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USED FOR RE-GROUTING

Watch how to Re-Grout a Shower using Berylex!

Berylex Liquid Concentrate Used to Bond New Grout with Old Grout!

Contact: Chemstone Products

408-370-6324

The history of the BERYLEX formula goes back to Germany at the time when there was a demand for military strength and the need to provide better concrete faster. These unique compounds were so successfully formulated that even the advanced concrete technology of Germany was made more efficient by their use. The BERYLEX compounds were useful in making things such as salt proof roads and overnight repairs, durable acid-proof industrial floors, quick re-topping of slabs without shrinkage or loosening. In addition to: quick gun emplacements, waterproof tunnels and reinforced concrete which would hold its bond even under the impact of high explosives.

Available in 1 Gallon Container $45

Please note: Chemstone only sells this in 1 gallon containers. You only need a few ounces of Berylex to 1 gallon of water which will easily do a shower. Please contact jason@ceramictilepro.com if you only want a few ounces.

DITRA-SET

Used in the following videos:

Contact: Bostik Products

1-800-726-7845

Composed of select proprietary chemicals, carefully graded aggregates, inorganic adhesion promotora and purified cements. Provides outstanding workability, excellent durability, and superior bond strengths in interior and exterior applications when used in conjunction with Schluter-DITRA uncoupling membrane over substrates approved by the Schluter Systems and to set ceramic, porcelain and stone tile of Schluter-DITRA.

Available in 50 lb. bags.

ANSI Specifications: A118.1, A118.4*, A118.11*

SUBSTITUTE FOR DITRA-SET

Contact: Bostik Products

1-800-726-7845

712 white only (762 gray)

Hydroment Tile-Mate Non-Sanded Mortar is for interior or exterior installations to set all types of ceramic, porcelain, glass mosaic, granite, slate, marble, limestone, and dimension stone tiles. Use over properly prepared concrete, cementitious backer board, gypsum wallboard, plaster, masonry, and cement mortar beds

Available in 50 lb. bags.

ANSI Specifications: A118.1, A118.4*, A118.11*

SUBSTITUTE FOR DITRA-SET

Contact: Bostik Products

1-800-726-7845

710 white only (760 gray)

A dual-purpose, Portland Cement thin-set mortar that can be mixed with water for traditional masonry substrates for setting ceramic tile and natural stone in interior applications.

Mix Tile-Mate with 425 Multi-Purpose Acrylic Latex Admixture or 447 Flex-A-Lastic for exterior installations, porcelain tile, applications over plywood, cement board and approved waterproofing/crack isolation membranes, as well as existing ceramic and vinyl flooring

Available in 50 lb. bags.

ANSI Specifications: A118.1, A118.4*, A118.11*

SUBSTITUTE FOR DITRA-SET

Contact: Custom Building Products

1-800-272-8786

Uncoupling Mat Mortar is an unmodified, all-purpose thin-set for Schluter-DITRA Uncoupling Membrane and other uncoupling systems. Adheres to most surfaces and types of tile. Provides good bond strength and performance when used in conjunction with Schluter-DITRA Uncoupling Membrane. Mix with Thin-Set Mortar Admix when applying over EGP plywood, existing flooring or exterior applications. For installations requiring increased flexibility and bond strengths, mix with Thin-Set Mortar Admix. Exceeds ANSI A118.1 without additives. Exceeds ANSI A118.4 and A118.11 when mixed with Thin-Set Mortar Admix.

Mix Tile-Mate with 425 Multi-Purpose Acrylic Latex Admixture or 447 Flex-A-Lastic for exterior installations, porcelain tile, applications over plywood, cement board and approved waterproofing/crack isolation membranes, as well as existing ceramic and vinyl flooring

Available in 50 lb. bags.

ANSI Specifications: A118.1

SUBSTITUTE FOR DITRA-SET

Contact: Laticrete International

1-800-243-4788 ext. 235

LATICRETE 272 Mortar is a high performance bagged cementitious powder to be mixed with either water or latex admixture to install ceramic tile and stone using the thin-set method of installation.

Designed for interior or exterior installation of ceramic tile and stone for walls and floors.

Available in 50 lb. bags.

ANSI Specifications: A118.1

SUBSTITUTE FOR DITRA-SET

Kerabond Mortar   TYPE: DRY-SET MORTAR

Contact: Mapei

1-800-426-2734

Kerabond is a premium-grade dry-set mortar for use in most interior, exterior, residential and light commercial floor and wall applications. This premium dry-set mortar is part of the Kerabond/Keralastic high-performance mortar system.

