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Gripset C-Bed Cementitious ScreedVendor:
Use Gripset C-Bed for stable, shrinkage-compensated tile beds that are trafficable in 24 hours. Its polymer-modified formulation reduces efflorescence and bonds reliably to primed substrates and membranes.- $29.09
- $29.09
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Gripset XpressLay PVC MembraneVendor:
Use Gripset XpressLay for rapid internal wet area waterproofing and anti-fracture protection. It allows immediate tiling and meets AS 4858, eliminating cure time delays on site.
- $578.97
- $578.97
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RLA Trulevel Econoscreed RapidVendor:RLAUse RLA TruLevel EconoScreed Rapid for rapid subfloor preparation where floor coverings need to go down fast. It achieves 65 MPa compressive strength and allows ceramic tiles in 4-6 hours, making it ideal for high-traffic and wet areas.
- $41.48
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Mapei Mapecemp Pronto ScreedVendor:
Use Mapecem Pronto for rapid-set screeds where project timelines and moisture control are critical. It allows flooring installation in 24 hours with less than 2% residual moisture, ensuring predictable project scheduling.- $34.30
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Mapei MapecempVendor:
Use Mapei Mapecemp for rapid-drying floor screeds ready for tiles in 3-4 hours and moisture-sensitive flooring in 24 hours with less than 2% residual moisture, preventing project delays and callbacks.
- $69.18
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Mapei Topcem Pronto SlurryVendor:
Use Mapei Topcem Pronto Slurry for bonding screeds to concrete substrates. It ensures a full wet-on-wet bond, preventing delamination and callbacks for interior and exterior jobs.
- $27.44
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Mapei Planicrete SPVendor:
White SBR latex admixture for cement screeds, renders and bonding slurries; EN 1542 adhesion exceeds 2.0 MPa after 28 days in the reference mortar.
- $144.73
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is tile substrate preparation?
Tile substrate preparation makes the base sound, level and suitable for the next tile-system layer. It covers screeds, bonding slurry and tile-bed isolation products before the tiles go down.
When do I use a screed before tiling?
Use a screed to form levels, falls or required thickness before tile installation. A screed shapes the base; it does not replace the adhesive used to bond tiles.
What does bonding slurry do?
A bonding slurry helps a bonded screed adhere to the prepared concrete substrate. Place the screed wet-on-wet over the slurry where the product instructions require it.
Must I prepare the concrete before a screed?
Yes. The concrete must be sound, clean and prepared as the selected product requires. Remove weak material, laitance and contaminants that can reduce the bond below the surface.
Is a tile-bed isolation product waterproofing?
No. A tile-bed isolation product helps manage substrate stress below tile adhesive. Use a separate approved membrane where the job requires waterproofing or a wet-area seal.
How fast do rapid-set screeds go off?
Some rapid-set screeds are walkable in a few hours and ready for tile much sooner than a standard screed. Follow the product pot life and curing window. Do not rush the cure to beat a deadline.