Ditra Heat Or Variopro Systems Anybody Used? - Tile Advice

[Old Mod]

there is certainly a growing interest, especially if you do some price comparisons

Do u stock the thermonet then Lee@TileTown?
Is there a way I can get a price list please?
Cheers
Marc.

 

[Stu Lilley]

I would use ditra heat all day long and the new ditra heat TB raises the game agin above the others

 

[456Wes]

Hey guys, I know i'm a little late to the party on this one but have a quick question regarding Vario pro.

Is the Vario Pro cable the same as the Vario cable in terms of the cable size i.e around 3.5mm? If so, is there anything stopping us using a different brand of heating cable of the same size along with the Vario ProMat Heating & Uncoupling Membrane?

This is purely a question centered around cost.

Thoughts?

 

[Stu Lilley]

Hey guys, I know i'm a little late to the party on this one but have a quick question regarding Vario pro.

Is the Vario Pro cable the same as the Vario cable in terms of the cable size i.e around 3.5mm? If so, is there anything stopping us using a different brand of heating cable of the same size along with the Vario ProMat Heating & Uncoupling Membrane?

This is purely a question centered around cost.

Thoughts?

 

[Stu Lilley]

Which ever system you use don't try to substitute a component for a cheaper option ... For the sake of a few quid you kiss you gaurentee goodbye

 

[Lee@emctiles]

Tbh Stu nailed the answer straight away, id just use the Vario Pro cable, the cables a really good price.

 

[Stu Lilley]

Tbh Stu nailed the answer straight away, id just use the Vario Pro cable, the cables a really good price.

Thx Lee

 

[456Wes]

Thanks Guys - Took your advice and ordered the Vario Pro wire and mat.

 

[merlecollins]

Old thread i know, but i'm looking into using this system for a job at home.

Price difference between Ditra Heat and the Uheat alternative (which looks incredibly like Vario Pro) is mahoosive.!

Any up to date comments on the two systems?

I got caught out with the Durabase nightmare a few years back and dont want to fall foul of a similar problem with a matting that isnt Ditra....

 

[jobdone]

I have used both ditra and varipro they are great systems and not much to chose from except price. the smaller Ditra kits come with small pieces of mat which is a bit of a pain.
I'm currently putting the varipro down in my kitchen (supplied by tile town at a very good price thanks Lee). the only gripe I have is that the edges have a tendency to pop up so have to be weighted until adhesive grabs.

 

[merlecollins]

I have used both ditra and varipro they are great systems and not much to chose from except price. the smaller Ditra kits come with small pieces of mat which is a bit of a pain.
I'm currently putting the varipro down in my kitchen (supplied by tile town at a very good price thanks Lee). the only gripe I have is that the edges have a tendency to pop up so have to be weighted until adhesive grabs.

Cheers for that .

You know what wattage the cable is?

 

[jobdone]

195w spaced 2 studs apart or 130 if spaced 3 studs. The sizes and lengths are all on tile towns Web site.

 

[Old Mod]

the only gripe I have is that the edges have a tendency to pop up so have to be weighted until adhesive grabs.

Schluter now roll their mat the other way around to prevent that!!
Well at least, they do in the states.
Not sure if they do the same here yet.

 

[Uheat - Jake]

Our HeatBase system is very simular to Variopro but has a 10w/m Cable instead of there 12w/m cable.

Same install method as others systems, either directly on top of the existing sub floor or down on to a tile backerboard, cable then inserted at either two or three spaces, then tiled on.

If you've found a price somewhere else for an exact same product then give us a call and we'll be happy to match it, but remember to check out the Tilers Arms where we can offer extra discount to yourself.

 

[merlecollins]

Our HeatBase system is very simular to Variopro but has a 10w/m Cable instead of there 12w/m cable.

Same install method as others systems, either directly on top of the existing sub floor or down on to a tile backerboard, cable then inserted at either two or three spaces, then tiled on.

If you've found a price somewhere else for an exact same product then give us a call and we'll be happy to match it, but remember to check out the Tilers Arms where we can offer extra discount to yourself.

Cheers Jake

Ive already spoken with Neil this mornng who is on the case as always