Ditra anti-fracture and thinset

jbd · 03-05-2010, 09:53 PM

I recently installed some stone tiles over a ditra anti-fracture mat using fortified thin set. Later I realized that you are suppose to use non-modified thin set. What is going to happen and what should I do?

CustomBuild · 03-05-2010, 10:45 PM

there is a section in this forum labled for flooring questions. Those guys will probably be more knowledgable about the brand new products like ditra.

JazMan · 03-06-2010, 08:50 PM

Sit back and enjoy your floor, simply using modified thin set instead of unmodified in itself will not cause a problem. However.....

Since you didn't follow directions on that part of the installation, is it possible you also didn't prepare the subfloor and framing adequately for natural stone tiles? There is a different requirement you know.

Please tell us how your subfloor is built and with what starting with the joists and working up.

Jaz

Ron6519 · 03-06-2010, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbd

I recently installed some stone tiles over a ditra anti-fracture mat using fortified thin set. Later I realized that you are suppose to use non-modified thin set. What is going to happen and what should I do?

If you're lucky, nothing. If it starts to fail, you will need to remove it and start the process again.
Ron

03-05-2010, 09:53 PM	#1
jbd Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1	Ditra anti-fracture and thinset I recently installed some stone tiles over a ditra anti-fracture mat using fortified thin set. Later I realized that you are suppose to use non-modified thin set. What is going to happen and what should I do?

03-05-2010, 10:45 PM	#2
CustomBuild Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 94	Ditra anti-fracture and thinset there is a section in this forum labled for flooring questions. Those guys will probably be more knowledgable about the brand new products like ditra.

03-06-2010, 08:50 PM	#3
JazMan Tileguy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 3,287	Ditra anti-fracture and thinset Sit back and enjoy your floor, simply using modified thin set instead of unmodified in itself will not cause a problem. However..... Since you didn't follow directions on that part of the installation, is it possible you also didn't prepare the subfloor and framing adequately for natural stone tiles? There is a different requirement you know. Please tell us how your subfloor is built and with what starting with the joists and working up. Jaz __________________ Tile 4 You LLC Troy, MI KERDI Shower Specialist ... DITRA Installs ... Product-Method suitability consultation. I have NEVER made a mistake, I thought I did once...........but I was wrong! - PRODUCTS ADVERTISED WITHIN MY POST ARE NOT ENDORSED BY ME!

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