Laticrete's new Fracture Ban membrane is a high-performance, pliable, light weight peel and stick membrane designed for use under thin-bed adhesives for ceramic tile, stone and other hard surface installations.
According to the company, this reinforced high-strength membrane performs as an anti-fracture and an acoustical underlayment system that eliminates the transmission of stresses from the substrate while dampening the transmission of impact and air borne noise through the floor to the room below.
With the release of the Fracture Ban membrane, the company is also launching the specially formulated Fracture Ban Primer.
“This new peel and stick membrane is designed for both commercial and residential jobs where a quick dependable turnaround is required,” said Sean Boyle, senior director of marketing and product management. “Whether the contractor is working on apartment building, office, or hospital, this unique product is perfect for interior applications where sound and cracking may be an issue.”
The membrane comes in 40 mil and 90 mil thicknesses. Both thicknesses are tested to ANSI A118.12 (anti-fracture) and ANSI A118.13 (sound reduction) specifications. And, both are suitable for almost any substrate including: concrete slabs, cement mortar beds, exterior glue plywood, precast floor panels, gypsum underlayments, radiant heated floors, ceramic tile, terrazzo, stone, self-leveling and patching compounds, backer board and existing VAT, VCT and vinyl floors.
Made from a hot-applied polymer modified asphaltic adhesive coated on a 100% non-woven polyester with a 60-pound release liner paper, Fracture Ban membrane has the physical properties to prevent stress and sound transmission, according to the company. This water-resistive barrier installs quickly and features a white, non-woven surface that provides easy chalk line identification.
Fracture Ban Primer is a concentrated premium-quality, water-based primer designed to be applied prior to the installation of the membrane. This multi-purpose primer may be broom, roller, or spray applied and can be used on the same range of substrates as the membrane.
For more information, visit laticrete.com.
