I was wondering if anyone in here has any experience in using Ditra for underlayment of tiles? Here's a link to the product's website incase anyone wants to read up on it: http://www.schluter.com/6_1_ditra.aspx My question is how does it work for you? Any pros/cons? General opinions and things like that would be appreciated.

Its the only product I use for underlayment. Very simple to install and works great. The only issue is that it is a bit more expensive than typical hardibacker, etc. Other than price, everything about the product is superior to traditional underlayments.

Mike Holmes uses it all the time on Holmes on Homes! 

I've been watching Mike now for about a year.( I wish they wouldn't show the same show over and over again!!!) I've seen his shows and he actually uses BOTH cement board and ditra(at the same time for the floors) on several shows. Why would you use both for the 'same' floor??

Holmes on Homes is where I saw it. Before the show, I'd never seen this product. Most of his shows are done in Canada, so I wasn't sure if this was a product specifically designed for that particular region or if it was just new and hadn't made it around yet. Either way, I was just curious what the general opinion is of this product and if it justifys the added cost.

there is an official mike holmes website with q&a boards, etc. someone asked a question about why some things seem "over-done" on the show. The answer from someone on the show was basically, "well, this IS tv - we have to make it interesting.." so it sounds like there are times they go above & beyond what would really be necessary..

Yeah, Canadian codes are different than the U.S. codes, but I've wathched them do some things on that show that makes me scratch my head. Not that what their doing is wrong, but well,....I guess different.

Just caught an episode for the first time last week and thought some contractors I've dealt with could learn a lot from Mike such as, consideration for the customer's property, taking care of the installed items until project completion and trying to discern and meet the customer's expectations within reason. If the contractor shows no effort in the last item I mentioned, he simply won't get hired. It's such a pleasure to work with someone who asks questions to clarify and understand what you're after and strives to achieve that. There are a few such craftsmen in my area, but in some disciplines I think I'll be better off doing the work myself.

Not poking anyone in the eye on these forums. In fact, I'm impressed with the thoughtful responses of a number of the professionals who contribute to the various forums on this site. Wish they were located closer so I could use them. Professional and craftsman are terms I use sparingly and apply judiciously. Stepping down from the soapbox now. Dave

By the way, Mike initially was called in to fix a newly installed kitchen floor that was cracking along sheathing joints.  Don't remember if he used the backer board, but did use the Ditra product.  Definitely was a robust redo.

what is a roll of ditra selling for? I have a couple extra rolls in MN