Shower Installation Guide

20 WATERPROOF BATHROOM — Security and utility
Schluter
®
-DITRA Installation Handbook
The Schluter
®
-DITRA Installation Handbook contains complete details and
illustrations for tile installations over various substrates, and supplementary
information on topics such as waterproofing, movement joints, and thin-set mortars.
To obtain or download a free copy of the DITRA Installation Handbook, visit
www.schluter.com or call 1-800-472-4588 (US) or 1-800-667-8746 (CAN).
Floors can be made fully waterproof with
Schluter
®
-DITRA. Since the membrane
is made of waterproof polyethylene, the
only extra step necessary is to seal the
seams and floor/wall connections with
KERDI-BAND. The same practice is used
to integrate the DITRA with the Schluter
®
-
KERDI used to waterproof the shower
or tub surround. The result is a com-
prehensive waterproofing system that
protects against moisture penetration.
Schluter
®
-KERDI and Schluter
®
-DITRA
meet the requirements of the American
National Standard for Load Bearing,
Bonded, Waterproof Membranes for Thin-
Set Ceramic Tile and Dimension Stone
Installations (ANSI A118.10), are listed
by cUPC®, and are evaluated by ICC-
ES (see Report No. ESR-2467). Please
consult the Schluter
®
-DITRA Installation
Handbook for comprehensive installation
guidelines and warranty criteria.