Description
Custom Crack Buster Mat Underlayment - 36" x 75'
Protect your tile and stone floors with the Custom Crack Buster Mat Underlayment. This high-performance, self-bonding, fabric-reinforced asphaltic membrane is designed to isolate ceramic, natural stone, and terrazzo tiles from cracks in the substrate. Offering superior crack isolation and sound reduction, it’s the ultimate solution for residential and commercial flooring installations.
Key Features:
- Crack Isolation: Compliant with ANSI A118.12, the Crack Buster Pro prevents crack transmission in tile and stone floors, withstanding up to 3/8" (9.5 mm) of substrate movement.
- Sound Reduction: Experience IIC sound reduction of up to 18 dB, minimizing sound transmission through your tile assembly for quieter spaces.
- Heavy-Duty Performance: Ideal for both full and partial coverage applications, this extra heavy-duty underlayment exceeds ANSI A118.12 standards for crack isolation.
- Easy Peel & Stick Installation: The self-adhesive backing ensures a quick and secure bond, drastically reducing downtime for tile installation and eliminating the need for additional adhesives.
- Elastomeric Technology: Offers long-lasting durability, flexibility, and crack prevention, making it suitable for various substrates.
- Versatile: Perfect for a wide range of substrates including concrete, cement mortar, backerboard, plywood, OSB, exterior decks, and more (contact technical services for post-tension concrete and specific substrate applications).
- Generous Coverage: The 36" x 75' roll covers 225 sq. ft., making it ideal for medium to large flooring projects.
Benefits:
- Quick and Efficient Installation: The peel-and-stick design simplifies installation, allowing you to tile immediately after applying the underlayment.
- Long-Lasting Protection: With its elastomeric properties, it helps protect your floors from cracks and shifts, maintaining the beauty and integrity of your tile or stone surface.
- Sound Reduction: Ideal for creating quieter living spaces or commercial environments by reducing sound transmission through floors.
Suitable Substrates:
- Concrete, Cement Mortar, Masonry
- Cement Backerboard
- Exterior Plywood & OSB (interior, dry areas only)
- Lightweight Concrete (min. 2000 psi compressive strength)
- Gypsum-Based Cement Toppings (min. 2000 psi compressive strength)
- Existing Ceramic Tile and Resilient Flooring
Elevate your tile installations with the Custom Crack Buster Mat Underlayment — the perfect blend of performance, ease of use, and long-lasting protection for your floors.
