Ditra-Heat-PS features a nominal 1/4" (5.5 mm) thickness to minimize tile assembly thickness and reduce transitions to lower surface coverings. Ditra-Heat-Duo-PS is 5/16" (8 mm) thick and additionally offers sound control and a thermal break.

ECB Classic takes the stress off of the finished floor, protecting for up to 3/8" of lateral substrate movement, making it the perfect solution for interior and exterior applications.

Super SAM 125 is a thin, self-adhering, self-healing, sound-deadening sheet membrane designed for use under floor surfaces that require impact and audible sound reduction.

Every installation stands to benefit from the heightened long-term stability that underlayment products provide. Often, the most important steps to a project need to be taken before the first tile is set.

Originally introduced in 1987, the company says the membrane now features innovative enhancements that will help get the job done even faster.

SAM 3 is ideal for condominiums, classrooms, multi-family housing, hotels, high-rise office buildings, media rooms and more.

Brett Mauney, CTC, CTI, Merkrete’s technical sales manager, offers advice on how to offset any issues that might arise before, during and after a shower installation. His tips include how to do your due diligence before starting, figure out which waterproofing options are best, talks liquid-applied membranes and advises to find a manufacturer whose products will help set you up for success.

Merkrete Hydro Guard SP-1’s ultimate elongation, adhesion and strength properties provide a 100% waterproof membrane that limits the transfer of substrate cracks to the finished ceramic or stone tile surface.

Schluter-Ditra-XL provides the same four essential functions as Schluter-Ditra, but the increased thickness of Ditra-XL allows for even transitions between typical ceramic tile and ³/₄-inch-thick hardwood flooring.

The wider roll of Schluter-Kerdi waterproof membrane is now available in two different lengths.