Description
Overview
The Schluter DITRA trowel meters the mortar used to bond standard DITRA membrane to its substrate. Its 11/64-inch square notches are the DITRA-specific size, helping form the mortar bed needed to embed the underside fleece without choosing a notch by eye.
Features
- Square-notch geometry: 11/64 × 11/64 in. (4.5 × 4.5 mm).
- Purpose-sized for installing standard DITRA membrane.
Specifications
- Tool type: Notched mortar trowel
- Notch shape: Square
- Notch dimensions: 11/64 × 11/64 in. (4.5 × 4.5 mm)
- Intended membrane: Standard DITRA
- Manufacturer part: TRL-DIT6
Downloads
Applications
Use when spreading the mortar beneath standard DITRA.
Plan Your Installation
- Identify the membrane before choosing the tool: the 11/64-inch square notch is the standard-DITRA trowel size.
- Use it for the mortar layer bonding that membrane to the substrate, with the mortar preparation and embedding method in the DITRA instructions.
- Choose the tile-setting trowel separately according to the tile installation requirements.
- The manufacturer specifies a 1/4-inch square-notch trowel for DITRA-HEAT and DITRA-XL, distinct from this 11/64-inch DITRA tool.
Common Planning Questions
Is this also the KERDI trowel?
No. The dedicated KERDI trowel uses a smaller 1/8-inch square notch.
Should I select it just because the membrane name contains DITRA?
No. DITRA-HEAT and DITRA-XL have their own specified trowel size; confirm the exact membrane.
