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Specialty Construction Brands, Inc.

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Products		Trade Name	Description	Content
Surface Preparation
	Crack Isolation, Waterproofing and Sound Reduction	Triple Flex™ HydraFlex™ ROCI™ SoniFlex FL™	click to enlarge Proper preparation of substrates is the foundation of your success with tile and flooring applications.
	Patches	VersaPatch®	click to enlarge TEC brand Floor Patch and Levelers are fast setting cement-based products designed specifically for patching and filling cracks, voids, seams and depressions in most floor surfaces from featheredge up to 1/2"
	Primer and Patch Additive		Dual-purpose concentrated acrylic latex used as a primer prior to the installation of many TEC brand underlayments and floor preparation products. Used as an additive for TEC brand patch products.
	Self-Leveling Underlayments	EZ Level™ Smooth Start™	click to enlarge We recommend EZ Level Premium Self Leveling Underlayment; a fast-setting, cement-based leveler for large areas. Superior compressive strengths for residential and commercial applications. Use with Primer and Patch Additive.
	Sound Deadening	SoniFlex FL™	SoniFlex FL™ is the first fluid sound reduction membrane for easy pour and spread applications. SoniFlex FL resilient technology provides excellent sound reduction performance and ¼” crack isolation without compromising on bond strength and durability. Its low VOC formulation also contributes to LEED certification.
Flooring Adhesives
	Multipurpose Adhesives	Fast Grab	click to enlarge TEC brand Fast Grab Multipurpose Carpet and Flooring Adhesives are designed for the interior installation of carpet; mineral felt backed, fiber backed and paper-backed resilient sheetgoods; and resilient tile. Easy spreading Fast Grab flooring adhesives are specially formulates to provide the strong initial track required with hard-to-bond backings.
	Multipurpose Adhesives - Traditional	Pow’r Grip® The Perfect Putdown® The Pro®	TEC brand Traditional Multipurpose Carpet and Flooring Adhesives are designed for the installation of resilient tile, mineral felt backed, fiber backed and paper-backed resilient sheetgoods; and carpet. Recommended for use with most common floor backings, easy spreading Traditional flooring adhesives provide 20 to 40 minutes working time and facilitate repositioning.
	Specialty Adhesives		Specialty Adhesives include Premium Resilient Tile Adhesive (for the interior installation of resilient tile and cork tile); and Premium Acrylic Cove Base Adhesive (for the interior installation of rubber and vinyl cove base).
	Construction Adhesives	Sturdi Bond™ MaxBond®	click to enlarge TEC® offers two construction adhesives products: Sturdi Bond™ Exterior Construction & Subfloor Adhesive and MaxBond® Panel, Foam & Construction Adhesive.
Ceramic Tile Adhesives
	Multipurpose Adhesives - Classic Formula	Double Duty™	Adhesives are used to lay tile and stone when mortar is not necessary, such as when applying thinner tile and stone to walls, ceilings, or other indoor applications that are not ordinarily exposed to water.
	Multipurpose Adhesives - White Formula	Double Duty™ Plus	Adhesives are used to lay tile and stone when mortar is not necessary, such as when applying thinner tile and stone to walls, ceilings, or other indoor applications that are not ordinarily exposed to water. White formulas are recommended for installing marble and natural stone.
Motars and Additives
	Crack Isolation Mortar	1Flex® Isolight™	For crack isolation purposes we recommend using 1Flex®; the industry's most advanced mortar made possible by a unique blend of polymers and cement that offers 1/8" crack protection in just one application step. It's a marvel of chemical engineering that's reducing the rules for applying premium tile and stone to cement.
	Epoxy Mortar and Grout	AccuColor EFX™	Dual purpose 100% solids epoxy grout and mortar is designed for installing tile and stone on floors, walls and countertops in environments where high stain and chemical resistance is required.
	Fast Setting Mortars	Quik Flex®	TEC brand fast-setting thin set mortars are superior quick-curing mortars. Set tile with Quik Flex® or Accelerated Latex Modified Thin Set Mortar and you're ready to grout in only 2 1/2 to 3 hours. And, like all TEC® mortars, these fast set mortars provide superior handling and mixing characteristics, coupled with increased strength and coverage, which add up to lower costs and trouble free installation for you.
