Do you need to lay anti-fracture matting under tiles on concrete?

[1612]

Do we need to lay anti-fracture matting under tiles that are being laid on concrete slabs? 

[EricL]

Hello @1612 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about anti-fracture matting.

I believe that anti-fracture matting is mostly used in trade applications where the base is subjected to heavy vibrations from trucks, forklifts and heavy-duty vehicles. Generally, for domestic installation it's not needed as there is not a great deal of vibrations being transmitted to your floor. Please note that the anti-fracture matting needs to be ordered at the special orders desk.

Just in case you are curious, I've placed an installation guide below.

Here is a handy step-by-step guide: How to lay floor tiles using an anti-fracture / crack isolation membrane and tile adhesive.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[1612]

Thankyou very much! That's a great help.