ProSpec Introduces Feather Edge, a Quick, Easy-to-Use Floor Patch

November 29, 2007 - Charlotte, N.C. - ProSpec® has introduced Feather Edge, a trowelable, rapid-setting underlayment that is formulated for quick repair of floor gouges, cracks and ridges prior to floor covering installation. It requires only the addition of water. No priming is necessary.

Feather Edge is a cement-based, mildew-resistant underlayment that can be applied from feather edge to a half-inch thickness without cracking. The result is a smooth, ultra-thin finish that accepts all major floor coverings. The product is highly polymer-modified, ensuring exceptional bond to a wide range of properly prepared surfaces including ceramic tile, concrete, plywood and cutback adhesives. Available in 10-pound, sonic-sealed packing to eliminate leakage, Feather Edge is ideal for large and small repair jobs.

Feather Edge Underlayment Floor Patch

"Feather Edge makes repairing cracks, ridges and gouges fast and simple," said Kevin McFadden, ProSpec VP, Construction Products. "It is easy to mix, trowels on smooth, is fast setting and has the ability to re-temper mixed material without adding additional water. It is also very convenient to use for all size repairs."

ProSpec provides architects, engineers and commercial construction contractors with the finest in professionally specified concrete construction, restoration & repair products and tile & stone installation products. The ProSpec brand is owned and managed by Bonsal American, Inc. Additional information is available by calling 1-800-738-1621 or at www.prospec.com.

Bonsal American is one of the largest producers of packaged building material products in the United States, including cement mixes, concrete repair and restoration products and tile setting products. Bonsal American sells Sakrete® and ProSpec® branded products through a network of distributors and a direct sales force to professional builders, contractors, engineers, architects, municipalities and building materials retailers.

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Bonsal American is a division of Oldcastle APG. The parent company, CRH plc, is based in Ireland and has operations in 28 countries, with 80,000 employees at more than 3,300 locations worldwide.

Contact:
Brett Turner
Jackson-Dawson Marketing Solutions
(864) 272-3014
brett.turner@jdsouth.com
or
Amy Wright
ProSpec Marketing Manager
(704) 529-4240
amy.wright@oldcastleapg.com