Thermopanel Premium Waterproof Uncoupling/Decoupling Anti-Crack Membrane Matting - Prevent Cracks, Ensure Tile Durability - Available in 5m or 20m (5m x 1m)

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You'll lay your tiles the same way, cutting them as needed and laying them out before adhering. Follow the instructions above for detailed steps and tips. Grout Textile mats in particular, such as a PCI decoupling mat, are characterised by improved footfall sound insulation. While other systems, such as Schlüter Ditra decoupling mats, are universally applicable at all, as they combine multifunctional properties in one product with decoupling, sealing, vapour pressure compensation and drainage. How are decoupling mats installed? However, starting with a cement board can be excellent if your home's foundation is already set and your main priority is durable, lasting tile. Prepare the Cement Board After the Prodeso Decoupling Membrane has been installed, the flooring can be laid immediately on top using a suitable tile adhesive, taking care to fill in the circular cavities.

Use DITRA-XL for ceramic tile installations over single layer plywood or OSB subfloors on joists spaced up to 24" o.c. DITRA-XL is ideal for installations requiring greater movement accommodation, such as applications using natural stone tile, large-format tile, etc.

Place spacers along the sides of your tile piece and continue this process, adding new tiles and leaving space for expansion so you can seal them together with grout later. Grout

Butt joint the edges of the membrane. The overlapping blue mesh covers the joints between the roll lengths. BAL Flexbone 2Easy is to be laid with all necessary expansion joints in place. To ensure freedom of movement of the subsequent covering structure, tape all movement joints using a suitable proprietary self-adhesive tape to protect against the entry of the wet adhesive bedding material through the joints onto the existing floor during the installation. Your next step is to prepare the decoupling membrane. There are two forms of decoupling membranes: liquid and sheets. If using the sheets, ensure they're free from any damage and cut to fit your space. Unroll the membrane and adhere it directly onto the concrete surface, using a specialized adhesive such as thin-set mortar that meets local building codes.The matting is made from non-rotting material and is highly resistant to salts, acids, alkalis, solvents, alcohols and oils. Since the matting is made of waterproof polypropylene, DITRA installations can be made waterproof with minimal effort. Schluter recommends using their Schluter Kerdi Coll Sealing Adhesive and their Schluter Keba Seaming Tapefor sealing the seams and floor/wall connections.We cut Schluter DITRA Matting to the length you need it, from 1 metre lengths to 30 metres rolls, meaning you never buy more than you need! Features & Benefits of the Schluter DITRA Matting Tile Giant is your premier source for professional-grade tile decoupling membranes, featuring trusted brands like Durabase and Schluter. Our range is meticulously designed to meet the exacting standards of professional fitters. We understand that the foundation of every successful tile project lies in meticulous attention to detail. AddThis sets this geolocation cookie to help understand the location of users who share the information.

Mapei Mapeguard UM35 is semi transparent and this allows to verify the correct distribution of the adhesive underneath, as well as to easily locate the presence of potential elements passing through surfaces (such as drains), thus making the cutting of the membrane easier. The substrate must be even, load bearing and swept free from debris. Only if necessary, the floor can be levelled using a suitable BAL smoothing and levelling compound such as BAL Level Max. It should be noted that selecting the right grout for your tile is paramount to properly laying tiles on concrete. For example, cement tiles must always be installed with a quartz based grout that has no color pigments. Make sure the grout you select is the right one for your tile and surface type.Laying tiles over a concrete surface doesn't need to be daunting. Whether you use a decoupling membrane or a cement board, both methods offer a practical solution to enhance the longevity and aesthetics of your tiles. What all commercially available decoupling mats have in principle in common is their multi-layer structure. While the flexible core of the mat ensures the described equalization of tensions and movements, the mostly nubbed outer layer is used for fixing to the substrate on one side and the tile covering on the other side. In addition, ventilation ducts are often installed on the underside, allowing moisture to escape from the respective substrate even after the tiles have been laid. For DITRA-XL use a 1/4 " x 1/4 " (6 mm x 6 mm) square-notched trowel or the DITRA-XL trowel, which features a 1/4 " x 1/4 " (6 mm x 6 mm) square-notched design. The decoupled subfloor is then ready, on which the tiles can be laid in the usual way using flexible tile adhesive. What does decoupling cost?

Apply the bonding adhesive to the substrate using a notched trowel. Ardex AF200 is the ideal bonding solution, although anydrate screeds may require additional preparation to ensure the substrate is dry and ready to recieve adhesive. We recommend the Ardex B1 2mm notched trowel for use with decoupling membranes. The adhesive must bond to the substrate and mechanically anchor the fleece on the underside of the Ditra Matting. You can verify the compatibility of all materials prior to installation either with our friendly Tile Fix Direct customer service team, or with Schluter. Using a thin-set mortar that is suitable for the substrate, apply the thin-set mortar (mixed to a fairly fluid consistency, but still able to hold a notch). Not only does it enhance the longevity of your tiled surface, but it also makes the installation process smoother by providing a more level and forgiving surface. With a decoupling membrane, you can transform your concrete surfaces with tiles, ensuring a durable, professional-looking finish that can withstand time. Prepare the Area Smooth it onto the surface of the mortar with a trowel, cutting the membrane at any seams to ensure a good fit if needed. Then, allow the adhesive to cure completely before moving on.Basically, of course, the material requirement is decisive due to the number of square meters of the area to be decoupled. In the end, however, the materials used as well as the quality and functionality of the selected mat, but also the manufacturer, are decisive for the actual price. Standard mats are available for just a few euros per square metre, while particularly high-quality products are happy to make a multiple of that. On average, a realistic calculation can be made at around 10 euros per square metre, plus the cost of the flexible tile adhesive. All in all, decoupling mats are therefore not exactly cheap. With regard to a durable and above all damage-free tiled floor, the investment is definitely worthwhile. Place Proband 150 Sealing Tape on the Proband KOLL, following the joint. Apply strong pressure and smooth the sealing tape to ensure the adhesion, preventing creases. Mapei Mapeguard UM35 allows the distribution of stresses also on floorings subject to heavy loads; it is certified as EXTRA HEAVY COMMERCIAL RATING according to TCNA test reports complying with ASTM C 627 and is suitable for use in residential and commercial surroundings. Schluter Ditra matting should be used primarily as a waterproofing layer when installing cover materials that are sensitive to moisture (e.g. natural stone or synthetic resin panels) or if moisture is expected to build up on the underside (e.g. in the case of green screed). When Ditra matting is installed in exterior applications, special protective measures may be required; e.g. shielding the installation from direct sunlight. The use of rapid setting thin-bed adhesives may be an advantage for certain projects.