Thickness Ditra Matting
The distinguishing feature of ditra is the existence of free space created by the configured channels on the underside of the matting.
Thickness ditra matting. This is probably the most impractical of these three options. X 3 mm felt cushion underlayment roll for engineered wood and laminate flooring. The stud structure of ditra heat is specifically designed to allow for the easy installation of ditra heat e hk heating cables. Nominal 1 4 5 5 mm thickness minimizes tile assembly thickness and reduces transitions to lower surface coverings.
If you still want to use 1 8 inch thick ditra in the non heated section then you could transition with just a tile. Ditra matting is only 3 5mm thick providing the thinnest possible assembly without sacrificing performance making it a universal substrate for tile covering. In conjunction with tiled coverings schlüter ditra 25 forms an uncoupling waterproofing and vapour pressure equalisation layer. Thus ditra effectively manages moisture beneath the tile.
A word about ditra thickness. So it looks like i ve got 3 4 in which i need to fit the ditra tile and thinset. More product details close super felt 360 sq. The free space provides a route for excess moisture and vapor to escape from the substrate that could otherwise cause damage to the tile layer above.
Ditra matting and tile help the unmodified thin set retain more of its moisture as it cures and this creates a stronger bond than modified thin set can achieve. From what i understand ditra is about 1 8 thick. Ditra xl is 5 16 7 mm thick to create an even transition between typical 5 16 7 mm thick tile and 3 4 19 mm thick hardwood flooring ditra xl allows for ceramic tile application over single layer plywood osb subfloors on joists spaced at 24 610 mm o c. Ditra xl is the same thickness and is probably a little bit less expensive than ditra heat duo running regular ditra heat mat not duo in the non heated section.
For the builder to finish 30 to 45 mm low is a bit ott to make up with adhesive and tiles. Self leveling compounds are not required to encapsulate the cables into the membrane. And then tiles will bed on a solid bed of say 3mm to 4mm as long as the screed is flat there is no need to build up any higher. Subtracting the tile and ditra thickness leaves me with 3 8 left for thinset.
The thickness of the tile assembly is minimized by using ditra which is only 1 8 in. The minimum height that my new dishwasher can be adjusted to is 33 3 4 and the cabinet height is 34 1 2. It serves as an uncoupling layer for problematic surfaces crack bridging and a waterproofing membrane. Ditra membrane is available in two thicknesses 1 8 and 5 16.