{"product_id":"blanke-aqua-shield-waterproofing-membrane","title":"Blanke AQUA SHIELD Waterproofing \u0026 Vapor Barrier Membrane","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWaterproofing and Vapor Protection Under Tile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanke® AQUA SHIELD is a thin polyethylene waterproofing membrane with fleece bonded to both sides for installation with thinset mortar. It waterproofs walls and floors while forming a vapor barrier, making it suitable for showers, bathrooms, steam rooms, saunas, locker rooms, and other continuous wet areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImmediate Tile Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTile and stone can be installed immediately after the membrane is applied, eliminating the cure time associated with liquid-applied waterproofing products. The membrane maintains a consistent thickness and provides high tensile strength along with crack isolation and uncoupling properties beneath tiled surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInterior, Exterior and Steam Room Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAQUA SHIELD is suitable for interior and exterior applications, including exterior decks, patios, balconies, and terraces not located over occupied space. It can be bonded to suitable dry, flat, structurally sound substrates including plywood, drywall, backer board, and cement surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeam and Corner Waterproofing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjacent membrane sections can be overlapped by at least 2\" and bonded with thinset mortar. For constantly or extremely wet conditions, BLANKE AQUA SEAL waterproof adhesive can be used at overlapped seams. Sections can also be butted together and waterproofed with AQUA SHIELD DB tape, while AQUA SHIELD SA self-adhesive tape provides a peel-and-stick option for sealing seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePolyethylene and Fleece Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe membrane resists microorganisms, deterioration, rot, saline solutions, acids, alkaline solutions, many organic solvents, alcohol, and oils. Its polyethylene film is approximately 0.008\" thick with fleece on both sides to support bonding to the substrate and tile assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blanke","offers":[{"title":"54 Sq Ft (39\" x 16'5\")","offer_id":54072367677635,"sku":"BLANKE-AQUA-SHIELD-537-900-10005","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"323 Sq Ft (39\" x 98'5\")","offer_id":54072367710403,"sku":"BLANKE-AQUA-SHIELD-537-900-10030","price":394.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8373\/1651\/files\/blanke-aqua-shield.webp?v=1787665704","url":"https:\/\/tilethis.com\/products\/blanke-aqua-shield-waterproofing-membrane","provider":"Tile This","version":"1.0","type":"link"}