INSTALLATION: Uncoupling Membrane

Click image to enlarge• LATICRETE International Inc., Bethany, Conn., announces STRATA_MAT XT™, a next-generation, high-performance uncoupling membrane designed specifically for ceramic-tile and dimensional-stone installations to accommodate moisture from beneath tile covering.

STRATA_MAT XT provides vapor management and eliminates transmission of in-plane substrate cracks of up to 1/8” (3 mm). It also assists with easier floor layout, as chalk lines are easily visible on the surface prior to tile installation. This new product allows installers to see mortar coverage underneath the mat during installation without having to lift and verify.

Available for purchase in July, STRATA_MAT XT also features Mortar Hydration Vents, which create a mechanical bond between the mat and adhesive mortar, allowing the mortar to cure faster. This provides a stronger bond of tile and permits faster time to grout when using both modified or unmodified mortars—enabling the use of the appropriate mortar for an installation.

Lightweight and easy to carry, STRATA_MAT XT is fast to install with standard tools, suitable for interior non-industrial vehicular traffic applications over concrete substrates, and can be used under moisture-sensitive stones. STRATA_MAT XT comes in 150 ft² rolls – 45” x 40’ (13.9m² – 1.1m x 12.2m ).

CONTACT: LATICRETE International Inc., 800-243-4788

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