Complete smaller tiling projects without purchasing a full roll with Onboard Elite-Mat Decoupling Matting sold by the linear metre.

This professional decoupling membrane is cut from a 1-metre-wide roll, allowing customers to order only the length needed for bathrooms, kitchens, entrance areas, utility rooms and repair projects.

Because the matting is 1 metre wide, every linear metre purchased provides approximately 1m² of coverage:

• Quantity 1 = 1m long x 1m wide = 1m²
• Quantity 2 = 2m long x 1m wide = 2m²
• Quantity 5 = 5m long x 1m wide = 5m²

The membrane is installed between the floor substrate and the tiled finish. It helps reduce the transfer of minor movement and cracking from concrete, screed or suitable timber substrates into porcelain or ceramic tiles.

Elite-Mat features an integrated reinforced mesh backing designed to improve bonding strength and installation stability. Its dimpled profile helps distribute movement while reducing unnecessary adhesive consumption.

Built-in air channels can encourage moisture evaporation beneath the membrane, making it suitable for various renovation projects and compatible mineral substrates when installed according to the manufacturer’s guidance.

It is also compatible with suitable underfloor heating systems and can be used beneath ceramic and porcelain floor tiles.

Product Details

• Brand: Onboard
• Product range: Elite-Mat
• Product type: Decoupling and uncoupling membrane
• Selling unit: Per linear metre
• Mat width: 1 metre
• Length supplied: Based on quantity ordered
• Coverage per unit: Approximately 1m²
• Example quantity: Quantity 3 provides 3m x 1m, covering approximately 3m²
• Backing: Reinforced mesh
• Surface profile: Dimpled
• Tile compatibility: Ceramic and porcelain tiles
• Underfloor heating compatibility: Yes
• Colour: Yellow
• Primary use: Internal tiled floors
• Cut product: Yes

Ordering Information

This product is sold by the linear metre and cut from a 1-metre-wide roll.

Where possible, multiple metres will be supplied as one continuous length.

For example, ordering a quantity of 6 should provide one continuous piece measuring approximately 6m long x 1m wide.

Allow additional material for cutting, irregular room shapes and installation waste.

Important Cut-Length Information

This product is cut specifically to the quantity ordered.

Cut lengths cannot normally be returned, cancelled or exchanged once they have been measured and cut, except where the product is faulty or your statutory rights apply.

Customers should carefully measure the required area and include a suitable waste allowance before ordering.

Key Features

• Sold by the linear metre
• One metre width for simple coverage calculations
• Each metre ordered covers approximately 1m²
• Ideal for smaller tiling projects
• Avoids the cost of purchasing a complete 30m roll
• Helps reduce crack transfer from the substrate
• Helps manage minor substrate movement
• Integrated reinforced mesh backing
• Dimpled surface profile
• Built-in ventilation channels
• Compatible with suitable underfloor heating systems
• Suitable beneath porcelain and ceramic tiles
• Can be used over appropriately prepared substrates
• Lightweight and easy to cut
• Suitable for renovation and refurbishment projects
• Resistant to mould, rot and bacteria

Technical Specifications

What Is Decoupling Matting?

Decoupling matting is fitted between a floor substrate and the finished tile surface.

Its purpose is to reduce the direct transfer of minor movement, shrinkage and cracking from the base into the tiled finish. This can help protect porcelain tiles, ceramic tiles and grout joints from stresses caused by movement in concrete, screed or suitable timber substrates.

Decoupling matting does not repair structural movement. Major cracks, unstable floors and excessive deflection must be assessed and corrected before installation.