Installing ditra over an approved substrate is much much easier.
Install ditra over vinyl.
All the specifics for ditra installation are in the handbook or on schluter s site.
Some limitations include the following.
1 cushioned vinyl is unacceptable.
Another option is to install a vinyl underlayment.
Ensure subfloor panels are level and properly fastened to the joists.
For this project the ditra is being installed over radiant heating element embedded in self leveling mortar.
Plywood underlayment over it.
Buy the product recommended by the tile manufacturer.
But again this tutorial is just for wood subfloors.
Legend essential significant helpful uncoupling.
Basically you can install ditra over.
3 multiple layers of vinyl is unacceptable.
If your wooden subfloor is in really rough shape install 1 4 in.
Is used that works with vinyl.
Plywood particleboard osb ceramic tile sheet vinyl or painted cement.
Perimeter bonded vinyl tile is unacceptable.
The schluter ditra uncoupling membrane is specifically designed to allow the installation of ceramic and stone tile over any even and load bearing substrate.
Can schluter ditra heat be installed over vinyl flooring.
This will allow you to lay lvt over all sorts of surfaces.
Multiple layers of vinyl is unacceptable.
Ditra is a versatile product and can do more than just provide an uncoupling membrane.
It can be installed over a variety of substrates including plywood osb existing vinyl structural planks and concrete.
2 perimeter bonded vinyl tile is unacceptable.
Minimizes total thickness of the installed floor and this reduces the transition to flooring that is lower such as vinyl carpet or engineered wood.
While there are thinsets that say they will bond to linoleum and some of them will apparently the jackass who installed that particular floor was not aware of that.
Yes ditra heat can be installed over vinyl.
I picked up my ditra roll yesterday and after reading the handbook that came with the roll extensively i found out that schluter looks to be okay with laying ditra on top of the existing vinyl floor as long as an appropriate latex p c.
Concrete and heated floors.
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.
The integration of ditra s uncoupling waterproofing load distribution and vapor management functions makes consistent results viable.
See detail d v t in the schluter ditra installation handbook for complete list of limitations requirements and.
Has anyone ever laid the ditra membrane over the existing vinyl floor.
Cushioned vinyl is unacceptable.
Schluter ditra is specifically designed to allow the installation of ceramic and stone tile over any even and load bearing substrate.