Tavy Thin Skin™ Underlayment
SKU 8500
Thin-Skin Two Part Underlayment System
Don't be forced to tear out your existing surface, tile over it! Tavy® Thin-Skin will allow you to tile over surfaces that typically would have to be torn out so that the proper surface could be created to tile over. With Tavy® Thin-Skin you can tile over Formica, vinyl, linoleum, plywood, painted surfaces, porcelain, drywall, metal, stainless steel, fiberglass, ceramic tile, and any other sound surface.
The TAVY Thin-Skin Two Part Underlayment System was developed to provide an underlayment for tile that could be installed over any surface without adding additional height to the sub-floor
Thin Skin Features
This underlayment was developed to provide an underlayment for tile that could be installed over any surface without adding additional height to the sub-floor
The Thin-Skin System is so simple that it can be installed by both professionals and DIYers
Can be used with either modified or non-modified thinset mortar
Thin-Skin #007 Glue Features
Thin-Skin #007 Glue is also technically engineered to meet Armen Tavy’s specifications
TAVY #007 Glue is a high-end multi-purpose adhesive high in solids, which will adhere to any surface
Scarifying the existing surface before use is not necessary
The only surface preparation required is to have a clean surface that is free from oil, water, wax and dust
Benefits
Tested by Tile Council of North America
No nails/screws required
No need to tear out your existing surface, just tile over it!
Allows for tile or stone to be set on any surface
Lightweight and easier to transport
No additional height added to any surface as opposed to current underlayments
NO waste, all TAVY Thin-Skin Underlayment pieces are usable regardless of size and shape
100 sq ft coverage with one roll of TAVY Thin-Skin Underlayment 2.5' X 40' and one gallon of TAVY Thin-Skin #007 Glue
Thin-Skin Underlayment can be used for making templates for difficult cuts
Minimize overall load weight
Crack suppression up to 1/8" over concrete
Not To Be Used For Waterproofing
TOOLS REQUIRED
Pencil, knife or scissors,
5/32" v-notched trowel (minimum), 5/32" v-notched spatula,
Latex modified mortar
Putty knife
Margin trowel
