New Products – June 2012
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INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, RENEWAL
FLANGE DRAINS
LATICRETE International Inc., Bethany, Conn., introduces the LATICRETE® Linear Drain specifically designed for bonded waterproofing installations using LATICRETE Hydro Ban waterproofing membrane. Crafted of heavy-duty stainless steel with a brushed surface, the U.S.-made drain allows for the use of large-format stone installations in a shower with a single plane slope to the drain, and can be installed in a shower near the wall of the interior or central floor locations.
Contact: LATICRETE International Inc., 800-243-4788 x610
STAIN-PROTECT GROUT
DuPont StoneTech® Professional, Wilmington, Del., introduces DuPont™ Stain Protecting Grout Additive for a one-step solution to sealing grout before installation. Simply mix the additive with grout instead of water; the solution will not affect the color of grout and provides standard protection against both oil- and water-based stains. The product is water-based and may be used with both sanded and un-sanded cement-based grouts.
Contact: DuPont StoneTech Professional, 925-295-9449
SHOWER DRAINS
wedi® Corp., Elk Grove Village, Ill., introduces two innovative shower drain products—Fundo Discreto and Fundo Riofino. Fundo Discreto is a vertical drain cover system panel that may be built into double walls or seats and set vertically over a wedi Riolito linear/channel drain, with a drain cover with a stainless-steel finish on one side or reversed for tile overlay. Fundo Riofino features a central or off-center linear drain and a four-way slope for smooth water dispersal and removal without pooling.
Contact: wedi Corp., 877-933-9334
SILICONE CAULK
MAPEI Americas, Deerfield Beach, Fla., Deerfield Beach, Fla. introduces Mapesil 100% silicone caulk in 18 colors, plus a clear, colorless variety. Engineered for interior and exterior use with stone and tile, the solution features low odor and excellent weatherability; it forms a flexible filler between horizontal and vertical surfaces, as well as with expansion joints in kitchen and bathroom installations. The colors were designed to match the most popular colors of MAPEI’s wide variety of grouts.
Contact: MAPEI Americas, 800-426-2734
REFLECTIVE GROUT
Bostik Inc., Middleton, Mass., introduces Dimension™, a reflective, pre-mixed urethane grout for interior/exterior use and compatible with natural stone, and ceramic/porcelain/glass tile. The UV-stable solution offers a three-hour working time, chemical/mildew resistance, Blockade™ antimicrobial protection and no exhibition of efflorescence. The stain-proof grout also includes 80% recycled glass for LEED® rating considerations.
Contact: Bostik Inc., 888-592-8558
ACCESSORIES
QUARTZ BASINS/SHOWER PLATES
Cosentino USA, Stafford, Texas, introduces the Silestone® Bath Collection, using the quartz surface for a lineup of basins and shower plates. Produced after two years of research and development, basins are available in six styles, including rectangular drop-ins and mounted vanities with integrated basin units. The collection also offers eight shower-plate designs.
Contact: Cosentino USA, 866-268-6837
