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BAM™

Fiber-Reinforced, RapidCure™, Large & Heavy Tile Mortar
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BAM is a high-performance, fiber-reinforced, extended open time, large and heavy tile mortar featuring RapidCure Technology. Formulated for maximum performance in both commercial and residential applications, BAM is ideal for large and heavy tile, glass tile, mosaics, quarry, porcelain, ceramic, most natural stone tiles, and gauged porcelain tile/panels. RapidCure Technology ensures a consistent cure, allowing most applications to be ready for grout in just 4 hours. BAM offers an open time and adjustability time of up to 30 minutes, delivering exceptional bond strength that exceeds ANSI 118.15 requirements. Additionally, BAM’s RapidCure Technology supports use over uncoupling membranes and various sheet membranes.

Geographic availability
  • United States
Available sizes
50 lb bag

Smart Advantages

 
Large and heavy tile mortar: ANSI 118.4, 118.11, 118.15
Fiber-Reinforced
Extended pot life, grout in 4 hours

BAM is suitable for use over properly prepared concrete, cement backer boards, masonry, concrete block, mortar beds, cement terrazzo, structurally sound exterior grade plywood (interior / dry use only), existing, well-bonded vinyl composite tile (VCT), existing tiles, cutback adhesive residue (dry only), Bostik Ultra-Set® Advanced™, Black-Top™, and GoldPlus™

Product Features:

  • High shear bond strength
  • Extended pot life
  • RapidCure Technology – Grout in 4 hours
  • Excellent sag resistance
  • Exceeds ANSI 118.15
  • Excellent for gauged porcelain tile / panels
  • Excellent for mosaic and glass tiles
  • Excellent for exterior and submerged applications
  • Zero VOCs

Where to use:

  • Interior
  • Exterior
  • Floors
  • Walls
  • Countertops
  • Commercial
  • Submerged
  • Radiant heat systems
  • Heavy traffic

Tile Types:

  • Large and heavy tiles
  • Glass tiles
  • Gauged porcelain tile panels
  • Natural stone
  • Mosaic
  • Quarry
  • Porcelain 
  • Ceramic

Bostik BAM was the recipient of The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES BEST OF INNOVATION AWARD

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