Apply 1 coat to inhibit tile and stone cracking due to minor surface movement.
Tile vapor barrier membrane.
Designed for interior and exterior use.
When do you need a vapor retarder.
Easy to use and can be applied by roller trowel or airless sprayer.
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.
Your tile underlayment options classified into three main categories each suited for different tiling.
A vapor barrier can be applied or installed over the tile substrate using a liquid or sheet membrane.
In the world of tile you need a vapor retarder when you have extreme amounts of water vapor that need to be managed.
If you have a steam shower with a steam generator then a vapor retarder is required.
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.
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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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A vapor barrier will stop water vapor from passing through.
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.
Certainteed s membrain continuous air barrier smart vapor retarder is the industry s most advanced technology to create a better performing home.
It is also suitable for chemical resistant flooring.
Good underlayment also provides a waterproof barrier between the tile and the subfloor.