Item Tag: Flooring Underlayment

Schluter Kerdi-Band Waterproofing Strip – 10″ x 16 ft. 5″

Schluter-KERDI-BAND Waterproofing Strip – 10 Inch Wide for Sealing Butt Joints and Floor/Wall ConnectionsAchieve complete waterproofing for your tile installations with Schluter-KERDI-BAND. This high-quality waterproofing strip is designed to seal butt joints and floor/wall connections with Kerdi and Ditra membranes, ensuring a fully watertight seal that prevents leaks and mold growth.Product Highlights:Dimensions: 10 inches wide and 16 feet 5 inches longThickness: 4 mil to prevent build-up under tilesMaterial: Waterproofing strip for use with Kerdi and Ditra membranesInstallation: Applied with unmodified thin-set mortar for a secure sealKey Benefits:Watertight Protection: Guarantees a fully watertight seal, preventing leaks and mold growth.Prevents Build-Up: 4 mil thickness minimizes build-up beneath tiles, ensuring a smooth finish.Versatile Use: Ideal for sealing butt joints and floor/wall connections in various tile installations.Easy Application: Adheres tightly to inside and outside corners without rounding at surface transitions.Why Choose Schluter-KERDI-BAND?Schluter-KERDI-BAND is essential for creating watertight seals in your Kerdi and Ditra membrane installations. Its 4 mil thickness ensures minimal build-up, allowing for a seamless and professional tile finish. The strip’s flexibility enables it to adhere securely to corners and transitions without causing bulges. When installed with unmodified thin-set mortar, KERDI-BAND provides a durable barrier against moisture, protecting your installations from potential water damage and mold growth.Order now and ensure your tile projects are secure and waterproof with the reliable performance of Schluter-KERDI-BAND!

Schluter Ditra Uncoupling Membrane, 3′ 3″ x 16′ 5″ = 54 ft2 (DITRA5M)

Schluter Ditra Uncoupling Membrane 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 the underside. The anchoring fleece is embedded in thin-set mortar to provide a mechanical bond to the substrate. Tile is installed over DITRA using the thin-bed method in such a way that the mortar becomes mechanically anchored in the square, cutback cavities of the matting. Designed specifically for ceramic tile and dimension stone installations, 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. The combination of these four essential functions allows for the successful installation of tile over a wide range of substrates, including plywood/ OSB, concrete, gypsum, heated floors, etc. DITRA is 1/8″ (3 mm) thick, which minimizes tile assembly thickness and reduces transitions to lower surface coverings (e.g., carpet, engineered wood, and vinyl). DITRA allows for ceramic tile application over single-layer plywood or OSB subfloors on joists spaced up to 19.2″ (488 mm) o.c. Uncoupling Tile has been successfully installed for thousands of years by incorporating an uncoupling layer, or forgiving shear interface, within the tile assembly. 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. DITRA provides reliable waterproofing in interior and exterior applications. Its polyethylene composition protects the substrate from moisture penetration, which is particularly important in today’s building environment where most substrates are moisture-sensitive. Vapor management The distinguishing feature of DITRA is the existence of free space created by the configured channels on the underside of the matting. The free space provides a route for excess moisture and vapor to escape from the substrate that could otherwise cause damage to the tile layer above. Thus, DITRA effectively manages moisture beneath the tile covering. Support/load distribution When placed on a solid foundation, columns or pillars can support tremendous loads. The same physical principle applies to DITRA installations. Column-like mortar structures are formed in the cutback cavities of the matting. Loads are transferred from the tile covering through these column-like mortar structures to the substrate. Since the matting is virtually incompressible within the tile assembly, the advantages of uncoupling are achieved without sacrificing point load distribution capabilities. The ability of DITRA installations to support and distribute heavy loads while preserving the integrity of the tiled surface has been verified through extensive laboratory and field testing, including applications exposed to vehicular traffic. Size 3′ 3″ x 16′ 5″ = 54 ft2 (1 m x 5 m = 5 m2) Manufacturer Part # (MPN) DITRA5M Payments Shipping Returns

Schlüter KERDI Waterproofing Underlayment Membrane – 3′ 3″ x 65′ 7″, 215 Square

The Schlüter KERDI Waterproofing Underlayment Membrane is a durable and reliable choice for flooring projects, particularly for tile and stone installations. Made from high-quality polyethylene material, this orange membrane is designed to be installed over concrete subfloors. With dimensions of 3′ 3″ x 65′ 7″ and 215 square feet of coverage, it offers ample protection against water and moisture, ensuring a dry and stable foundation for your flooring. Ideal for both residential and commercial applications, this waterproofing underlayment from Schlüter is a crucial component in any flooring installation.