Available in 50 lb. bags.

ANSI Specifications: A118.1

SANDED GROUT FOR JOINTS 1/8" to 1/2"

Used in the following video:

How To Grout Video

A polymer-modified grout that produces hard, dense joints that are resistant to shrinking, cracking and wear. Formulated with proprietary technology to ensure durability, color consistency and quick setting. Choose from 48 impressive colors. Use sanded grout for joints from 1/8" to 1/2" (3 to 13 mm).

Grout Color Chart- 48 Colors!

Contact: Custom Building Products

1-800-272-8786

Tile Types: Vitreous, semi-vitreous or absorptive tile: ceramic, mosaic, quarry, cement. Impervious porcelain and glass tile, brick and mini-brick, precast terrazzo, natural stone tile

Available in 10 LB boxs and 25 LB bags

UN-SANDED GROUT FOR JOINTS UP TO 1/8"

A polymer-modified grout that produces hard, dense joints that are resistant to shrinking, cracking and wear. Formulated with proprietary technology to ensure durability, color consistency and quick setting. Choose from 48 impressive colors. Use sanded grout for joints from up to 1/8" (3 mm).

Grout Color Chart- 48 Colors!

Contact: Custom Building Products

1-800-272-8786

Tile Types: Vitreous, semi-vitreous or absorptive tile: ceramic, mosaic, quarry, cement. Impervious porcelain and glass tile, brick and mini-brick, precast terrazzo, natural stone tile

Available in 10 LB boxs and 25 LB bags

AQUA MIX SEALER'S CHOICE GOLD GROUT SEALER

Aqua Mix Sealer's Choice Gold

AQUAMIX SEALERS CHOICE GOLD is a premium, no-sheen, natural-look, water-based penetrating sealer formulated to provide maximum stain protection, especially in food preparation and serving areas. The NEW Rapid Cure Formula protects in less than 4 hours and is designed to achieve optimal penetration into dense, low-porosity surfaces. May also be used as a pre-grouting sealer over clean stone surfaces a minimum of 1 hour prior to grouting. Allows moisture vapor transmission. It is also an excellent grout sealer. Uses: Use on all natural stone (such as marble, granite, slate, travertine, and limestone), porcelain, quarry, saltillo, terra cotta, cement pavers, masonry surfaces, and other porous tile and grout where a natural look is desired. Effective for interior and exterior applications. Coverage: Approximately 300 to 1,500 sq. ft. per coat per gallon, depending on type of stone, porosity and texture of surface, temperature, humidity and method of application. Expected Wear: Will vary depending on hardness and texture of surface, type of area, surface wear, frequency and type of maintenance products used. Expected wear is up to 15 years. Extreme weather conditions, harsh cleaning methods and high-alkaline or solvent-based cleaners will affect wear.

Contact: Custom Building Products

1-800-272-8786

MIRACLE 511 GROUT SEALER

Miracle 511 Grout Sealer

511 Impregnator is the original penetrating sealer designed for the protection of all medium to dense porous surfaces. 511 Impregnator forms an invisible barrier that is resistant to moisture and stains while allowing vapor to escape. 511 Impregnator is not a surface coating and will not alter the natural look. All surfaces treated are harder and less slippery.

Contact: Miracle Sealants Company

1 800 350-1901 ext. 3010

SUBSTITUTE FOR EASY BOARD

Hardie Backer Board 1/2"

I will soon be making a new video "How To Install Tile Backer Board" using Hardie Backer that will replace the current video. An announcement will be made on my youtube channel. All youtube subscribers will get the notification via email so sign up today!

Contact: Hardie Backer

1-888 542-7343

HardieBacker 500 Cement Board for walls and floors delivers superior protection against moisture damage and mold growth. It contains no paper facing, which serves as a food source for mold, or gypsum, which can disintegrate with continuous moisture exposure. HardieBacker board is an ideal choice for wet area walls; its smooth surface may be painted, textured, wallpapered, or tiled.

FASTENERS FOR INSTALLING 1/2" and 1/4" HARDIE BACKER BOARD

Used in the following video:

1-1/4-Inch Electro-Galvanized Roofing Nails

Prime Source 114EGRFG5 Electro Galvanized Roofing Nails. Prime Source 114EGRFG5 Electro Galvanized Roofing Nails Features Large head for greater holding. Sharp point and thin shank for easy penetration.

