| Mortars & Additives - Tile Mortars & Additives |
 | Mortar is the ultra-strong cement-like substance used to securely bond al l types of ceramic and stone tile to a wide variety of underlying substrates.
TEC® mortars are the most innovative, premium brand in the industry. They cost more for a reason; they are formulated specifically to protect your clients' investment in premium stone and tile. It makes no sense to lay expensive stone or tile on cheap mortar that will crack at the first sign of stress.
TEC offers a variety of mortar systems custom-engineered for different uses, such as the type of stone or tile being used, the size of the stone/tile, type of substrate, interior or exterior use, or expected exposure to extreme temperatures, moisture, or foot traffic. |
Crack Isolation Mortar
For crack isolation purposes we recommend using 1Flex®; the industry's most advanced mortar made possible by a unique blend of polymers and cement that offers 1/8" crack protection in just one application step. It's a marvel of chemical engineering that's reducing the rules for applying premium tile and stone to cement. |
 | Super Flex™ Premium Latex Modified Thin Set Mortar - Gray
Whether for new construction or renovation, Super Flex premium latex mortar delivers unsurpassed bonding strength with virtually any tile and substrate combination. Perfect for porcelain. Super Flex mortar's high polymer solids content, together with its special adhesion promoter, ZS-100, give you unparalleled bond strengths and 1/16" (1.6 mm) crack isolation.
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 | Super Flex™ Premium Latex Modified Thin Set Mortar - White
Whether for new construction or renovation, Super Flex premium latex mortar delivers unsurpassed bonding strength with virtually any tile and substrate combination. Perfect for porcelain. Super Flex mortar's high polymer solids content, together with its special adhesion promoter, ZS-100, give you unparalleled bond strengths and 1/16" (1.6 mm) crack isolation.
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 | 1Flex® Crack Isolation Mortar - Gray
1Flex is a single component cement modified polymer mortar that acts as a tile setting mortar and a 1/8" (3 mm) crack isolation membrane in a single application. 1Flex unique blend of exclusive acrylic spray-dried polymers and hydraulic cement provides an outstanding bond with virtually all ceramic and natural stone tile while providing a heavy-duty commercial floor rating.
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 | 1Flex® Crack Isolation Mortar - White
1Flex is a single component cement modified polymer mortar that acts as a tile setting mortar and a 1/8" (3 mm) crack isolation membrane in a single application. 1Flex unique blend of exclusive acrylic spray-dried polymers and hydraulic cement provides an outstanding bond with virtually all ceramic and natural stone tile while providing a heavy-duty commercial floor rating.
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 | 1Flex® Fast Set - White
1Flex Fast Set is a single component cement modified polymer mortar that acts as a tile setting mortar and a 1/8" (3 mm) crack isolating membrane in a single application. 1Flex Fast Set unique blend of exclusive acrylic spray-dried polymers and hydraulic cement provides an outstanding bond with virtually all ceramic and natural stone tile while providing a heavy-duty commercial floor rating. |
Epoxy Mortar and Grout
This dual-purpose, three-part epoxy system for interior floors and countertops is perfect for residential to extra heavy commercial use. Used as a grout, this system is recommended wherever complete stain or chemical resistance is required. |
 | 100% Solids Epoxy Mortar and Grout
A dual-purpose, three-part epoxy system for interior floors and countertops is perfect for residential to extra heavy commercial use. Used as a grout, this system is recommended wherever complete stain or chemical resistance is required. Our high temperature (HT) formula (TA-470) is approved for surfaces subjected to extreme heat or steam cleaning (up to 350ºF). Suitable for ceramic floor and countertop joints 1/16" to 1/2" wide. For grouting natural stone, see AccuColor® Unsanded Grout.
