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Ardex X , X 65 Lite, Tile and stone mortar

Ardex X

X 65 Lite Lightweight Universal Tile and Stone Mortar
Ardex X 65 Lite is a versatile, high-performance, lightweight mortar delivering equal or better coverage at 30 pounds than competitive 50-pound bags. The easy-to-apply creamy consistency is sag resistant and ideal for large-format and heavy tile. Ardex X 65 Lite can be used for interior and exterior applications, setting porcelain, quarry, ceramic and most natural stone tiles. Due to its water and frost resistance, it is also ideal for swimming pool installations.
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Bostik, Roll-Cote, Moisture Vapor Barrier Coating

Bostik

Roll-Cote™
Bostik Roll-Cote High-Performance Moisture Vapor Barrier Coating and Primer is a water-based one-component system formulated to reduce substrate moisture-vapor emissions, prime floors prior to the application of underlayments and block concrete alkalinity. Roll-Cote significantly improves return-to-service speed for flooring installation by combining multiple steps into one product. Roll-Cote is suitable for use in many environments, is compatible with an assortment of flooring types and can be used on both concrete and wood substrates. No mixing is required and its easy-to-apply formulation and fast dry time makes Roll-Cote dependable and user-friendly. Roll-Cote is durable and low odor and the black color provides a great visual indication of coverage during the installation process.
Custom, VersaBond-LFT RS

Custom

VersaBond®-LFT RS
VersaBond-LFT RS from Custom, a rapid-setting, polymer-modified bonding mortar designed to support the weight of large and heavy tiles. Keep fast-track projects on schedule by grouting and allowing light traffic in less than two hours. This product is designed for interior and exterior tile installations with porcelain, ceramic or natural stone formats 15 inches or longer on any side. VersaBond LFT-RS will not sag on walls or slump on floors. VersaBond-LFT RS exceeds ANSI A118.4 FHT and A118.11 and bonds well to concrete, cement backerboards and plywood.
Laticrete, Tri-Lite Rapid, mortar designed for large and heavy tile, thin-bed and wall installations

Laticrete®

Tri-Lite™ Rapid
Laticrete Tri-Lite Rapid is a high-performance tri-purpose mortar designed for large and heavy tile, thin-bed and wall installations. Tri-Lite Rapid meets ANSI A118.15 and contains no respirable crystalline silica levels that exceed the OSHA action level*. Due to its non-sanded lightweight formula and smooth, creamy consistency, a 27.5-pound (12.5kg) bag provides the same coverage as a 50-pound (22.7kg) bag of traditional mortar.

*OSHA action level set forth in OSHA's Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) standard for construction, 29 CFR 1926.1153, as certified by an independent laboratory to be below the OSHA action level for respirable crystalline silica.
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Mapeis Keraflex Mortar, versatile mortars is designed for installing large and heavy tile on floors, walls and countertops

Mapei

Keraflex™ Mortar
Mapei’s Kerafle family of highly versatile mortars is designed for installing large and heavy tile on floors, walls and countertops. The four mortars share the outstanding trait of providing a high transfer of material to the backs of tiles, while retaining impressive non-sag/non-slump properties.
The Keraflex family members inclue:
• Keraflex Super: Premium-grade, extra smooth, large and heavy tile mortar with polymer
• Keraflex Plus: Professional-grade, extra smooth, large and heavy tile mortar with polymer
• Keraflex RS: Professional-grade, rapid-setting, extra smooth, large and heavy tile mortar with polymer
• Keraflex SG: Standard-grade, extra smooth, large and heavy tile mortar with polymer
Keraflex mortars are easy to mix and easy to trowel, requiring less effort and cutting application times. They can be applied over uncoupling, crack-isolation, sound-reduction and waterproofing membranes.
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