Schluter -DITRA over wood // full installation tutorial

Is it really necessary to install Ditra XL when installing natural stone or do you find that Ditra works fine?

Did you use the Ditra in the shower floor?

Outstanding, thank you!!! Can I install pebble tile over Ditra?

One thing that doesn't get mentioned in the Ditra video is that it's easy to rip up.😁
Did a bathroom for a customer, and she decided she didn't like the tile... 🤔😵‍💫
Once I was able to grab the Ditra, it just ripped right up. The beauty of the cloth membrane. 👍🏼
Great videos, as always.

Thanks!

How do you join the two pieces of DITRA? I never see that covered - seems like a failure point for leaks!

I think y'r wearing extreme padding up there!!

Yes, protect u'r tat 'azzzz!

Yes, protect your ta ta'z!!

It's nice you actually show how to do it as well as explaining it. Schluter is just trying to sell their product in their videos. It is getting harder to find basic explanations for installs, I am a first time installer/home owner.

I came for the boobs, but was pleasantly surprised, thanks for the great video, I’m installing my first Ditra and found your video very helpful…. I’m oddly thirsty for milk for some reason now… ;)

Thanks for sharing!

How close to the wall can I lay Ditra? HOw close to the wall can I lay tiles over Ditra? Will the thin-set touch the wall?

Always gotta throw in that cleavage shot don't cha? 😂

Using the ditra in my bedroom remodel. Subfloor is concrete slab with asbestos glue so I scraped as much glue as I could while wetting it so it wasn’t airborne than used perfect primer to seal it. Now I’m ready to use the ditra. This video was very helpful!! Thank you for being so detailed in your instructions.

i mean, id hit it on a sunday...then get back to working on the floor.

You forgot to lift up the ditra to see if you have enough coverage

Some smart ideas explained well. Thanks.

What are the rules at the door threshold? If I am going to do a marble saddle at the threshold how far out do I do ditra? Thanks in advance, Happy New Year.

I'm new to DIY, so watching your videos is super helpful-- much appreciated!!! Great quality, very good explanations.

This is the product I need but everybody is showing the installation in a 2m² room. How about my 70m² room?

How much do you charge for all that ?

Did you have to level the floor first with self leveling?

Can you put the shower curb over the Ditra?

Do you recommend using this Ditra membrane on cement floors in a basement (when laying porcelain tiles)?
Also do you recommend using this membrane on stairs (for porcelain tiles)?

Thank you for hour video, putting in Ditra this week and you do the best job explaining how to install it.

Good instructions

If I could couple with her, we'd be All Set.....get it?!?!?!?

I did remove the old tile/detra. There is still a little of the old detra fiber on the floor. Am I ok to lay the new detra over it?

Wow you are really good at what you do! Im a carpenter so i have ton of respect for tile layers. Just so happens i have a couple tile jobs coming up so your video helps me out a ton. Keep up with the great videos

Holly calves!

question? How close should the Ditra and later, the tile be to the wall?

Thanks for the through Ditra overview!

I notice you did not check the plywood thickness. Some floor tile install methods say to have a minimum of 1 1/2 inch of plywood subflooring. Is this not required with the Schluter-Ditra uncoupling underlayment?

Why are you guys using this

Nice Vid! Perfectly installed!

I am installing Ditra first time today and will use unmodified thin set since this was recommended on Ditra web sight. Can not purchase Schulter thinset at my local tile shop. Claim is unmodified will dry better under membrane due does not need air to cure, anyway too much confusion. Thank you for your excellent video. I am experienced professionally in bathroom remodeling and tile installation and late last year retired but just will watch good remodeling video.

Way better than the video from Schluter.

Another vote for an excellent, if not the best, video for installing Ditra and similar membranes!

Thank you so much.

Your floor roller link sends me to "Seam Guard 1-7/8 in. x 100 ft. x 0.005 in. Underlayment Tape Roll". How heavy is your roller? I see they come in a wide variety of weights.

Your house floor will be level during fixing only when you keep this black shirt and her gadget let in your house.

I'll be doing this for the first time this weekend and your guidance is well appreciated, going to pick up one of those rollers tomorrow!

That Tile Chick Thanks for all the great info! I'm trying to calculate how tall my tile assembly will be using Ditra- When you add thinnest above and below, how much height should I allow for that? 

I wrote to Schluter, but they don't have any figures on the total assembly thickness, only that the Ditra is 1/8 tall. ~ I have 1/4" and 3/8" tile and transitioning to wood flooring in hall from two different rooms. I'd like to adjust my subfloor to make the transition as flat as possible.

Nice work thanks for your input😘

Thanks . Good explanation and showing. I will pass your site along to friends . im sure they will like it too. I like the Schluter tools too.

Are you located in CA!? I want to hire you

I laid the Ditra over plywood subfloor. That was a mistake. I assumed the subfloor was flat and level. It was not. Every bump was amplified by the Ditra. I will start over with self leveling compound only under the tile. The house is 20 years old. All settling has occurred long ago.

Doesn't this make the final product too thick? How would you transition to another floor with vinyl planks kn it? I'd think it would float half an inch above it.