It can be installed over a variety of substrates including plywood osb existing vinyl structural planks and concrete.
Ditra over floor leveler.
We recommend unmodified thin set mortar on a floor that has been leveled with a self leveling product.
If i use a self leveler on my plywood subfloor which type of thin set mortar do i used to install schluter ditra or ditra xl.
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What is your recommendation to install ditra over existing flooring.
Ditra and ditra xl were designed and tested for thin bed ceramic tile and natural stone applications.
I m interesting in hearing your thoughts before i begin my renovation.
I used nova plan easy plus.
I will be putting ditra on top of it and 12x24 marble over that.
It is 6 x7 and the floor slopes a quarter inch over the 6 width.
For this project the ditra is being installed over radiant heating element embedded in self leveling mortar.
Ditra over self leveler.
My bathroom floor needs some floor leveler well a lot of leveler.
About 110 square feet.
What do ya think.
My initial thoughts include removing the existing finish wood floor then install ditra and modified thin set over the wood plank floor and lastly unmodified and ceramic tile over ditra.
Ditra is a versatile product and can do more than just provide an uncoupling membrane.
The subfloor is 5 8 t g plywood joists 2x12 on 12 centers.
My question is can i install the ditra over the floor leveler or do i put down another layer of plywood 1 4 first.
Can i use self leveling compounds over schluter ditra or schluter ditra xl.