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Customer reviews for DITRA UNCOUPLING MEMBRANE 3'3"x16'5" = 54 S.F.
DITRA UNCOUPLING MEMBRANE 3'3"x16'5" = 54 S.F.
The Schluter-DITRA 54 sq. ft. 3-1/4 ft. x 197 in. x 1/8 in. Uncoupling and Waterproofing Polyethylene Underlayment allows movement between a subfloor and a tile surface to prevent cracking.
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(12 reviews) 12
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10 out of 11(91%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for DITRA UNCOUPLING MEMBRANE 3'3"x16'5" = 54 S.F.
Review 1 for DITRA UNCOUPLING MEMBRANE 3'3"x16'5" = 54 S.F.
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awesome product if you do it right
,PostedMay 11, 2011
I've installed in bathrooms, utility rooms, kitchens and on counter tops. Works excellent.
The Versabond Home Depot sells will work between wood substrate and Ditra, but Home Depot does not sell a good unmodified. Custom Blend just doesn't cut it. You must use a premium unmodified mortar between tile and Ditra (no polymer!! it's not supposed to stick to the Ditra!). Mastic is not recommended. All premixes contain polymer.
11/64 trowel is not required, Schluter themselves even say so. I used a 1/4 x 3/16 v-notch trowel that they say is ok to use. Home Depot sells this.
You don't need a roller to embed it, i use a grout float and it works just fine, pull up a corner to check for proper coverage. Back butter your ceramics.
No one says you can't use it with concrete backer board. The more insurance the better.
This is a lifetime floor if you follow Schluters instructions. Their FAQ can help you sort through who is giving you the right information.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+17points
17out of 17found this review helpful.
Review 2 for DITRA UNCOUPLING MEMBRANE 3'3"x16'5" = 54 S.F.
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Great product but do your homework
,PostedAugust 21, 2011
Trouble
I think this is a great way to waterproof and do underlayment in one pass.
I don't think you need the roller, a grout float does a good job. Even those funky thick soled flip flops, the wife just skated around. But it does take some work.
I don't think you need the roller, a grout float does a good job. Even those funky thick soled flip flops, the wife just skated around. But it does take some work.
You need UN modified thinset between the Ditra and the tile AND it uses a lot more than normal, I'd figure almost 50% more thinset than normal.
Agree with prior reviews, HD should carry the seaming product and a better UN modifed thinset, Ditra has a branded product now.
Time will tell, I've just used exterior plywood in the pas, but this is the first bathroom I've tiled.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 3 for DITRA UNCOUPLING MEMBRANE 3'3"x16'5" = 54 S.F.
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Great stuff
,PostedOctober 27, 2008
reviewera
I used it on my first tile project, and I will use it again. It was extremely easy to work. Would recommend it to anyone to use.
On a side not, there is a thicker version (Ditra XL) that can be used if trying to match height with something like hardwood flooring. Not sure why HD doesn't offer that as well.
Only bit of advice would be to use a little bit more water when mixing the thin-set that goes between the flooring and underside of the Ditra.
On a side not, there is a thicker version (Ditra XL) that can be used if trying to match height with something like hardwood flooring. Not sure why HD doesn't offer that as well.
Only bit of advice would be to use a little bit more water when mixing the thin-set that goes between the flooring and underside of the Ditra.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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8out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 4 for DITRA UNCOUPLING MEMBRANE 3'3"x16'5" = 54 S.F.
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Schluter Ditra & mastic
,PostedApril 27, 2010
Good product. Be sure to use modified mastic below the Schluter product on substrate and unmodified below the ceramic tile onto Schluter-Ditra
Yes, I recommend this product.
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7out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 5 for DITRA UNCOUPLING MEMBRANE 3'3"x16'5" = 54 S.F.
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Installation key
,PostedDecember 27, 2009
home depot does sell the ditra - but nothing else that works for it. Dry Set mortar is a MUST. Additionally a 75 lb - 100 lb roller will be needed to embed in the thinset mortar. do not recommend the custom blend dry set - ditra that the home depot has -- it will not stick to it. - Nor do they sell the banding or the correct 11/64 v notched trowel. - the product is fantastic only if you find the other materials elsewhere. Do your hoomework and research this product before buying for your needs.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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10out of 13found this review helpful.
