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Schluter®-DITRA
Ceramic and stone tiles are durable, easy to
maintain, and hygienic, representing the ideal surface
coverings. However, today's lightweight construction methods can
make the installation of hard surface coverings particularly
challenging. In order to protect the integrity of the tile
assembly, an underlayment that performs multiple functions is
required.
Schluter-DITRA
is a polyethylene membrane with a grid structure of square
cavities, each cut back in a dovetail configuration, and an
anchoring fleece laminated to its underside. Schluter-DITRA is
bonded to the substrate using thin-set mortar. The anchoring
fleece on the underside of Schluter-DITRA is fully engaged in
the mortar to provide a mechanical bond to the substrate. Tile
is installed over Schluter-DITRA using the thin-bed method in
such a way that the mortar becomes mechanically anchored in the
square, cutback cavities of the Schluter-DITRA matting.
Designed specifically for ceramic tile and
dimension stone installations, Schluter-DITRA serves as an
uncoupling layer, waterproofing membrane, and vapor management
layer that accommodates moisture from beneath the tile covering.
Further, DITRA performs all these functions while still
providing adequate support/load distribution for the tile
covering.
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Uncoupling - Tile has been
successfully installed for thousands of years by
incorporating an uncoupling layer, or forgiving shear
interface, within the tile assembly. Schluter-DITRA provides
uncoupling through its open rib structure, which allows for
in-plane movement that effectively neutralizes the
differential movement stresses between the substrate and the
tile, thus eliminating the major cause of cracking and
delaminating of the tiled surface.
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Schluter-DITRA provides reliable
waterproofing in interior and exterior applications. Its
polyethylene composition protects the substrate from
moisture penetration, which is particularly important in
today's building environment where most substrates are
moisture sensitive.
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Vapor management - The
distinguishing feature of Schluter-DITRA is the existence of
free space created by the configured channels on the
underside of the matting. 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.
Thus, DITRA effectively manages moisture beneath the tile
covering.
Schluter®-KERDI
Schluter-KERDI
is a bonded waterproof membrane with limited crack-bridging
capabilities. It is made of soft polyethylene, which is covered
on both sides with a special fleece webbing to anchor the
membrane in the thin-set mortar.
Schluter-KERDI was developed as a
waterproofing membrane to be used in conjunction with ceramic
and stone tile coverings. Tiles can be installed directly on
Schluter-KERDI using the thin-bed method. Other trowel-applied
covering materials, such as plaster, can also be used.
Pre-cut sections of Schluter-KERDI are
available for inside and outside corners, as well as for pipe
collars. Use Schluter-KERDI-BAND, in widths of 5" (12.5 cm),
7-1/4" (18.5 cm), or 10" (25 cm) to seal butt joints or corner
joints. Schluter-KERDI-FLEX, in 5" (12.5 cm) or 10" (25 cm)
widths, is used to seal expansion joints or flexible edge
joints.
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