Instructions / Assembly

Glass Tile Premium Thin-Set Mortar / TDS-200
Limitations to the Product
Do not bond directly to hardwood, Luan plywood, particle board,
parquet, cushion or sponge-back vinyl flooring, fiberglass, plastic or
OSB panels.
When setting moisture sensitive natural stone, cement or agglomerate
tile use EBM-Lite™ Epoxy Bonding Mortar 100% Solids or CEG-
Lite™ 100% Solids Commercial Epoxy Grout.
Do not use to install resin-backed stone; use EBM-Lite™ Epoxy
Bonding Mortar 100% Solids, CEG-Lite™ 100% Solids Commercial
Epoxy Grout or contact Custom's® Technical Services for
recommendations.
When setting glass tile larger than 6" x 6" (15 x 15 cm), contact
Custom's® Technical Services for recommendations.
When setting dimensional stone larger than 12" x 12" (30 x 30 cm),
contact Custom's® Technical Services for recommendations regarding
subfloor deflection requirements.
Contact Custom's® Technical Services when installing metal tiles
Packaging
7 lb (3.18 kg) box
White
4 Technical Data
Applicable Standards
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) — ANSI A108.5,
A137.2, A118.4TE, A118.15TE and A118.11 of the American National
Standards for the Installation of Ceramic Tile ASTM International
(ASTM)
ASTM C109 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
ASTM C627 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Ceramic Floor Tile
Installation Systems Using the Robinson-Type Floor Tester
Resilient Floor Covering Institute - (RFCI) Recommended Work
Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings
Tile Council of North America (TCNA) - TCNA Handbook for Ceramic
Tile Installation, TCNA Method EJ171
ISO 13007-2
Technical Chart
Property Test Method Requirement Typical Results
Pot Life 4 Hours
Open Time (E) A118.15
Section 5.3
E = 30
Minutes
Pass
Shear Strength to Ceramic Tile
7 Day Glazed Wall
Tile
A118.15
Section
7.1.2
> 450 psi 500 - 600 psi
(35.2 - 42.2 kg/cm²)
28 Day Porcelain
Tile
A118.15
Section
7.2.5
> 400 psi 400 - 500 psi
(28.1 - 35.2 kg/cm²)
28 Day Quarry Tile
to Plywood
A118.11
Section
4.1.2
> 150 psi 200 - 300 psi
(14.1 - 21.1 kg/cm²)
Glass Tile > 150 psi 250 - 325 psi
(17.6 - 22.8 kg/cm²)
Sag Resistance (T) A118.15
Section 6.0
< 0.02 mm Pass
Environmental Consideration
Custom® Building Products is committed to environmental
responsibility in both products produced and in manufacturing
practices. Use of this product can contribute towards LEED® v3
certification:
Up to 2 points towards MR Credit 5, Regional Materials
Up to 1 point towards IEQ Credit 4.1, Low-Emitting Materials –
Adhesives & Sealants
5 Instructions
General Surface Prep
USE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES, such as nitrile, when
handling product.
Surfaces must be structurally sound. Remove all grease, oil, dirt,
curing compounds, sealers, adhesives or any other contaminant that
would prevent a good bond. Glossy or painted surfaces must be
sanded, or abraded, and stripped of all contaminants. Concrete must
be cured 28 days and accept water penetration. Concrete must be free
of efflorescence and not subject to hydrostatic pressure. Concrete
slabs should have a coarse finish to enhance the bond. Plywood
flooring including those under resilient flooring must be structurally
sound and meet all ANSI and deflection requirements. For questions
about proper subfloor installation, call Technical Services. Smooth
concrete surfaces, existing glazed tile, terrazzo, or polished stone
should be scarified. Sheet vinyl must be well bonded and stripped of
old finish. Roughen the surface by sanding or abrading, then rinse and
allow to dry. Expansion joints should never be bridged with setting
material. Do not sand flooring materials containing asbestos. Ambient
temperature should be maintained above 50° F (10° C) or below 100° F
(38° C) for 72 hours to achieve proper bond.
Glass Tile Premium Thin-Set Mortar
Published Date: 2/12/2021