Make sure the cavities waffles are filled correctly.
Ditra mat over concrete.
Ditra heat tb has additional insulation for going over concrete floors.
Again i think this is a bad idea.
For example to set ditra over plywood or osb a modified thin set mortar meeting the requirements of ansi a118 11 is used.
Install it over an approved substrate and with the correct type of thinset mortar.
The type of thin set mortar used to install ditra depends on the substrate material.
Ditra over concrete floors.
To start with choose a quality thin set mortar for sticking the ditra to the subfloor substrate.
If it s newer and has cracks i wouldn t use ditra.
Please consult the schluter ditra installation handbook before beginning your tile project to confirm the proper materials selection.
I would prefer a crack isolation mat like noble ts.
Depends on the condition of the slab and if it has any issues.
While ditra is my preferred membrane for floor tile installation as well as countertops and tub decks it absolutely needs to be installed correctly.
Select ditra or ditra xl underlayment depending on the.
Schluter says this is ok.
If it damp ditra would be my choice.
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.
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.
Don t install tile the same day over the ditra heat mat.