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INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES

 Surface Preparation Products

Properly preparing your surface is the most important part of any tile and stone installation. Surface Art offers may products to meet the need of almost any job.

INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES

Laticrete Surface Preparation Products

Properly preparing your surface is the most important part of any tile and stone installation. Surface Art offers Laticrete products that meet the need of almost any job.

Laticrete Hydro Barrier™ Plus

Product Brochure

Hydro Barrier is a thin, load-bearing and self-curing liquid rubber polymer which can be easily applied to form a flexible seamless waterproof/anti-fracture membrane. It can be used on interior and exterior, horizontal or vertical surfaces and is approved by IAPMO for use as shower pan liner.

Hydro Barrier Grout Bucket
BUYING OPTIONS
  • 1 gallon bucket
  • 3.5 gallon bucket
  • Waterproofing/Anti-Fracture Fabric sold separately.
FEATURES
  • Allows for flood testing in 24 hours*
  • No fabric required
  • Thin: only 0.020–0.030” (0.5–0.8 mm) thick when cured
  • Changes in color from a light blue to darker blue when cured
  • Anti-fracture protection of up to 1/8” (3 mm) over shrinkage and other non-structural cracks
  • “Extra Heavy Service” rating per TCNA performance levels
  • Exceeds ANSI A118.10 and A118.12
  • IAPMO approved
  • Safe—no solvents and non-flammable
  • Fast curing; allows foot traffic in 4–6 hours @ 70°F (21°C), 50% RH
  • Lighter color for ease of inspection
  • Safe—no solvents and non-flammable
  • nstall tile, brick and stone directly onto membrane
  • *When cured 70°F (21°C) or higher at 50% RH lower temperature at higher RH will require long cure times

NXT® Primer

Product Brochure

NXT Primer is a concentrated premium quality, water-based primer designed to be applied prior to the installation of NXT Underlayments. It penetrates deeply into substrates and maximizes bond strength.

NXT Primer Bucket
FEATURES
  • Multi-purpose and can be used on a wide range of substrates.
  • My be applied be broom, roller, or spray
  • Direct replacement for DRYTEK LEVELEX Primer
BUYING OPTIONS
  • 5 gallon bucket

NXT® Level Flow

Product Brochure

NXT Level Flow is a cement-based, pump friendly, high flowing, easy-to-use underlayment for use in leveling interior substrates. It produces a flat, smooth, and hard surface for the installation of finished flooring. Suitable for most finished floor goods after 48 hours and walkable in just 3-4 hours. NXT Level Flow can be applied over gypsum-based substrates and concrete slabs in various applications: commercial, retail, healthcare, educational facilities, residential, hotels and more.

NXT Level Flow Bag
FEATURES
  • Can be placed from 1/8” to 2” and tapered to zero at edges
  • Value engineered to meet your budget
  • High flowing allows for great coverage
  • Low viscosity makes it easy to apply and use
  • Self-leveling underlayment smooths existing rough concrete providing a flat floor
  • Pourable and pumpable so you can use it in small to large applications
  • Can be applied over concrete testing up to RH of 100% (or less per ASTM F2170) allowing for minimal downtime
  • Inorganic materials will not contribute to mold/mildew growth
BUYING OPTIONS
  • 50 pound bag

Hydro Ban

Product Brochure

HYDRO BAN is a thin, load bearing waterproofing/crack isolation membrane that does not require the use of fabric in the field, coves or corners.

NXT Level Flow Bag
FEATURES
  • Allow for flood testing in 2 hours at 70°F (21°C) or higher (Refer to cautions section for more information on curing)
  • Does not require the use of fabric (For gaps 1/8" (3 mm) or less see DS 663.5 for complete instructions)
  • Thin; only 0.020–0.030" (0.5–0.8 mm) thick when cured
  • Bonds directly to metal
  • Anti-fracture protection of up to 1/8" (3 mm) over shrinkage and other non-structural cracks
  • “Extra Heavy Service” rating per TCNA performance levels (RE: ASTM C627 Robinson Floor Test)
  • Install tile. brick and stone directly onto membrane
  • Exceeds ANSI A118.10 and A118.12
BUYING OPTIONS
  • 5 gallon bucket

Hydro Ban XP

Product Brochure

HYDRO BAN XP is a thin, load bearing waterproofing/crack isolation membrane with extreme performance. HYDRO BAN XP is specific designed to handle a wide variety of environmental/substrate conditions, such as substrate temperatures as low as 35°F (2° C) and also be used in steam showers and steam rooms. HYDRO BAN XP does not require the use of fabric in the field, coves or corners. HYDRO BAN XP is a single component self-curing liquid rubber polymer that forms a flexible, seamless waterproofing membrane. HYDRO BAN XP bonds directly to a wide variety of substrates. It features a lighter color for enhanced visibility and easier lay-out

