Product Description:
Laticrete Strata Mat uncoupling membrane stands at the forefront of cutting-edge uncoupling mats, revolutionizing ceramic tile and stone tile installations for both residential and commercial areas. Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials, this high performance floor underlayment helps tile flooring move independently from the substrate below and reduces the transfer of in-plane substrate cracks to support a crack prevention barrier that preserves the surface and integrity of the tile and grout. Its patented design enhances the mechanical bond of thinset mortar adhesive, provides vapor management, and supports a strong installation system for remodels, new construction, contractor projects, and DIY home improvement. Tailored for compatibility with both modified and unmodified mortars, Laticrete Strata Mat allows for the proper adhesive mortar to be used with various infloor tiles, including ceramic tile, porcelain tile, large format tile, granite tile, marble tile, onyx tile, quartzite tile, travertine tile, slate tile, limestone tile, glass tile, mosaic tile, sandstone tile and natural stone tile.
LATICRETE recommends polymer modified thin set mortar meeting ANSI A118.4, ANSI A118.11, or ANSI A118.15 for many installations, including 254 Platinum, 254 Platinum Plus, MULTIMAX Lite, 253 Gold, 253R Gold Rapid, and large and heavy tile mortar such as TRI-LITE when required. An unmodified mortar such as 272 Mortar may be used only where suitable, while porcelain tile should be installed with polymer modified mortar rather than ANSI A118.1 dry set mortar mixed only with water.
The versatility of Laticrete Strata Mat extends beyond its technical specifications; it is a transformative element for your entire home, elevating the aesthetics of your bathroom, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, living room floors, entryway, hallway, basement, mudroom, foyer, and other wet areas where a reliable tile underlayment is needed. This tile membrane underlayment is suitable for concrete, mortar beds, cement backer board, cement terrazzo, plywood, OSB, gypsum underlayment, lightweight concrete, resilient flooring, and expanded polystyrene when installed according to LATICRETE guidelines. Surfaces must be structurally sound, stable, clean, and rigid enough to support tile coverings.
Its innovative design incorporates mortar hydration vents, fostering a robust mechanical bond and accelerating mortar curing within an impressive 16 to 24 hours in typical conditions for faster time to grout. This not only ensures a quicker project completion but also helps create a durable tile flooring assembly for residential floors, commercial tile floors, and demanding renovation projects while it bolsters tile resistance. As you embark on your tiling journey or professional tiling project, this floor mat offers the convenience of an instant coverage check, enabling installers to assess mortar coverage beneath it without lifting, along with visible chalk lines for an efficient floor layout and accurate tile placement. Embrace the future of tiling projects with Laticrete Strata Mat uncoupling membrane, where innovation seamlessly merges with efficiency.
The translucent surface makes it easier to confirm proper mortar transfer, while the lightweight format is easy to carry, cut with standard tools, and position across the floor. STRATA_MAT has a 1/8 inch thickness that helps with floor transitions and can be used under moisture sensitive stone when the correct LATICRETE adhesive is selected.
Laticrete tile membrane underlayment can also be used when renovating older kitchen tile flooring, basement flooring, bathroom floor tile, entry flooring, and high traffic areas where uncoupling, crack isolation, vapor management, and fast dry time are important. It comes in convenient roll and sheet sizes depending on the selected variation, making it suitable for professional home improvement or DIY projects of all scopes. It is a great option for your room decor, bathroom decor, kitchen decor, and home decor needs. This uncoupling floor mat makes installation a breeze, saving you time and effort while helping create a professional tile floor installation with strong mortar bonding, easier layout, faster grouting, and reliable support for beautiful residential and commercial tile flooring.
Laticrete Strata Mat is designed for use as an uncoupling membrane and tile underlayment. For wet area installations, including shower floors, steam rooms, hot tub surrounds, bathtub surrounds, and other areas where waterproofing protection is required, pair it with an approved LATICRETE waterproofing membrane as part of the complete installation system, and use the appropriate treatment for expansion joints or structural movement cracks according to project requirements. Trust in a foundation that not only meets but surpasses industry standards, providing a flawless canvas for your floor tile aspirations.
Please note that it is highly recommended to overlap all joints with LATICRETE HYDRO BAN waterproofing sealing tape/ band strip. Applicable for both residential and commercial usage.
