Specification

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TILING 09 30 00 Setting / TDS-182

Bonding to Concrete Surfaces

Concrete or plaster must be fully cured and accept water penetration.

Test by sprinkling water on various areas of the substrate. If water

penetrates, then a good bond can be achieved; if water beads, surface

contaminants are present, and loss of adhesion may occur.

Contaminants should be mechanically removed before installation.

Concrete must be free of efflorescence and not subject to hydrostatic

pressure. Concrete slabs should have a broomed or brushed finish to

enhance the bond. Smooth concrete slabs must be mechanically

abraded to ensure a good bond.

For residential service rating, see TCNA F1160.

Bonding to Plywood Surfaces

Plywood floors, including those under resilient flooring, must be

structurally sound and must meet all ANSI A108.01 Part 3.4

requirements. See TCNA F142. For questions about proper subfloor

installation, call Custom technical services.

Bonding to Backerboards

Asanalternativetoanadditionallayerofplywood,WonderBoard®

Lite Backerboard may be installed over plywood subfloors. Refer to

TCNA F144 and W244.

Bonding to Existing Surfacing Material

Resilient flooring or plastic laminates must be well-bonded, as well as

clean and free of all contaminates. Roughen the surface by sanding or

scarifying; rinse and allow to dry. Do not sand flooring that contains

asbestos. For existing well-bonded ceramic tile, mechanically abrade

the surface. Rinse and allow to dry. When sanding, an approved

respirator should be used.

Expansion Joint placement

Expansion joints and cold joints, as described in ANSI A108.01, should

never be bridged with setting material. They must be brought through

the tile work and filled with an appropriate elastomeric sealant, such

as Custom's 100% Silicone. Contact Custom Technical Services for the

proper treatment of control or saw cut joints. Refer to TCNA EJ171,

F125 and F125A.

Application of Product

INSTALLATION TO CONFORM TO ANSI A108.4. Use a properly-sized

notch trowel to ensure proper coverage under tiles. Using flat side of

trowel, apply skim coat of SimpleSet with appropriate size trowel.

Apply additional SimpleSet with notch side of trowel

heldata45°angletothesurface,combinginonedirection.Presstile

firmly into place in a perpendicular motion across ridges, moving back

and forth. Perpendicular pressing flattens ridges and closes valleys

allowing maximum coverage. With some tile, back-buttering is

advisable. Adjust tile promptly and beat in with a beating block and

rubber mallet. Periodically pull up a tile and check the back to ensure

complete coverage with the SimpleSet. Do not apply more than can be

covered with tile in 30 minutes. If SimpleSet starts to skin over (not

sticky), retrowel before setting tile. Do not apply more than is

necessary to achieve a sufficient bond. SimpleSet thickness should not

be more than 3/16" thick.

Cleaning of equipment

Remove fresh mortar from tile surfaces with a damp cloth. Clean tools

in warm, soapy water.

Health Precautions

Contains Petroleum Distillates. If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Call

a physician immediately. Use with adequate ventilation. Nonflammable.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. KEEP

FROM FREEZING.

6 Availability & Cost

Location Item Code Size Color Package

USA STTSW1 1 gal. (3.78 L) White Pail

USA CTTSG1 1 gal. (3.78 L) Gray Pail

USA STTSW3 3-1/2 gal. (13.25 L) White Pail

USA CTTSG3 3-1/2 gal. (13.25 L) Gray Pail

Canada CSTTSW1 1 gal. (3.78 L) White Pail

Canada CCTTSG1 1 gal. (3.78 L) Gray Pail

Canada CSTTSW3 3-1/2 gal. (13.25 L) White Pail

Canada CCTTSG3 3-1/2 gal. (13.25 L) Gray Pail

7 Product Warranty

Custom®BuildingProductswarrantstotheoriginalconsumer

purchaser that its product shall be free from defects in material and

workmanship under normal and proper usage for a period of one year

followingthedateoforiginalpurchase.Custom's®soleliabilityunder

this warranty shall be limited to the replacement of the product. Some

states, countries or territories do not allow the exclusion or limitation

of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or

exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty will not extend to any

product which has been modified in any way or which has not been

usedinaccordancewithCustom's®printedinstructions.Custom®

makes no other warranties either expressed or implied. This warranty

gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary

from state to state or from one country/territory to another. This

warranty is not transferrable.

8 Product Maintenance

Properly installed product requires no special maintenance.

9 Technical Services Information

Fortechnicalassistance,contactCustom®BuildingProducts.

10 Filing System

Additional product information is available from the manufacturer upon

request.

VOC Content

Complies with all Federal EPA and SCAQMD standards for VOC.