Adhesives
LATICRETE® MVIS™ (Masonry Veneer Installation System) adhesives and mortars are critical in providing superior bonds to exterior and interior masonry veneer, tile and stone, glass, and brick installations. Choose from a variety of polymer fortified mortars and brick adhesive products to meet your needs including a rapid set mortar to help save you time and money.
Our masonry veneer installation system products include adhesives, air and water barriers, pointing mortars and sealants. Using the MVIS system provides you with a permanent, high strength installation that is freeze/thaw stable and protected from water intrusion. We guarantee it! Our MVIS products are backed by either the LATICRETE® 15 Year System Warranty* or 25 Year System Warranty*.
Click on the masonry veneer link above to learn more about these products, warrantees, read independent testing reports or request brochures.
*See Data Sheets 025.0 and 230.15 for complete warranty information.
Adhesives
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A versatile, polymer fortified adhesive mortar designed specifically for the installation of adhered masonry veneer, natural stone, manufactured stone, and thin brick.
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MVIS Lightweight Mortar is a lightweight, high performance multi-use, polymer fortified adhesive mortar.
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MVIS™ Cost Savings Calculator
Utilize our online calcuator to determine your estimated savings when using our Masonry Veneer Installation System (MVIS™) compared to a traditional lath and scratch installation. Calculate Your Savings
Common Questions We Get Asked
- How long does masonry adhesive last? Our MVIS™ adhesive mortars, can last the life of the building when mixed and used correctly at the time of installation. Our product datasheets outline complete details on mixing, installation, and use.
- Can I use construction adhesive for stone veneer? The code standards – IBC (International Building Code) and IRC (International Residential Code) – indicate what types of mortar can be used for the installation of thin adhered stone veneer. For most stone veneer installations, our MVIS adhesive mortars can be used and meet these code requirements. Depending on the substrate, there may be some exceptions to the code for certain types of installation, such as using a spot-bonding method which can be done with our epoxy-based LATAPOXY® 310 Stone Adhesive.
- What type of mortar should I use for stone veneer? The code standards – IBC (International Building Code) and IRC (International Residential Code) – indicate what types of mortar can be used for the installation of stone veneer. For most stone veneer installations, our MVIS adhesive mortars will work and can be used. They all exceed current codes and will meet all the new upcoming 2024 codes.
