Schlüter ditra 25 is a polyethylene mat with square dovetailed recesses and an anchoring fleece laminated to the underside.
How to install ditra mat.
The integration of ditra s uncoupling waterproofing load distribution and vapor management functions makes consistent results viable.
To install schlüter ditra drain 4 apply a standard dry set mortar to the substrate described above with a 6 mm x 6 mm notched trowel using the thin set method.
A 3 x 3 mm or 4 x 4 mm trowel is recommended for schlüter ditra drain 8.
Apply a layer bonding adhesive to the level substrate using a 3x3mm or 4x4mm notched trowel.
Movement joints must be installed in accordance with industry standards and norms.
Prior to installing ditra matting it is important to make sure that the substrates are even load bearing clean and compatible.
Unmodified used to install ditra depends on the substrate.
Movement joints ditra heat and ditra heat tb do not eliminate the need for movement joints including perimeter joints within the tiled surface.
However over concrete schluter recommends an unmodified thinset mortar like the ditra set shown here.
When using cbu the tile is mortared directly to the board and expansion or shifting of the subfloor is likely to.
Ditra as a decoupler helps prevent substrate movement from damaging flooring.
See page 8 of this handbook tcna ej171 and ttmac 301 mj.
The type of thin set mortar modified vs.
Prior to installing ditra heat and ditra heat tb.
The ditra mat is now installed and you can immediately install floor tile on it.
In conjunction with tiled coverings schlüter ditra 25 forms an uncoupling waterproofing and vapour pressure equalisation layer.
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The flooring should also have sufficient time to dry before you get started with the installation.
Ditra is the right choice when installing flooring over concrete or other material that requires a moisture barrier to prevent damage to flooring.
For instance to install ditra over plywood a modified thinset mortar should be used.
The selected thin bed adhesive for adhering schlüter ditra drain must be suitable for the substrate.