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• Surface Preparation & Flooring Installation Products

  At TEC, we create innovative surface preparation, tile and flooring installation products that are scientifically designed to work faster and more efficiently, without sacrificing quality.

• Where to buy TEC Products | TEC

  Just by using your current location or e-mail, you'll be able to find 3000 retailers that sell TEC Products.

• Contact Us

  Since 1957, TEC has provided professional installers with floor prep and installation products for tile, stone, wood, carpet, and resilient flooring. Contact us today!

• Videos

  Helpful videos and tutorials on how to use the TEC products so you could do a proper installation.

• Proper Tile Pool Installations - Easier Than Ever

  Pool installations are expected to trend upward through 2032†, fueled by rising disposable incomes, interest in outdoor recreation and tech advances in pool construction. Pools continue to be a highly valued amenity that offers both social and health benefits. Tile pool construction is highly versatile with stunning design options, outstanding durability, and less maintenance than other materials. Whether for residential or commercial use, tile pools require meticulous attention to detail for proper installation. Fortunately, manufacturers of today’s advanced installation systems are making quality tile pool construction and maintenance easier than ever.

• Flooring Adhesives

  TEC® multipurpose flooring and tile adhesives provide you with the options you need for your most demanding flooring installations. From vinyl to carpet, wood to wall base, TEC flooring adhesives offer lasting performance and dependable solutions.

• Mortars & Additives

  TEC® mortars provide you with some of the most advanced solutions in the industry. No matter what your tile challenge is – large or extra-large, thick and heavy or ultra-thin, walls or floors, glass or porcelain – TEC has the right mortar for the job.

• Tile Grout

  Choosing the right grout is an essential part of any tile project. Tile grout is as varied as the types of tile available, and each type has different applications and advantages. From advanced performance formulas to cementitious grouts—and everything in between—TEC® offers the best grouts and related products.

• Siliconized Caulks & Sealants

  For a flawless finish to your installation, TEC® high performance caulks and sealants provide the right solution for your needs.

• How to Prepare Concrete for Moisture Barrier

  Learn how to prepare concrete before applying a moisture barrier during floor installations and tile installations. Apply TEC® The LiquiDAM® on concrete to prevent water and moisture from getting through concrete and damaging your floor. TEC® The LiquiDAM® exceeds the ASTM standard for moisture vapor barriers.

• Ocean-Inspired Carpet Installation Anchors Iconic New Convention Center

  The Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center celebrated its long-anticipated grand opening as the marquee project of the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan–a monumental revitalization joint initiative from the Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista. This extraordinary $1.3 billion, 2 million sq. ft. development was designed with nature, sustainability and community in mind.

• SpotCrete 2K

  TEC® SpotCrete 2K™ Ready-to-Mix Concrete Patch is a two-part, cementitious, fast-setting, polymer-modified, horizontal concrete patching compound. SpotCrete 2K™ comes in an easy-to-use, pre-proportioned bag that allows for quick mixing without the need to bring water to the application site.

• Sani-Powder

  Sani-Powder is an EPA registered and CDC approved product to fight against COVID-19 and much more. This product is recommended for use in eating establishments, food handling and serving areas (non-food contact), commercial institutional/industrial premises/equipment, laundry (commercial). The Spray Disinfectant crystal packet, Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL), is not a traditional cleaner and uses a unique approach when killing germs. The dissolved crystals in the appropriate amount of water kill germs by breaking down the cell walls of a pathogen, with no poisonous chemical used.

• TEC Pool Tile Installation Systems

  TEC® delivers comprehensive systems that work smarter for pool tile and other submerged installations. A tile swimming pool is a long-lasting, rewarding investment for both residential and commercial property owners.

• Fortane™ Products

  Products developed with the environment in mind

• Top 10 Tips for Hot Weather Tile Installation

  Tiling in hot weather presents unique challenges. In this article, you will learn tips and best practices to ensure a successful project - no matter what the heat index.

• Velocity of Change: Renewing ASU’s Iconic Memorial Union

  “Velocity of Change” is a premise that is disrupting the traditional concept of higher education at Arizona State University. Accelerating technology is the impetus for the change in teaching, and it’s creating new opportunities for lifelong learning. In that same dynamic spirit of change, ASU’s Memorial Union (MU) has recently transformed into a modern and beautiful hub to meet the new ways students, faculty and guests spend their time at this central gathering space. Here, too, technology and knowledge played key roles in how a tile contractor and manufacturer were able to partner to perform beyond traditional expectations.

• Grout Follows Tile, Style and Tech

  Grout does much more than fill the gaps between tiles. A myriad of grout colors, application styles, and advanced technologies have the power to transform the look and durability of a tile installation. When choosing grout, the most crucial factors are the desired aesthetic and the technical aspects of the tile project. The grout decision requires understanding the project’s intended look, color scheme, tile type/size/pattern and lighting in the space, along with the technical needs for grout installation and long-term performance.

• TEC® Multipurpose Primer and Self Leveling Underlayment

  Learn how to properly dilute and apply TEC Multipurpose primer with a TEC® self leveling underlayment over porous concrete and gypsum.

• LiquiDam EZ™ Moisture Vapor Barrier

  TEC® LiquiDam EZ™ is a proven, high performance moisture vapor barrier that is the only water-based moisture mitigation product that performs like an epoxy. This one-part moisture vapor barrier requires no mixing, can be applied on concrete up to 100% RH and achieves a Perm Rating of 0.10 or less. LiquiDam EZ meets the requirements of ASTM F-3010, requires no primer before the application of surface preparation products and dries in as little as 3-4 hours. Shot blasting may not be required on clean, sound concrete. The product is ready to use and easy to install ­– contractors have confirmed a reduction in labor costs of up to 40%.