How much thin-set mortar will be used with Schluter®-DITRA or Schluter®-DITRA-XL?
The estimated thin-set mortar coverage for each membrane is shown below. Coverage may vary with mortar consistency, angle at which the trowel is held, substrate flatness, etc.
To bond DITRA and DITRA-XL to the substrate: Use one 50 lb. (22.68 kg) bag of mortar per 150 - 200 ft2 (13.9 - 18.6 m2).
To bond tile to DITRA, using a 1/4" x 3/8" (6 mm x 10 mm) square- or U-notched trowel: Use one 50 lb (22.68 kg) bag of mortar per 40 - 50 ft2 (3.7 - 4.6 m2).
To bond tile to DITRA-XL, using a 1/4" x 3/8" (6 mm x 10 mm) square- or U-notched trowel: Use one 50 lb (22.68 kg) bag of mortar per 35 - 45 ft2 (3.3 - 4.2 m2).
Coverage Table
