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SikaTile®-225 Fracture Guard PNS

SikaTile®-225 Fracture Guard PNS

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
  • 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
 
SikaTile®-225 Fracture Guard PNS
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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
  RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES SikaTile®-225 Fracture Guard PNS can be installed in most interior and exterior residential and commercial installations on floors over the following recommended substrates:
  • 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
1 Consult cement backer board manufacturer for installation recommendations and to verify acceptability for exterior use.
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

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Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

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
Product Information

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

Thickness

Total Thickness: 40 mils (1mm)

Fabric Thickness: 30 mils (0.76 mm)

Application

Application steps

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.

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FAQ

I applied a crack-isolation membrane. Do I still need expansion joints/perimeter joints?

Yes.  Any existing expansion joint or soft joint (saw cut) must be honored throughout the entire assembly per TCNA EJ-171. Expansion joints and saw cuts are part of the construction of the building and need to be kept in place.

Perimeter joints still need to be honored per TCNA EJ-171. Just because a crack-isolation membrane is used does not mean that the tile will stop expanding and contracting.

Why do I need a crack-isolation membrane?

A crack-isolation membrane is a form of insurance. No matter how new or old your concrete substrate may be, it always moves through expansion, contraction and stress. When a crack appears or already exists and a hard product like tile or stone is applied over that substrate without protection, those cracks can transmit through the entire installation, creating unsightly fractures in the tile or grout.