Tile Backer Membrane

This can take the form of a sheet membrane or a paint on liquid.

Tile backer membrane.

Plywood isn t suitable because it s too flexible and it isn t waterproof. 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. 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. Set your store to see local availability add to.

Model gpst 5 x98 5 85 92 85 92. 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. Backer board is usually a simpler way to go than plywood. Schluter systems ditra 150 sq ft orange plastic waterproofing tile membrane.

Apply a layer of thin set adhesive fortified with latex to the subfloor. Uncoupling membrane is a waterproof material used under floor tile. Because they will absorb moisture there should always be some sort of a moisture barrier when using these tile backer boards in a shower or other wet area. 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.

This laticrete uncoupling membrane and mat is thin easy to install lightweight and high performance. At tile pro depot we highly recommend laticrete strata mat. The anchoring fleece is embedded in thin set mortar to provide a mechanical bond to the substrate. Tile backer board 60 boards model 90017267 1 198 50 pallet 1 410 00.

Apply a bed of thin set without latex additive and set the tile in it. Cut the membrane to size. Save 211 50 15. Product overview durabase ci is an uncoupling membrane used for tile installations.

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. Item 634203 model ditra150. Goof proof shower goof proof water proofing sheet membrane seam tape 5 in.

This product is a waterproof lightweight alternative to traditional cement backer boards. Roll the membrane out and position it in place. They re typically used as underlayment in. Either a vapor type barrier behind the board or a waterproofing membrane on the front.