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USG Tile and Flooring Installation Solutions Strength Beneath the Surface™
Partnering with USG Tile and Flooring Installation Solutions
USG sets the leadership standard for building materials innovation by
continually demonstrating our ongoing commitment to anticipating customer
needs for lighter, high-performance and increasingly durable building
materials. Through our people, our products and our partnerships, USG
represents “Strength Beneath the Surface™”
People and Support:
− Experienced and dedicated sales and product marketing team
− Local sales representation, support and training programs
− Active involvement in tile and flooring industry associations and organizations:
− ISO, ASTM, ANSI, TCNA, NTCA, CTDA, CTEF and MMSA
− World class research and technology facility and staff
− National manufacturing and distribution network
− Product promotion and support
− Print, web and TV media product placement and promotion
− Active social media presence
− Apple iPhone/iPad and Android Applications
Strength Beneath the Surface™
Products
Our products are the result of world class research, technology and
manufacturing, representing USG’s continued focus on innovation, quality
and performance. Our products are supported by over 100 years of
experience in the building materials industry.
Benefits of DUROCK® Cement Board Next Gen
For over 30 years, Durock cement board has set the standard for proven
performance in the backerboard category. Water durable and mold resistant, with
better tile bond than fiber-cement boards or bare plywood, Durock is an outstanding
backerboard for a wide variety of materials and applications, both interior and
exterior.
− Over 1 billion square feet installed
− 5x the industry standard for tile bond
− Water durable, mold and mildew resistant
− Non-combustible
− Approved for interior or exterior use
DUROCK is the brand most preferred by professional contractors
− According to a 2011 Builder Magazine poll, Durock ranked highest in the
following categories:
− Highest brand familiarity
− Brand used the most
− Highest quality ranking
– Professional Remodeler Magazine ranked Durock Next Gen as one of the
101 Best New Products in 2011
DUROCK Cement Board Next Gen verses other cement boards
– Durock Next Gen represents a major advance in cement board technology
– Lighter. Easier. Faster.
– Lightest cement board on the market—25% lighter
– Easiest to cut and fastening
– Installs 20% faster
Strength Beneath the Surface™
Benefits of FIBEROCK® Tile Backerboard and Underlayment
Fiberock panels are manufactured from an environmentally sustainable, specially
engineered combination of synthetic gypsum and cellulose fibers, resulting in a
uniform composition that provides both strength and water resistance. Fiberock
panels are all-purpose substrates engineered to meet floor underlayment and wall
tile-backing needs throughout a home. Fiberock tile backerboard is also an ideal
substrate for painted wall surfaces, when transitioning from tile to paint.
− 95% certified recycled content by SCS
− Use under tile, vinyl, wood or paint
− Water resistant
− Mold & mildew resistant
− Use in both wet and dry areas throughout the home
FIBEROCK Advantages vs. Hardiebacker™
− 20% less weight
− Absorbs 55% less water
− Easy to score and snap with a utility knife
− Monolithic core, will not delaminate
− 95% certified recycled content
Proven performance that’s easy to install
− Fiberock panels are warranted for 20 years against buckling, warping,
delaminating, cracking, and splitting upon fastening. They have been tested
by the Tile Council of North America (using the Robinson Floor Method) and
are approved for residential and light commercial use (as defined by TCNA).
The International Certified Floor Covering Installer Association (CFI) awarded
Fiberock underlayment the “Installer Friendly” seal.
Strength Beneath the Surface™
Benefits of DUROCK™ Tile Membrane
Durock tile membrane is a thin, water-proof, vapor-permeable membrane used
under tile in residential and light commercial floor, wall and countertop applications.
Durock tile membrane is ideal for use over virtually any floor that is designed to
accept tile, including wood, concrete, poured gypsum floors, fully bonded vinyl,
VCT, existing tile and radiant heat flooring systems.
