{"id":3105,"date":"2026-02-24T17:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.struxsys.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3105"},"modified":"2026-09-10T14:19:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T06:19:35","slug":"s513","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.struxsys.com\/?product=s513","title":{"rendered":"S513"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Product Description<\/h4>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The STRUX Tile Uncoupling Membrane is a polyethylene (PE) underlayment designed to provide uncoupling and waterproofing protection for tiled floors. Its structured surface helps separate the tile layer from the substrate, reducing stress caused by substrate movement and helping improve the long-term stability of tile installations.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Features<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>1. Uncoupling &amp; Stress Relief<\/h4>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The membrane separates the tile layer from the substrate, helping accommodate minor substrate movement and reduce stress transferred to the tile surface.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">It helps reduce the risk of cracking and delamination caused by substrate movement, shrinkage, and stress changes.<\/p>\n<h4>2. Waterproof Protection<\/h4>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Made from polyethylene (PE), the membrane provides a waterproof barrier beneath the tile installation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">It helps prevent moisture penetration into the substrate and provides additional waterproof protection for the underlying structure.<\/p>\n<h4>3. Dovetail Anchoring Structure<\/h4>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The membrane features dovetail-shaped cavities that provide mechanical anchoring for tile adhesive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The adhesive fills the cavities and cures to form a stable mechanical connection between the membrane and the tile installation.<\/p>\n<h4>4. Easy Installation<\/h4>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Lightweight and flexible, the membrane is easy to cut and handle during installation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">It can be installed using suitable cement-based tile adhesive before tile installation.<\/p>\n<h4>Benefits<\/h4>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Helps accommodate minor substrate movement<\/li>\n<li>Helps reduce stress transfer to the tile layer<\/li>\n<li>Provides waterproof protection beneath tiled floors<\/li>\n<li>Helps reduce the risk of cracking and delamination<\/li>\n<li>Helps improve long-term tile installation stability<\/li>\n<li>Easy to cut, handle, and install<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Applications<\/h4>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Suitable for horizontal floor tile installations, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Residential and commercial tile floors<\/li>\n<li>Bathroom and kitchen floors<\/li>\n<li>Wet-area floors<\/li>\n<li>Renovation projects<\/li>\n<li>Concrete substrates<\/li>\n<li>Wooden substrates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For horizontal floor use only.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h5>STRUX Tile Uncoupling Membrane \u2013 3 mm Thick Waterproofing &amp; 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