Schluter Systems REFL30M Refleece Temporary Floor Underlayment Membrane 323 Sq Ft Roll User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Schluter Systems
Table of Contents
Systems REFL30M Refleece Temporary Floor
Underlayment Membrane 323 Sq Ft Roll
User Manual
REFL30M Refleece Temporary Floor Underlayment Membrane 323 Sq Ft Roll
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR CERAMIC AND STONE TILE
RECOVERY FLEECE – PET FLEECE FOR TILING AND NATURAL STONES
Application and Function
Schluter®-REFLEECE is a fleece made from 100% PET recycled material with an
adhesive coating on the back. It is suitable for the application of temporary,
removable tile and natural stone coverings in the floor area.
REFLEECE features a self-adhesive backside that can be easily removed from the
subfloor during deconstruction and does not cause any damage to the existing
subfloor.
Material
REFLEECE is a 1/32″ (0.8 mm) thick non-woven fabric made of PET (polyethylene
terephthalate), with a special solvent-free and plasticizer-free adhesive
coating on the back. Note: There is no release film on the back of the
product.
The adhesive is not UV-stable in the long term, therefore permanent and
intensive sunlight should be avoided during storage. REFLEECE can be stored
for at least 18 months if kept dry and frost-free 41-86 °F (5-30°C).
Material Properties and Areas of Application
REFLEECE is an imperishable fleece with a selfadhesive backing for use in
indoor private areas or business environments where no permanent dynamic load
is expected. It can be used for the temporary laying of tiles and natural
stone coverings on surfaces where a permanent floor covering is not possible
or desired. A few examples of appropriate areas of application are exhibition
halls, historical buildings, and private or commercial rental properties.
REFLEECE is insensitive to moisture that may accumulate during covering
installation with thin-set mortar, or during general cleaning of the finished
floor.
Tiles installed on the REFLEECE should be at least 4″ x 4″ (10 cm x 10 cm) and
have a minimum thickness of 1/4″ (6 mm).
Impact Sound Insulation
An impact sound improvement value up to 9db was measured (according to DIN EN
ISO 10140) for an assembly featuring REFLEECE.
The actual degree of improvement of therespective assembly depends on the
localconditions (structural design) and can deviate from this value.
Therefore, the determinedtest values cannot be transferred to every
construction site situation.
Suitable Substrates
Substrates on which REFLEECE is to be installed must always be checked for
their suitability to make sure they are level, load bearing, clean and
compatible with the materials to be used. Remove all surface components that
may weaken the bond. Any unevenness or height and slope differences in the
substrate must be leveled prior to the application of REFLEECE. The surfaces
of the floor covering or subfloor to which REFLEECE is to be applied must
always be load bearing and such that the back coating of the fleece will
adhere to the
surface. REFLEECE may only be installed to fully bonded systems; floating
floors are not a suitable application for using the REFLEECE product. The
compatibility of the adhesive coating and its desired substrate must be
checked prior to installation. REFLEECE may only be used on solvent-free or
plasticizer-free substrates.
Suitable substrates include but are not limited to concrete, gypsum screeds,
self-levelers, existing tile floors, and well-bonded resilient floor
coverings. If adhesive residue remains on the substrate after removing
REFLEECE, remove the residue by means of lukewarm, clean water.
Movement Joints
Movement joints must be incorporated within the tile field, at doorsills, and
at transitions to walls and other restraining structures to allow movement of
the assembly and prevent stresses that can damage the system. REFLEECE shall
be sectioned with pieces abutted along the length of existing movement joints.
Schluter ® Systems’ prefabricated movement joint profiles protect tile edges
and prevent sound bridges and surface water penetration, resulting in a
permanent, maintenance-free installation.
The family of Schluter ® -DILEX prefabricated movement profiles include a
variety of shapes, sizes, and materials to suit different applications. Please
see Schluter ® -Systems’ Illustrated Price List and visit
www.schluter.com for more detailed information on
DILEX movement profiles.
