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LATICRETE
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For over 40 years, American based Laticrete International has been solving the challenges of tile and stone installation. The company enjoys an international reputation as the leading manufacturer of ceramic tile and natural stone installation materials and the industry's foremost innovator. Worldwide, the Laticrete name is synonymous with state-of-the-art technology. |
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Grout & Setting Material |
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Laticrete is proud of its commitment to supplying Architects with the most up-to-date information and products available in the ceramic tile and stone installation industry today. The Laticrete website (www.laticrete.com) is an excellent resource and should be bookmarked for future reference. It includes:
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Even if the best tile and installation products are chosen, the success of your tile job is dependent on your tile contractor. United Tile and Laticrete encourage you to select a professional installer for your installation. Through their website, 800 number and 24/7 fax access to technical information, Laticrete supports the challenging work of these professions. Website (www.laticrete.com) information includes:
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LATICRETE® INVESTS IN THE NORTHWEST
Products to be manufactured in new Oregon plant Laticrete will soon be a neighbor.
Early in 2008, LATICRETE will be moving into their new 80,000 SF state of the art manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Oregon. As their distribution partner for over 25 years, UNITED TILE appreciates and welcomes LATICRETE’s commitment to the Pacific Northwest. The new facility ensures their broad line of quality products will become even more readily available to you.
You need to know you can get the material you need, when and where you need it. But service is not limited to material availability—you need a company you can count on before, during and after your project. If you have not used LATICRETE products before, we urge you to try them. They are designed
to be easy to work with and reduce job site problems and callbacks. If you have a project where you need high-quality membranes, thin-sets and or grout products, LATICRETE is your answer and UNITED TILE is your source.
PRODUCTS
Shown below are some of the products that have made Laticrete the industry leader in installation systems
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Laticrete Grouts Laticrete offers a complete package of grouts for all applications. In addition to conventional sanded and unsanded grouts, they are the recognized industry leader in the development of maintenance free epoxy products for both the home and heavy duty industrial use. Grout products come in a wide range of colors to commplement any installation. Click on the image to the left to see grout color options |
| Laticrete 3701 Mortar Admix/Laticrete Thick Bed Mortar Mix Laticrete's 3701 Mortar Admix, used in conjunction with Laticrete 226 Thick Bed Mortar Mix produces a superior thick bed mortar and underlayment. Used in place of water, 3701 improves the working and physical properties of any cement mix and provides and economical and easy way to make permanent, problem-free installations. This product is extremely versatile and is ideal for patching and leveling. Laticrete 3701 mortars are exceptionally strong and resistant to weather, frost, salt, thermal and physical shock. Products meet and exceed requirements of national and international standards. |
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SpectraLOCK www.spectralock.com. Check it out. SpectraLOCK™ PRO is a totally new concept in grout for use with ceramic tile and stone. It is versatile . . .can be used residentially or commercially, on floors, walls and counters. It offers affordable value and lasting beauty. It is highly stain resistant with vibrant and consistent color . . . no shading or mottling. It won't fade, crack or powder out. Best of all it is easy to maintain . . . always cleanable to its original color. |
| Self leveling underlayment . . . Laticrete 86 Self Leveling Underlayment Free-flowing and self-leveling, Laticrete 86 Self Leveling Underlayment provides for rapid leveling of concrete, portland cement mortar beds, plywood, terrazzp and existing ceramic floors. Mixed with water, it becomes a fluid material which produces a smooth, level surface with excellent durability. Ready for foot traffic in 4 hours. Can be covered with ceramic, vinyl tile, carpet, linoleum, wood parquet and traffic-bearing epoxy coatings. |
| LATICRETE® Hydro Ban™ LATICRETE invented and set the standard for thin load-bearing waterproofing membranes 40 years ago. We have now re-invented the category again! LATICRETE® Hydro Ban™ is a revolutionary new waterproofing/anti-fracture membrane for commercial or residential applications. |
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For sound control . . . Laticrete 18 Sound Control Underlayment This is a thin, load bearing, accoustical underlayment which reduces the transmission of sound through hard flooring surfaces. It simplifies design requirements by combining low installation weight with minimal thickness. Laticrete 18 is laboratory tested and satisfies stringent building code requirements for New York, Los Angeles and other cities throughout the world. |
| Waterproofing membrane . . . Laticrete 9235 Waterproof Membrane Laticrete 9235 is a thin, load-bearing waterproof membrane designed to be used for the installation of ceramic tile, quarry tile, brick, pavers, stone and other hard surface materials by the thin-bed method. It is cold applied and eliminates both the problems of cracked tiles over soft waterproofing membranes and the need for depressed slabs. This commercial, extra heavy duty membrane is suitable for continuous underwater exposure and is recommended for pools. fountains and showers. |
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Note on installing porcelain tile: To qualify as "Porcelain", this tile must have an absorption of less than one-half of one percent. To properly bond porcelain to the substrate, setting materials designed for that purpose must be used. |
The Northwest's best source for your tile design selections. See what's new in stone, ceramic, porcelain, metal, and leather tile at our Washington and Oregon showroom locations in Portland, Bend, South Seattle (Renton), and North Seattle (Everett).
