The membrane also produces a moisture barrier.
Tile vapor barrier membrane.
X 0 5 mil thick.
Liquid waterproofing is an outstanding redundancy barrier to the tile installation and allows you to skip the plastic sheeting behind your substrate.
A vapor barrier can be applied or installed over the tile substrate using a liquid or sheet membrane.
Designed for interior and exterior use.
It offers secure adhesion to the subsurface and tiles as well as straightforward installation.
In the world of tile you need a vapor retarder when you have extreme amounts of water vapor that need to be managed.
Suitable for use in residential and commercial tile and stone installations.
When do you need a vapor retarder.
It is also suitable for chemical resistant flooring.
If you have a steam shower with a steam generator then a vapor retarder is required.
Your tile underlayment options classified into three main categories each suited for different tiling.
Apply 1 coat to inhibit tile and stone cracking due to minor surface movement.
A vapor barrier will stop water vapor from passing through.
Easy to use and can be applied by roller trowel or airless sprayer.
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.
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.
It is a lightweight polyethylene membrane and vapor retarder great for use with tile and stone in showers and wet area applications.
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