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Blanke Aqua Shield Waterproofing Membrane

Blanke Aqua Shield Waterproofing Membrane

by Blanke
SKU 537-900-10005
$91.65 - $429.00
$91.65
$91.65 - $429.00
$91.65
Size: 3'3" x 16'5" (54 square feet)

Instant waterproofing — tile the same day. Blanke Aqua Shield is a thin, German-engineered waterproofing fabric you bond with thinset to any dry, flat, sound surface — no cure-time wait like liquid membranes. It's a vapor barrier for showers and steam rooms, with high tensile strength plus mold, chemical, and UV resistance. If you see blue, you know it's waterproofed.

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A thin, bonded-fabric waterproofing membrane and vapor barrier for continuous wet areas, applied with thinset.

  • Function: Waterproofing membrane and vapor barrier — ideal for showers, steam rooms, saunas, and spas
  • Construction: Polyethylene film (approx. 0.2 mm) with an anchoring fleece and glass-fiber mesh; light-blue color
  • Install: Bonds to the substrate with thin-set mortar; tile immediately — no cure-time delay
  • Substrates: Plywood, drywall, backer board, cement, and concrete — dry, flat, and structurally sound
  • Resistance: High tensile strength; resists mold, harsh chemicals, and UV destabilization
  • Roll: 323 sq ft (3.28' x 94.4'), approx. 18.5 lbs
  • System: Pairs with Aqua Seal adhesive, Aqua DB banding, preformed inside/outside corners, and pipe collars
Docs
  1. aqua-shield-data-sheet-2022.pdf (Download)
  2. blanke-aqua-shield-installation-instruction-2022.pdf (Download)
  3. blanke-catalog-2024-25_aqua_shield_1.pdf (Download)
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Blanke Aqua Shield Waterproofing Membrane — Waterproof Now, Tile Today

A shower only stays a shower if the water stays where it belongs. Aqua Shield is a thin bonded-fabric waterproofing membrane and vapor barrier that you apply with thinset to dry, flat, structurally sound surfaces — and then tile the same day. The vapor barrier makes it a fit for steam rooms, and its high tensile strength means long-term protection in continuous wet areas like shower stalls, bathrooms, and spas. The German-engineered fiber blend also resists mold, shrugs off strong chemicals, and stands up to UV, so the barrier you build holds up.

It's a system, not just a sheet. Tie the field membrane together with the matching accessories — Aqua DB banding for seams and movement joints, preformed inside and outside corners, the WM pipe collar, and Aqua Seal adhesive — and you get a continuous, leak-proof assembly with no weak points.

Why Tile Pros Choose It

  • Tile the same day: Bonds with thinset — no cure-and-wait before you set
  • Vapor barrier: Rated for steam rooms and continuous wet areas
  • High tensile strength: Long-term protection against moisture penetration
  • Mold and chemical resistant: German-engineered fiber blend resists mold, chemicals, and UV
  • Full accessory system: Corners, banding, pipe collars, and sealant for a continuous barrier
  • Thin profile: Waterproofs without bulking up the assembly
  • The one layer you never cheap out on: Peace of mind behind the tile

Pro tip: Full thinset coverage is everything — no voids behind the membrane, and embed it fully so there are no air pockets or wrinkles. Seal every seam, corner, and penetration with the matching accessories; a waterproofing system is only as good as its weakest joint.