Ditra Tile Matting

Schlüter ditra matting is one of the most popular types of under tile decoupling systems in the uk and in this blog post we will take a look at some of the benefits of using ditra matting.

Ditra tile matting.

What is ditra matting. Schluter ditra matting is designed for tile and natural stone installations and serves as a waterproofing membrane a vapour pressure equalisation layer to accommodate moisture occurring at the underside of the substrate and an uncoupling layer for problematic substrates. Thus ditra effectively manages moisture beneath the tile covering. Designed specifically for ceramic tile and dimension stone installations ditra serves as an uncoupling layer waterproofing membrane and vapor management layer that accommodates.

Tile is installed over ditra using the thin bed method in such a way that the mortar becomes mechanically anchored in the square cutback cavities of the matting. It is made of polyethylene creating a waterproofing layer protecting the substrate. Lay ditra 25 matting over underfloor heating to distribute heat more evenly and prevent tile cracking due to expansion and contraction. The free space provides an escape route for excess moisture and vapor that could otherwise cause damage to the tile layer above.

The distinguishing feature of ditra is the existence of free space created by the configured channels on the underside of the matting. Ditra matting is particularly useful when installing underfloor heating and provides a decoupling layer between the underfloor heating and the tiles. Ditra can be installed over a variety of subfloors including concrete plywood osb and radiant heated floors. Ditra is an uncoupling membrane designed for ceramic and stone tile installations on floors.

The substrate must be even and load bearing.