Best Drain for Your Shower
Scott McGillivray
Cables
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-HKCables
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-HKUncoupling (DITRA)
Schluter®-DITRA-HEATUncoupling (DITRA)
Schluter®-DITRA-HEATDrains / Floor Drains
Schluter®-KERDI-DRAIN-FDrains / Floor Drains
Schluter®-KERDI-DRAIN-FUncoupling (DITRA)
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-PSUncoupling (DITRA)
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-PSCables
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-HK-RKCables
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-HK-RKCables
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-HK-SKCables
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-HK-SKThermostats
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-RS1Thermostats
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-RS1Thermostats
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-RTThermostats
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-RTThermostats
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-RThermostats
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-RThermostats
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-WiFiThermostats
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-WiFiThermostats
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-RRThermostats
Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-RRScott McGillivray
Tile showers must be thoroughly waterproofed to provide reliable performance. But properly waterproofing a shower area takes time and for professional tile installers, time is money.
The Vesper project in Austin, Texas, utilized Schluter® Systems' DITRA-HEAT-DUO membrane for waterproofing and sound control in 283 condominium units. Collaboration with Schluter and STG-Austin expedited the project, ensuring quality results. Tests demonstrated exceptional resilience of Schluter products, surpassing building code standards with an AIIC value of 64. This project underscores the importance of efficiency and quality in multi-family construction.
In recent years, Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) has gained traction in the flooring industry as a popular option for both residential and commercial spaces. Known for its durability, aesthetic appeal, and water-resistant properties, LVT has quickly become a go-to option for homeowners, designers, and builders alike.
How much thin-set mortar will be used with Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT?
The estimated thin-set mortar coverage is shown below. Coverage may vary with mortar consistency, angle at which the trowel is held...
Read moreHow do I set the load on the thermostat?
The load is the total amount of watts from all the heating cables connected directly to the thermostat...
Read moreIf I use a self-leveler on my plywood subfloor, which type of thin-set mortar do I used to install Schluter®-DITRA or DITRA-XL?
We recommend Schluter SET™ , ALL-SET™ , FAST-SET™, or unmodified thin-set mortar on a floor that has been leveled with a self-leveling product.
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