− Lightweight, thin and flexible—easy to handle and install
− Cuts with scissors or knife—no dust, no mess
− Installs quickly—no mechanical fasteners required
− Waterproof and vapor-permeable membrane
− Mold and mildew resistant
− Proprietary cement surface provides outstanding tile bond
Durock™ Tile Membrane Advantages
– Proprietary cementitious coating provides outstanding tile bond
– Suitable floors, walls and countertop applications
– Rolls out flat, with no rollback memory
– Ideal for repair and remodel projects over existing tile or vinyl
Strength Beneath the Surface™
Benefits of DUROCK™ Tile Membrane Adhesive
Durock tile membrane adhesive, a multi-purpose adhesive with an advanced acrylic
polymer, no solvents and very low VOC emissions, is designed for use with Durock
tile membrane to create a crack-isolation system. Using Durock tile membrane
adhesive is the fastest and easiest way to install Durock tile membrane.
− Made in the USA
− Designed for use with Durock tile membrane
− Solvent-free advanced polymer technology
− Very low VOC emissions
− Contains an additive for mold and mildew resistance
DUROCK™ Tile Membrane Adhesive Advantages
• Fastest and easiest way to install Durock tile membrane
• Can be installed with trowel or roller
• Fast drying
Proven performance that’s easy to install
Easy to install, with a proprietary cement surface that provides superior tile
bond, Durock tile membrane provides panel-like performance without the
weight. Ideal for repair and remodel applications, areas that require Durock
tile membrane provides a high performance crack-isolation solution when
used with Durock™ tile membrane adhesive.
Strength Beneath the Surface™
Benefits of DUROCK™ Self-Leveling Underlayment
DUROCK™ ECOCAP™ SLU
Durock™ ECOCAP™ self-leveling underlayment is a self-drying, quick-setting
eco-friendly cement-based product for use over concrete subfloors and wood
subfloors in interior applications. ECOCAP self-leveling underlayment is mixed
with water at the job site to yield a fast drying, smooth and monolithic surface.
Due to the self-drying nature of ECOCAP self-leveling underlayment, floor
coverings can be installed quickly, allowing for efficiency and stream-lined
construction.
ECOCAP self-leveling underlayment’s low surface pH enhances compatibility
and durability of floor-covering adhesives used in flooring applications, while
the 75% recycled content in the cementitious binder, low embodied energy
and low carbon footprint makes this underlayment a highly environmentally
sustainable product. In addition, ECOCAP self-leveling underlayment may
assist in obtaining LEED credits 4.1, 4.2, 5.1 and 5.2.
− Innovative self-drying cement technology
− Ideal over concrete and wood subfloors
− Tile in 4 hours, apply other coverings in 16 hours
− Superior crack resistance due to low shrinkage, thermal
stability and tenacious bond
− Lower surface pH enhances compatibility
− Reduces carbon footprint by 50% compared to Portland
cement or high alumina cement products
Strength Beneath the Surface™
Benefits of DUROCK™ Self-Leveling Underlayment
DUROCK™ MULTI-USE™ SLU
A high-quality, pre-sanded underlayment that is less labor intensive than
many other types of underlayment installations and provides an economical
way to level floors residential and light commercial construction. DUROCK
MULTI-USE self-leveling underlayment features a non-shrinking technology
that does not require metal lath over wood or shot blasting of concrete, saving
time and money
− Ideal for wood frame, renovation and light commercial
construction
− Ideal topping for radiant heat installations
− Meets resilient floor industry specifications
− Exceptionally smooth: crack-resistant surface
− Helps maximize sound isolation between floors/units
DUROCK™ QUIK-TOP™ SLU
Durock™ Quik-Top self-leveling underlayment is a cementitious underlayment
designed for use in commercial, institutional and rehab construction. It
provides a smooth, hard underlayment surface over concrete slabs, pre-
stressed concrete or concrete planks at a thickness from featheredge to 3”.
Minimizes downtime with quick set times and high production rates. Allows for
same day floor covering application, within 15 hours after the underlayment.
− Minimizes downtime for repair and renovation
− Can be used with any finished floor covering;
− Can be stained or used as a finished floor
− No shot blasting required
Strength Beneath the Surface™
Benefits of DUROCK™ Self-Leveling Underlayment
DUROCK™ ULTRACAP™ SLU
DUROCK™ ULTRACAP™ self-leveling underlayment is a fast-applying
Portland cement-based floor underlayment formulated for interior use over
concrete subfloors and wood subfloors. Providing a minimum compressive
strength of 5000 psi (after 28 days drying time), ULTRACAP self-leveling
underlayment is mixed with water at the job site to yield a smooth and
monolithic surface of up to 2 in. thick—deep fills up to 5 in.
