NEW PRODUCTS!

THE GRIME FIGHTER TAKES ON THE WALL SL-86G

Now the power of the grime fighter clings to walls and ceilings to bust tough dirt build up. The new SL-86G comes ready to use in one-gallon wide mouth plastic containers. Just twist the cap open, glide it on, and watch it go to work for you.

SL-86G clings to dirt, softening it, and loosening its grip on walls, ceilings, and hard to reach places. The gel is easily applied with a paintbrush or roller. After a few minutes of hang time, rub the area with a Doodlebug® type scrub pad. After scrubbing, wipe up with a sponge and rinse thoroughly.

CRACK ISOLATION AND ANTI-FRACTURE MORTAR IN 1 EASY STEP!

S-3000

Designed to provide superior bond strength and flexibility, Summitville's S-3000 is a multi-purpose thin set mortar with supreme quality and workability.  Formulated with a special powdered latex system, S-3000 also provides reduced water absorption and is freeze-thaw and impact resistant. 

Its smooth creamy consistency provided superior handling characteristics.  This flexible mortar meets or exceed ANSI A118.11 and A118.4 and is recommended for setting all types of ceramic tile, marbles, slate, granite and interior and exterior floor applications.

S-3500 POLYMERIC JOINT SAND

 Summitville® Polymeric Sand is a specialized blend of quality aggregates and a high performance polymer binding agent for use in filling wide to narrow joints between pavers.  S-3500 Polymeric Sand can be used in the construction of various decorative design landscapes.  Its strong and flexible nature allows it to be used in high or low traffic areas. It can be used to repair an existing joint. 

Conventional sands tend to erode with the assistance of strong winds, frost and heavy traffic.  Summitville's Polymeric Sand stays where it is placed; its strong and flexible nature allows it to be used on all horizontal and sloped surfaces.

S-5500 GENERAL PURPOSE ADHESIVE (5 MINUTE)

S-5500 is a general purpose contractor grade adhesive.  Its quick cross linking action offers consumers an easy, quick and simple repair system for any emergency or quick patch situation.  S-5500 is a two component 100% solids epoxy system modified with a polymercaption curing agent.  S-5500 offer a quick working time of 5 minutes.  Its specialized blend of cross linking agents and adhesion promoters allows S-5500 to be applied or used on a variety of substrates. S-5500 is color coded for easy mixing.

S-5500 has been tested and proven to work on:

• wood
• metal
• tile
• concrete
• brick
• stone
• glass
• fiberglass
• steel

HIGHLIGHTED PRODUCT!

MOLD & MILDEW   KILLING GROUT   

    S-687

S-687 unsanded wall grout has apparently been one of the best-kept secrets in the grout industry.

For about the price of one bottle of the expensive mold and mildew removers, your grout lines in your shower will stay free of mold and mildew! While other wall grouts claim not to support the growth of mold and mildew, S-687 wall grout actually contains an EPA registered fungicide, that kills the most prevalent types of fungus and mildew. This includes black mold, which can stain or discolor grout joints. Mold and mildew do not grow on the cement grout joints themselves, it grows on the soap scum, fats, oils and skin particles which embed themselves in the grout.

S-687's fungicide will kill the mold and mildew as it forms on the grout surface, keeping the grout mold and mildew free without the need for mold and mildew cleaners. Ask your local Summitville representative for more details.

HELPFUL
TIPS
 

Here are some tips to remember, while setting tile in cool weather.

• Cement grout and mortar installation materials should be kept at a minimum of 50°F for 12 hours prior to use. The minimum ambient and surface temperature at the time of installation is 50°F.

• Surface temperature comes into significant play in cure time and must be above 50°F.
• Never allow liquid latex to freeze. If latex does become frozen keep it frozen until ready to use, then allow it to warm to room temperature for 12 hours before using. Examine the latex before using. If the latex resembles "cottage cheese", smells like spoiled milk or has separated into two or more layers, do not use. If you are unsure, contact Summitville Labs, Inc for instructions on your frozen latex.

INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A SEMINAR?

Are you interested in attending or hosting a seminar on Summitville products?

Seminars are a great way to get a hands-on feel with Summitville products and are available to distributors, contractors, architects, etc. See the products, feel how they handle, receive handling tips and tricks, ask questions and receive immediate response.

Unsure of some products, or do you just want to be refreshed? Full, one-day seminars can be affordably set up in your area, or, arrange to visit the home offices and receive a one day seminar at the facilities. Both options are available. Call your Summitville Representative and request a seminar.

PRODUCT UPDATES

If you would like automatic updates to be sent to you regarding new products and availability dates, seasonal handling tips, innovations, etc. call Summitville Laboratories and give us an e-mail address, or better yet, e-mail us at info@summitville.com.

We will add your e-mail address to our database and use it to inform you more quickly of upcoming changes and announcements.

While on line, be sure to browse the product line, review specs, and contact us by visiting Summitville's website at www.summitville.com.

Technical e-mail questions are welcome.

OTHER INTERESTING WEBSITES

Try this site for ceramic tile references and to order TCA information, www.tileusa.com

Do you know of any other websites of interest? E-mail us with them and we will post them in our next update.

QUESTION
CORNER

Q. Yesterday, after I grouted the tile, I cleaned up the floor thoroughly. Today I have a grout haze, Why?

ANSWER
The floor was not completely cured on the first day. The haze shows up as a film of cement residue as it cures. The ceramic tile can generally be buffed with a clean soft cloth on the third day to help remove the haze. With latex haze, there is no magic formula to remove the haze. It takes rubbing action to remove it. SL-86 will help soften the latex film, but it should be vacuumed from the floor using a shop vacuum. Wait at least one week before cleaning the haze with mild acetic cleaner such as Summitville's SL-70 sulfamic acid crystals. Caution: Muriatic Acid should never be used on ceramic tile and grout installations!!

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