Now, after 20 years of installing hardwood floor over concrete subfloor, we can proudly say that we have finally solved the moisture problems of installing solid hardwood over concrete.

I Have stumbeld upon this product at a "Surfaces Show 2000," and since then installed thousands of squeare feet of the product in residential (including condominums for sound sepration) and commercial areas with 100% success.

WHAT ARE PROTECTO WRAP'S FLOORING MEMBRANES? AFM Anti Fracture Membrane is made up of a tough fabric top with an aggressive rubberized adhesive that has the flexibility and strength to withstand structural movement and concrete shrinkage cracks up to 1/4" without transferring the stress load to the finished tile topping.

12" x 25', 12" x 75', 36"x 75'
Crack Protection Kit (12" x 25' plus primer);
Crack Suppression Kit (12" x 75' plus primer);
Crack Prevention Kit (30" x 50' plus primer). 36" x 75'

Protecto Wrap Company manufactures and guarantees all of our products to the floor covering industry. AFM is made in the USA.

AFM ANTI FRACTURE MEMBRANE - AFM Anti Fracture Membrane protects your flooring investment in many ways: as an ANTI FRACTURE membrane, bridging horizontal cracks up to 1/4" in full floor thin set applications, or as a CRACK ISOLATION MEMBRANE when an individual crack is bridged with the membrane.

Installation is easy - just prime, peel and stick! Ceramic tile, marble, stone or any suitable flooring surface can be immediately installed, with no curing time needed.

AFM ROLL SIZE ROLLS/CASE CASE/PALLET 12" x 25' 9 18 12" x 75' 3 30 36" x 75' 1 30

Product Description Basic Use - AFM Anti Fracture Membrane is a 40 mil thick reinforced peel-nstick sheet membrane specifically designed for use under ceramic tile, masonry and natural stone as a stress relieving material in conjunction with thin set methods. The membrane has the flexibility and strength to withstand structural movement and natural concrete shrinkage cracks up to 1/4" without transferring the stress load to the finished tile topping.

• AFM can keep unsightly reflective cracks from surfacing in expensive tile floor finishes by expanding and contracting with shrinkage cracks.
• Areas of application include: concrete slabs, plywood, precast floor panels, gypcrete, OSB, radiant heated floors, ceramic tile, terrazzo, marble, slate, stone, leveling and patching compounds, radon conditions, backer board, existing VAT and VCT and vinyl floors.
• AFM can be used in airports, shopping malls, office buildings, restaurants, department stores, commercial buildings, apartments, condominiums, residential homes, entryways, convention centers, breezeways or anywhere sub-floor cracking in floors can cause problems with the performance of tile floors.
• AFM can be used in an interior or exterior installation.
• Limitations: AFM is not recommended for use on concrete floors when hydrostatic head pressure or water vapor transmission is present.
• AFM is not recommended for use where horizontal floor movement is greater than 1/4" or to cover cracks larger than 3/16" without beginning by preparing the joints with proper backing material.
• AFM is not recommended to cover joints or cracks larger than 3/8".

The membrahe acts as sound controll and meets "STC 55" and other codes for sound exceptance in condo and apartments units.

Uses - Residential or Commerical Condominiums, Hotels, Hospitals

Performance - IIC Impact Insulation Class 67, STC Sound Transmission Class 55

Certified - AFM/SCU has been tested and certified for acoustical values by two of the most widely recognized and accredited laboratories in the United States, Celotex Testing Services and Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories.

Composition and Materials - AFM consists of a tough fabric reinforcement laminated to an aggressive adhesive membrane. The membrane is tacky on the bottom providing for superior adhesion to concrete, steel and wood substrates. The top fabric makes an excellent bonding surface for latex modified thin set mortars or thin set tile adhesives. AFM can be used as a full floor covering beneath thin tile setting systems and is thin enough to be utilized in localized movement or cracking areas without causing bumps in thin set tile finishes. AFM system contains no VO.C.s and is environmentally safe which allows its use in confined areas. The aggressive rubberized adhesive retains its flexibility throughout the floor's life span and will not dry out or decay with time.

AFM is available in 12" x 25' rolls, 12" x 75' rolls for localized crack isolation and in 36" x 75' rolls for full floor coverage

Application Standards - ASTM C482 "Bond Strength of Ceramic Tile to Portland Cement" ASTM C 627 "Robinson Floor Test"

Technical Data - Thickness 40 mils Color White top, black adhesive bottom Elongation 500% minimum (rubberized adhesive only) Application Temperature 45'F (7°C) to 120°F (45°C) In Service Temperature -20°F to 180°F (-28°C to 82°C)

Availability - AFM is available for purchase from Z-Best Hardwood. Please call or email us direct for pricing, installation (in Southern California), quantity and shipping information. Online direct sales available soon!

Warranty - AFM is warranted to be free of defects in manufacture for a period of 5 years. This warranty is limited to the replacement of material. Material will be provided at no charge to replace any proven defective materials. Protecto Wrap Company assumes no warranty as to the installation of

Maintenance - AFM requires no maintenance if installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. When properly applied, AFM should last the life of the structure.

Technical Service - Complete technical services and information are available from any Protecto Wrap field representative, distributor. For more information of Protecto Wrap products, go towww.protectowrap.com.