Sika®, a global leader in building materials and solutions, is reinforcing its commitment to excellence by expanding its newest product offerings, ensuring superior value and performance for tile contractors nationwide. Sika® is proud to announce the launch of SikaTile®-150 Moisture Guard Fabric Membrane and SikaTile®-250 Fracture Guard UCM®.
SikaTile®-150 Moisture Guard Fabric Membrane is a dependable solution for waterproofing showers, tub surrounds, walls, and wet areas. SikaTile®-150 Moisture Guard Fabric Membrane is easy to cut, install, and adjust, making it the ideal choice for tiling professionals. It can be applied over cement backerboards or gypsum wallboards, creating a reliable waterproof barrier for walls and floors in wet areas.
SikaTile®-150 Moisture Guard Fabric Membrane is available in 108 sq. ft. and 323 sq. ft. rolls complete with pre-printed grid lines for easy cutting and alignment. To further streamline installation, Sika offers corresponding accessories such as seam tape, pre-formed corners, and specialized seals for drains, mixing valves, and pipe collars.
Tom Carroll, Senior Product Manager at Sika®, shared, “SikaTile®-150 Moisture Guard Fabric Membrane is a valuable addition to our tile installation product line. It offers contractors and installers a versatile and efficient solution to meet the specific waterproofing needs of any tile installation project.”
SikaTile®-250 Fracture Guard UCM® is an innovative uncoupling mat that provides crack isolation, waterproofing, and vapor management while offering the unique advantage of being installed with polymer-modified thin-set mortars, unlike other competitive products. SikaTile®-250 Fracture Guard UCM is a thin-profile membrane designed for use in ceramic tile, porcelain, and natural stone installations over various substrates, including oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, and concrete.
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SikaTile®-250 Fracture Guard UCM Uncoupling Mat is available in 323 sq. ft. rolls and 54 sq. ft. rolls. The commercial 323 sq. ft. roll replaces over 20 sheets of ¼” backer board, offering a more efficient alternative for contractors and installers.
“We recommend installing SikaTile®-250 Fracture Guard UCM, and the tiling over it, with a polymer-modified thin-set mortar, which is consistent with TCNA guidelines,” adds Carroll. “This helps to ensure a quality installation that meets today’s industry standards.”
The Sika® Secure System provides installers with a solution-based, multi-tier system product offering that provides an enhanced warranty from a trusted single-source supplier. When used in conjunction with one another, the Sika® Secure System forms a true top-to-bottom flooring installation solution that can include elements of the SikaTile®, SikaBond®, SikaLevel®, Sika® MB (Moisture Barrier), and Schönox product lines. For more information about SikaTile®-150 Moisture Guard Fabric Membrane, SikaTile®-250 Fracture Guard UCM, and other innovative Sika® solutions, visit www.sikatile.com.
Sika® Corporate Profile
With more than 100 years of experience, Sika® is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.
Sika® has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.
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