Please note: STRATA_MAT™ XT is not a waterproofing membrane. Thank you to LATICRETE for providing me with the STRATA_MAT™ XTfor this project. In a couple years (or when it bugs me enough), I’ll use a sanded caulk that is color matched to the grout to fill the voids. As the wood moves, that grout will start chipping away. I let the mortar set overnight and grouted the next day. This distributed my weight over a large section of tiles and prevented them from moving much.Īfter finishing the back of the room, I removed the board and adjusted a few tiles that had moved slightly. To get to the back corner of the room, I set a piece of MDF on top of the tiles I had already put down. Even though it meant working myself into a corner and having to be a gymnast to get out. I started tiling at the entrance to the room because that was the most important area. That gave me time to make cuts and get all the tile set before the mortar would start to skim over. I worked in sections spreading mortar and then setting tile. 1 mm is a very small difference so I went with it. It is 10mm thick which is 1mm thicker than the 3-9mm which is what LATICRETE recommends in order to install tile flush with hardwood floors. I’m using San Juan Azul Porcelain tile from Floor and Decor. Skim the back of each tile with mortar as well before you lay it. How to Install Tile Flush with Hardwood Floorsįirst use the flat side of the trowel to fill all the vents with mortar. □ Once the STRATA_MAT is properly bedded in the mortar, you can immediately start tiling. If you don’t have 100% coverage, you need to push harder or add more mortar. It is designed for tile installation projects on both commercial and residential properties. You can pull up a corner of the STRATA_MAT to check coverage. The Strata Mat is an uncoupling membrane made by Laticrete. The light spots show where the mat is not embedded or there’s not enough mortar. Because it is somewhat transparent, you can see when it is properly embedding. I crawled around on the floor with my grout float to press the STRATA_MAT down into the mortar. Then I set the STRATA_MAT in place, fabric side down. I started in the back corner and worked my way out of the room, covering the entire floor with mortar. I’m using porcelain tile so I’m using LATICRETE 4-XLT, a polymer fortified adhesive or “large and heavy tile” mortar. You select your mortar based on the type of tile or stone you are using. STRATA_MAT is designed so you can install it with the same mortar you’re using to install your floor. It is important to leave 1/4″ between the STRATA_MAT and the walls to allow for movement. I’ll add a small piece to fill in that spot. It was a little too short on the “L” but it’s not a big deal. Then I test fit that piece and cut out the vent and toilet drain hole. I cut a piece of STRATA_MAT XT to fit in the powder room. It is a thin decoupling mat that offers a strong mechanical bond with adhesive mortar. The Strata Mat is an ideal alternative to the heavy and difficult-to-install tile backer boards. The STRATA_MAT XT replaces 1/4″ thick cement board - it’s much lighter, easier to cut and installs with just mortar (no screws required). The Strata Mat is an uncoupling membrane made by Laticrete. It helps create an even transition between typical ¼” to 3/8″ thick tile and 3/4″thick hardwood flooring. I wanted the tile to be flush with the hardwood floors so I installed the tile on LATICRETE STRATA_MAT™ XT. The room that contains the shower and toilet is all tile but it butts up to the wood in the other room. The vanity area of the bathroom has a combination of hardwood and tile. Can you believe the Jack and Jill bathroom finally has floors? I’m making slow but steady progress. Today I’m sharing how to install tile flush with hardwood floors, like I did in my bathroom. Maryville TN House Tour – Completed Rooms.Strata Mat uncoupling membrane 45" Wide 86' Long.The unique patent pending design of STRATA MAT provides for an enhanced mechanical bond of the adhesive mortar and provides for faster drying of the mortar, allowing for shorter time to grout. LATICRETE STRATA MAT is a next generation high performance uncoupling membrane for use under ceramic tile and stone installations, for both residential and commercial applications. Laticrete STRATA MAT Uncoupling Membrane Full Roll
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