Floor Levling Over Ditra

Porcelain floor tile on ditra membrane underlayment.

Floor levling over ditra. Allows you to install ceramic tile over a single layer of plywood or osb subfloors on joists with wider spacing such as 24 inches on center. What do ya think. As mike stated you should probably add a layer of 3 8 or 1 2 plywood over the subfloor to better support the weight. Can i use self leveling compounds over schluter ditra or schluter ditra xl.

There was an alternative product mentioned in the forum thread called protegga which looks to be a slightly less expensive copy of the ditra you can read john bridge s comments about ditra knockoffs on his tile forum. Leveling has been done for plywood we will install ditra flooring heating. I did have to do a foundation repair and put in piers 3 years ago so makes sense the contractor poured level quick over the top of the ditra heat to level it out. It is 6 x7 and the floor slopes a quarter inch over the 6 width.

Depending on your joist spacing 3 4 subfloor may not be adequate. It turns out my floors are running downhill and are out of level by up to 1 1 2 or more. Any leveling of the subfloor must be done prior to the installation of the membrane. What is your recommendation to install ditra over existing flooring.

Ditra xl allows for ceramic tile application over single layer plywood osb subfloors on joists spaced at 24 610 mm o c. This is a quick video on how to install 12 in. My initial thoughts include removing the existing finish wood floor then install ditra and modified thin set over the wood plank floor and lastly unmodified and ceramic tile over ditra. My question is can i install the ditra over the floor leveler or do i put down another layer of plywood 1 4 first.

The subfloor is 5 8 t g plywood joists 2x12 on 12 centers. In addition ditra xl and standard 5 16 tile creates a floor height that is level with standard 3 4 hardwood flooring. I decided to apply self leveling compound over ditra let it dry completly and install tiles. But if it prevents your floor from failing after a few years then it s probably worth it.

That why there is no issue with trapping moisture between tiles and ditra. Ditra xl is 5 16 7 mm thick to create an even transition between typical 5 16 7 mm thick tile and 3 4 19 mm thick hardwood flooring. How to install. It would work to self level over a wood subfloor.

I m interesting in hearing your thoughts before i begin my renovation. The price difference between the two products. Check out my other videos below.