Review 6 for DITRA UNCOUPLING MEMBRANE 3'3"x16'5" = 54 S.F.
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2 Thumbs Up
,PostedApril 15, 2012
PEKO
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
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First tiling job ive ever done. Nothing huge, just a 6x6 bathroom floor. But I figured I better do it right the first time. Very easy to cut and work with. Like the directions say you need Modified mortar to lay the Ditra down, but then you need Un-Modified mortar to stick the tile to the Ditra. When I purchased the Ditra, home Depot did not offer Un-Modified mortar. Schluter, the company that makes Ditra, said that if you use Modified mortar on top of the Ditra, it could take anywhere from 15-60 days to fully dry. Again great product, just make sure you get the propper thinset mortar.
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Review 7 for DITRA UNCOUPLING MEMBRANE 3'3"x16'5" = 54 S.F.
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Great Product
,PostedDecember 1, 2010
We tiled a bathroom in an old house without it and had to pull it up and redo because the tile keep breaking loose from floor. I recommend this product to anyone. We are planning on retiling our kitchen soon, we are planning on using it again.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 8 for DITRA UNCOUPLING MEMBRANE 3'3"x16'5" = 54 S.F.
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Very expensive and tricky to install
,PostedMarch 29, 2012
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I used this product over a cement slab and definitely will not use it again, due to several difficulties. Because of the flexibility of the product, if you use a grout float to set the sheet(s), as the instructions suggest, it will cause the mortar underneath to move away from the pressure. This leaves waves which are very difficult to see on the orange waffle surface, and nearly impossible to fix. Also, plan on 2 1/2 to 3 times the mortar you would use for a normal job - a bed under the ditra, another layer to fill the holes, then a third layer to set the tiles. That combined with the exorbitant price of the membrane makes for a very expensive installation.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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0out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 9 for DITRA UNCOUPLING MEMBRANE 3'3"x16'5" = 54 S.F.
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Great stuff!
,PostedJuly 11, 2009
I used this for my upstairs bathroom in a 100 year old home. had to pull up the hardwood sub floor due to plumbing needs and put down plywood. This product made a smooth transition between old and new sub floors and made it real easy to set the tile as well. I am currently remodeling my kitchen and will be using it again. It's just more expensive than backer boards, but worth it.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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3out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 10 for DITRA UNCOUPLING MEMBRANE 3'3"x16'5" = 54 S.F.
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Great Product
,PostedJune 23, 2009
I've tiled several floors in the past homes I've owned and this product is the greatest thing since sliced bread. It's a little more expensive than using a concrete backer board but it's much easier to cut...especially for those rooms that have angles or will require lots of cuts. Great application for concrete slabs as it will prevent future cracks in your slab from transfering up to the nice tile you just layed.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 11 for DITRA UNCOUPLING MEMBRANE 3'3"x16'5" = 54 S.F.
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its okay
,PostedMarch 30, 2010
I used this on a 150 SF bathroom. Yes it is very easy and WAY easier then cement board, but I just dont understand how it can possibly be better! The mortar fills in the holes and "film" behind the Ditra, making it hard while the Tile sits ontop and the floor is aloud to move underneath. This idea can only possibly work to a certain extent. The amount of solid mortar creating the barrier between tile and floor is only a quater inch thick if that, on top of an otherwise solid layer also being "broken up" by all the gaping in between the squares. Just plane old physics to me; Better safe then sorry I use cement board on all my jobs.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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1out of 17found this review helpful.
Review 12 for DITRA UNCOUPLING MEMBRANE 3'3"x16'5" = 54 S.F.
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Great Product
,PostedFebruary 21, 2010
First time working with ditra...easy to use and was quick. Much easier i thought than using cement board. Would recommend this product to anyone!!!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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1out of 2found this review helpful.