Ditra

About to lay the Ditra down - The plywood was screwed down 5 months ago, (0.50) b grade (over 3/4).

Do you think because of the time duration that I should wet/damp sponge the plywood before putting down the thin set?

This would help the thin set dry slowly- What do you think?

What kind of plywood is it? Exactly.

B-C with Green strip- ext ply- (cost over 20 bucks a sheet)- I have about 400 sqr ft put down per the ditra reqts (called the company).

Concerned it may be dry and soak up all the thin set moisture too quickly and dry too fast any thoughts?

Concerned it may be dry and soak up all the thin set moisture too quickly and dry too fast any thoughts?

Don't over-think this process, you'll be fine.

B-C with Green strip- ext ply- (cost over 20 bucks a sheet)-

Like the "green stripe" is supposed to mean something to me?

The green stripe is an invention of the big box in an attempt to help their illiterate employees recognize the differences of plywood from a refrigerator.

I have about 400 sqr ft put down per the ditra reqts (called the company).

Well then you don't need us anymore.

Good Luck!

I will call the Ditra company and see if they know- just thought I would see what you thought- you seam to have a lot of experience and might have some thought on this matter-

Its more on a thin set question and drying process.

Not trying to cause trouble.

Thanks Anyway

Your only concern should be if the plywood got dirty in the 5 months it was down. Drywall dust, grease, dirt, whatever. Otherwise, as Bud said, there is nothing to worry about, it's not like cement boards that are thirsty for water.

Thanks-

I did make a call- I was told sponging down the plywood wood be a good thing to slow down the thin set dry time. Good point on the grease and all the crap that built up on the surface (which did)- the sponge will just move it around.

Im glade to get this feed back from you guys -so much to know so little time.

Pat

If you sponge by moving the sponge back and forth, that's all you're doing, moving the dirt from here to there and back again. If you want to clean a surface well you should wipe towards you, then flip the sponge and wipe again as before. Then rinse and repeat. If the plywood got grease or oil on it, wiping may not work. A belt sander with #60 or 80 may be in order.

Jaz

Thanks - this is a good sight for help