Laticrete Strata Heat Mat - 161 Sq Ft.

Laticrete Strata Heat 161 Sq Ft. Mat It's a new and improved version! Strata_Heat Mat takes the comfort of floor heating wire with the advantages of an uncoupling membrane, making a well-laid floor heating system that any homeowner will love! Strata_Heat will provide faster drying of the mortar, allowing for a shorter time to grout. Just like our other uncoupling membranes, it is specifically designed for use with both modified and unmodified mortars   Features Improved bond strength compared to the older 150 sq ft roll Improved point load capacity and overall durability Use Strata_Heat wire, mat, and thermostats to provide luxury and comfort in your home Different variations of spacing are offered to give you the level of comfort and coverage you want Using Laticrete Strata Heat Mat - 161 Sq Ft. during installation will create a mechanical bond between the mat and adhesive mortar, which allows the mortar to cure faster, providing a stronger bond of tile for faster time to grout Mat provides vapor management The uncoupling membrane takes away the stress from the tile installation, which eliminates substrate cracks of up to 1/8" When laying the mat, the installer will be able to see mortar coverage underneath the mat without having to move it The mat makes tile installation clear and precise, with an easily visible surface to lay chalk or other preferred tile setting accessories   Suitable Substrates Concrete Mortar bed Oriented strand board (OSB) Exterior glue plywood Cement backer board Cement terrazzo Resilient flooring Existing tile or stone Gypsum underlayment or lightweight concrete   Common Questions   Is the Laticrete Strata mat waterproof? STRATA_MAT is not intended for use as a waterproofing membrane. It is not for worn surfaces; it must be covered with tile.   Can you use Strata heat in a shower? Yes, however, showers may only have 120V systems. When installing a STRATA_HEAT™ Wire system in a shower, it must be placed between two non-combustible materials