Two Part Underlayment System was developed to provide an underlayment for tile that could be installed over any surface without adding additional height to the sub-floor
The Thin-Skin System is so simple that it can be installed by both professionals and DIYers
It can be used with either modified or non-modified thin-set mortar
Benefits
Tested by Tile Council of America
No need to buy or install nails/screws
Increase tiling applications by eliminating tearouts of existing surfaces
Allows for tile or stone to be set on any surface
Lightweight and more accessible to transport (less than 15 lbs. per 100 square feet), NO dusty mess to clean up
NO additional height is added to any surface as opposed to the current underlayments
NO waste; all TAVY Thin-Skin Underlayment pieces are usable regardless of size and shape
25% – 50% lower cost than other underlayments
One roll of TAVY Thin-Skin Underlayment 2.5′ X 40′ and one gallon of TAVY Thin-Skin #007 Glue will cover 100 square feet
Thin-skin underlayment is ideal for making templates for difficult cuts
Minimize overall load weight
Crack suppression up to 1/8″ over concrete
Can Not Be Used For Waterproofing
Steps to installing the TAVY THIN-SKIN Two-Part Tile Underlayment System
1. Clean the sub-surface of debris
2. Spread TAVY Thin-Skin #007 Glue
3. Install TAVY Thin-Skin Underlayment
4. Skim coat TAVY Thin-Skin Underlayment with mortar
5. Start setting tile!
TOOLS REQUIRED
Pencil, knife or scissors, 5/32″ v-notched trowel (minimum), 5/32″ v-notched spatula, latex modified mortar, putty knife, and margin trowel
