LATICRETE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1 LATICRETE Park North
Bethany, CT 06524-3423 USA
Tel: (203) 393-0010
Toll-Free: (800) 243-4788
Fax: (203) 393-1684
E-mail: technicalservices@laticrete.com
Web site: http://www.laticrete.com


LATICRETE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

For over 50 years, LATICRETE has provided the technology, products and experience to make innovative, permanent installations for tile and stone. Architecturally specified and professionally endorsed by installers, LATICRETE offers a dedication to quality that results in globally proven solutions for virtually every application.

The 50+ year history of LATICRETE is shaped by numerous industry firsts. Among the many pioneering achievements, LATICRETE is the first in the tile and stone installation industry to:

• create thin-set adhesives
• create thin, load-bearing waterproofing membranes
• develop sound & anti-fracture one step adhesive mortars
• offer warranties inclusive of material and labor
• industry leading technical services & support
• include antimicrobial protection in products, and
• Low VOC GREENGUARD certification

LATICRETE has developed innovative products throughout the years that still remain fixtures in the industry, and continues to develop innovative products that carry on the LATICRETE tradition of setting the industry standard today.

The most recent breakthrough products include LATICRETE^® 125 Sound & Crack Adhesive, a high performance adhesive mortar that offers both anti-fracture and sound control performance for tile or stone installations; and LATICRETE PermaColor^™ grout, a high performance cement-based grout that offers maximum color consistency when used in a wide variety of climates and tiles.

Other recent industry firsts include the introduction of LATICRETE Hydro Ban^™, the industry's first waterproofing membrane that allows for 24 hour flood testing and LATICRETE SpectraLOCK^® PRO Grout, the best performing grout available in the world.

Innovation is what drives LATICRETE. With over 50 years of setting industry standards, LATICRETE is the name architects, designers and professional installers know and rely on.

The proven performance of the LATICRETE System is your best guarantee of permanent, problem-free installations. LATICRETE is the first manufacturer of tile and stone installation systems to offer a comprehensive written warranty covering materials and labor on installations using the LATICRETE System.

Visit the Warranties page on http://www.laticrete.com/Architects/Warranties/tabid/127/Default.aspx for complete warranty information.

Our extensive worldwide production facilities and global network of local distributors assure the timely availability of the LATICRETE System regardless of where the project is being constructed. LATICRETE Representatives are available in virtually every country to provide specification assistance, job site technical support, and post-installation service. LATICRETE technical resources, such as installation specifications, product data sheets, and detailed installation instructions are available. For technical assistance, call:

USA/Canada: (800) 243-4788 ext. 235
Worldwide: (203) 393-0010 ext. 235
Fax: (203) 393-1684
E-mail: technicalservices@laticrete.com

All LATICRETE Product Data Sheets, Material Safety Data Sheets, Installation Instructions, as well as Architectural Specifications and Architectural Details are available on our website www.laticrete.com.

LATICRETE materials are certified by independent laboratories throughout the world to meet or exceed applicable industry standards/norms, including: DIN, ANSI, AS, UEAtc, JIS, ASTM, ABSAC, UPC^® , ICC

LATICRETE provides a revolutionary resource tool that is sure to change the way design and specification professionals specify tile and stone installation systems.

The web-based LATICRETE Architectural Guidebook empowers design and specification professionals to create custom specifications based on industry standards for over 100 types of installations with just a few clicks of a mouse.

The result is a complete installation specification along with an applicable detail drawing. Both are fully editable to fit the user's exact project requirements. Specifications are also printable or exportable in a variety of electronic and hardcopy formats.

The LATICRETE Architectural Guidebook site also includes an industry reference section that allows users to reference appropriate codes and national standards for virtually all tile and stone applications. Visit www.laticrete.com/ag for more information.

LATICRETE is also the first in the tile and stone industry to offer BIM-compliant details. http://library.bimworld.com/index.php?action=viewman&manufacturer_id=95 for more information

Design and industry professionals can rely on LATICRETE proven performance and know how for all of their tile and stone specification needs.

LATICRETE is an International Passport Provider of AIA/CES programs. Our registered programs enable the design professional to keep current with technological developments and technical issues related to ceramic tile and stone finishes. The information provided creates a deeper level of understanding which serves to increase clarity of specifications, to prevent costly problems and disputes, and to assure durable and low maintenance installations.

• Content based on current industry standards and challenges encountered in construction today
• An understanding of the many choices in uses, substrates and finishes — and how these choices affect installation systems requirements
• Information about how to avoid the most common and costly installation problems
• A preview of unique specification tools designed to streamline the specification process

LATICRETE is also a provider of CSI/CEN (Construction Specifications Institute/Continuing Education Network) programs. Our registered programs enable the design construction professional to keep current with technological developments and technical issues related to ceramic tile and stone finishes. The information provided creates a deeper level of understanding which serves to increase clarity of specifications, to prevent costly problems and disputes, and to assure durable and low maintenance installations.

• Current industry standards and challenges
• Understanding choices in substrates and finishes
• Demonstration of new specification tools
• Tile installation systems and LEED

For further information:
Phone: 800.243.4788, ext. 232 (U.S. and Canada only)
203.393.0010, ext. 232 (outside U.S. and Canada)
Fax: 203.393.1684
E-Mail: seminars@laticrete.com
To set up an appointment please e-mail LATICRETE at aiacestraining@laticrete.com