Tile Doctor, a provider of eco-conscious products and solutions for the tile industry, has introduced ZHERORisk products, a line of non-toxic, non-corrosive and sustainable products for tile applications.
The initial launch of ZHERORisk products includes:
- Litokol Aquamaster Waterproofing – A solvent-free liquid membrane for waterproofing moist environments in both interior and exterior settings; does not require reinforcement mesh or fabric and sealing straps to protect corners and edges
- Litokol Litoelastic EVO – A two-part, no vertical slip adhesive for indoor and outdoor installation of ceramic tiles, glass tiles and natural or composite stone
- Litokol Epoxy Elite EVO – An acid-resistant epoxy mortar/setting product for the installation and grouting of ceramic and glass tiles on indoor and outdoor floors and walls; available in a selection of eight warm and cool neutral hues
Aquamaster Waterproofing, Litoelastic EVO and Epoxy Elite EVO are ultra-low in VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions, meeting tolerances for indoor air quality and earning EC1PLUS certification from GEV-EMICODE. Both Litoelastic EVO and Epoxy Elite EVO are also available in IMO (International Maritime Organization) certified flame-resistant versions.
In 2016, the European Union (EU) government set out to reduce the corrosive nature of installation products for tile and stone through a project called ZERO (Zero Environmental Risks in Our building). The EU enlisted major universities in the tile-producing region of Italy to conduct research along with manufacturers, who were invited to submit for inclusion based upon their R&D and manufacturing capabilities. Litokol, an international provider of epoxy-based products based in Rubiera, Italy, scored 100 percent with its submission, and was awarded inclusion by the EU to develop its product formulations and bring them to market.
ZHERORisk products were born out of this effort and have been finely tuned over the past two-and-a-half years to provide a replacement for existing tile installation products, the majority of which pose health and safety concerns for installers, and have short- and long-term environmental impacts.
In celebration of the launch, Tile Doctor will plant a tree in an American forest for every purchase of ZHERORisk products.
ZHERORisk products are available in the U.S. through Tile Doctor. Additional ZHERORisk products are scheduled to be introduced beginning in fall 2019.