Installation
- Substrates must be checked for suitability prior to installation such as flatness, load-bearing capacity, cleanliness, and compatibility. Any inconsistencies in the subfloor must be compensated for before installation. Examples include unevenness, height inconsistencies, or varying degrees of slope.
- The substrate shall be vacuumed and cleaned to remove as much as dust as possible before embedding fleece.
- REFLEECE is rolled out, cut to size, and embedded fully into subfloor surface with the use of a float or weighted roller. Note: There is no release film on the back of the product.
- When installing abutting sections of REFLEECE, protect the seams from traffic by covering with Schluter® -KERDI-BOARDZSA.
- To prevent damage or detachment of installed REFLEECE, it is recommended to protect the material by laying out running boards in areas where fleece may be exposed to additional traffic prior to tile installation.
- Immediately following the installation of REFLEECE, tiles can be embedded using traditional thin-set methods. Thin-set shall be notched with the appropriate trowel according to tile format. Be sure to observe open time of thin-set adhesive during installation.
- According to applicable recommendations, movements joints in the substrate must be considered in the layout of the finished tile covering. Large-area tile floorings over REFLEECE shall be divided into smaller areas by means of movement joints in accordance with the applicable recommendations. We recommend the use of Schluter DILEX movement joint profiles for these applications.
Product Item Numbers
Schluter® -REFLEECE| Removable fleece for temporary floor coverings
0.8 mm – 1/32″
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Item No.| Dimensions| Format
REFL30M| 30 m x 1 m = 30 m²
98′ 5″ x 3′ 3″ = 323 ft²| Roll
Schluter®-REFLEECE Two-Year Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE: Subject to the conditions and limitations as
stated in this Schluter®-REFLEECE Two-Year Limited Warranty (the “Limited
Warranty”), Schluter Systems warrants that its Schluter-REFLEECE products (the
“Product”) will be free from manufacturing defects and will not fail under
normal usage for two (2) year when the Product is installed and used within
its shelf life and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Product’s technical data sheet and other written materials (collectively, the
“Written Materials”)¹ , available at https://www.schluter.com/schluter-
us/en_US/downloadfiles, and industry standard guidelines that are not in
conflict with the Technical Data Sheet in effect at the time of installation.
This Limited Warranty is only applicable to installations in the United States
of America and Canada. Schluter Systems is not responsible or liable under any
circumstances for
determining the suitability of the Product for the user’s intended purpose. It
is the responsibility of the original end user of the property in which the
Product is being installed (the“Owner”) to consult with an experienced and
professional installer to ensure the suitability of the Product,
subfloor/substrate and all building materials in the installation and that the
Technical Data Sheet is followed properly
RESOLUTION: If the Product is installed within its shelf life and used in
accordance with the terms and conditions as described hereinabove and the
Product is proven defective within the warranty period stated in this Limited
Warranty, the Owner shall receive, as Owner’s exclusive remedy and the sole
obligation of Schluter Systems, Schluter Systems replacement Product for that
specific portion of the original installation proven defective.
EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE:
This Limited Warranty excludes and in no event shall Schluter Systems have any
liability for any indirect, special, incidental, punitive, exemplary, or
consequential damages, including lost profits, arising out of or otherwise
connected to the failure of the Product, regardless of any strict liability or
active or passive negligence of Schluter Systems, and regardless of legal
theory, whether in contract, tort, extra-contractual or other. This Limited
Warranty further excludes any loss or damage arising out of or otherwise
connected to: acts of war, terrorism, fire, explosion, natural disaster, acts
of God, inadequate subfloor/substrate, improper preparation or other failure
of subfloor/substrate, faulty or negligent penetration of the Product or
subfloor/substrate, intentional acts of destruction, structural failure,
misuse of or failure to maintain the Product, normal wear and tear, scratches,
dents, corrosion or discoloration (whether caused by excessive heat, chemical
cleaning products, abrasive agents or otherwise), efflorescence and shading
which are a natural occurrence with cementitious materials and are not
considered a defective condition for the purposes of this Limited Warranty,
variations of texture, color or shade from those on product samples, packaging
materials or other marketing materials, or other causes unrelated to the
Product (e.g. surface covering failure). This Limited Warranty excludes
exterior, wet, submerged, and steam room applications and further excludes
applications using glass tile, resin-backed tile, moisture sensitive stone,
and other non-approved surface coverings, unless specifically approved in
writing on a case by case basis by the Schluter Systems Technical Services
Director.
