SikaTile®-225 Fracture Guard PNS
SKU: 653995
40 Mil Peel And Stick Sound Control And Crack Isolation Sheet Membrane
SikaTile®-225 Fracture Guard PNS is a 40 mil (1 mm), thin, flexible, self-bonding, fabric reinforced, membrane that isolates ceramic and natural stone tile from cracks in the substrate. Suitable for both full and partial coverage applications. SikaTile®-225 Fracture Guard PNS is a crack isolation membrane that exceeds the requirements of ANSI A118.12 and protects tile from in plane movement up to 3⁄8” (9.5 mm). Its strong self-adhesive backing and uniquely designed surface provide secure bonding for all types of ceramic, natural stone, and terrazzo tile. After application, ceramic tile or stone can be installed immediately using appropriate SikaTile® polymer-modified cement-based mortar. Additionally, glue-down wood flooring can also be installed with approved urethane adhesives. SikaTile®-225 Fracture Guard PNS also reduces the transmission of impact and airborne sound through floors when installed under ceramic tile, stone, or wood floor coverings.
- Crack Isolation to 3/8”
- Reduces Sound Transmission
- Moisture Vapor Barrier up to 5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft in 24 hours
Usage
- Residential (homes, apartments, and condominiums) and commercial (airports, malls, office buildings, restaurants, and galleries) floors, both interior and exterior (with proper drainage)
- Ideal for multi-family or multi-story buildings to reduce noise transmission through floors
- Cement Backer Board1
- Cement Mortar Beds (cured)
- Cement Plaster
- Cement Terrazzo
- Ceramic Tile and Stone
- Concrete
- Concrete Masonry
- Exterior Grade Plywood2
- Lightweight Gypsum Concrete2
- SikaLevel® Products
2 Interior Use Only.
Advantages
- Crack Isolation to 3/8”
- Reduces Sound Transmission
- Moisture Vapor Barrier up to 5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft in 24 hours
- Easy to position, cut-to-size and install
- Rapid installation - Prime, peel, stick and then immediately install tile, stone, or wood
- Interior or exterior
- Mold and mildew resistant
Packaging
225 sq. ft. per roll; 20 rolls per pallet
Color
White
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Sika® is committed to environmental responsibility in both products produced and in manufacturing practices. Use of this product can contribute towards LEED® v4.1 certification:
- Up to 2 points towards MR Credit 5, Regional Materials
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) — ANSI A108.01, A108.17, A118.12 and A118.13 of the American National Standards for the Installation of Ceramic Tile ASTM International (ASTM)
- Resilient Floor Covering Institute - (RFCI) Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings
- Tile Council of North America (TCNA) - TCNA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation, TCNA F125, F125A and EJ171 Movement Joint Guidelines.
- ANSI 118.12 – “ANSI specifications for crack isolation membranes for thin-set ceramic tile and dimension stone installation”.
- Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.12
Chemical Base
Asphalt and polyethylene, polypropylene or styrene-butadiene-styrene resins, fiberglass or polyester mat, plastic film, sand, or granules
Shelf Life
3 years from date of production when stored in original, sealed package
Storage Conditions
Store in undamaged, original, sealed package, in dry conditions
Dimensions
3 ft (0.91 m) x 75 ft (22.86 m) roll
APPLICATION
Read all installation instructions before installation. Place SikaTile®-225 Fracture Guard PNS with release paper still attached over the area to be treated. Unroll the membrane and cut leaving a 2”-3” excess at one end. Roll up ½ of the membrane, leaving the other half unrolled. Cut the release paper from the portion of the membrane and slowly pull the release paper toward you, exposing the tacky surface of the membrane and carefully attaching the membrane onto the primed surface, avoiding wrinkles and bubbles. Repeat the procedure with the unrolled portion of the membrane. Carefully butt edges (overlapping will cause the floor to become uneven). Immediately after installation press membrane into place working out from the center of the membrane by applying heavy pressure with the flat side of a trowel or a 100 lb. roller. Protect exposed membrane from dirt, traffic, and harmful elements until flooring is installed, grouted, and cured.
Finish Surface Installation
Apply finish flooring in compliance with methods of installation over crack-isolation membranes. Do not install any defective, damaged, or any finish flooring surface not for its intended use. The installation of this product does not eliminate the need for movement joints, including perimeter joints with a tiled surface.
SikaTile® elastomeric membranes, when properly installed in accordance with the following installation guidelines, will provide years of protection for finish flooring installations. In addition to these instructions, installers shall also reference the most current edition of American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installations, The Marble Institute of America (MIA) Dimension Stone Design Manual, NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association) and Manufacturer's instructions of selected setting materials, substrates, sub-floors, or other manufacturers being used in total, or any part of, an installed flooring system with SikaTile®. Consult your selected manufacturer of these above mentioned components to ensure selected products are compatible with SikaTile® elastomeric membranes.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean tools and tile with water before the material dries.
Thickness
Total Thickness: 40 mils (1mm)
Fabric Thickness: 30 mils (0.76 mm)