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Schluter Ditra Uncoupling and Waterproofing Membrane for Ceramic and Stone Tile Application - Quick Installation, Made of Polyethylene, 1/8" Thickness, 54 Square Feet - DITRA5M

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Schluter Ditra Uncoupling and Waterproofing Membrane for Ceramic and Stone Tile Application - Quick Installation, Made of Polyethylene, 1/8" Thickness, 54 Square Feet - DITRA5M

Tile Cracking Prevention - Provides an effective uncoupling layer to neutralize stress between the substrate and tiles, preventing cracking and delamination in ceramic and stone tile installations.
Multi-Surface Compatibility - Suitable for various substrates including concrete, plywood, OSB, and gypsum, and compatible with heated floors. Easy to install with thin-set mortar.
Moisture Barrier - Made of polyethylene, this membrane protects moisture-sensitive substrates like plywood and OSB, ensuring a durable surface.
Sturdy Foundation for Tiles - Features a unique structure that supports and distributes heavy loads evenly, suitable for high traffic areas and heavy furniture.
Long-Term Coverage - Backed by a 10-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects when installed per the Schluter Installation Handbook and Technical Data Sheet, following all guidelines and industry standards in effect at the time.

Ceramic and stone tiles are durable, easy to maintain, and hygienic, representing the ideal surface coverings. However, today's lightweight construction methods can make the installation of hard surface coverings particularly challenging. In order to protect the integrity of the tile assembly, an underlayment that performs multiple functions is required. Schluter-DITRA is a polyethylene membrane with a grid structure of square cavities, each cut back in a dovetail configuration, and an anchoring fleece laminated to its underside. Schluter-DITRA is bonded to the substrate using thin-set mortar. The anchoring fleece on the underside of Schluter-DITRA is fully engaged in the mortar to provide a mechanical bond to the substrate. Tile is installed over Schluter-DITRA using the thin-bed method in such a way that the mortar becomes mechanically anchored in the square, cutback cavities of the Schluter-DITRA matting. Designed specifically for ceramic tile and dimension stone installations, Schluter-DITRA serves as an uncoupling layer, waterproofing membrane, and vapor management layer that accommodates moisture from beneath the tile covering. Further, DITRA performs all these functions while still providing adequate support/load distribution for the tile covering. a) Uncoupling Tile has been successfully installed for thousands of years by incorporating an uncoupling layer, or forgiving shear interface, within the tile assembly. Schluter-DITRA provides uncoupling through its open rib structure, which allows for in-plane movement that effectively neutralizes the differential movement stresses between the substrate and the tile, thus eliminating the major cause of cracking and delaminating of the tiled surface. b) Waterproofing Schluter-DITRA provides reliable waterproofing in interior and exterior applications. Its polyethylene composition protects the substrate from moisture penetration. c) Vapor management d) Support / load distribution