What uncoupling membrane means
An uncoupling membrane is a plastic sheet with a waffle pattern, set in thinset between the subfloor and tile, that lets the floor move slightly without cracking the tile.
Also called Ditra.
Where it matters on a tile job
It is popular over plywood floors and older slabs. It adds material and a step, so it should be a visible line in the quote with a sentence on why it is there.
What it costs
For uncoupling membrane, the closest koira.ai price is the tile installation cost guide, near $2,100 for a typical job and $950 to $5,000 for most. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The tile installation cost calculator prices a job line by line.
Work it out
- Free calculator: Tile installation cost calculator
- Cost guide: Tile installation cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free tile resources