Ceramic Tile Uncoupling Membrane

Uncoupling membrane for tiled floor applications prevents cracked tile and grout and provides waterproofing ditra is 1 8 in thick and is designed for ceramic and stone tile.

Ceramic tile uncoupling membrane. Designed specifically for ceramic tile and dimension stone installations ditra serves as an uncoupling layer waterproofing membrane and vapor management layer that accommodates moisture from beneath the tile covering. Uncoupling membranes seem like they would prevent cracks also. Completely fill the square cavities of the uncoupling membrane with thin set. Item 634203 model ditra150.

So this means that they will have their own tests. Further ditra performs all these functions while still providing adequate support load distribution for the tile covering. Schluter systems ditra 150 sq ft orange plastic waterproofing tile membrane. This underlayment can be a preferred bonding material like cement backerboard or an elastomeric membrane.

Be sure to use unmodified thinset as the latex modified kind won t harden properly when sandwiched between the tile and the membrane. The powers that be in the tile industry want uncoupling membranes to be their own classification separate from the cis membranes. Here are a few tips to ensure all goes as planned. Step 1 cut the membrane photo by wendell t.

Modified thin set mortars need air to cure properly and. Starting in a corner roll out the membrane flocked side down beside the room s long wall. Uncoupling membranes absorb any substrate movement and eliminate the transfer of that stress to the tile layer which helps to prevent loose or cracked tiles. This creates the strong bond necessary.

Uncoupling membranes before installing ceramic or stone tile most subfloors must be properly prepared with an underlayment or membrane to prevent transmission of movement that can result in cracked tiles or grout. But the fact is that they haven t been officially tested as crack isolation membranes. Use unmodified thin set to adhere the tiles to the membrane. It is still common practice today to install ceramic and stone tiles by direct bonding to the substrate with backer boards.