Tile Vapor Barrier Membrane

Designed for interior and exterior use.

Tile vapor barrier membrane.

In the world of tile you need a vapor retarder when you have extreme amounts of water vapor that need to be managed. It is a lightweight polyethylene membrane and vapor retarder great for use with tile and stone in showers and wet area applications. Login or sign up. The membrane also produces a moisture barrier.

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. It is also suitable for chemical resistant flooring. A vapor barrier will stop water vapor from passing through. It offers secure adhesion to the subsurface and tiles as well as straightforward installation.

Apply 1 coat to inhibit tile and stone cracking due to minor surface movement. Liquid waterproofing is an outstanding redundancy barrier to the tile installation and allows you to skip the plastic sheeting behind your substrate. When do you need a vapor retarder. Quietwalk sound absorption and vapor barrier 100 sq ft premium 3 mm flooring underlayment.

Suitable for use in residential and commercial tile and stone installations. X 0 5 mil thick. Certainteed s membrain continuous air barrier smart vapor retarder is the industry s most advanced technology to create a better performing home. Find tile membranes at lowe s today.

A vapor barrier can be applied or installed over the tile substrate using a liquid or sheet membrane. If you have a steam shower with a steam generator then a vapor retarder is required. Good underlayment also provides a waterproof barrier between the tile and the subfloor.