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Specialty Construction Brands, Inc.

1105 S. Frontenac
Aurora, IL 60504
 
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Founded in 1957, TEC brand is one of North America's leading manufacturers of high-quality installation and maintenance systems including surface preparation products, exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS), flooring and construction adhesives, epoxy terrazzo flooring and care and maintenance products especially formulated for premium tile and stone.

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SURFACE PREPARATION



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Crack Isolation, Waterproofing and Sound Reduction

Triple Flex™
HydraFlex™
ROCI™
SoniFlex FL™

TEC®<BR>Specialty Construction Brands, Inc. Crack Isolation, Waterproofing and Sound Reduction<BR><BR>
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Proper preparation of substrates is the foundation of your success with tile and flooring applications.

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Patches

VersaPatch®

TEC®<BR>Specialty Construction Brands, Inc. Patches<BR><BR>
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TEC brand Floor Patch and Levelers are fast setting cement-based products designed specifically for patching and filling cracks, voids, seams and depressions in most floor surfaces from featheredge up to 1/2"

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Primer and Patch Additive

Dual-purpose concentrated acrylic latex used as a primer prior to the installation of many TEC brand underlayments and floor preparation products. Used as an additive for TEC brand patch products.

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Self-Leveling Underlayments

EZ Level™, Smooth Start™

TEC®<BR>Specialty Construction Brands, Inc. Self-Leveling Underlayments<BR><BR>
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We recommend EZ Level Premium Self Leveling Underlayment; a fast-setting, cement-based leveler for large areas. Superior compressive strengths for residential and commercial applications. Use with Primer and Patch Additive.

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Sound Deadening

SoniFlex FL™

SoniFlex FL™ is the first fluid sound reduction membrane for easy pour and spread applications. SoniFlex FL resilient technology provides excellent sound reduction performance and ¼” crack isolation without compromising on bond strength and durability. Its low VOC formulation also contributes to LEED certification.

FLOORING ADHESIVE



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Multipurpose Adhesives - Fast Grab

Carpet and Flooring Adhesive, Contract Carpet and Flooring Adhesive and Premium Carpet, Flooring Adhesive

TEC®<BR>Specialty Construction Brands, Inc. Multipurpose Adhesives - Fast Grab<BR><BR>
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TEC brand Fast Grab Multipurpose Carpet and Flooring Adhesives are designed for the interior installation of carpet; mineral felt backed, fiber backed and paper-backed resilient sheetgoods; and resilient tile. Easy spreading Fast Grab flooring adhesives are specially formulates to provide the strong initial track required with hard-to-bond backings.

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Multipurpose Adhesives - Traditional

Pow’r Grip®
Contract Carpet and Flooring Adhesive
The Perfect Putdown®
Premium Carpet and Flooring Adhesive
The Pro® Contract Carpet and Flooring Adhesive

TEC brand Traditional Multipurpose Carpet and Flooring Adhesives are designed for the installation of resilient tile, mineral felt backed, fiber backed and paper-backed resilient sheetgoods; and carpet. Recommended for use with most common floor backings, easy spreading Traditional flooring adhesives provide 20 to 40 minutes working time and facilitate repositioning.

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Specialty Adhesives

Premium Acrylic Cove Base Adhesive
Premium Resilient Tile Adhesive

Specialty Adhesives include Premium Resilient Tile Adhesive (for the interior installation of resilient tile and cork tile); and Premium Acrylic Cove Base Adhesive (for the interior installation of rubber and vinyl cove base).

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Construction Adhesives

Sturdi Bond™, MaxBond®

TEC®<BR>Specialty Construction Brands, Inc. Construction Adhesives<BR><BR>
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TEC® offers two construction adhesives products: Sturdi Bond™ Exterior Construction & Subfloor Adhesive and MaxBond® Panel, Foam & Construction Adhesive.

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Ceramic Tile Adhesives



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Multipurpose Adhesives - Classic Formula

Double Duty™

Adhesives are used to lay tile and stone when mortar is not necessary, such as when applying thinner tile and stone to walls, ceilings, or other indoor applications that are not ordinarily exposed to water.

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Multipurpose Adhesives - White Formula

Ceramic Tile Adhesive
Double Duty™ Plus

Adhesives are used to lay tile and stone when mortar is not necessary, such as when applying thinner tile and stone to walls, ceilings, or other indoor applications that are not ordinarily exposed to water. White formulas are recommended for installing marble and natural stone.

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MORTARS AND ADDITIVES



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Crack Isolation Mortar

1Flex®
Isolight™

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.

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Epoxy Mortar and Grout

AccuColor EFX™

Dual purpose 100% solids epoxy grout and mortar is designed for installing tile and stone on floors, walls and countertops in environments where high stain and chemical resistance is required.

