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 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 9684 2017 | TRENDS Setting Materials costly, and adds strength, as well as moisture and mold resistance. The patent-pending polymer coating has a uniquely textured surface that creates a strong bond, reduces tile slippage, and eliminates the need for an additional moisture barrier. Ideal for use in bathrooms, kitch- ens, and other high-moisture interior areas, it’s also suitable for both wet and non-wet installations, including flooring and countertop applications. www.certainteed.com Johns Manville Booth #4316 GoBoard® is the innovative tile backerboard by Johns Manville that is ultra-lightweight, waterproof, durable, easy to cut, and install. It’s available in 1/4” thickness for floors and countertops, and 1/2” and 5/8” thicknesses for walls, showers, ceil- ings, and floors. Since waterproofing is built in, GoBoard eliminates extra steps because only board joints and fastener locations need to be sealed for a waterproof assembly. Up to 80% lighter than traditional boards, Go Board is engineered and tested for strength and durability, yet can be cut cleanly with a basic utility knife. www.jm.com/GoBoard LATICRETE Booth #3131 STRATA_MAT™ XT is designed specifically for ceramic tile and stone installations as an uncoupling and vapor management layer that accommodates mois- ture from beneath the tile covering. STRATA_MAT XT helps create an even transition between typical 1/4” to 3/8” (3 to 9mm) thick tile and 3/4” (19 mm) thick hardwood flooring. STRATA_MAT XT allows the installer to see mortar coverage and chalk lines underneath the mat during installation. STRATA_MAT XT is part of the LATICRETE® Lifetime System Warranty. www.laticrete.com ProtectoWrap Booth # 4232 The growth of multifam- ily housing and commer- cial building makes sound control for these multilevel structures more important than ever. WhisperMat® CS – Sound Control & Crack Suppression Membrane for Ceramic and Natural Stone Tile is a peel-and-stick sheet membrane that reduces impact and airborne sound transmissions and iso- lates finished flooring from subfloor cracks. A high-performing mat with an extremely thin 110 mil profile, Whisper Mat CS also has the flexibility and strength to withstand structural movement and concrete shrinkage cracks up to 3/8” without transferring the stress load to finished tile. It also has excellent moisture-resistant and thermal-insulation properties, mak- ing it a comprehensive underlayment product for ceramic and natural stone. Approved for use over radiant heated subfloors, it has a light commercial load rating and offers Delta IIC 22 sound transmission reduction. Sound reduction rating for a 8" concrete floor with a gypsum board ceiling assembly is IIC 72 STC 72, and IIC 50 STC 55 for a 6" concrete floor. www. protectowrap.com TEC Booth #3332 Ideal for fast track applications, TEC® Level Set® 300 is a high-performance, fiber-reinforced, cal- cium aluminate-based, self-leveling underlayment that pro- vides a flat, extremely smooth, and strong, durable surface for finished flooring installation. It is pourable or pumpable for interior applications, offers exceptional workability for an ultra-smooth surface, is walkable in 2-3 hours, can be applied up to 2” neat in single applications and be featheredged to adjoining elevations. tecspecialty.com. Mortar–––––––––––––––––––––––– Bostik Booth #4422 As large tile contin- ues to grow in popu- larity, it’s important to choose a mortar devel- oped to accommodate the weight and move- ment of a large and/or heavy tile. Bostik Big Tile & Stone™ is a polymer- modified, large-and- heavy- tile mor- tar used for interior or exterior instal- lations to set all large-sized ceramic, porcelain, granite, slate, marble, lime- stone, thin porcelain tiles, large por- celain panels, and dimensional stone tiles. Bostik Big Tile & Stone™ may also be used for vertical applications. www.bostik.com LATICRETE Booth #3131 TRI-LITE® is a lightweight, high- p e r f o r m a n c e , triple-purpose mortar designed for