Gripset XpressLay is a next-generation high strength reinforced self-adhesive PVC sheet that offers unique properties for waterproofing wet area applications, internal and external.
Time is money
In comparison to some other tile underlays, Gripset XpressLay is a lot quicker and easier to install.
No need for nails and glue.
It'll also only take you roughly 5-8minutes per 10 square metres to install, compared to 2 hours. And you'll be able to lay tiles over these sheets in 50-80 minutes compared to 12 hours.
Tough as nails... without the nails
At less than 1mm film thickness, XpressLay provides tensile strength properties of 13MPa offering standalone benefits and advantages for wet area waterproofing.
The innovative self-adhesive properties of XpressLay enable the sheet to be applied directly over substrates and removed or re-positioned, without compromising the bond to surfaces or performance of the shear adhesion strength over floor surfaces.
One of the primary features of XpressLay is that while providing high-performance waterproofing and vapour barrier properties, the tensile strength properties enable it to perform as a decoupling layer for tile beds, withstanding floor movement strains.
- Much quicker to install than some other liquid waterproofing systems
- Can be used over particleboard flooring
- Don't have to use any nails
- Rapid Self Adhesive Application
- Able to bond and remove without surface adhesion compromise
- 3 in 1 Waterproof, Anti-Fracture and De-Coupling system
- XpressLay PVC core provides outstanding resistance to vibration, movement and flexing
Uses
- Wet area waterproofing
- Waterproofing over existing tiles, vinyl or timber flooring
- Waterproofing surfaces in cold and/or humid environments
- Anti-fracture system over cracked concrete and floor substrates
- Enables future removal of tiles without substrate damage
- Multi-layered high-performance system with Gripset BRW-HD
- Waterproofing balconies, decks on dense/non-porous surfaces
- Tiling applications over aged floors or industrial floor coatings
- Tile underlay on timber flooring or structural sheet surfaces
Substrates
- Timber sheeting, including plywood and particleboard
- Concrete
- Timber floorboards
- Screeds, cement based compounds, self-levellers
- Glazed tiles and porous tiles
- Compressed Fibre Cement Floor Sheeting
- Existing vinyl
- Terrazzo, polished concrete
- Sealed surfaces
- General porous or non-porous floors that are structurally sound for tiling
For comparison against cement sheet underlay...
| Gipset XpressLay | Cement sheet tile underlay | |
| Normal price per sqm | $26 | $9.85 |
| Average labour cost per sqm | $5 | $25 |
| Total average cost per sqm | $31 | $34.85 |
| Product weight per sqm | 850g | 10kg |
| Application method | Self-adhering |
Spread a suitable stud adhesive on the back of th eunderlay shet with a 3mm notched trowel/spreader Nailed or screwed every 75mm |
| Drying time |
Zero |
Zero |
| Average install time per 10 sqm |
5-8 min. |
2 hours |
| WHS requirements |
Minimal - Lighteright dustless dry application, can be safely cut with scissors |
Heavy lifting, silica dust exposure, mechanical fixing risks, heavy scribe cutting or grinder cutting |
| Thickness |
0.8m |
6mm |
| Average 60sqm living space |
50-80 mins ready for tile $1,860 |
12 hours ready for tile $2,091 |