A cable spacing of 3 studs between runs is standard. However, cable may also be spaced at continuously alternating 3 stud – 2 stud intervals in isolated...
Yes, DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cables can be installed on the top surface of shower benches. Care must be taken to install...
The minimum required tile format for use with DITRA-HEAT is 2" x 2" (50 mm x 50 mm). Please call Schluter®-Systems...
Yes, DITRA-HEAT can be installed over vinyl. Some limitations include the following: 1- Cushioned vinyl is unacceptable...
We don't recommend or warranty DITRA-HEAT installation over existing hardwood flooring as it is very unstable and difficult to bond...
The DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cables are specifically designed to integrate with the DITRA-HEAT membrane...
No, the DITRA-HEAT heating cables and membrane cannot be installed outdoors. The heating cables are not rated for exterior applications.
Schluter®-Systems recommends waiting 7 days after grouting before consistent use of the DITRA-HEAT system...
Installing DITRA-HEAT over existing tile may require special considerations. Please call Schluter®-Systems...
The insulation resistance test is intended to detect very small breaks throughout the cable insulation before, during, and after installation...
Megohmmeters may be found at local electrical supply wholesalers or online retailers such as Grainger, Mouser Electronics, Amazon, etc...
If your megohmmeter is reading "OL" (over load) or "I" (infinity), these are commonly used readings on megohmmeters...
For instructions on connecting the DITRA-HEAT-E-RSD thermostat, please reference the Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT Thermostat User’s Guides or...
Please see the DITRA-HEAT DHE RS D/BW Thermostat user’s guide for written instructions or see the Tips, Tricks, & FAQ video...
NEVER cut or modify the heating cable in any way. This would change the cable resistance, will cause damage to the cable, and could cause cable overheating...
The Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT membrane is selected according to the size of the area to be tiled. The DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cable is selected...
Both floor temperature sensors are installed within the tile assembly. One sensor is connected to the thermostat, while...
The DITRA-HEAT heating cables cannot be installed under vanities with no air space beneath, bathtub platforms...
Multiple DITRA-HEAT-E-HK heating cables can be connected and controlled by a single DITRA-HEAT-E thermostat, if the total current is less than 15 amps...
We recommend a single gang, deep electrical box or a double gang electrical box with a single gang mud ring to provide plenty...
There is no single determining factor. In general, 120V heating cables must be connected to 120V power sources...
Waterproofing the floor is not required, but can be beneficial in some cases. Today’s construction methods...
No, any leveling of the subfloor must be done prior to installing the DITRA-HEAT membrane. A major benefit of DITRA-HEAT is that self-leveling...
Once the DITRA-HEAT membrane has been installed and the heating cables have been embedded within the membrane and tested, the tile can be installed right away...
The estimated thin-set mortar coverage is shown below. Coverage may vary with mortar consistency, angle at which the trowel is held...
Using a thin-set mortar that is suitable for the substrate, apply the thin-set mortar (mixed to a fairly fluid consistency, but still able to hold a notch)...
Schluter-Systems requires the use of Schluter SET™ , ALL-SET™ , FAST-SET™, or an unmodified thin-set mortar meeting the requirements of ANSI A118.1 to install...
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) and more.