COMPOTITE Corporation
355 Glendale Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Tel: (213) 483-4444
Toll-Free: (800) 221-1056
Fax: (213) 483-4445
Toll-Free Fax: (800) 334-3940
E-mail: compotite.la@prodigy.net
Web site: http://www.compotite.com
COMPOSEAL GOLD
Ceramic Tile Institute: Tested Material List
ASTM D4551 40 mil gauge
City of L.A. Research Report #4398
ANSI A118.10
BONDED DIRECT CRACK and WATER PROTECTION for THIN SET CERAMIC TILE AND MARBLE INSTALLATIONS
COMPOSEAL GOLD sheet membrane
- protects against CONCRETE SHRINKAGE CRACKS,
WATER DAMAGE and MOISTURE MIGRATION
- is installed between the substrate and tile,
marble or stone.
- is available in 5' wide, 90' or 50' long, rolls.
- is bonded with latex modified mortar mix.
- is 40 mil thick, adds less than 1/4" to finished
installation.
- stops EFFLORESCENCE (white powder) on outdoor
tile surfaces.
- stops vein deterioration in natural stone and
marble due to moisture migration (METAMORPHISM).
- resists shrinkage from -20ºF to 212ºF,
thus ideal for STEAM ROOMS and RADIANT HEATED FLOORING.
- will properly waterproof cementitious backer
units (CBUs).
- is ideal for waterproofing commercial KITCHENS,
GANG SHOWERS, HANDICAP SHOWER/BATH access and vestibule areas, etc.
PP-PRODUCT PRESENTATION
COMPOSEAL GOLD is a 40 mil gauge crack isolation
waterproofing sheet membrane for use in bonded direct thin set ceramic
tile and marble installations.
Crack Suppression Capability
Independent laboratory tests, supervised by the
Ceramic Tile Institute of Los Angeles, conducted on COMPOSEAL GOLD over
a split substrate using the load-bearing Robinson Floor Tester, confirm
that COMPOSEAL GOLD has superior strength and ability to protect a properly
installed thin set tile installation from the most common cracks found
in residential and commercial construction.
Bonding Direct Capability
COMPOSEAL GOLD's two outer layers of non-woven
polyester allow direct-bonding of COMPOSEAL GOLD to both the substrate
below and the tile above.
Waterproofing Capability
The well-proven COMPOSEAL Blue Shower Pan Liner
makes up the inner layer of COMPOSEAL GOLD and gives the same waterproofing
protection.
OP-OVERALL PRODUCT, IN PLACE
The powerful protection of COMPOSEAL GOLD against
cracks and water damage generally adds less than 1/8" to 1/4" to the overall
thickness of the thin set installation.
UA-USES, APPLICATIONS
COMPOSEAL GOLD is used as a concealed crack isolation
(anti-fracture) and/or waterproof membrane under thin set installations
of ceramic and marble tile, terrazzo and brick; for new construction, remodeling
or repair, residential and commercial, in kitchens, restaurants, residences,
steam rooms, radiant heated flooring, shopping malls, etc.
Steam Rooms, Radiant Heat Floors
Negligible shrinkage at extreme temperatures,
-20ºF to 212ºF,
combine with a low water vapor permeability to
make COMPOSEAL GOLD especially ideal for steam rooms, steam cleaned floors,
and radiant heated flooring.
Handicapped Showers
COMPOSEAL GOLD is easily welded on the jobsite
to COMPOSEAL Blue Shower Pan Liner in transitional areas from a thick set
mortar bed to thin set installations where waterproofing is required, such
as in handicapped showers.
Gang Showers and Exterior Decks
COMPOSEAL GOLD may be used in thin set gang showers
and decks (not over occupied space), provided the slope and drainage have
been specifically designed for a thin set installation. We strongly recommend
a thick set reinforced mortar bed for all showers and roof decks over occupied
space, using our Composeal Blue 40 mil Shower Pan Liner.
Limitations
The use of COMPOSEAL GOLD as a crack isolation
membrane is limited only by the size and type of crack to be bridged. The
most common cracks are from concrete slab shrinkage, which COMPOSEAL GOLD
is specifically engineered to isolate. Compotite Technical Report #92-1
details other types of cracks and suggested remedies.
COMPOSEAL GOLD is not intended to bridge expansion joints, but can provide continuous waterproofing through expansion joints.
MF-MATERIALS, FINISHES
Seam Welding: COMPOSEAL GOLD is welded with COMPOSEAL
Flexible PVC solvent cement applied generously, so as to work through the
backing, and gives instant contact strength.
Corners: Pre-formed COMPOSEAL GOLD inside and outside corners are available for waterproofing jobs.
Flashings: COMPOSEAL GOLD is bonded to metal flashings, drains, protrusions, etc. using a mildew resistant silicone sealant.
TS-TECHNICAL SUPPORT
The Ceramic Tile Institute provides general consultation
for installations requiring crack isolation protection. Compotite Corporation
provides technical support for users of COMPOSEAL GOLD sheet membrane and
related products. Call 800-221-1056 for the following technical literature
available from Compotite Corporation:
Architects Short Form Specification
How-To-Install Instructions
Product Data Sheets
Technical Report #92-1: Substrate Cracks
ASTM and CTI Test Data Summary