Schluter Ditra Uncoupling and Waterproofing Membrane for Ceramic and Stone Tile Installations - Interior Use, Polyethylene, 3.5mm Thickness

Tile Installation Membranes: Preventing Cracks and Water Damage

Schluter Ditra Uncoupling and Waterproofing Membrane Schluter-DITRA is a polyethylene membrane designed specifically for ceramic tile and natural stone installations. It serves as an uncoupling layer, waterproofing membrane, and vapor management system, accommodating moisture from beneath the tile covering.

Key Features and Benefits:

Tile Cracking Prevention: DITRA provides an effective uncoupling layer to neutralize stress between the substrate and tiles, preventing cracking and delamination.

Multi-Surface Compatibility: DITRA is suitable for various substrates including concrete, plywood, OSB, and gypsum, and is compatible with heated floors. It can be easily installed using thin-set mortar.

Vapor Management: DITRA's unique free-space design underneath allows for excess moisture and vapor to escape, enhancing the longevity of your tile installation.

Sturdy Foundation for Tiles: The membrane's unique structure supports and distributes heavy loads evenly, making it suitable for high-traffic areas and heavy furniture.

Quick Installation: DITRA comes with cutting grooves for precise adjustments and air release vents for quicker adhesive setting, facilitating easier and faster tile installation.

Installation Instructions:

1. Apply a suitable thin-set mortar to the substrate using a 1/4" x 3/16" (6 mm x 5 mm) V-notched trowel, 5/16" x 5/16" (8 mm x 8 mm) V-notched trowel, or the DITRA trowel.
2. Install DITRA or DITRA-XL to the floor, fleece side down, and solidly embed the matting into the mortar using a float, screed trowel, or DITRA-ROLLER.
3. Tile can be installed over DITRA and DITRA-XL immediately; fill the cut-back cavities with thin-set mortar and comb additional mortar over the matting using an appropriate trowel.
4. Periodically remove and check a tile to ensure full coverage is being attained, and consider back-buttering for large-format tiles.

Schlüter-Systems: Pioneers in the Tile Assembly Industry Founded in 1966 by Werner Schlüter, Schlüter-Systems has evolved from a modest idea into a company with over 40 product lines recognized and utilized in various countries around the world. We maintain our commitment to innovation, quality, and service, always striving to meet the evolving demands of the tile installation industry.

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