Redgard Uncoupling Mat Membrane

When exposed to excessive substrate movement it absorbs stress and preserves the surface and integrity of the tile.

Redgard uncoupling mat membrane. Water damage prevention is active from both sides of the redgard membrane. Redgard uncoupling mat s bonding layers have reinforced fleece which locks mortar into the mat ensuring strong reliable installations. Buy custom building products redgard 54 sq. Hands down ditra is the better way to go for crack isolation membrane.

Introducing the redgard mat by the same folks who make our grout and tile adhesives and mortars custom building products. A waterproof vapor proof uncoupling membrane that can be used for crack isolation in most tile porcelain or natural stone installations and can be applied over challenging substrates such as installation over green young concrete and single ply 19 2 49 cm o c. They have advanced moisture locking technology which helps in the quick setting of ceramic tiles. I wouldn t compare redgard to ditra.

It s technical name is a uncoupling mat membrane but it s easier to use than gypsum and cement based stiffer backerboards. Using redgard under floor and wall tile will create a barrier that will be undisturbed after the tile is installed and grouted. Redgard mat is designed differently than bonded membranes with a sacrificial layer of fleece reinforced fabric that shears away or uncouples when exposed to excessive substrate movement absorbing stress and preserving the surface and integrity of the tile. These mats are a must have if you want to have a floor which will last for a.

A redgard uncoupling mat is a strong and durable polymer sheet which is used while laying out new tiles on the floor. Can be used for large format tile and stone 15 in and greater when used with an uncoupling membrane or when mixed with polymer additive 13956 instead of water. You have some pretty serious cracks in that floor and i m wondering if it should be tiled at all. Redgard seam tape is a membrane fabric that is used for the seams between redgard mat installations.

Excellent for wet areas including pools and showers when mixed with mapei s polymer additive 13956 unmodified mortar. Keep in mind that neither product will do any good if those cracks are vertical one side of the crack is higher than the other. This product simply rolls out and is attached to the subfloor via thin set mortar.