Tile Backer Membrane

This laticrete uncoupling membrane and mat is thin easy to install lightweight and high performance.

Tile backer membrane.

This product is a waterproof lightweight alternative to traditional cement backer boards. Alternatively instead of backer board you can use two layers of plywood topped with a waterproof uncoupling membrane which is a lightweight plastic underlayment that allows independent movement between the tile and the plywood to prevent cracks in the tiles and grout. Uncoupling mats can also be easily cut with a utility knife with no dust while it s more difficult to cut backer board because it s made of cement. Cut the membrane to size.

Apply a layer of thin set adhesive fortified with latex to the subfloor. Set your store to see local availability add to. It provides an excellent underlayment for ceramic tile and stone installations on wood and cement substrates and is suitable for both residential and commercial applications. Schluter systems ditra 150 sq ft orange plastic waterproofing tile membrane.

At tile pro depot we highly recommend laticrete strata mat. By design ci uncoupling mat protects tile and stone floors from unsightly cracks caused by the constant expansion and contraction of your home s subfloors. When using the membrane. Plywood isn t suitable because it s too flexible and it isn t waterproof.

Save 211 50 15. Stephen paul for hunker if you re going to install floor tile you need some kind of underlayment like cementboard tile backerboard or an uncoupling membrane. Uncoupling membrane is a waterproof material used under floor tile. Either a vapor type barrier behind the board or a waterproofing membrane on the front.

Apply a bed of thin set without latex additive and set the tile in it. Item 634203 model ditra150. Schluter ditra is a polyethylene membrane with a grid structure of square cavities each cut back in a dovetail configuration and an anchoring fleece laminated to the underside. Waterproofing membranes such as kerdi available on amazon manufactured by shulter systems are diy friendly and can be cut to fit with a utility knife.

Roll the membrane out and position it in place. Goof proof shower goof proof water proofing sheet membrane seam tape 5 in. This can take the form of a sheet membrane or a paint on liquid. Model gpst 5 x98 5 85 92 85 92.

Goboard johns manville goboard 3 ft. The anchoring fleece is embedded in thin set mortar to provide a mechanical bond to the substrate. Backer board is usually a simpler way to go than plywood. They re typically used as underlayment in.