So I guess we don't need mortar anymore.

[JC]

taken from the FCI site.

>>>Custom Building Products has developed a new line of adhesives that includes OmniGrip Ultimate Tile Adhesive and TripleGrip Premium Tile Adhesive. The new adhesives are available in three grades: premium, professional and commercial.
OmniGrip can be used to set large tiles up to 16-by-16-inches on floors and for exterior tile applications. TripleGrip is a resin-modified SBR latex adhesive. The new line also includes ReliaBond, ReliaBond ES and other wall and floor tile adhesives.<<<


survey says?

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[Bri]

Hi
Just read the spec's on their web site...and as I suspected...it say's not to be used in wet areas...so what's the point then I ask?;)

http://www.custombuildingproducts.com/about/index_whatsnew.htm

[jlbos83]

Sounds like something for dentures! Omni-Grip!

[Bud Cline]

The point is to get more useless product to market and keep the buyer confused with so many choices.

It's becomming more and more like the automobile industry. You couldn't find duplicate cars at two different dealers to compare pricing if you wanted to.

It's more private labeling to create proprietary confusion.

[flatfloor]

A mastic by any other name is a mastic.

[John Bridge]

Custom is, and has been, a respected name in the tile industry. I've used the thin set and grout products through all the years I've been in the business.

I truly think that becoming the main supplier to Home Depot has put a dent in their ethics. That combo grout/thinset/mastic stuff they sell at the depot is about the most deplorable product that's hit the pike.

[SC Tileguy]

I bet you are right on the money about Custom getting in bed with HD. I have the greatest respect for Sherwin Williams who told WalMart to take a hike when Sammy kept pressuring them to drop prices on the paint in WalMart. You can only drop prices so low until you have to mess with the quality!

[JC]

Dats right these places will lower the quality to fit the box stores budget..nothing new there.

Bri, So if you can't use it for wet areas then why do they say "exterior use" on the ad I posted?

Ya know with all these manufacturers ****. it sure makes it really confusing for tile guys anymore. I guess with the DIY market you don't have to honor warrantees...why not promise the world for a fast buck?




[Edited by Rob Zschoche on 04-04-2002 at 08:29 PM]

[Bri]

JC
Probably because it's ok to use outside if it will never get wet...the fine print usually tells it all. I bought a pail of roll on waterproofing the other day..it say's on the label all the places it can be used..inside or outside....then I read the fine print and it says"not to be used in areas that are continuously exposed to wet conditions"....What good is that?
I'm sure these now products are pretty good..and I'll probably try them...but I don't think they will replace mortar anytime soon.

By the way..anybody know why you can't use Hardiboard outside? What happens if you do?

[KW]

Bri,


By the way..anybody know why you can't use Hardiboard outside? What happens if you do? [/B][/QUOTE]


Probably due to the % water absorbtion...get's soaked--frezes--POP goes the tile.

Any manufacturer of CBU (that states Ext.use) has strict guidelines for placement which may include such things as:

Flashing, waterproof membrane,framing requirements,vertical and/or horizontal use only.


WELL........probably 'cause we got wayyy to many LAWYERS in the States :)

KW

[Bri]

Ahh..yes....Lawyer Babble!;)