Comments on: Schluter-DITRA Tile Underlayment http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/schluter-ditra-tile-underlayment/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=schluter-ditra-tile-underlayment Expert Home Improvement Advice Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:48:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bostonguyhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/schluter-ditra-tile-underlayment/#comment-54882 Bostonguy Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:39:36 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/02/schluter-ditra-tile-underlayment/#comment-54882 Todd, thanks for your great advice. I could be wrong about the size of the concrete but nevertheless great tips and help. Thanks again! Todd, thanks for your great advice. I could be wrong about the size of the concrete but nevertheless great tips and help. Thanks again!

]]> By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/schluter-ditra-tile-underlayment/#comment-54878 Todd Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:41:02 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/02/schluter-ditra-tile-underlayment/#comment-54878 Couple of thoughts before the how's on tiling.With only a 2" slab it's likely that you will get cracking in your new floor at some point due to movement in the slab. Of course there's a possibility that won't happen if you have a really great sub-base but frankly it's quite risky. So...if you want to tile it beware that you may have problems.Schluter-DITRA is really easy to work with. First you put down a layer of thinset (follow manufactures spec sheet closely for the type) and lay the DITRA in that. This creates a bond between the concrete and the DITRA. Then you simply use thinset and tile over the DITRA like any normal tiling situation. I really like using this stuff for several reasons.This product will certainly help stop cracking as it allows the slab to do it thing while protecting the tile. Just not sure if it will prevent 100% of problems with a slab that thin. Couple of thoughts before the how’s on tiling.

With only a 2″ slab it’s likely that you will get cracking in your new floor at some point due to movement in the slab. Of course there’s a possibility that won’t happen if you have a really great sub-base but frankly it’s quite risky. So…if you want to tile it beware that you may have problems.

Schluter-DITRA is really easy to work with. First you put down a layer of thinset (follow manufactures spec sheet closely for the type) and lay the DITRA in that. This creates a bond between the concrete and the DITRA. Then you simply use thinset and tile over the DITRA like any normal tiling situation. I really like using this stuff for several reasons.

This product will certainly help stop cracking as it allows the slab to do it thing while protecting the tile. Just not sure if it will prevent 100% of problems with a slab that thin.

]]> By: Bostonguyhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/schluter-ditra-tile-underlayment/#comment-54877 Bostonguy Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:23:48 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/02/schluter-ditra-tile-underlayment/#comment-54877 My house was built in 1940 and so I'm not sure if they had/knew what vapor barriers did. I had a cracked corner underneath the set of stairs going into the basement that I decided to to open and clean (to repair) and found out that theres is about a 2" slab of concrete thickness on my basement floors. They are not level but as mentioned, has loose paint which I will scrape off. Once I do that, how do I go about preparing the floor for tile? scrape paint, clean and then lay some DITRA on the mortar with more on top and finally the tiles? My house was built in 1940 and so I’m not sure if they had/knew what vapor barriers did. I had a cracked corner underneath the set of stairs going into the basement that I decided to to open and clean (to repair) and found out that theres is about a 2″ slab of concrete thickness on my basement floors. They are not level but as mentioned, has loose paint which I will scrape off. Once I do that, how do I go about preparing the floor for tile? scrape paint, clean and then lay some DITRA on the mortar with more on top and finally the tiles?

]]> By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/schluter-ditra-tile-underlayment/#comment-54761 Todd Sat, 26 Feb 2011 01:26:47 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/02/schluter-ditra-tile-underlayment/#comment-54761 Mortar isn't going to fix a moisture problem. It's likely that the builder didn't use a vapor barrier under the slap. DITRA will certainly act as a vapor barrier but you need to get the loose paint off first. Mortar isn’t going to fix a moisture problem. It’s likely that the builder didn’t use a vapor barrier under the slap. DITRA will certainly act as a vapor barrier but you need to get the loose paint off first.

]]> By: Bostonguyhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/schluter-ditra-tile-underlayment/#comment-54746 Bostonguy Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:55:57 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/02/schluter-ditra-tile-underlayment/#comment-54746 I have a concrete floor in my basement which was painted by the previous owner (I just moved in 2 months ago) and the paint is peeling right off due to moisture. I fixed a downspout issue which was letting water in but there are still some spotty areas on the floor that get damp/wet. What can I do to fix this issue? It is an unfinished basement w/ concrete floors and block foundation walls. I was told to lay mortar and tile over the existing floor and upon looking for solutions came across this article. Would adding this membrane with thin set, then adding tile on top "fix" my problem? or just hide it underneath. The reason i ask is that I was told the mortar laid on top of the basement floor would keep the moisture from protruding. Adding the rest on top (membrane with more mortar and tiles) would just be overkill? I would gratefully appreciate any advise or suggestions as a new homeowner. I have a concrete floor in my basement which was painted by the previous owner (I just moved in 2 months ago) and the paint is peeling right off due to moisture. I fixed a downspout issue which was letting water in but there are still some spotty areas on the floor that get damp/wet. What can I do to fix this issue? It is an unfinished basement w/ concrete floors and block foundation walls. I was told to lay mortar and tile over the existing floor and upon looking for solutions came across this article. Would adding this membrane with thin set, then adding tile on top “fix” my problem? or just hide it underneath. The reason i ask is that I was told the mortar laid on top of the basement floor would keep the moisture from protruding. Adding the rest on top (membrane with more mortar and tiles) would just be overkill? I would gratefully appreciate any advise or suggestions as a new homeowner.

]]> By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/schluter-ditra-tile-underlayment/#comment-42669 Todd Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:38:56 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/02/schluter-ditra-tile-underlayment/#comment-42669 Joe - Sounds to me that maybe you should try another radiant solution...just a thought. We always use radiant tubes that are attached below the floor. Sorry I can't be much help on this issue. Joe – Sounds to me that maybe you should try another radiant solution…just a thought. We always use radiant tubes that are attached below the floor. Sorry I can’t be much help on this issue.

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