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    I have a job just come in from a architect 40sqm of travertine but half the floor is ply and half is screed both have underfloor heating, i want to use ditra matting would you guys say this is the best as i haven't used it before?

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    Default Re: Travertine on ply and screed

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    I have a job just come in from a architect 40sqm of travertine but half the floor is ply and half is screed both have underfloor heating, i want to use ditra matting would you guys say this is the best as i haven't used it before?
    Ditra is good but you will still need an expansion joint between substrates.
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    Default Re: Travertine on ply and screed

    Umm that's going to be hard as tiles are 6 different sizes in a pattern, and they wont want a straight line.

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    Agree with grumpy, If he's an architect ask him how he wants it and explain his options
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