Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 8466 2016 | TECH Grouts Tom Plaskota, TEC® Technical Support Manager TEC www.tecspecialty.com Two recent developments in grout technology are advanced-performance modified grouts and high-performance premixed grouts. Advanced-performance modified grouts are cement-based, and many of them are formulated with calci- um aluminate. The grouts in this catego- ry provide many of the benefits of epoxy with the easy application and cleanup one finds with traditional cement-based grout. Stain resistance, strength, and durability are already built into the prod- uct, and don’t require a separate grout additive to achieve these benefits This class of grouts can be used in many envi- ronments, including demanding high- traffic areas and wet conditions. High-performance, premixed grouts have evolved to a standard where most are stain resistant, mold/mildew resis- tant, efflorescence free and offer a broad color selection and color consistency. Some higher-performing premixed grouts are even recommended for exterior or commercial applications. These grouts deserve a second look from installers and other tiling professionals. GROUT PRODUCTS –––––––––––––––– Bostik’s new Dimension RapidCure Glass-Filled, Pre-Mixed, Urethane Grout is a patented, reflective, water-based, urethane grout, containing micro-glass beads and a translucent, urethane binder that both reflect light and allow it to pass through. This adds an illuminating sparkle, creating one-of-a-kind, 3-D effects within glass tile installations, and turning grout into a fashion product. Dimension RapidCure offers lifetime stain- and superior crack-resistance. Created with urethane sealer technology, it contains Bostik’s Blockade antimicrobial protection which inhibits growth of bacteria, mold and mildew on the cured grout surface. Dimension RapidCure used together with Bostik Glass-Mate glass tile mortar, offers a complete system for glass tile instal- lation, engineered to mitigate thermal expansion and contraction inherent to glass tile. Dimension RapidCure contains 60% pre-consumer recycled glass, and is manufactured within the LEED-approved 500 mile radius of 500 miles or less of a majority of the U.S. population, mak- ing it a great product for A&D specifiers seeking LEED points on their projects. It’s available in nine-pound and 18-pound pails in these colors: Amber, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Bronze, Citrine, Copper, Diamond, Hematite, Jade, Moonstone, Onyx, Opal, Palm Wood, Silver and Topaz. www.bostik.com LATICRETE presents PERMACOLOR® Select ANYCOLOR™ which offers a wide range of available grout colors in a tiny amount of inventory space. Introduced earlier this year, this cutting-edge product gives contractors and distributors the abil- ity to comprehen- sively color-match the industry’s first dispersible pigment grout solution, PERMACOLOR Select, to any Sherwin-Williams® or Benjamin Moore® paint color. Add the Color Kit dispersible pigment packets to water, and they dissolve like laundry or dish- washer packets. When the neutrally-col- ored PERMACOLOR Select Base powder is added to the pigment-water mix, a col- or-consistent grout is formed that does not require sealing. To order a desired color, a contractor only needs to choose a Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore color or popular colors from competitor’s grout colors, contact a local LATICRETE sales representative or customer ser- vice department and receive the custom grout order when it arrives in less than two weeks. www.laticrete.com MAPEI used color technology bun- dled with artistic knowledge to develop a new 40-color palette spread across five color collections, each infused with a distinct personality. The company is the first tile and stone installation systems manufacturer to use groups of organized grout colors to help cus- tomers make the best choice for the final look of their flooring installations. MAPEI employed 3-D modeling to visu- alize the full palette and locate gaps in color space. The most popular por- celain wood-plank designs were stud- ied, and complementary color match- es were formulated, capturing the essence of wood-plank design trends, and increasing the gamut of gray-tone colors significantly. After the color pal- ette selection process was completed, MAPEI’s creative design team assem- bled the new color palette into color collections, a concept commonplace in the architectural paint industry where large color palettes abound. During the process, five categories of color collections were finalized and given the names Serene, Traditional, Natural, Romance and Glamour. Each color collection consists of eight shades, arranged by increasing value (from light to dark) and chroma (color saturation). www.mapei.com Custom® Building Products offers Fusion Pro Single Component® Grout and theFusionProDesignerSeriesgroutaspat- ented, Single Component® formulas that are ready to use right out of the bucket. No mixing required. No sealing required. They are easy to spread and clean and offer the ultimate in color consistency and stain resistance. Fusion Pro is infused with Microban® brand antimicrobial pro- tection to inhibit the growth of stain-