Tile Backer Membrane

Backer board is usually a simpler way to go than plywood.

Tile backer membrane.

Roll the membrane out and position it in place. Apply a bed of thin set without latex additive and set the tile in it. Cut the membrane to size. Schluter systems ditra 150 sq ft orange plastic waterproofing tile membrane.

When using the membrane. 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. Product overview durabase ci is an uncoupling membrane used for tile installations. Model gpst 5 x98 5 85 92 85 92.

Uncoupling membrane is a waterproof material used under floor tile. The anchoring fleece is embedded in thin set mortar to provide a mechanical bond to the substrate. This can take the form of a sheet membrane or a paint on liquid. 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.

Plywood isn t suitable because it s too flexible and it isn t waterproof. They re typically used as underlayment in. 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. 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.

Either a vapor type barrier behind the board or a waterproofing membrane on the front. 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. At tile pro depot we highly recommend laticrete strata mat. Goboard johns manville goboard 3 ft.

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. Item 634203 model ditra150. 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. Apply a layer of thin set adhesive fortified with latex to the subfloor.

Save 211 50 15. Tile backer board 60 boards model 90017267 1 198 50 pallet 1 410 00. This product is a waterproof lightweight alternative to traditional cement backer boards. 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.