Waterproofing Vapor Retarder Crack Prevention Polyethylene Membrane 54 Sq Ft Roll, 25 Mil Thick for Ceramic Tile and Natural Stone Tile, Flooring Underlayment for Bathroom and Shower

The Bardalas Waterproofing Crack Prevention Polyethylene Membrane Roll is a premium solution for achieving long-lasting moisture protection. This high-performance vapor-retarder waterproof membrane features a robust 25-mil thickness, offering exceptional durability and flexibility. It can be used with various tiles, including porcelain, ceramic, and mosaic tiles, as well as natural stone tile installations such as granite, marble, travertine, slate, limestone, sandstone, onyx, and quartzite, making it an ideal flooring underlayment for bathrooms, bathtub surrounds, showers, kitchens, steam rooms, balconies, terraces, and other wet areas. Constructed with synthetic fiber webbing on both sides, ensuring a secure bond with thin-set mortar adhesive, seamlessly integrating with the substrate and the tile layer above. Ideal for both residential and commercial settings, providing advanced moisture and vapor protection, essential for high-humidity areas while preventing substrate cracks from compromising the integrity of the tile surface. It prevents substrate movement, extends tile lifespan, and is ideal for spaces with high moisture exposure. Its low permeability rating makes it an optimal choice for waterproofing and vapor control, ensuring long-term protection against water infiltration. It can be applied over a variety of substrates, including concrete and plywood. It is compatible with both new and existing shower walls made from materials such as cement board (fiber cement or cementitious backer board), drywall, foam backer boards, and more. It creates a fully waterproof enclosure, protecting substrates from water damage while enhancing load distribution and crack resistance, making it a cost-effective solution for DIY enthusiasts and professionals. Ideal for home improvement projects, it easily meets vapor barrier solutions, enhances tile performance across various interior spaces, protects bathroom decor, and elevates your home interior overall aesthetics.

• Bardalas waterproof underlayment is a bonded and vapor retarder membrane, which provides crack prevention capabilities. It is 3'3" wide (1 M wide), and 25 mil in thick
• This polyethylene waterproofing membrane features special webbing synthetic fibers on both sides, that allow perfect bond with thinset mortar adhesive. Excellent for ceramic tile and stone tile
• Bardalas flooring underlayment has a low permeability rating for vapor protection in shower and steam rooms to make your bath, kitchen, or shower underlayment for tile waterproof
• The membrane provides an effective waterproofing solution for modern bathrooms, steam rooms, residential living areas, and commercial spaces such as restaurants, galleries, hotels and malls (food courts, etc.)
• After allowing the underlayment membrane to fully cure, you are ready to proceed with the tile installation. Whether you've chosen ceramic tile, porcelain tile, marble, or stone tile, these can now be applied directly on top of the cured membrane