Equipped with Microban® Protection

NXT Level Flow Bag
FEATURES
  • Curing temperature range ≥ 35°F or higher allows it to cure in a variety of different environmental conditions and substrate temperatures
  • ASTM E96 Rated for steam showers and steam rooms
  • Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.10, the most widely accepted waterproofing standard    
  • Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.12, providing 1/8" (3.175 mm) anti-fracture protection (no fabric required)
  • 2 Hours to flood test† so you can expedite the installation process 
  • Extra heavy Robinson Rating for a durable, long lasting install
BUYING OPTIONS
  • 5 gallon bucket

Fracture Ban SC

Product Brochure

Prevents cracks from protruding up through your tile or stone installation with Fracture Ban SC. This is a thin, load bearing, self curing, liquid applied rubber polymer that can be easily applied in a single coat to form a flexible seamless anti-fracture membrane. 

NXT Level Flow Bag
FEATURES
  • Exceeds ANSI A118.12 for anti-fracture protection of up to 1/8” (3 mm), preventing cracks from protruding up through your tile or stone installation 
  • Wet coat thickness 30 – 40 mils (0.8 – 1.0 mm), only 0.020 – 0.030" (0.5 – 0.8 mm) thick when cured is easy to apply with a paint brush or roller in a single coat
  • Rapid drying time allows you to install tile or stone in just 1 to 2 hours
  • Does not require the use of fabric which is less time consuming and saves money
  • “Extra Heavy Service” rating per TCNA performance levels (ASTM C627 Robinson Floor Test) provides you anti-fracture for any tile or stone installation
  • Equipped with Microban® antimicrobial product protection to fight the growth of stain-causing mold and mildew on the membrane
  • Install tile, brick and stone directly onto the anti-fracture membrane (no need to prime the substrate), saves you time on the installation
BUYING OPTIONS
  • 1 gallon bucket
  • 3.5 gallon bucket

Fracture Ban Primer

Product Brochure

 A concentrated premium quality, water-based primer designed to be applied prior to the installation of Fracture Ban Membrane. The Primer penetrates deeply into substrates and maximizes bond strength.

NXT Level Flow Bag
FEATURES
  • Multi-purpose and can be used on a wide range of substrates. 
  • May be applied with a broom, roller, or spray applied.
BUYING OPTIONS
  • 1 gallon bucket

9235 Waterproofing Kits

Product Brochure

 A easy to install, thin, load-bearing waterproofing membrane designed specifically for the special requirements of ceramic tile, stone and brick installations. It's a perfect solution for wet areas and continuous water submersion applications.

9235 Waterproofing Membrane
FEATURES
  • Thin- Only 0.02" thick when cured. 
  • Anti-fracture protection of up to 1/8" over shrinkage and other non-structural cracks
  • Extra Heavy Service” rating per TCNA performance levels (RE: ASTM C627 Robinson Floor Test)
  • Applies quickly with a paint brush or roller—no special mixing or application equipment needed
BUYING OPTIONS
  • Large Kit: 6-gallon pail of 9235 liquid and 1 roll Waterproofing/Anti-fracture Fabric, 38 in wide by 300 ft long
  • Small Kit: 2-gallon pail of 9235 liquid and 1 roll Waterproofing/Anti-fracture Fabric, 6 in wide by 75 ft long

Surface Art Platinum Superior Performance Primer

Product Brochure

Platinum Superior Performance Primer is a low-VOC, magenta-colored, water-based acrylic primer that enhances the performance and adhesion of self-leveling underlayment’s (SLUs) on nonporous and porous substrates. Suitable for a wide variety of substrates, Platinum Superior Performance Primer combines excellent versatility with easy, low-odor application.

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FEATURES
  • One-component, versatile primer for a wide variety of substrate conditions
  • Single-coat application for faster turnaround and lower installation costs
  • Easy handing and application
  • Magenta-colored for easier coverage control


BUYING OPTIONS
  • 2 gallon bucket

Surface Art Gold Premium Performance Self-Leveler

Product Brochure

Gold Premium Performance Self-Leveler is a high-strength, self-leveling, cement-based underlayment and repair mix with quicker curing time that is used for interior concrete and engineer-approved floors.

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FEATURES
  • For leveling smoothing, and repairing interior floors
  • Ready for tile in 24 hours. 


BUYING OPTIONS
  • 50 Pound Bag