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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.
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:
- Architectural details
- FAQs
- Tests and Approvals
- Product planning and troubleshooting assistance
- Specifications (master and custom specification forms)
- Products and Technical Data Sheets
- AIA, RBIA and RAIA Continuing Education program offerings
- Priority Architectural Requests access to Technical Support
- Glossary of tile terms
- plus much more . . .
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:
- Product Selection Charts
- "CompuCoverage" coverage estimating program
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Product & Technical Data Sheets
- Grout Troubleshooting Guide
- Helpful industry links
- Information on becoming a Laticrete Certified Installer
- Warranty information
- plus much more . . .
PRODUCTS
Shown below are some of the products that have made Laticrete the
industry leader in installation systems
SpectraLOCK 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. The
product is so exciting it has its own website: www.spectralock.com.
Check it out.
Introducing a brand new product for problem
substrates . . .
Laticrete Quick Screed Mortar Bed
Consists of a lightweight non-deteriorating QSM Mat and
Laticrete 250 Quick Screed Reinforced Mortar Mix, a
polymer-modified, fiber-reinforced, portland cement mortar for
preparing thin, high strength mortar beds for tile and
stone. Mat is available in two thicknesses 5/8" for use
over single layer wood flooring to insure a structurally soound
substrate and 3/8" for use over structural substrates such as
cracked or contaminated concrete and in-floor heating
systems. Use in place of cement backer board or concrete
topping for a seamless, durable subfloor.
Leveling floors and walls (thick bed) . .
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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.
Self leveling underlayment . .
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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.
To protect against crack "transfer" . .
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Laticrete Blue 92 Anti-Fracture Membrane
Protects ceramic tile, terrazzo and stone
installations from developing cracks. This 2 part
membrane can be cold applied directly to the substrate.
Blue 92 prevents shinkage cracks from telegraphing through tile
and stone finishes and bonds to all common substrates.
Typical applications are concrete slabs in malls, lobbies and
residences without adding appreciable thickness to floor
construction.
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.
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.
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.
