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At a Glance
Quick Decision Guide
Size
3'3" x 16'6"
Coverage
54 Sq. Ft.
Primary Use
Tile Underlayment & Uncoupling
Crack Isolation
ANSI A118.12 High Performance
Floor Rating
ASTM C627 Extra Heavy
Heating Compatibility
Nuheat Cable
Heat Output Spacing
10, 12 or 15 W/ft²
Thinset Compatibility
Modified or Unmodified
Why Choose This Product
Key Benefits
Crack Isolation
Reduces the risk of tile cracks caused by movement in the floor assembly
Integrated Cable Installation
Accommodates Nuheat Cable and related components without membrane modification
Flexible Heat Output
Supports cable spacing for 10, 12 or 15 W/ft²
Subfloor Simplification
Can replace one layer of plywood or cement board
Waterproofing Capability
Provides waterproofing when installed with waterproofing seam tape
Thinset Compatibility
Works with modified and unmodified thinset
Product Information
Product Details
Specifications
Brand
Nuheat®
Part Number
NUMEM054
Product Type
Tile Underlayment & Uncoupling Membrane
Size
3'3" x 16'6"
Coverage
54 Sq. Ft.
Heating System Compatibility
Nuheat Cable
Heat Output Spacing
10, 12 or 15 W/ft²
Thinset Compatibility
Modified or Unmodified
Waterproofing
Yes, with Waterproofing Seam Tape
Crack Resistance
ANSI A118.12 High Performance
Floor Test Rating
ASTM C627 Extra Heavy
About This Product
Uncoupling and Crack Isolation for Tile Floors
Nuheat® Membrane is a tile underlayment and uncoupling membrane designed to reduce the risk of tile cracking caused by movement in the flooring assembly. It achieved a High Performance rating under the ANSI A118.12 System Crack Resistance test and an Extra Heavy rating in the ASTM C627 Robinson Floor Test.
Integrated Installation with Nuheat Cable
The membrane accommodates Nuheat Cable, the cold lead joint, end seal, and sensor probe without cutting or modifying the membrane. Cable spacing can be adjusted to provide 10, 12, or 15 W/ft² heat output, allowing the underlayment and floor heating components to work together as an integrated system.
Tile Underlayment and Waterproofing
Nuheat Membrane can replace one layer of plywood or cement board in the subfloor assembly and is compatible with modified or unmodified thinset. Standard Membrane also provides waterproofing when installed with waterproofing seam tape, combining uncoupling, crack isolation, and waterproofing capabilities beneath tile.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nuheat Membrane used for?
Nuheat Membrane is used as a tile underlayment for uncoupling and crack isolation. It is also designed to simplify the installation of Nuheat Cable floor heating systems.
Can Nuheat Membrane replace plywood or cement board?
Yes. Nuheat states that the membrane can replace one layer of plywood or cement board in the subfloor assembly.
Can Nuheat Cable be installed directly in the membrane?
Yes. The membrane accommodates Nuheat Cable along with the cold lead joint, end seal, and sensor probe without requiring the membrane to be cut or modified.
What heat outputs can be achieved with Nuheat Cable and Membrane?
Nuheat Cable can be installed at varied spacing within the membrane to provide 10, 12, or 15 W/ft² heat output.
Is Nuheat Membrane waterproof?
Standard Nuheat Membrane provides waterproofing when installed with waterproofing seam tape.
Can modified thinset be used with Nuheat Membrane?
Yes. Nuheat Membrane is compatible with both modified and unmodified thinset.
What crack isolation rating does Nuheat Membrane have?
Nuheat Membrane achieved a High Performance rating under the ANSI A118.12 System Crack Resistance test.
What is the floor performance rating of Nuheat Membrane?
Nuheat Membrane achieved an Extra Heavy rating in the ASTM C627 Robinson Floor Test.