NEW PRODUCTS tell them you saw it in ceramic tile and stone installations, for both residential and commer- cial applications. It’s designed for use over challenging substrates, such as young concrete and single- layer 3/4” (19 mm) plywood sub- floors with joist spacing of up to 19.2” (49 cm) on center. Uniquely engineered, it absorbs lateral stress from the substrate without transfer- ring this force to the tile or stone, maintaining exceptional bonds. www.mapei.com. Marazzi introduced Cavatina, a travertine-look glazed porce- lain tile in 12” x 24”, 13” x 13”, 20” x 20” with 2” x 4” brick mosaic, 3” x 13” bullnose in four colors including on-trend white and gray. www. marazzitile.com MD Building Products Inc. showed the PROVA BOARD PAN ASSEMBLY KIT® . The kit provides all of the components required to install and waterproof a tiled shower using PROVA-BOARD® Plus tile backer. Available in ABS and PVC, this cost-effective combi- nation of backer and kit is perfect for new construction or projects where existing drywall or cement board needs to be replaced, and eliminates the two-step process of waterproofing membrane over cement board and/or drywall. www.provaproducts.com TEC® 3N1™ Performance Mortar is ideal for installing heavy and large-format porcelain tiles on floors and walls. With no-sag, no- slump and slip resistance, this light- weight, polymer-modified mortar provides high performance, and superior troweling to help reduce fatigue. TEC 3N1 Performance Mortar exceeds ANSI A118.4 and A118.11 shear bond specifications and provides 50 lbs. of cover- age with only 30 lbs. of actual weight, is mold and mildew resis- tant, and allows an extended open time for maximum adjustability. www.tecspecialty.com.