Tile membrane is an inexpensive way to protect costly tile from a damage and corrosion. While most tile membrane will add some level of protection to your tiling, it's important to select the right membrane in order to maximize the protection and prevent unnecessary damage. Follow these steps to buy the right tile membrane solution for your floors.
Instructions
1. Consider your tile's specific physical properties. Ceramic tile has very different properties than stone tile, for instance. Your tile membrane should be suited to meet the specific needs of the tile material such as water sensitivity, as with ceramic tile, or a vulnerability to cracking, as with stone.
2. Look at major tile membrane brands. Tilesafe and Durock are two major tile membrane producers. Each offers products with different levels and kinds of tile protection. You can speak with distributors such as the Gypsum Company or CCL Specialist Supplies to get specifications and cost estimates for the membrane.
3. Sample the membrane. The best way to evaluate which membrane to buy is to actually apply it to your tile. Use a membrane sample and a bit of extra tile to see how the substance reacts with the tile. Look for discoloration and note the amount of time the membrane requires to dry on the tile. After application, test the membrane by applying liquids and light impact.
4. Keep in mind negative reactions. Many tile membranes interact adversely with common substances used in tile application. Silicon, for instance, is often used to lay tile and can damage the tile when mixed with certain tile membranes. Ask your tile distributor and tile membrane salesperson for a list of chemicals and substances that should not be mixed before you buy or apply the membrane.
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