Perimeter bonded vinyl tile is unacceptable.
Ditra floor stuff.
The distinguishing feature of ditra is the existence of free space created by the configured channels on the underside of the matting.
A significant refinement on the underfloor heating systems from the last decade it is thinner easier to install and is entirely waterproof.
Can schluter ditra and schluter ditra xl be installed over vinyl flooring.
It provides uncoupling to prevent cracked tile and grout.
Ditra can be installed over a variety of subfloors including concrete plywood osb and radiant heated floors.
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I use all three.
Some limitations include the following.
Thus ditra effectively manages moisture beneath the tile covering.
However i see this stuff is pricey at nearly twice what hardybacker runs not counting the thinset.
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Ditra for radiant heat is the one for their electrical heat wire.
Schluter ditra heat is a modern advanced under tile floor heating system.
Yes schluter ditra or ditra xl can be installed over vinyl.
After reading through the threads i became inspired to use ditra on my kitchen floor project.
It is made of polyethylene creating a waterproofing layer protecting the substrate.
You could haul 1000 square feet in the back of my expedition without the need to barrow a trailer.
This one is 1 8 thick for areas where you want just a small transition and temperature difference isn t that great.
Great stuff although it was quite pricey.
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Now that the kitchen floor is almost done i would like to tile the few step that lead up into it.
I have a few strips of ditra left over that would fit and i would like to know if it could work there.
This is a roll of the uncoupling membrane used in the new ditra heat system.
Ditra xl is 5 16 thick and is good for basement or slab floors where there can be a wider temperature difference.
The free space provides an escape route for excess moisture and vapor that could otherwise cause damage to the tile layer above.
The schluter ditra uncoupling membrane is specifically designed to allow the installation of ceramic and stone tile over any even and load bearing substrate.
Ditra is an uncoupling membrane designed for ceramic and stone tile installations on floors.
So just so happens i am in the middle of repairing the floor a small amount of termite damage in a large living room.
Multiple layers of vinyl is unacceptable.
It provides uncoupling to prevent cracked tile and grout.
Cushioned vinyl is unacceptable.
It is made of polyethylene creating a waterproofing layer protecting the substrate.
