Easymat® Tile & Stone Underlayment
A versatile mat underlayment for setting tile and stone over any acceptable subfloor. EasyMat® is so fast and easy to install because it is up to 25 times lighter than 1/4″ (6 mm) backerboard, cuts easily with a utility knife, doesn’t require any nails or screws, and comes in a peel & stick version. The mat was specially designed so that the mortar locks in, creating a bonded crack-prevention system for subfloor movement up to 1/4″ (6 mm). This bonded system will withstand repeated stress and still maintain its tenacious bond. It is a superior alternative to cork underlayments because it will not rot, shrink, or absorb water. EasyMat® has SoundGard® Technology and therefore offers high and credible impact sound reduction. Use EasyMat® with other Custom® materials to qualify for a lifetime warranty.
Suitable Tile Types
EasyMat® can be used with the following tile types:
- Ceramic tile, all types including impervious porcelain
- Natural stone
- Precast terrazzo tile
Suitable Substrates
- Concrete, cement mortar, masonry
- Cement Backerboard
- Exterior Plywood and OSB (interior, dry areas only)
- Exterior Decks – Contact Technical Services
- Post-Tension Concrete – Contact Technical Services
- Lightweight Concrete (min. 2000 psi compressive strength)
- Gypsum-Based cement topping (min. 2000 psi compressive strength)
- Existing ceramic tile and resilient flooring
Composition & Materials
Polypropylene foam spheres bonded together with the use of Polyurethane Adhesive in sheet format.
Benefits
- Set tile and stone over any acceptable subfloor
- Up to four times faster to install than 1/4″ (6 mm) backerboard
- Optional peel & stick version
- Up to 25 times lighter than 1/4″ (6 mm) backerboard
- Cuts easily with a utility knife
- Mortar locks in to form a bonded-crack prevention system
- No mechanical fasteners or tape needed
- High and reliable-impact sound reduction
Limitations
- Do not bond directly to hardwood, Luan plywood, particle board, parquet, cushion or sponge-back vinyl flooring, metal, fiberglass or plastic.
- Do not use as a wear surface.
- When setting glass tile, contact Custom’s Technical Services for recommendations.
- When setting dimensional stone larger than 12″ x 12″ (30 x 30 cm), contact Custom’s Technical Services for recommendations regarding subfloor deflection requirements.
- Not for controlling vertical or differential movement cracks.
