw this at a home show then decided to use it. Happy withthis product!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.Schluter Ditra
By Surreyite
Having been inthe tile trade now for fifty years I think Schluter Ditra to be the best on the market.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Excellent Product
By Rick Sing
Installed this underlayment for the first time in our new addition. Although very pricey it lays down nicely and does the job it's designed to do. Very Happy Customer and would use it again.
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