Expansion joints or mortar with a crack isolation membrane
![Expansion joints or mortar with a crack isolation membrane](https://tileletter-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/10142059/expansion-joint-example.jpg)
The NTCA Technical Team addresses the choice of expansion joints or mortar with a crack isolation membrane.
Tiling Over Control Joint DIY Home Improvement Forum
![](https://constrofacilitator.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Movement-joint.jpg)
Mitigating floor cracks with proper types of joints - Constro Facilitator
![](https://images.finehomebuilding.com/app/uploads/2021/06/08122727/7MR015.jpg)
Antifracture Membranes - Fine Homebuilding
![](https://sccpublic.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/sys-master/images/h8f/hda/9469749657630/ss_illu_00002_005_q.jpg)
Tile Installation on Problematic Substrates
![](https://www.floortrendsmag.com/ext/resources/Issues/2018/10-October/1018_fci_CrackInstallation_img2.jpg)
Manufacturer Roundtable: Crack Isolation and Uncoupling Membranes
![](https://ctasc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/s_TileWiseinstallcrackF.jpg)
Crack Suppression Membrane
![](https://cdnassets.hw.net/dims4/GG/effac96/2147483647/resize/480x%3E/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdnassets.hw.net%2Faf%2Fdf%2Fe8aa97b643f8abd5eb755f668df5%2Ftile-failure-2.jpg)
Preventing Tile Failures
![](https://semcosurfaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/semco-basement-waterproofing-opt1-liquid-membrane-and-x-bond.jpg)
SEMCO Liquid Membrane™ - Waterproof Adhesive for any substrate
![](https://tileletter-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/10142059/expansion-joint-example.jpg)
Expansion joints or mortar with a crack isolation membrane - TileLetter
![](https://www.a1concrete.com/application/files/8516/8260/2724/Expansion_Joint.jpg)
Filling Concrete Expansion Joints: What to Use and What to Avoid
![](http://www.stoneconcept.com.au/uploads/product/CI++.jpg)
Decoupling, Crack Suppression, Surface Isolation & Cleavage Membrane Australia