Tile Backer Membrane

Apply a layer of thin set adhesive fortified with latex to the subfloor.

Tile backer membrane.

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. Goof proof shower goof proof water proofing sheet membrane seam tape 5 in. Plywood isn t suitable because it s too flexible and it isn t waterproof. This can take the form of a sheet membrane or a paint on liquid.

Save 211 50 15. Backer board is usually a simpler way to go than plywood. 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.

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 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. Set your store to see local availability add to. The anchoring fleece is embedded in thin set mortar to provide a mechanical bond to the substrate.

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. At tile pro depot we highly recommend laticrete strata mat. Roll the membrane out and position it in place. 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.

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. Item 634203 model ditra150. Goboard johns manville goboard 3 ft.

Product overview durabase ci is an uncoupling membrane used for tile installations. They re typically used as underlayment in. Schluter systems ditra 150 sq ft orange plastic waterproofing tile membrane. 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.

Model gpst 5 x98 5 85 92 85 92. 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. Either a vapor type barrier behind the board or a waterproofing membrane on the front. When using the membrane.