For more than 50 years, LATICRETE® Masonry Veneer Installation System (MVIS) has proven itself the best high-strength mortar, delivering problem-free installations for masonry veneers.
LATICRETE® mortar is…
Installing masonry veneers used to be done with on-site mortar mixes, subject to variation in quality and performance. Installations usually required metal lath and provided inadequate weather protection, resulting in water intrusion and delamination of the veneer.
Other masonry grouts simply aren’t engineered as complete wall systems and don’t offer warranties that stand behind installation.
The LATICRETE® MVIS system has been verified through independent testing to perform equally to code-approved conventional lath and plaster installation systems for adhered masonry veneers.
Its comprehensive, quality-controlled installation system uses proven materials, including a revolutionary waterproofing membrane, polymer-fortified adhesive mortar with non-sag performance, a scratch and brown coat mortar, a masonry-pointing mortar, and a 100-percent silicone sealant.
Choose the right LATICRETE® MVIS system for your project with professional advice from Sturgis Materials or a masonry contractor near you.
LATICRETE® offers a comprehensive 25-year, 100-percent labor and materials system warranty for masonry veneer installations over concrete and masonry substrates (for both interior and exterior applications), and a 15-year, 100 percent labor and materials system warranty for steel or wood-framed exterior façades.
LATICRETE® warranties cover any suitable tile or stone manufacturer’s product. Customizable warranties are available to suit your specific product.
Sturgis Materials recommends using PermaBase-brand Cement Board as a substrate for exterior wall systems, including Cement Board Stucco (CBS) and Cement Board Masonry Veneer (CBMV), to be eligible for the 25-year LATICRETE® warranty.
Be sure to follow the recommended LATICRETE® MVIS installation process.