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Tile & Stone Installation Systems Product Catalog
ABOUT OVER 45 YEARS EXPERIENCE Since 1971, Merkrete has successfully provided over one billion square feet of tile and stone installation systems. Merkrete has become one of the tile market’s most respected brands for innovation, technical knowledge and unique products for commercial and residential installations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS MERKRETE TILE & STONE INSTALLATION SYSTEMS PRODUCT CATALOG Table of Contents SURFACE PREPARATION 4-5 CRACK ISOLATION / WATERPROOFING 6-7 SETTING MATERIALS 8-11 GROUT 12-13 PRIMERS 14-15 MAINTENANCE 16 COVERAGE CHARTS 17 GROUT COLOR COLLECTION 18-19 PRODUCT CHARTS 20-21 WARRANTY 22 MOBILE APP / WEBSITE / SOCIAL MEDIA 23
SURFACE PREPARATION 4 PRO PATCH PLUS A quick setting polymer modified skim coating compound for repairing, finishing and smoothing interior and exterior subfloors. • Ideal for patching and leveling from featheredge to 1/2" • Initial set in 1/2 hour • Embossed floor leveler • Compatible bond with all floor covering adhesives Item Code Product Size 2528 ME Pro Patch Plus 25 lb.
SURFACE PREPARATION UNDERLAY C UNDERLAY RS Provides an acceptable surface for floor coverings such as vinyl, it can also be used to repair concrete surfaces. Ideal for achieving a slope base foundation for drainage such as showers, drainage under exterior elastomeric deck coatings, or any floor requiring slope for drainage purposes.
CRACK ISOLATION 6 FRACTURE GUARD FD A low VOC, fast drying crack isolation membrane for same day tile installations. It provides a thin protection layer to inhibit subsrate crack transfers up to 1/8". Fracture Guard FD conforms to any shape or pattern allowing endless architectural designs. • Fast drying formula • Isolates cracks up to 1/8" • Can be applied with a brush, roller or trowel • Exceeds ANSI A118.12 for Crack Isolation Item Code Product Size 1779 ME Fracture Guard FD 3.5 gal.
WATERPROOFING HYDRO GUARD SP1 HYDRO GUARD 2000 A fast-drying thin, load-bearing waterproof and crack isolation membrane composed of modified elastomeric copolymers. • Dries faster than typical waterproofing products • Water and vapor proof • Water (flood) test after 4 – 6 hour cure • Exceeds ANSI A118.10 and A118.12 A heavy duty, thin, modified elastomeric copolymer with excellent elongation properties and high strength.
SETTING MATERIALS 8 820 DUSTLESS MERLITE Offers high bond strength in a lightweight formula with excellent handling characteristics for a wide variety of floor and wall tile installations. Merlite is 40% lighter than traditional mortars and is an excellent choice for setting large and heavy tile and stone. • Non-slump - for use with large and heavy tile and natural stone • Non-sag and non-slip formula holds wall tiles in place • Featuring patented DUSTLESS Technology • 30 lbs.
SETTING MATERIALS 855 DUSTLESS XXL 856 XLF A polymer modified Portland cement mortar for installing extra large and heavy porcelain, ceramic tile and natural stone on both walls and floors. • High bond strength and initial grab • Non-sag and non-slip formula holds wall tiles in place • Non-slump - for use with large and heavy tile and natural stone • Featuring patented DUSTLESS Technology • Exceeds ANSI A118.4, A118.11 and A118.
SETTING MATERIALS 10 705 DUSTLESS PRO SET PLUS A professional grade thin set mortar for installing porcelain, ceramic tile and stone to walls or floors in either commercial or residential applications. • For standard tile and stone installations • Bonds to cement and exterior-grade plywood surfaces • Featuring patented DUSTLESS Technology • Exceeds ANSI A118.4 and A118.11 Item Code Product Color Size 4301 4302 ME 705 Pro Set Plus DLT Gray 50 lb. Bag ME 705 Pro Set Plus DLT White 50 lb.
SETTING MATERIALS 210/211 SYSTEM 700 PREMIUM SET 200 Krete Latex and 211 Krete Filler powder, is a two component superior grade polymer modified Portland cement flexible thin set mortar for installing ceramic tile and natural stone. • Excellent adhesion properties • Water, shock and weather resistance • Use for demanding exterior facade installations • Exceeds ANSI A118.4 A standard grade, non-modified thin set mortar for installing ceramic and stone tile on walls and floors.
GROUT 12 ULTIMA READY-TOUSE GROUT ULTIMA RTU Grout is a professional-grade, ready-to-use specialty grout for precision commercial and residential installations with porcelain, ceramic and natural-stone tiles. It is formulated with the latest innovation in colored quartz aggregate, which ensures color consistency, ease of cleanability and improved workability.
