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 BrochureHydro 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.
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 BrochureNXT 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.
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 BrochureNXT 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.
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 BrochureHYDRO BAN is a thin, load bearing waterproofing/crack isolation membrane that does not require the use of fabric in the field, coves or corners.
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 BrochureHYDRO 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
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 BrochurePrevents 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.
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 BrochureA 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.
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
Surface Art Platinum Superior Performance Primer
Product BrochurePlatinum 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.
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 BrochureGold 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.
FEATURES
- For leveling smoothing, and repairing interior floors
- Ready for tile in 24 hours.
BUYING OPTIONS
- 50 Pound Bag