When used as a mortar, TA-470 is designed for installing green marble and other moisture sensitive stone and agglomerates over a wide variety of surfaces, including cold rolled steel. (For exterior applications, see Mortars.) Product meets ANSI A118.3 specifications for chemical resistant, water cleanable tile setting and grouting epoxy. |
Fast Setting Mortars
TEC brand fast-setting thin set mortars are superior quick-curing mortars. Set tile with Quik Flex® or Accelerated Latex Modified Thin Set Mortar and you're ready to grout in only 2 1/2 to 3 hours. And, like all TEC® mortars, these fast set mortars provide superior handling and mixing characteristics, coupled with increased strength and coverage, which add up to lower costs and trouble free installation for you. |
 | Quik Flex® Accelerated Latex Modified Thin Set Mortar - Gray
Set tile with Quik Flex® fast-setting, one part latex mortar and you're ready to grout in only 3 hours versus the 12 to 16 hours required with regular set mortars. An excellent choice for high performance/high traffic installations, it's rapid, trouble-free installations minimize down time and maximize satisfaction for your commercial or homeowner customer. |
 | Quik Flex® Accelerated Latex Modified Thin Set Mortar - White
Set tile with Quik Flex® fast-setting, one part latex mortar and you're ready to grout in only 3 hours versus the 12 to 16 hours required with regular set mortars. An excellent choice for high performance/high traffic installations, it's rapid, trouble-free installations minimize down time and maximize satisfaction for your commercial or homeowner customer.
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Latex Modified Thin Set Mortars
TEC brand latex-modified thin set mortars incorporate state-of-the-art dry polymers and adhesion promoting agents for outstanding bonds with virtually all ceramic and natural stone tile. Just add water and mix. All TEC® latex mortars are recommended for interior/exterior use over an extended array of new and remodeling substrates. |
 | Sturdi Flex™ ProGrade Latex Modified Thin Set Mortar - Gray
Sturdi Flex latex mortar offers steady, reliable bonding performance in most latex mortar tile applications, commercial or residential.
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 | Sturdi Flex™ ProGrade Latex Modified Thin Set Mortar - White
Sturdi Flex latex mortar offers steady, reliable bonding performance in most latex mortar tile applications, commercial or residential.
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 | Full Flex® Premium Latex Modified Thin Set Mortar - Gray
Known for its superior handling and engineered for dependability. Full Flex latex mortar is a contractor favorite. It's designed for use over a generous array of new or renovation substrates in residential to extra heavy duty commercial applications. One step mixing, smooth and easy spreadability, prolonged pot-life, extended adjustability time and excellent coverage make Full Flex a practical, real value.
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 | Full Flex® Premium Latex Modified Thin Set Mortar - White
Known for its superior handling and engineered for dependability. Full Flex latex mortar is a contractor favorite. It's designed for use over a generous array of new or renovation substrates in residential to extra heavy duty commercial applications. One step mixing, smooth and easy spreadability, prolonged pot-life, extended adjustability time and excellent coverage make Full Flex a practical, real value.
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Medium Bed Mortars
Medium Bed Mortar is a unique blend of cement, fillers and other specialty chemicals formulated to set large ceramic and stone floor tile firmly in place without lippage or shrinkage. |
 | Medium Bed Mortar - Gray
Medium Bed Mortar is a unique blend of cement, fillers and other specialty chemicals formulated to set large ceramic and stone floor tile firmly in place without lippage or shrinkage. It can be used in medium bed installations as thick as 3/4" (19 mm) or in conventional thin bed installations as thin as 1/8" (3 mm). |
 | Medium Bed Mortar - White
Medium Bed Mortar is a unique blend of cement, fillers and other specialty chemicals formulated to set large ceramic and stone floor tile firmly in place without lippage or shrinkage. It can be used in medium bed installations as thick as 3/4" (19 mm) or in conventional thin bed installations as thin as 1/8" (3 mm).
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Medium Bed Mortar - White
Medium Bed Mortar is a unique blend of cement, fillers and other specialty chemicals formulated to set large ceramic and stone floor tile firmly in place without lippage or shrinkage. It can be used in medium bed installations as thick as 3/4" (19 mm) or in conventional thin bed installations as thin as 1/8" (3 mm).