− Portland cement-based/ideal over concrete
− Produces a smooth crack-resistant surface
− Fast-setting, allows trade traffic in 24 hours
− Compressive strength over 5000 psi
DUROCK™ SPEED™ SLU
DUROCK™ SPEED™ self-leveling underlayment is a fast-applying high
alumina cement based self-leveling underlayment formulated for interior use
over concrete subfloors and wood subfloors. This high strength underlayment
(a minimum compressive strength of 5000 psi after 28 days drying time) is
mixed with water at the job site to yield an underlayment with a smooth and
monolithic surface of up to 2 in. thick—deep fills up to 5 in.
− Calcium aluminate-based/ideal over concrete
− Innovative self-drying formulation
− Tile in 4 hours, apply other coverings in 16 hours
− Compressive strength over 5000 psi
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DUROCK™ Fast Finish Floor Patch
Durock™ Fast Finish floor patch is a versatile cementitious underlayment for interior
use over wood, concrete and gypsum subfloors. Its versatility allows Fast Finish
floor patch to be used over most interior floors including ceramic and quarry tile,
terrazzo, wood and interior concrete, as well as properly prepared residues of
cutback and other non water-soluble adhesives on concrete. Simply mix Fast Finish
floor patch with water and apply with a trowel – no need for priming or a latex
additive for most applications.
− Premium cementitious patch and skim coat
− Innovative formulation offers significant yield
− Smooth finish over various substrates
− Featheredge to 1/2 inch thick in most large areas, up to 1
in. thick in thresholds and concave-shaped depressions in
substrates
− Install floor covering in 15-20 minutes after set
DUROCK™ Primer - Sealer
Durock primer-sealer is a high-solids sealant that can also be diluted with water to
seal highly porous concrete, precast concrete and wood planks. Durock primer-
sealer may also be used as a primer for Durock Multi-Use self-leveling
underlayment to enhance the bond between the underlayment and the floor
covering adhesive.
− Ideal for use on porous concrete subfloors, wood and
gypsum underlayment
− Enhances bond between substrate and underlayment
− Reduces alkalinity of concrete floor surfaces: no adverse
effect on floor covering adhesive
− Mildew resistant; no staining of finished floor
Strength Beneath the Surface™DUROCK™ Screws
DUROCK™ Screws are high-quality, corrosion-resistant fasteners specially
designed for attaching various types of backerboards and underlayments to wood
or steel framing members. Can be used for interior or exterior applications.
– Corrosion-resistant coating.
– Designed to resist 1500+ hours of salt-spray (per ASTM B117).
– The RECEX® Robertson/Phillips combo drive reduces driving effort,
promotes faster driving and extends bit life.
– Strip-out prevention ribs prevent “pull through.”
– The blue color offers better visual contrast when fastening panels.
– Conveniently packaged for small and medium size installations in a clear and
durable plastic jar that includes a square bit. The jars feature twist-on lids with
handles and can easily be repurposed or recycled.
Strength Beneath the Surface™DUROCK™ Tape
Polymer coated glass-fiber tapes that offer strong joint reinforcement of DUROCK®
cement board next gen interior and exterior applications, and FIBEROCK® panels in
interior applications.
– Alkali-resistant glass-fiber construction
– Reinforces joints and corners of cement board in exterior substrate
applications and interior tile or thin-brick applications
– Reinforces joints and corners of panels in interior tile applications
– Sizes for interior (2 wide) and exterior (4 wide) joint reinforcement
FIBEROCK™ Floor Protector Paper
When the flooring installation is complete but trade traffic keeps coming, roll out
Fiberock™ floor protector paper. This durable, heavy-duty, 100 percent recycled
paper covers and protects finished floors from dirt, spills, and scratches. Fiberock
floor protector paper is non-staining, even when wet. It has no memory so it stays
flat, and it can be used as a scribing paper in addition to many other uses.
− Made in the U.S.A.
− Made with 100% recycled paper
− Helps protect floors from surface damage
− Use in place of rosin paper
− Non-staining
Strength Beneath the Surface™Websites
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usg.com/tileandflooring
for full product details
and installation
information
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