Available at Home Depot and Lowes.

FASTENERS FOR INSTALLING 1/2" and 1/4" HARDIE BACKER BOARD

BACKER-ON 10 X 1-1/4 Hardi Board Screws

Corrosion resistant coating prevents unsightly rust from bleeding into tile. No pre-drilling necessary. Patented thread design provides easy installation into dense board. Special rib design under head countersinks for flush seating in board #2 square drive prevents bit from slipping. Fiber cement backerboard fasteners. Gimlet points starts easily, no predrilling Long life epoxy topcoat/zinc plating. Recognized for use with HardiBacker fiber cement backerboard. Rib design under head countersinks into dense material while preven Serrated thread design provides reduced installation torque and superior holding power.

Available at Home Depot and Lowes.

FIBATAPE ALKALI-RESISTANT FIBERGLASS MESH TAPE 2"

The FibaTape 150 ft. Cement Board Tape is self-adhesive and alkali-resistant

Available at Home Depot and Lowes.

SCHLUTER SHOWER SYSTEM

Used in the following video:

The Schluter-KERDI-SHOWER-KIT is an all inclusive package containing each of the components required to create a maintenance-free, watertight shower assembly without a mortar bed.

Schluter-KERDI-SHOWER-ST/-SC are prefabricated substrates, made of expanded polystyrene foam, for tiled shower bases in conjunction with Schluter-KERDI waterproofing membrane and Schluter-KERDI-DRAIN. Schluter-KERDI-SHOWER-ST is a prefabricated, sloped shower tray that is specifically designed to accept the Schluter-KERDI-DRAIN and Schluter-KERDI waterproofing membrane. The tray is available in 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122 cm), 32" x 60" (81 cm x 152 cm), and 72" x 72" (183 cm x 183 cm) sizes. Schluter-KERDI-SHOWER-SC is a prefabricated curb that can be used with Schluter-KERDI-SHOWER-ST. Curb dimensions are 48" x 6" x 4-1/2" (122 cm x 15 cm x 11.5 cm).

The integrated Schluter-Shower System eliminates the potential for leakage, efflorescence, and mold growth in the system, is maintenance-free, and dramatically reduces total installation time to ensure success and make shower installation easier than ever. Schluter prefabricated shower substrates provide an alternative to shower bases constructed of mortar. The shower tray and curb are especially useful in large-scale, repetitive jobs, such as hotels, apartments, and condominiums for the significant time savings that can be realized.

Contact: Schluter Products

1-800-472-4588

DITRA MAT | EXECELLENT FOR WOOD SUB-FLOOR TILE INSTALLATIONS!

Used in the following video:

Ceramic and stone tiles are durable, easy to maintain, and hygienic, representing the ideal surface coverings. However, today's lightweight construction methods can make the installation of hard surface coverings particularly challenging. In order to protect the integrity of the tile assembly, an underlayment that performs multiple functions is required.

Schluter-DITRA is a polyethylene membrane with a grid structure of square cavities, each cut back in a dovetail configuration, and an anchoring fleece laminated to its underside. Schluter-DITRA is bonded to the substrate using thin-set mortar. The anchoring fleece on the underside of Schluter-DITRA is fully engaged in the mortar to provide a mechanical bond to the substrate. Tile is installed over Schluter-DITRA using the thin-bed method in such a way that the mortar becomes mechanically anchored in the square, cutback cavities of the Schluter-DITRA matting.

Designed specifically for ceramic tile and dimension stone installations, Schluter-DITRA serves as an uncoupling layer, waterproofing membrane, and vapor management layer that accommodates moisture from beneath the tile covering. Further, DITRA performs all these functions while still providing adequate support/load distribution for the tile covering.

Contact: Schluter Products

1-800-472-4588

REDGARD WATERPROOFING and CRACK PREVENTION MEMBRANE

Ready-to-use, elastomeric, waterproofing and anti-fracture membrane for commercial and residential tile and stone installations. Easily applied with roller, trowel or sprayer. Meets IAPMO specifications for use as a shower pan liner.

Substrates:

Concrete, cement backerboards, exterior grade plywood, exterior decks

Available in 1 Gallon and 3 1/2 Gallon buckets.

Contact: Custom Building Products

1-800-272-8786