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 | Acrylbond® AMA Additive
Acrylbond AMA acrylic latex mortar additive is specifically formulated for use in place of water in TEC brand unmodified thin set or specialty mortars to provide enhanced performance characteristics. Also highly recommended as an admixture for scratch and brown coats.
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 | TEC® Crete SBR Additive
TEC Crete is an SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber) latex mortar additive designed specially for use in contractor-prepared thin bed and thick bed installations (Portland cement and sand blends). Mixed as directed, TEC Crete enhances the bond, tensile and compressive strengths of the mortar.
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 | XtraFlex™ Additive
XtraFlex premium acrylic latex mortar additive is specifically formulated for use in place of water in TEC brand unmodified thin set to provide enhanced performance characteristics. Also highly recommended as an admixture for scratch and brown coats.
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Performance Mortar
TEC® has developed a new category of mortars that use innovative and exclusive nanotechnology formula with microspheres and ZS-100 patented bonding technology that adapts so installers don't have to.
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 | 3N1™ Performance Mortar - Gray
New 3N1 Performance Technology that adapts, so installers don’t have to. TEC™ exclusive nanotechnology formula with microspheres and ZS-100 patented bonding technology provides three in one functionality – latex modified, medium bed and non-sag – all in one without sacrificing performance in any installation. |
 | 3N1™ Performance Mortar - White
New 3N1 Performance Technology that adapts, so installers don’t have to. TEC™ exclusive nanotechnology formula with microspheres and ZS-100 patented bonding technology provides three in one functionality – latex modified, medium bed and non-sag – all in one without sacrificing performance in any installation. |
Specialty Mortars
Specialty Mortars are specifically designed for glass block installations; and applications in walls, floors and countertops.
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 | Premixed Ceramic Tile Mortar
TEC Premixed Ceramic Tile Mortar is specifically formulated for the interior installation of ceramic tile, natural stone and marble tile over walls, floors and countertops (subject to LIMITATIONS). Its revolutionary polymeric formulation is designed as a no mixing / no mess alternative to traditional dry mortars.
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 | Glass Block Mortar
Glass Block Mortar is a high quality blend of portland cement, graded silica, additives and a unique, proprietary ingredient designed to prevent mortar cracking. It is intended for use with all glass block. For applications subjected to freeze/thaw conditions or wherever the enhanced performance of a latex modified mortar is desired, mix Glass Block Mortar with a TEC acrylic latex mortar additive. |
 | Non Sag Mortar
Non Sag Mortar is a superior white thin set mortar incorporating new bonding technology. It is designed to eliminate tile slippage for heavy wall tile weighing up to 6 lbs. per square foot. Non Sag Mortar mixes to a smooth, thick consistency and provides excellent handling coupled with a long working time.
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Thin Set Mortars
TEC brand thin set mortars provide outstanding bonds with most ceramic and natural stone tile. Mixed with water, all TEC brand thin set mortars are recommended for interior or exterior use in residential to extra heavy commercial applications over concrete and cementitious surfaces,including any ANSI A118.1 specified application. |
 | Sturdi Set™ Contract Grade Thin Set Mortar - Gray
Competitively priced Sturdi Set thin set mortar is designed for installing most wall and floor tile over cemetitious surfaces.
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 | Sturdi Set™ Contract Grade Thin Set Mortar - White
Competitively priced Sturdi Set thin set mortar is designed for installing most wall and floor tile over cemetitious surfaces. |
 | Sturdi Set™ Contract Grade Thin Set Mortar - Summer Formula Gray
Competitively priced Sturdi Set thin set mortar is designed for installing most wall and floor tile over cemetitious surfaces. |
 | Sturdi Set™ Contract Grade Thin Set Mortar - Summer Formula White
Competitively priced Sturdi Set thin set mortar is designed for installing most wall and floor tile over cemetitious surfaces. |
