Proven Tips to Save Time & Money for Tile & Stone Installations with Mapei UltraCare presented by Rod Sigman, CTC, CCTS, CSMTT, Business Development Manager – UltraCare, MAPEI Corporation.

With the growing diversity of today's options in tile and stone, understanding that a “one size fits all” approach can be costly is critical and has never been more important. While not all tile or stone needs to be sealed or pre-treated prior to installation, the everyday challenges faced by tile and stone contractors’ poses constant challenges. Among them are the potential for grout staining and or hazing issues that cost time and money that was never considered in the bid and bottom line. Other related consequences are overwatering grout to make it easier to float, over washing to remove hazing leading to grout discoloration and low joints and ultimately an unhappy customer. Microtexture on some porcelain tile can prove timely and costly if not considered prior to grouting. Our Mapei UltraCare line of sealers, cleaners and problem solvers can help with these and many more issues and challenges faced by today’s installers.

Knowing the specific characteristics of the materials being used including what types of stones and tiles may need to be pre-sealed and what ones don’t and how to prevent potential problems when they do is the key to insuring success. Understanding what, how and when to implement these tips using our Mapei UltraCare products to ensure success and profitability will lead to a better finished project, satisfied customers and repeat business for years to come.