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Discuss Expansion joints in the Tiling Forum at TilersForums; Hi Guys Need a little help. I have a 7m x 7m kitchen floor which is being laid in slate, 600 x 300, on a screeded floor. There is no ...
          
  1. 23-07-2008 #1
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    Hi Guys
    Need a little help. I have a 7m x 7m kitchen floor which is being laid in slate, 600 x 300, on a screeded floor. There is no underfloor heating and I am not sure whether I need an expansion joint. Any advice appreciated.
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    Default Re: Expansion joints

    No mate but you may want to consider a decoupling membrane!

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    As Turkish has said an uncoupling membrane like Dura-ci is required to keep the slate stable and counteract any movement


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    Default Re: Expansion joints

    whats the difference between these 2
    a decoupling membrane and expansion joint
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    Uncoupling separates the the tiles from contact with the substrate

    Expansion joint is where tiles are separated from each other
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul View Post
    whats the difference between these 2
    a decoupling membrane and expansion joint

    Here ya!! go mate..enjoy...

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    Is the plastic sheeting from topps the same thing?
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