PRODUCT BRIEFS ous design applications and lay the foundation for complementary design elements. Sizes are 18” x 36”, 12” x 24” and 2” x 2” on a 12” mesh; single bullnose also available. https://bit.ly/2raYNJP Etymotic’s safety line of high- definition earplugs and earphones reduce the risk of noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. Used for years by musicians and oth- ers exposed to high sound lev- els, these products are now being highlighted as essential equipment for workers: earplugs, electronic earplugs and earphones, each with a different level of protection to counter the different kinds of sounds encountered on the job. https://bit.ly/2HCCXtG. Island Stone offers Stone Strip Cladding that is hand-select- ed for texture and precision- cut to allow for easy dry- stack installa- tion without a grout joint. Stone Strip Cladding comes in Natural face or Marble Craftline, a chipped face that produces rugged texture in linear form. Each tile measures 2” by 11-3/4”, with a depth of 3/8”. https://bit.ly/2jjSvE0 LATICRETE has introduced LHT™ PLUS, a polymer-modified large-and-heavy-tile mortar specifi- cally formulat- ed to provide a one-step instal- lation for large- format ceramic tile, porcelain tile and stone on floors. Its smooth and creamy formula can be built up to 3/4” (19 mm) thick without shrinkage. LHT PLUS also exceeds ANSI A118.11 requirements and can be used over Exterior Glue Plywood (EGP) without the use of an additive. https://bit.ly/2raRrqG Merkrete, a Parex USA, Inc. has launched three new mor- tars featuring patented DLT™ – DUSTLESS Technology by Parex USA. DLT will be offered in three of Merkrete’s workhorse setting materials, 720 DUSTLESS LHT Mortar, 710 DUSTLESS Premium Set Plus and 705 DUSTLESS Pro Set Plus. These new products are 108 TileLetter | May 2018