How to Tile a Bathroom Floor…Travertine Tile Over DITRA (Step-by-Step)
Today you’ll learn how to tile a bathroom floor. We share how to install DITRA and add travertine tiles over top it. You’ll see priceless tips that help get even, flat, and beautiful tiles.
Helpful Links:
Bathroom Repair Tutor — https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/video-library
T-lock leveling clips — https://goo.gl/eeHxBC
Schluter Ditra (54 sft roll) — http://amzn.to/2iTQVZP
Schluter Ditra (150 sqft roll) — http://amzn.to/2Bqi5zo
KERDI-FIX Sealant — http://amzn.to/2iUqDqr
KERDI-BAND (for seams) — http://amzn.to/2hWlsWc
12″ grout float — http://amzn.to/2A7hX9C
1/2″ x 1/2″ trowel — http://amzn.to/2hWmdP2
DITRA Trowel (to embed) — http://amzn.to/2hTb4OP
Milwaukee Angle Grinder — http://amzn.to/2iSa4vc
Dewalt Diamond Blade — https://goo.gl/mxm9mb
Bosch Hole Saw (1 3/8″) — http://amzn.to/2zs1NV9
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Step 1 is to check the subfloor is level. And to follow the directions for DITRA, e.g. look for joist spacing and subfloor construction.
Apply modified thin-set over the subfloor using a DITRA trowel. Then embed DITRA and flatten it using a rubber float.
Ensure there are no air pockets under the DITRA.
Seal the seams and tub transition using KERDI-BAND. This completely waterproofs the bathroom floor.
Fill all the DITRA waffles with unmodified thin-set then start the tiling at the tub.
In the video you’ll see us scribe cut the tiles to the tub since there’s a slight curve at the tub base. Use an angle grinder with a diamond blade to do this.
T-Lock’s tile leveling system is a great way to ensure tiles are flat and grout joints are even.
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Resting that tile on the bath ?? not sure about that .
Seems to contradict one of your earlier vids which said fill waffles up and leave overnight before tiling.
Your logic and advice is excellent. I'm pretty much planning the same setup with only a couple of feet larger each way. What I wanted to figure out is whether or not the ditra can be free floating rather than bonding it to the subfloor. I've seen horror stories when it has to be removed.
So what do you use for high polished marble so it wont scratch to do the lock thing?
I noticed you use the flat-edge of the trowel to back-butter the tile. I've also seen you use the notched side of the trowel in some videos. What is the reason for that? Thanks
Worst caulking job ever lol
Everything looked nice until you got to the door way, why didn't you cut under the door jam to make it look better? I have seen so many videos and everyone does something different and say that what was there was bad prior to their work. I'm just confused now.
Hack work
How do you remove the tee level spacers?
Please practice the tiniest amount of respect for your client. That’s the person paying you. Every time you dry cut tile it’s an angle grinder inside it’s terrible disrespect. It’s unprofessional and makes pros look bad, like we don’t care. Likewise the TCNA forbids the practice for your health and the health of your clients. If I were the client I would fire you the first time I saw you cutting a tile inside my home. That dust goes everywhere!! I await your reply. PS I see you do this in almost every video!!