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Fast Setting Mortars

Quik Flex®

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.

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Latex Modified Thin Set Mortars

Sturdi Flex™
Full Flex®
Super Flex™
3N1™
FullLight™
SturdiLight™

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.

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Medium Bed Mortars

Medium Bed Mortar

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.

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Mortar Additives

Acrylbond®, TEC®, XtraFlex™

TEC® acrylic latex mortar additives are specifically formulated for use in place of water in TEC brand unmodified thin set or specialty mortars to provide the enhanced performance characteristics of a ANSI A118.4 Latex-Modified Portland Cement Mortar.

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Lightweight Mortars

3N1™
FullLight™
IsoLight™
SturdiLight™

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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Specialty Mortars

Glass Block Mortar

Specialty Mortars are specifically designed for glass block installations; and applications in walls, floors and countertops

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Thin Set Mortars

Sturdi Set™
Full Set Plus®

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

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GROUTS & CAULKS



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Acrylic Latex Caulks

AccuColor®

TEC®<BR>Specialty Construction Brands, Inc. Acrylic Latex Caulks<BR><BR>
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Textured and color-matched to TEC AccuColor® grouts for flawless matching. Forms a tough, flexible, water and weather-resistant seal on most building materials, protecting your installation from moisture, drafts and rot. Contains a special silicone additive to promote greater adhesion and longer life.

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Epoxy Mortar and Grout

AccuColor EFX™
Epoxy Special Effects 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.

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Grout Additives

We recommend Acrylic Grout Additive; an acrylic latex admixture formulated for use in place of water when grouting ceramic and most stone tile (see LIMITATIONS). This additive is specifically formulated for use with any of TEC® AccuColor® portland cement grouts or Saltillo Sanded Grouts when used in exterior applications where freeze/thaw conditions may occur.

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Portland Cement Grouts

Accucolor®
AccuColor XT™

Only TEC can offer AccuColor® grouts; and only AccuColor technology can deliver unsurpassed color consistency and ease of use. Every TEC® grout is specially formulated to help ensure rich, uniform color, delivering strong, smooth joints.

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Ready-to-Use Grout

AccuColor Easy™

AccuColor Easy™ ready to use grout is a premixed grout that delivers highly durable,stain resistant, mold and mildew resistant grout joints. Unlike other premixed grouts, this unique technology provides very high durability and can be used in intermitant wet applications (showers) as well as dry areas. AccuColor Easy can also be used to grout over existing grout installations.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TEC® offers a complete line of premium-grade maintenance products designed to protect your investment in premium tile and stone. With proper maintenance, your stone and tile work will look as beautiful as the day it was installed for years to come. We also offer products for restoring old or neglected tile and stone back to its original beauty.

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Cleanse

Everyday™, Refresh Pro®

TEC®<BR>Specialty Construction Brands, Inc. Cleanse<BR><BR>
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Proper care not only keeps surfaces clean, but protects tile and stone from abrasions and scratches. The routine care products in the TEC cleaning line are pH-balanced and contain no abrasives or acids, which can damage surfaces, degrade sealers and discolor grout.

Install

Banish™
GroutRite®
Banish™ EX

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Products designed to aid in the installation of tile, including grout release and grout haze removers.

Protect

Ensealant™, Grout Guard™, Guard All™, Grout Guard Plus™

TEC®<BR>Specialty Construction Brands, Inc. Protect<BR><BR>
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The TEC brand of technologically advanced sealers deliver superior performance via a refreshingly simplified product line, which makes it is easy for distributors and dealers to stock and sell - and easy for customers to select.

Restore

LikeNew®
SuperClean™

TEC®<BR>Specialty Construction Brands, Inc. Restore<BR><BR>
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Older tile and grout may have built-up dirt, soap scum, mineral deposits or stains. To restore its luster, the TEC Care & Maintenance System includes alkaline and acidic cleaners specifically formulated to resolve any problem.

TERRAZZO

Tuff-Lite®
Damp Concrete Primer
FlexGuard™
SoniFlex FL™
Tuff-Lite Terrazzo Matrix

Epoxy Terrazzo is a beautiful, poured-in-place, epoxy floor system that combines rich colored marble, granite, glass, or other aggregate with an epoxy resin matrix that is virtually indestructible. Once the system has cured, it is ground, polished, and sealed. The resulting monolithic floor surface is long lasting, chemical resistant and easily maintained.

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EIFS ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

EIFS Architectural Coatings
Coatings
Membranes
Primers

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EIFS BARRIER SYSTEMS

Allegro 2000

A time-proven traditional barrier EIF system. These systems have been successfully employed in commercial applications since 1976.

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EIFS WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Allegro 3000, Windsor I, Windsor II, Windsor III

A water-managed EIF system incorporating a weather-resistive barrier that is attached to the sheating.

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