Tile Vapor Barrier Membrane

Designed for interior and exterior use.

Tile vapor barrier membrane.

Easy to use and can be applied by roller trowel or airless sprayer. It is also suitable for chemical resistant flooring. I still recommend installing a vapor barrier behind the substrate and if you plan on installing a steam generator you will definitely need a vapor barrier. A vapor barrier will stop water vapor from passing through.

Certainteed s membrain continuous air barrier smart vapor retarder is the industry s most advanced technology to create a better performing home. Suitable for use in residential and commercial tile and stone installations. It is a lightweight polyethylene membrane and vapor retarder great for use with tile and stone in showers and wet area applications. Apply 1 coat to inhibit tile and stone cracking due to minor surface movement.

Your tile underlayment options classified into three main categories each suited for different tiling. Find tile membranes at lowe s today. X 0 5 mil thick. Good underlayment also provides a waterproof barrier between the tile and the subfloor.

The membrane also produces a moisture barrier. A vapor barrier can be applied or installed over the tile substrate using a liquid or sheet membrane. Quietwalk sound absorption and vapor barrier 100 sq ft premium 3 mm flooring underlayment. If you have a steam shower with a steam generator then a vapor retarder is required.

Liquid waterproofing is an outstanding redundancy barrier to the tile installation and allows you to skip the plastic sheeting behind your substrate. Login or sign up. There is a clear advantage of using a liquid membrane it is relatively easy to apply over the tile substrate along with the use of a fiber mesh tape you can secure joints and changes of plane.