	Latex Modified Thin Set Mortars	Sturdi Flex™ Full Flex® Super Flex™ 3N1™ FullLight™ SturdiLight™	TEC brand latex-modified thin set mortars incorporate state-of-the-art dry polymers and adhesion promoting agents for outstanding bonds with virtually all ceramic and natural stone tile. Just add water and mix. All TEC® latex mortars are recommended for interior/exterior use over an extended array of new and remodeling substrates.
	Medium Bed Mortars		Medium Bed Mortar is a unique blend of cement, fillers and other specialty chemicals formulated to set large ceramic and stone floor tile firmly in place without lippage or shrinkage.
	Mortar Additives	Acrylbond® XtraFlex™	TEC® acrylic latex mortar additives are specifically formulated for use in place of water in TEC brand unmodified thin set or specialty mortars to provide the enhanced performance characteristics of a ANSI A118.4 Latex-Modified Portland Cement Mortar.
	Lightweight Mortars	3N1™ FullLight™ IsoLight™ SturdiLight™	TEC® has developed a new category of mortars that use innovative and exclusive nanotechnology formula with microspheres and ZS-100 patented bonding technology that adapts so installers don't have to.
	Specialty Mortars		Specialty Mortars are specifically designed for glass block installations; and applications in walls, floors and countertops
	Thin Set Mortars	Sturdi Set™ Full Set Plus®	TEC brand thin set mortars provide outstanding bonds with most ceramic and natural stone tile. Mixed with water, all TEC brand thin set mortars are recommended for interior or exterior use in residential to extra heavy commercial applications over concrete and cementitious surfaces,including any ANSI A118.1 specified application
Gouts and Caulks
	Acrylic Latex Caulks	AccuColor®	click to enlarge Textured and color-matched to TEC AccuColor® grouts for flawless matching. Forms a tough, flexible, water and weather-resistant seal on most building materials, protecting your installation from moisture, drafts and rot. Contains a special silicone additive to promote greater adhesion and longer life.
	Epoxy Mortar and Grout	AccuColor EFX™	This dual-purpose, three-part epoxy system for interior floors and countertops is perfect for residential to extra heavy commercial use. Used as a grout, this system is recommended wherever complete stain or chemical resistance is required.
	Grout Additives		We recommend Acrylic Grout Additive; an acrylic latex admixture formulated for use in place of water when grouting ceramic and most stone tile (see LIMITATIONS). This additive is specifically formulated for use with any of TEC® AccuColor® portland cement grouts or Saltillo Sanded Grouts when used in exterior applications where freeze/thaw conditions may occur.
	Portland Cement Grouts	Accucolor® AccuColor XT™	Only TEC can offer AccuColor® grouts; and only AccuColor technology can deliver unsurpassed color consistency and ease of use. Every TEC® grout is specially formulated to help ensure rich, uniform color, delivering strong, smooth joints.
	Ready-to-Use Grout	AccuColor Easy™	AccuColor Easy™ ready to use grout is a premixed grout that delivers highly durable,stain resistant, mold and mildew resistant grout joints. Unlike other premixed grouts, this unique technology provides very high durability and can be used in intermitant wet applications (showers) as well as dry areas. AccuColor Easy can also be used to grout over existing grout installations.
Care and Maintenance
	Cleanse	Everyday™ Refresh Pro®	click to enlarge Proper care not only keeps surfaces clean, but protects tile and stone from abrasions and scratches. The routine care products in the TEC cleaning line are pH-balanced and contain no abrasives or acids, which can damage surfaces, degrade sealers and discolor grout.
	Install	Banish™ GroutRite® Banish™ EX	click to enlarge Products designed to aid in the installation of tile, including grout release and grout haze removers.
	Protect	Ensealant™ Grout Guard™ Guard All™, Grout Guard Plus™	click to enlarge The TEC brand of technologically advanced sealers deliver superior performance via a refreshingly simplified product line, which makes it is easy for distributors and dealers to stock and sell - and easy for customers to select.
	Restore	LikeNew® SuperClean™	click to enlarge Older tile and grout may have built-up dirt, soap scum, mineral deposits or stains. To restore its luster, the TEC Care & Maintenance System includes alkaline and acidic cleaners specifically formulated to resolve any problem.
	TERRAZZO	Tuff-Lite® FlexGuard™ SoniFlex FL™	Epoxy Terrazzo is a beautiful, poured-in-place, epoxy floor system that combines rich colored marble, granite, glass, or other aggregate with an epoxy resin matrix that is virtually indestructible. Once the system has cured, it is ground, polished, and sealed. The resulting monolithic floor surface is long lasting, chemical resistant and easily maintained.