GROUT 13 INTEGRA PRO EPOXY An all-in-one thin set and grout, Integra is ideal for installing mosaics and glass tile on walls and floors without concerns about thinset “bleed through” because it is used for both setting and grouting the tile assembly. • Non-abrasive all-in-one thin set and grout • Color consistent – Thin set and grout are the same color • Specifically designed for glass and mosaic tiles on floors and walls • Exceeds ANSI A118.4 and A118.
PRIMERS 14 626 PRIMER A thin section two-component primer composed of a modified elastomeric copolymer and cementitious filler powder. It provides a water resistant bond coat primer that adheres to most difficult to bond substrates on practically any form or irregular shape. • Bonds to most surfaces • Water resistant surface • Thin section does not interfere with elevations • Ideal for underlayments, membranes and thin sets Item Code Product Size 1831 ME 626 Primer Filler 40 lb.
ADDITIVES 15 BURST Burst Add-A-Pak is a powerful additive used to give Portland cement products a Burst of accelerant for faster set times. It can be used to help speed up work times in most any Portland cement products such as mud beds, masonry mortars, underlayments, thin sets and grouts. • Easy to use, powerful additive that accelerates set time • Does not affect grout performance characteristics • Excellent for repair work Item Code Product Size 2521 ME Burst Accelerator 1 lb.
16 MAINTENANCE REVIVE A pigmented water-based urethane acrylic grout stain and sealer designed to revive grout. • Water-based urethane acrylic grout stain and sealer • For revitalizing or changing color of older sanded or non-sanded grouts • Designed to help protect against moisture and staining Item Code: 1862 Size: 8 oz. Bottle Item Code Product Colors Size 1862-XXXXX ME Revive 30 8 oz. Bottle *See Grout Color Chart pp.
COVERAGE CHARTS 17 GROUT SOLUTIONS Coverage Charts PROGROUT / INTEGRA / DURACOLOR DURACOLOR Non-Sanded Per 25 lb. Bag Per 10 lb.
18 GROUT COLOR CHART GROUT COLOR COLLECTION Today, tile sizes, style, color, composition and areas of use are constantly evolving, and so must the installation products to meet these demands. Using the correct installation product is vital to the success of every tile installation and selecting the right grout is just as important. GROUT COLORS ll colors available in Duracolor Sanded and Non-Sanded, Colored Caulking, and Revive.
GROUT COLOR CHART 00063 CARMEL E 00145 MOCHA PG E 00134 NEW ADOBE 00147 ESPRESSO 00137 AZTEC PG 00150 SANTA FE PG E U 00162 TRUE TAUPE PG E 00153 BUCKSKIN PG E I SC U 00175 DARK CHOCOLATE 00191 TERRACOTTA PG E 00178 COCO PG E U www.merkrete.com/grout_calculator.shtml GROUT GROUT CALUCLATOR CALCULATOR www.merkrete.com/grout_calculator.
PRODUCT CHART 20 PROJECT GUIDE SELECTOR Surface Preparation ProPatch Plus Feather edge to 3/4" ProPatch XF Feather edge to 1/4" ProPatch AL1 Feather edge to 1" Underlay C 1/4" to 3" thickness Underlay RS Rapid Set Underlay SLU Self Leveling Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Hydro Guard 1 Waterproofing and crack isolation up to 1/8" Hydro Guard 2000 Heavy duty waterproofing and crack isolation up to 1/8" Hydro Guard SP1 Fast drying waterproofing and crack isolation up to 1/8" Fracture Gu
PRODUCT CHART Adhesives 700 Professional Grade 703 Multipurpose 705 DLT Multipurpose 710 DLT Multipurpose 720 DLT LHT Mortar 720 RS LHT Mortar 725 DLT LHT Mortar 735 DLT Flexible 750 RS Rapid Set 820 DLT Lightweight 855 DLT Large Format Tiles 856 Tile over Tile Pro Epoxy 100% Epoxy Adhesive and Grout Integra All-in-one Adhesive and Grout Grouts ProGrout Color Consistent ProEpoxy 100% Epoxy Thin-set and Grout Duracolor Sanded Universal Grout for 1/16" to 1/2" joint widths D
22 WARRANTY WARRANTY Merkrete provides both product and system warranties that guarantee your installation for up to a lifetime. Our comprehensive warranties provide the peace of mind that professionals and end-users trust and deserve. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Behind every Merkrete product is revolutionary research, groundbreaking development and unsurpassed commitment to quality, customer service, technical assistance and green innovations.
WEBSITE / SOCIAL Academy The Through high-touch, personal service, Merkrete offers builders and contractors trusted solutions and expertise across a full line of innovative tile and stone installation systems. From liquid waterproofing membranes to fast-drying products and dustless dry mixes, you can trust Merkrete to have what you need to get the job done.
