ARDEX TLT 717 Waterproofing Vapor Retarder Membrane Roll for Ceramic Tile and Stone Tile, Flooring Underlayment for Commercial Steam Showers

Product Features:

• Waterproofing and Vapor Protection: High-quality waterproofing and vapor-retarding membrane for showers, steam rooms, and wet areas, for dependable moisture control.
• Environment-Friendly Polypropylene Fabric: Environment-friendly construction with durable nonwoven polypropylene fabric on both sides for secure mortar bonding.
• Low-Permeability Vapor Protection: Provides low permeability vapor protection for steam showers and high-humidity environments, helping shield walls and floors.
• Continuous Waterproof Barrier: Creates a continuous waterproof barrier to protect tile installations from moisture damage, water intrusion, and vapor transmission.
• Excellent Thin-Set Mortar Bonding: Excellent bonding surface for polymer-modified thin-set mortars, supporting secure adhesion above and below the membrane.
• Versatile Tile and Stone Compatibility: Compatible with ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural stone, marble, travertine, limestone, glass tile, and mosaics.
• Residential Wet-Area Applications: Suitable for residential bathrooms, kitchens, bathtub surrounds, and laundry rooms, including renovations and new construction.
• Commercial Application Versatility: Ideal for commercial applications including hotels, restaurants, malls, food courts, galleries, and spas.
• Steam Room and Pool Approval: Approved for demanding environments such as steam rooms and swimming pool areas with elevated moisture and vapor exposure.
• Moisture Damage Prevention: Helps prevent mold growth, tile failure, and substrate deterioration by limiting water intrusion and vapor transmission.
• New Construction and Renovation Use: Designed for both new construction and renovation projects, including upgrades to older interior floors and walls.
• Modern Waterproofing System Integration: Easy to integrate into modern waterproofing and tile underlayment systems using polymer-modified thin-set mortar.

Product Description:

Ardex TLT-717 Shower Waterproofing Membrane is a high-quality, environmentally friendly waterproofing and vapor-retarding membrane designed for reliable moisture protection in demanding interior wet areas. Manufactured by ARDEX, this premium waterproofing membrane is supplied in a 1 m (39.3 inch) wide roll and is engineered to deliver long-term durability, performance, and peace of mind in both residential and commercial applications.

The Ardex TLT-717 waterproofing membrane features a robust nonwoven polypropylene fabric laminated on both sides, creating an exceptionally strong bonding surface for polymer-modified thin-set mortars. This dual-sided fabric construction allows the membrane to mechanically bond to the substrate below while securely anchoring ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural stone tile, and glass tile above. As a result, the membrane forms a continuous waterproof barrier that protects tile installations from water intrusion, moisture migration, and vapor transmission.

Designed for modern bathrooms, steam rooms, and high-humidity environments, Ardex TLT-717 provides a low permeability rating that makes it ideal for showers, steam showers, and other areas requiring vapor control. The membrane effectively prevents water vapor from penetrating wall and floor assemblies, helping to protect adjacent rooms, structural components, and finishes from moisture-related damage such as mold growth, tile failure, and substrate deterioration.

Ardex TLT-717 waterproofing membrane is suitable for a wide range of applications, including residential bathrooms, shower stalls, bathtub surrounds, kitchens, and laundry areas, as well as commercial environments such as hotels, restaurants, galleries, malls, food courts, and wellness facilities. It is also approved for demanding installations such as steam rooms and swimming pool environments where high levels of moisture and vapor pressure are present.

Once installed using an ARDEX high-performance polymer-modified thin-set mortar and allowed to fully cure, tile installation can proceed directly over the membrane. Ceramic tile, porcelain tile, travertine, limestone, marble, agglomerates, glass mosaic, and other stone tiles can be installed with confidence, knowing that the waterproofing layer beneath provides superior protection and long-term reliability. Ardex TLT-717 is equally well suited for new construction and renovation projects, including DIY applications and upgrades to older floors and walls, making it a versatile solution for comprehensive waterproofing and vapor control.