BENEFITS OF LATICRETE AND ACTIPLEX:

KEY SENTIMENT:

We are dedicated to making high-quality and long-lasting pools, which is why we upgrade our tile and interior installs to include Laticrete and Actiplex/Acti-Gel products. Laticrete makes sure our pool tiles are well-installed, well covered, and last a long time. It’s really good at waterproofing and sticking things together. Actiplex/Acti-Gel makes our pebble pool surfaces easier to work with, stick better, and look amazing by making them smoother and more durable. By using these products, we show our commitment to providing the best, most reliable, and beautiful pools to our customers, helping us stand out in the pool industry.

DEMONSTRATION:

  1. Pick up and show the back of the glass tile to your customer and explain how we get full coverage versus our competitor’s tile installations where they slap some mortar on the back and “hope” that they have full coverage.
  2. Explain that any voids behind the tile install (due to lack of coverage) can allow water to penetrate and start working away at the mortar until the tile eventually falls off (delaminates).
  3. Explain that not only do we fortify our shotcrete with fibers, but we reinforce our final interior surface with an additive that makes it stronger, and provides better wall adhesion and workability.

KEY POINTS REQUIRED TO HIT:

  1. Full Coverage of Thinset: Material behind the tile has full coverage vs single patty.
  2. Laticrete 254 PLATINUM

 High-quality adhesive for ceramic, porcelain, or stone tiles. #1 choice of tile installers.

  Strong adhesion, suitable for various tiles and surfaces

  Flexible, ideal for wet areas and environments with temperature changes  Prevents mold growth

  • Actiplex Acti-Gel 208

 Acti-gel 208 enhances pebble finishes by improving workability, adhesion, and longevity.

  It strengthens finishes, prevents water penetration, and enhances appearance

while minimizing cracking and shrinkage.

  Helps interior resists damage from pool chemicals and UV exposure.

KEY CONCERNS YOUR ANSWERING:

  1. Will my tile fall off or need to be replaced after the pool is built?
    1. How can I trust that we won’t have warranty issues or have to pay out of pocket for broken or missing tiles?
    1. How do I know that my pool surface will look good for years to come?

SUMMARY:

Laticrete 254 Platinum and Acti-Gel 208 together solve many problems, making sure tiles and pools last a long time, look good, and help them endure over a long period of time. With the install materials being more controlled, installing tiles and interiors is easier and the quality of the install is ensured.