SikaTile®-150 Moisture Guard Fabric MVS

Environmental Consideration

Sika® is committed to environmental responsibility in both products produced and in manufacturing practices. Complete the LEED Product Data Request Form at SikaTile.com for detailed information based on project location. Use of this product can contribute toward LEED® v4.1 certification:

• Up to 2 points toward MR Credit 5, Regional Materials

Two outer layers of polypropylene, non-woven membrane bonded with one inner layer of polyethylene waterproofing membrane.

24 months from date of production when stored in original, unopened package

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

INSTALLATION

SikaTile® membranes, when properly installed in accordance with the following installation guidelines, provide years of protection for finish flooring and wall 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 floor and wall system with SikaTile®. Consult your selected manufacturer of these previously mentioned components to ensure selected products are compatible with SikaTile® membranes.

SURFACE PREPARATION

All surfaces must be between 40°F (4°C) to 90°F (32°C) and structurally sound (deflection not to exceed L⁄360 for ceramic and porcelain tiles and L/720 for natural stone), dry, clean, and free from oil, grease, wax, paint, old adhesives, sealers, and curing compounds. Any contaminants that 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’ or 1/8” in 10’ for large format tiles. Patching, leveling or areas requiring a mortar bed should be prepared using Sika® 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.

Refer to the individual waterproofing membrane Product Data Sheet (PDS) the SikaTile®-150 Moisture Guard Fabric MVS is intended to be used with.

PROTECTION

Protect from traffic, dirt, or dust from other trades until the final installation of the floor covering.

LIMITATIONS  

• Do not use below 40°F (4°C); do not allow membrane or substrate to be below 40°F (4°C) for the first 72 hours after application.
• Do not install over substrates containing asbestos.
• Refer to the individual waterproofing membrane Product Data Sheet (PDS) the SikaTile®-150 Moisture Guard Fabric MVS is intended to be used with.