Ditra Heated Floors Over Concrete

Ditra xl allows for ceramic tile application over single layer plywood osb subfloors on joists spaced at 24 610 mm o c.

Ditra heated floors over concrete.

The schluter ditra heat duo membrane is 5 16 8 mm thick compared to ditra heat at 1 4 5 5 mm thick and has 4 benefits. Over concrete substrates ditra heat duo is ideal due to its integrated bonding fleece which provides a thermal break as well as sound control. The ditra heat duo has fleece liner that results in a 70 faster floor warming response time. Ditra over concrete floors warning.

The integrated thermal break directs more heat up into the tile rather than down into the subfloor resulting in tiled floors that warm up to 70 faster over concrete substrates during heat up times. Ceramic and porcelain tile are so frequently installed at or above grade level on a cement board underlayment or directly on plywood that it almost seems novel to install tile directly on concrete. Can be installed on top of concrete plywood osb gypsum existing vinyl floors structural planks sub floors and radiant heated floors. The best part is that it solved my issue of heat loss through the cold concrete floor.