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SikaTile®-190 Reinforcing Fabric

SikaTile®-190 Reinforcing Fabric

DURABLE POLYESTER REINFORCING TYPE II FABRIC FOR USE WITH SIKATILE’S WATERPROOFING MEMBRANES

SikaTile®-190 Reinforcing Fabric is a high-performance, type II, flexible, durable, nonwoven, polyester engineered fabric for optional use with SikaTile®-100 Moisture Guard when installed under ceramic tile or stone on residential and commercial interior applications and is used to reinforce liquid waterproof membranes.  SikaTile®-190 Reinforcing Fabric is ideal for use over areas such as cracks, coves, corners, and areas around drains when used with SikaTile®-100 Moisture Guard and can easily be cut to size with scissors or a razor knife, and easily incorporated in the liquid membrane.

  • Significantly reduces reflective cracking
  • Flexible and resists tearing
  • High tensile strength
  • Easy to cut and install
  • Non-adhesive lays flat
  • Tough and durable
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Usage

  • For use over cracks, coves, corners, change-of-plane, and areas around drains
  • Use with SikaTile®-100 Moisture Guard and other liquid membranes
 

Advantages

  • Significantly reduces reflective cracking
  • Flexible and resists tearing
  • High tensile strength
  • Easy to cut and install
  • Non-adhesive lays flat
  • Tough and durable

Packaging

8” x 165’ roll (110 sq. ft.)

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

Sika® is committed to environmental responsibility in both products produced and in manufacturing practices. Complete the LEED Product Data Request Form SikaTile.com for detailed information based on project location. The use of this product can contribute towards LEED® certification.

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

There are no applicable standards or approvals for the tape alone.  Refer to the SikaTile®-100 Moisture Guard Product Data Sheet for all related information.
Product Information

Shelf Life

Product can be stored indefinitely when stored in original, sealed package

Storage Conditions

Store in undamaged, original, sealed package, in dry conditions

 
System information

System Structure

White bonded fibrous mat. Thermally bonded fibers of polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene terephthalate/adipate mat

Application

Application steps

SUBSTRATE QUALITY

For suitable substrates, refer to the SikaTile®-100 Moisture Guard Product Data Sheet for all related information or consult Technical Services for installation recommendations regarding substrates and conditions not listed.

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

All surfaces must be between 40º F (4º C) to 90º F (32º C) and structurally sound (deflection not to exceed 1⁄360 of the span), dry, clean, and free from oil, grease, wax, paint, old adhesives, sealers, and curing compounds. Any contaminates which inhibit proper bond must be removed. Substrate preparation should be completed following ANSI A108 AN-2 “General Requirements for Sub-surfaces”. All substrates should be plumb and true, surface deviation should not exceed 1⁄4" in 10’. Patching, leveling, or areas requiring a mortar bed should be prepared using SikaLevel® Underlayments. Movement (Expansion) joints should be provided to comply with TCNA method EJ171. Concrete must be free of any negative hydrostatic pressure and/or excessive moisture.

APPLICATION

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.

 

For specific application instructions, refer to the SikaTile®-100 Moisture Guard Product Data Sheet for all related information.

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FAQ

What common surfaces will not accept a liquid-applied membrane?

Do not use liquid-applied membranes over hardwood flooring, particleboard, Masonite, plank flooring, treated plywood, vinyl, laminate flooring, floors containing asbestos, gypsum-based floor-patching compounds. Contact SikaTile® Technical Service at 201-933-8800 with any questions.

How long does SikaTile®-100 Moisture Guard take to cure?

Curing and drying are two different things. Drying can take just a few hours but curing can take up to 48 hours or longer. Although curing may take longer than drying, it does not mean that you need to wait for installation over the membrane. The curing will occur even when tile is installed.

How soon can I flood test SikaTile®-100 Moisture Guard?

SikaTile®-100 Moisture Guard can be flood tested four to six hours after the membrane has dried.

My grout is sealed. Why do I need a waterproof membrane?

All grouts are not rated to resist water. Sealers are used to protect the grout from staining. Even if a grout is sealed, a liquid such as water could seep through where the grout meets the tile, causing damage to the substrate. Waterproof membranes are designed to protect the substrate and direct the water to a drain system.

What do liquid-applied membranes offer that peel-and-stick membranes don’t?

Liquid-applied membranes are monolithic when applied and have no seams. Peel-and-stick (PNS) products are typically 36” wide and need to overlap for wider applications, creating a seam that could potentially leak. Liquid-applied membranes are also great for areas that may not be square or have a radius. PNS products do not conform to applications that have a radius or out-of-square area and will more than likely need to be folded, causing an area for potential leaks.

How thick does a waterproof membrane need to be?

SikaTile® liquid-applied waterproofing and crack-isolation membranes should be applied at a wet-film mil gauge thickness of 30 mil for first coat. This includes embedded reinforcing fabric at change-of-plain areas. After the membrane has dried, a second application needs to be applied without fabric needs to be applied at 30-mil wet thickness for a total of 40-mil thickness after drying/curing.

How do I know if my membrane needs fabric?

Every manufacturer differs with their requirements for fabric embedded into a waterproofing membrane. The manufacturer's Technical Data Sheet and installation directions will describe if a fabric is needed. SikaTile® highly suggests that a reinforcing fabric be used at every change of plane to ensure maximum protection at joints, cracks, protrusions, dissimilar materials, and drains.