{"id":3431,"date":"2016-10-30T05:49:54","date_gmt":"2016-10-30T10:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=3431"},"modified":"2018-06-23T05:25:18","modified_gmt":"2018-06-23T10:25:18","slug":"uncoupling-membranes-tiling-over-cement-slab","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/uncoupling-membranes-tiling-over-cement-slab\/","title":{"rendered":"Uncoupling Membranes for Tiling over Cement Slab"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Uncoupling Membranes for Tiling over Cement Slabs Protect against Moisture and Shearing Force Problems that can Crack Tiles<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By Mark J. Donovan<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!-- google_ad_client = \"pub-3988490936633155\"; \/* Homepage_Home_Improvement_468x15_ATF, created 8\/13\/10 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6539705898\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"47%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Ceramic, porcelain and stone tile floors look gorgeous and are easy to maintain and clean. However, they are susceptible to cracking if installed on an unstable subfloor, be it a wood subfloor or cement slab, without the use of an uncoupling membrane. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Creating a solid wood subfloor is fairly easy to do, assuming correctly dimensioned floor joists were used in the subfloor construction, and proper thicknesses and layers of plywood are attached to them. Cement slabs is another matter. Cement slabs can crack and shift.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">These shearing movements can cause tiles attached directly to the cement floor to crack and the grout to crumble. Moisture can also be a problem for tiles directly attached to cement slabs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Fortunately there are easy to install uncoupling membranes for tiling over cement slabs to address these concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">One of the best uncoupling membrane products on the market is called DITRA. It was developed and is manufactured by Schluter Systems. DITRA is a Polyethylene inverted waffle looking membrane product that is attached directly to the cement slab with thinset mortar. The backside of the DITRA uncoupling membrane has a fleece like surface to ensure a solid bond to the thinset mortar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The top layer of the DITRA uncoupling membrane has again an inverted waffle like appearance with a sea of individual square valleys for the thinset mortar to reside in and the tiles to attach to.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"47%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3432\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/uncoupling_membrane.jpg\" alt=\"Uncoupling membrane for tiling floors\" width=\"276\" height=\"183\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The valleys have slightly cutback bottom edges to help lock in the thinset mortar and to ensure a strong bond to the ceramic tile or stone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The main purpose of using an uncoupling membrane for tiling over cement slab is to allow the ceramic tile to effectively float over the cement slab and uncouple it from any in-plane and shearing movements of the slab that can and will occur overtime. As a result, the ceramic tile will not crack or delaminate from the thinset mortar that it is attached to. Likewise the grout will not crack and crumble.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The DITRA Polyethylene uncoupling membrane also works to nearly eliminate moisture concerns. Cement slabs more often than not have ground moisture that percolates and wicks up through them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Ceramic, porcelain and stone tile, along with the thinset mortar can be negatively impacted from constant contact with high moisture levels. Over time this can cause the tiles to delaminate away from the cement slab.<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"3%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"47%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3042 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Tile_floor-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Installing ceramic tile floor\" width=\"269\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Tile_floor-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Tile_floor.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Schluter\u2019s DITRA Polyethylene uncoupling membrane product prevents moisture from reaching the tile and is specifically designed so that air channels on the back side of it can actually direct the moisture away from the tiled surface area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So for your next cement slab tiling project make sure to take a look at uncoupling membrane products. Also, before installing the uncoupling membrane make sure you thoroughly clean the cement slab, repair any cracks in it, and if necessary apply a self leveling compound on it to create a flat surface. Also, if there is any underlying moisture or water issues associated with the slab have them resolved first prior to installing the tiles, even if you do plan on using an uncoupling membrane.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">For information on installing a shower pan membrane liner for a ceramic tile shower<\/span><\/strong>, see the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/shower-pan-membrane-ebook\/\">Shower Pan Membrane Liner Installation Ebook<\/a><\/strong><\/span> from HomeAdditionPlus.com.\u00a0 The Shower Pan Membrane Liner EBook will quickly teach you the step-by-step process for installing the shower pan membrane liner correctly. It includes instructions on framing the shower stall, pouring the pre-slope and shower base mortar, and installing the shower pan membrane liner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>See HomeAdditionPlus.com&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/tile-stone-info\/Ceramic-Tile-Calculator.htm\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Ceramic Tile Calculator<\/span><\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000;\">See my &#8220;How to Tile a Custom Ceramic Tile Shower&#8221; Ebook to learn how to tile your own shower<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0 For a detailed set of instructions on tiling a shower floor and walls, including pictures for every step in the process, see my \u201c<b><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/how-to-tile-custom-ceramic-tile-shower-ebook\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">How to Tile Custom Ceramic Tile Shower Ebook<\/span><\/a><\/b>\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Related\u00a0Information<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/slate-tile-flooring\/\">Slate Floor Tiles<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/mortar-shower-pan-installation-stack-up-video\/\">Shower Mortar Pan Stackup Video<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/ceramic-tile-floor-maintenance\/\">How to Clean and Maintain Ceramic Tile Floors<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/how-to-build-shower-pan\/\">How to Build a Shower Pan<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: large;\">Additional Ceramic Tile Resources from Amazon.com<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<table id=\"AutoNumber9\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/redirect?link_code=as2&amp;path=ASIN\/1589230949&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/images\/1589230949.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_V53966268_.jpg\" width=\"122\" height=\"160\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1589230949\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/redirect?link_code=as2&amp;path=ASIN\/1580111033&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/images\/1580111033.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg\" width=\"125\" height=\"160\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1580111033\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/redirect?link_code=as2&amp;path=ASIN\/0974275433&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/images\/0974275433.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg\" width=\"95\" height=\"140\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0974275433\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Get Free Bathroom Remodeling Price Quotes\u00a0with\u00a0No Obligation!<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Fill out our 3-5 minute quick and easy form, and receive a free price quote\u00a0on a bathroom remodeling project\u00a0from one of our pre-screened and licensed bathroom\u00a0remodeling contractors. 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