Schluter DITRA-HEAT-PS Peel & Stick Uncoupling Membrane

Schluter DITRA-HEAT Peel & Stick Membrane

Schluter-DITRA-HEAT-PS is a peel-and-stick membrane with a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) to bond the membrane to the substrate, eliminating the need for thin-set mortar.

Features

• Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) which bonds the membrane to the substrate, eliminating the need for thin-set mortar
• Quick and easy to install, DITRA-HEAT-PS integrates customizable, comfortable electric floor warming with the same functions associated with DITRA-HEAT
• Provides electric floor warming for use beneath tile, stone, or other resilient floor coverings (e.g., LVT)
• Uncoupling, waterproofing*, vapor management, and load support to ensure a long-lasting tile installation
• Self-leveling compounds are not required to encapsulate the cables into the membranes
• The stud structure of DITRA-HEAT-PS is specifically designed to allow for the easy installation of DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cables
• It comes in two sizes: 8.4 sq ft (0.78 m2) sheet and 134.5 sq ft (12.5 m2) roll
• 8.4 sq ft sheet dimensions: 3' 2-5/8" x 2' 7-3/8" (0.98 m x 0.80 m = 0.78 m2)
• 134.5 sq ft roll dimensions: 3' 2-5/8" x 41' 10-3/4" (0.98 m x 12.76 m = 12.5 m2)

How To Use

• Remove the transparent release film from the fleece side of the membrane to expose the layer of adhesive and embed it into the substrate
• Apply peel and stick membrane to the floor, fleece/adhesive side down. Solidly embed the matting into the substrate using a float, screed trowel, or DITRA-ROLLER
• Abut adjacent sheets and align the studs on the top of the matting to make subsequent heating cable installation easier
• No thin-set required to install membrane means a faster and easier installation
• The membrane can easily be repositioned until pressure is exerted
• Self-leveling compounds are not required to encapsulate the cables into the membranes
• If the application area requires a membrane that meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI A118.10, please refer to thin-set versions of DITRA-HEAT and DITRA-HEAT-DUO
• Alternatively, the DITRA-HEAT-PS or DITRA-HEAT-DUO-PS membranes may be covered with the Schluter-KERDI membrane, which is certified to meet ANSI A118.10

Common Questions

Does DITRA prevent tile from cracking?

The rib structure allows for in-plane movement that effectively neutralizes the differential movement stresses between the substrate and the tile, thus eliminating the primary cause of cracking and delaminating of the tiled surface.

Can you install vinyl flooring over Ditra-heat?

The Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT system is suitable for applications with engineered wood, vinyl, wood plastic composite (WPC), luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), luxury vinyl planks (LVP), stone plastic composite (SPC) tiles and planks, and laminate flooring. Solid hardwood flooring is not recommended in floor warming applications.