DISCLAIMER: There are no warranties beyond this expressed warranty as
stated herein. To the extent permitted by law, all other warranties,
representations or conditions, expressed or implied, are hereby disclaimed and
excluded, including but not limited to the implied warranties of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE or arising from a course
of dealing, usage of trade or otherwise by law. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING
BY OPERATION OF LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY. NO REPRESENTATION, PROMISE, AFFIRMATION OR STATEMENT BY ANY EMPLOYEE
OR AGENT OF SCHLUTER SYSTEMS WILL BE ENFORCEABLE AGAINST SCHLUTER SYSTEMS
UNLESS IT IS SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR AUTHORIZED IN
WRITING BY THE SCHLUTER SYSTEMS TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR. This Limited
Warranty is given in lieu of any other warranty, whether expressed or implied.
The remedies contained herein are the only remedies available for breach of
this Limited Warranty. Schluter Systems excludes and in no event shall have
any liability for any indirect, special, incidental, punitive, exemplary, or
consequential damages, including lost profits, arising out of or otherwise
connected to failure of the Product. This Limited Warranty extends only to the
Owner and is not transferable or assignable unless authorized by written
agreement and signed by the Schluter Systems Technical Services Director or
otherwise prohibited by specific state or provincial law. This Limited
Warranty gives you specific legal rights; some states and provinces do not
allow disclaimers or other restrictions of implied warranties; some of the
above disclaimers may not apply to you. No changes or modifications of any
terms or conditions of this Limited Warranty are permitted unless duly
authorized in writing by the Schluter Systems Technical Services Director.
This Limited Warranty shall supersede and replace any and all prior oral or
written warranties, agreements, or other representations made by or on behalf
of Schluter Systems relative to the Product or the application of the Product
and shall apply to any installation occurring on or after April 1, 2022. For
the most current information and materials regarding Schluter Systems
warranties and programs, please visit
www.schluter.com.
MAKING A CLAIM: To make a claim under this Limited Warranty, the Owner
must provide Schluter Systems with written notice within thirty (30) days of
any alleged defect in the Products covered by this Limited Warranty, together
with date and proof of purchase of the Products and name and address of all
installers, failing which this Limited Warranty shall have no legal effect.
Schluter Systems reserves the right at its election and as a condition of this
Limited Warranty to inspect the alleged failed and/or defective Product.
All U.S. Claims shall be sent to:
Schluter Systems L.P.
Attn: Warranty Claims Dept.
194 Pleasant Ridge Road
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-5841| All Canadian Claims shall be sent to:
Schluter Systems (Canada), Inc.
Attn: Warranty Claims Dept.
21100 chemin Ste-Marie
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3Y8
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¹ If there are any conflicting terms between any Written Materials, the most recently updated document shall be deemed to control.
Schluter Systems L.P. • 194 Pleasant Ridge Road, Plattsburgh, NY
12901-5841 • Tel.: 800-472-4588 • Fax:
800-477-9783
Schluter Systems (Canada) Inc. • 21100 chemin Ste-Marie, Ste-Anne-de-
Bellevue, QC H9X 3Y8 • Tel.:
800-667-8746 • Fax:
877-667-2410
www.schluter.com
This technical data sheet is subject to change without notice. Please visit
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