USG Durock Brand Uncoupling Mat – 355 sq. ft. Roll
USG Durock Brand Uncoupling Mat – 355 sq. ft. Roll
A waterproof underlayment membrane helps suppress the transfer of lateral movement in a subfloor to preserve the integrity of the tile installation.
Features
Roll size: 43″ x 98′ (1.1m x 30m)
Provides uncoupling, waterproofing, and vapor management of the substrate
Lighter, thinner alternative to 1/4″ tile underlayment panels
A low-density core helps keep the membrane flat during installation
Rot-proof and resistant to solvents and alkalis
Ceramic tile installation can take place immediately after the membrane is installed
Approved for use with modified and unmodified mortars
Uncoupling Mat is an LDPE film with a spun bond polypropylene non-woven fabric on the top side and a needle-punched polypropylene fleece on the bottom side
Applications
In interior and exterior* applications for both residential and commercial floors
To renovate older floors to address existing in-plane cracks in the subfloor
To diminish the transfer of stresses beneath the flooring associated with expansion and contraction between different substrate materials
To protect in-plane lateral movement in industry-approved plywood or oriented strand board (OSB) floors from transferring to the finished floor
Accelerate construction timelines requires installing tile over green concrete slabs before the recommended 28-day cure
Suitable Substrates
Concrete, lightweight concrete
Tile backer boards such as USG Durock Brand Cement Board and Fiberock Brand Tile Backerboard
Green concrete
Exterior-grade plywood and APA Sturd-I-Floor, Exposure 1 OSB (interior use only)
Gypsum underlayments such as USG Levelrock Brand
Cement mortar beds, self-leveling underlayment, and leveling coats
Properly prepared cement terrazzo (interior only)
Radiant heat systems
Properly prepared existing vinyl flooring such as VCT, LVT/LVP, and non-cushioned paper-backed/felt-backed sheet vinyl
Conforms to ANSI A118.10 American National Standard Specifications for Load Bearing, Bonded, Waterproof Membranes for Thin-Set Ceramic Tile and Dimensional Stone Installation and ANSI A118.12 American National Standard Specifications for Crack Isolation Membranes for ThinSet Ceramic Tile and Dimension Stone Installation
