Tile underlay

[Scott R.]

Anyone used this product:
Schluter®-DITRA
in place of like a hardy backer for tile there tile instal!? I'm consitering it and would love some feedback!
-Scott

[Jeffrey K.]

There are two types. The product Diane is talking about is their waterproofing system. Worth it in your home. If you are doing a rental on a tub surround you might use it on the corner seams but not the whole thing.

The DITRA product is an underlayment that replaces concrete backer board. It is very expensive and not needed for rentals. If it is your house I would do it. It moves with the house and prevents cracking. The idea came from tiles from hundreds of years ago that still are intact layed over sand. The tile floats.