Specification

Surface Prep / TDS-102
1 Product Name
EasyMat®Tile&StoneUnderlayment
2 Manufacturer
Custom Building Products
13001 Seal Beach Blvd.
Seal Beach, CA 90740-2757
Customer Support: 800-272-8786
Technical Services: 800-282-8786
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
custombuildingproducts.com
3 Product Description
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.
Key Features
Set tile and stone over any acceptable subfloor
Highest level of impact and sound reduction
Specially designed so the mortar locks in and forms a bonded crack
prevention system
No mechanical fasteners required
Up to 9 times lighter than other sound reduction mats
Will not shrink, rot or absorb water
Use as thermal break under floor heating systems
Suitable Tile Types
EasyMat®canbeusedwiththefollowingtiletypes:
Ceramic tile, all types including impervious porcelain
Natural stone tile
Precast cement 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 of Product
Polypropylene foam spheres bonded together with the use of
Polyurethane Adhesive in sheet format.
Sizes
4' x 100' x 3 mm
4' x 75' x 5 mm
4' x 30' x 12 mm
4' x 10' x 5 mm
Benefits of Product in the Installation
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 to the Product
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.
Suitable for residential and light commercial applications only
4 Technical Data
Applicable Standards
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI A108.01, A108.17,
A118.12 and A118.13 American National Standards for the Installation
of Ceramic Tile ASTM International (ASTM)
ASTM C627 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Ceramic Floor Tile
Installation Systems Using the Robinson-Type Floor Tester
ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
EasyMat®Tile&StoneUnderlayment
Published Date: 9/9/2014