Does this product keep tile or grout from cracking?

This product is designed for crack suppression for up to 1/8" over a concrete substrate.

Can this product be used on painted concrete block walls? We have a basement shower made of concrete block. It's painted green and I hate the color, but the paint is in perfect condition -- no flaking or peeling. I'd like to update with subway tiles, but have seen that it's not advisable to tile over painted block. Would this work?

The Tavy Thin Skin adhesive can stick to just about any dust-free surface typically found in a home. It will adhere to a painted surface. The wall tile adhesion will ultimately rely on the quality of bond between the current painted surface and concrete block.

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Tavy Thin Skin Tile Underlayment 100 Sq. FT Roll

Name: Tavy Thin Skin Tile Underlayment 100 Sq. FT Roll
Brand: Tavy
SKU: 8500
Price: 55.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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TAVY Thin-Skin Tile Underlayment 100 Sq. Ft. Roll

Backordered Item with No ETA

Add the classic touch of tile to any room!

Features

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
The Thin-Skin System is so simple that it can be installed by both professionals and DIYers
It can be used with either modified or non-modified thin-set mortar

Benefits

Tested by Tile Council of America
No need to buy or install nails/screws
Increase tiling applications by eliminating tearouts of existing surfaces
Allows for tile or stone to be set on any surface
Lightweight and more accessible to transport (less than 15 lbs. per 100 square feet), NO dusty mess to clean up
NO additional height is added to any surface as opposed to the current underlayments
NO waste; all TAVY Thin-Skin Underlayment pieces are usable regardless of size and shape
25% - 50% lower cost than other underlayments
One roll of TAVY Thin-Skin Underlayment 2.5' X 40' and one gallon of TAVY Thin-Skin #007 Glue will cover 100 square feet
Thin-skin underlayment is ideal for making templates for difficult cuts
Minimize overall load weight
Crack suppression up to 1/8" over concrete
Can Not Be Used For Waterproofing

Steps to installing the TAVY THIN-SKIN Two-Part Tile Underlayment System

1. Clean the sub-surface of debris
2. Spread TAVY Thin-Skin #007 Glue
3. Install TAVY Thin-Skin Underlayment
4. Skim coat TAVY Thin-Skin Underlayment with mortar
5. Start setting tile!

TOOLS REQUIRED

Pencil, knife or scissors, 5/32" v-notched trowel (minimum), 5/32" v-notched spatula, latex modified mortar, putty knife, and margin trowel

5 stars: 9 (75%)
4 stars: 2 (17%)
3 stars: 1 (8%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Thin-skin

received this item in a decent time frame and it worked very well.

On top of their game!

Their awesome - just order, you wont be disappointed.

Super Product

I used the Tavy Thin Skin with the 007 Adhesive....both worked phenomenally. I decided to tile the vertical surface of my kitchen island which is painted wood. Because I was placing the tile inside and inset area, I could not use backer board etc. Thin skin adheres to the Tavy glue so well. I just pre-cut the pieces(use gloves), spread the adhesive evenly, then laid the paper over the top. Remove air bubbles by smoothing the paper with a wide putty knife. I let the areas dry over night then trowled on a thin layer of mortar to created a rough surface. Everything went off without a hitch and my tiles look great. As a first-time user, I don't think it could be any easier. Just remember to use gloves and mask off other areas because the adhesive is super tacky. My project turned out perfectly and I have Tavy to thank

great product

worked great for going over 60's vct on a cement slab. due to costly removal and a timely delay the customer wanted a solution and that's when we found the system. easily installed and once it was skimmed it was hard as a rock. the tile has bonded and we will see how it does in the long run. no issues 3 weeks out. Although there is no warranty offered with going over the old flooring in this manner I hope for the best. the customer is extremely happy. and it saved them 5000 dollars due to the old tile containing asbestos.

Paper isn't a problem, but then there's the glue!

Other than the fact that the paper tends to roll itself back up rather than lying flat, the glue holds it down well. The problem is the glue, which quickly builds up a sticky film on tools and hands, tends to leave sticky messes where the excess squeezes out from the seams and stays tacky for days.

David Borst

Works great!

Tavy Thinskin

Works fairly well. Would be nicer if it didn't continually re-roll on itself after you cut or lay it out. It also would be nice if they provided the correct size trowel for the glue. Never did find the 'correct' one! Just used a close size.

Tavy Thinskin

First time ever using this product. Went pretty well. Tends to want to roll back up on itself but other than that it seems to work great. Had trouble finding the trowel size that they recommend. Wish they would just offer one for sale. Would buy again

Easy to use

This is the 3rd time we have used the Tavy products and found them to be fantastic. We have remodeled 2 bathrooms and most recently resurfaced a kitchen counter. The instructions are clear and the product is easy to use I highly recommend it.

Great Stuff

I have used this product several times. It works. Saves the time and expense of tearing out existing tile.

I will buy this product again

Very easy to use.

TAVY system

Updated kitchen countertops with granite---the tavy system knocked out not having to replace the existing formica before starting on granite. It's super easy to use & you end up starting with a clean slate to lay the granite on. I would recommend this product to anyone. It's fantastic!!

Should I be using a non-modified thin set mortar when setting tiles over this product?

Contractors D.

You can use either modified or non-modified thinset mortar over Tavy Thin Skin, whichever you prefer.

We have a fairly new raised slab floor (2019) in our laundry room. We are replacing the existing LVP with ceramic tile. Do I need to "seal" the concrete before using the thin skin tile underlayment? If so, what do I use to seal the concrete?

Contractors D.

#007 Glue & Thin-Skin Underlayment will work on sealed or unsealed concrete. You do not have to seal it.

How long does it take for your Tavy "glue" to dry once the Tavy thin skin is applied? I am going over linoleum.

Contractors D.

Tavy instructs to apply the thin-skin directly onto the glue once it has been applied. After installation of thin-skin, you will spread a thin layer of mortar onto the thin-skin. Once the mortar has dried you may begin setting tile.

Can I use Tavy on shower walls? Do I need an extra waterproofing?

Contractors D.

This product is not intended for waterproofing applications. For adequate waterproofing, we recommend Laticrete Hydro Ban or water proof sheet membrane.