Schluter DITA-HEAT Floor Warming System
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- Опубліковано 19 кві 2019
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What is DITRA-HEAT?
SchluterDITRA-HEAT is a complete radiant heating solution. It integrates customizable DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cablesand an uncoupling underlayment mat. The DITRA mat uncouples the tile from the wood subfloor and can also be waterproofed. According to Schluter,DITRA-HEAT provides uncoupling through its geometric configuration, 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.The DITRA mats have “wire- stud” like structures evenly spaced. These studs are designed to allow for the easy installation of DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cables. Additionally, once installed, you do not need to cover the heating cables with thin set or self-leveling compound, significantly reducing installation time and effort.This allows you to be able to walk on the cables, and even tile over them immediately after installation.Custom Placed HeatI like the DITRA-HEAT system because it provides protection from tile cracking [uncoupling] and the flexibility to install the heating cables with wherever heat is desired. - Авто та транспорт
Thank you for a very concise video that covers the entire installation process. Well done.
Think we’ll have to put this on the checklist to add to the arsenal. Thank you as always for the awesome informative reviews and helping to teach us for no cost at all!
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You really portray thing properly and thoroughly, and that's why this is a great site!!
Great video! Lots of critical information. Thank You!!!!
After watching your video and one other, I'm going to put this system in 4 out or my 5 bathrooms. Thanks!!
I just put this in mine. I installed it myself. Definitely doing it in the next bathroom remodel too
Pat John cost?
Thanks, very informative.
Excellent video 👍👍👍
As installer I recommend if the high traffic area to cover with thinset if not going to be tiled right away, so no damage to the heat coil happens, it's going to get tiles and thinset regardless your not saving much thinset at all in the end, or if your DIY person it also makes using the trowel easier when pre filled.
Marc Favell my tile installer says the same thing as well
Schluter recommends against that. They say it’s best to do it all in one shot.
Love your Videos! Very Informative! Thank You!
Evan Epp thx brother
Nothing like the toilet leaking down the road cause some scholar of the trades installed the radiant too close to the flange and it keeps melting the wax seal.. seen that twice
Sick and tired Of complaining urghhhh not fun
Awesome video
Good video thanks
Thank you !!!
Thank you bro.❤
I wish more tradesmen were like you where I felt they actually give a shit and are educated.
Jack thx brother much appreciated. I like this, but if we’re easy everyone would do it. It’s time consuming
Very helpful, thank you for the great information
Glad it was helpful!
Good video to btw
Good video
Can I put the heating cables under a cast iron clawfoot tub?
I read all the comments hoping I would not have to ask. But, what if doing a remodel of just the restroom and you don't any means or methods to run a dedicated circuit? Can you tie into a 110V outlet that "probably" shares a breaker with 10 other outlets?
Not advised
Hi Rob. I have found from a few installations that Schluter is not very informative on their electrical wiring needs. When using their 220V kits, do you find their neutral-less 20A is sufficient. The last install, my flooring supplier checked for me to confirm, and it was a 12/2 on a double pole or tandem single pole breaker. I installed a 12/3 anyway just to,have the additional conductor. Is this your experience? Thanks for the video. I always enjoy your channel and find your content useful!
Love it!
So glad! Thx!
Can you use this with wood or laminate flooring and would you need to do a thin set layer on top if you go this route
Igor Kosterin check out this last project I did: www.aconcordcarpenter.com/wood-floors-and-electric-radiant-heat.html
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I’ll have to ask if this is doable with DItra
Build yourself a small, simple spool stand so the cable comes off easily without coiling up on you.
Looks easy enough for a DIY... How does it compare to using pex for liquid heat/cool floors?
Scott Landry so much easier
Hi does the Mat have insulation properties or do you have to use warmup boards or any insulation for that matter underneath ? Thank you
zuluula maybe a lil but it’s not designed for that, DItra has a mat that has a thermal break that they recommend for cold floors, concrete, etc
@@ConcordCarpenter I have timber flooring would dirt be enough to heat it up quickly ?
Do you recommend a plastic notched trowel to avoid potential damage when putting down thinset for tile? Or is the cable embedded low enough in the Ditra mat to alleviate this concern?
Manuf does but most pros do a coat over the wired with the flat end the use the notched with the tile
@@ConcordCarpenter thank you for your reply. I’m far from a tile pro. So just to be safe I think I will use a plastic notched trowel over the wire.
What about adding a family room to a core floor home. Is Dita Heating ok to use for floor heat vs tube in concrete with a boiler heat system? Family room size 10x28
boiler system more expensive to install but cheaper to run, i’d try to figure out the payoff period and ROI
Nice. Hot stuff. Woohoo
Terrific video information. How thick does the subfloor need to be in order to use the Ditra underlayment with heat system?
Where I live in British Columbia, the building code is 1.5" thickness for a subfloor for tile. Two sheets (layers) of rough both sides 3/4 " thick fir plywood.
Hey Rob, have an offer accepted on my first house purchase. I am re-doing the master bathroom would you recommend this system? the reviews on lowes website are abysmal. Are there other systems you have used that are better. Thank you.
Great system, also Warmup system good too
Thermosoft!!!
Thin set = Tile adhesive for UK viewers
Is a great video thanks. Could tolk some time about cosas? Thanks
Costs
About what?
Conscise
thx