Specification

TILING 09 30 00 Setting / TDS-246
1 Product Name
Large Format Tile-LFT Mortar
2 Manufacturer
Custom Building Products
13001 Seal Beach Blvd.
Seal Beach, CA 90740-2757
Customer Support: 800-272-8786
Technical Services: 800-282-8786
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
custombuildingproducts.com
3 Product Description
Large Format Tile-LFT Mortar is a general purpose, economical,
polymer-modified medium bed mortar for use with large format
porcelain, ceramic and natural stone tile. With a non-slumping
formula to eliminate lippage, Large Format Tile-LFT Mortar can be
applied to 3/4" (19 mm) thick on horizontal applications. It is also
formulated with non-sag and non-slip for excellent use on vertical
applications.
Exceeds ANSI A118.4T and A118.11
Suitable Tile Types
Vitreous, semi-vitreous or non-vitreous tile: ceramic, quarry, cement
body tile, pavers
Impervious porcelain
Brick and stone veneer
Cement-based precast terrazzo
Gauged or Ungauged Natural stone tile
Suitable Substrates
Concrete, mortar beds, masonry, Portland cement plaster
WonderBoard®Lite, cement backerboards
Liquid applied waterproofing membranes such as RedGard® and
Custom®9240
CrackpreventionsheetmembranessuchasCrackBuster®Pro
Exterior Grade Plywood (interior residential and light commercial dry
areas)
Gypsum wallboard (interior dry areas)
Existing ceramic tile (scarified)
Fully-bonded sheet vinyl flooring (scarified)
Plastic laminates (scarified)
Cutback adhesive (see preparation instructions)
Composition of Product
Modified dry mortar, which is a proprietary blend of Portland cement,
inorganic aggregates, copolymers and chemicals.
Benefits of Product in the Installation
A general purpose, economical, polymer-modified mortar formulated
specifically for large format ceramic and natural stone tile. Developed
with a non-slumping formula to eliminate lippage, CUSTOM LFT Mortar
can be applied up to 3/4" (19 mm) thick on horizontal applications. Use
it for vitreous, semi-vitreous and absorptive tile, including ceramic,
quarry, pavers, cement and porcelain, gauged or ungauged natural
stone and pre-cast terrazzo.
General purpose medium bed mortar for floors and walls
Approved for industry-recommended interior and exterior applications
Non-slump for large and heavy tile & stone floor installations
Non-slip / non-sag for wall applications
Useasathinormediumbedupto¾”
Exceeds ANSI A118.4 and A118.11
Limitations to the Product
Do not bond directly to hardwood, Luan plywood, particle board,
parquet, cushion or sponge-back vinyl flooring, metal, fiberglass,
plastic or OSB panels.
Notrecommendedforinteriorandexteriorpoolsandwaterfeatures.
CUSTOMrecommendsMegaLite®CrackPreventionMortar,
MegaFlex®CrackPreventionMortarandProLite®LargeTileand
Stone Mortar for the installation of ceramic and porcelain tile in
submerged applications. For additional information, contact Custom
Technical Services.
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.
Ensure that the substrate meets deflection requirements.
Packaging
50 lb (22.68 kg) bag
Gray or white
Large Format Tile-LFT Mortar
Published Date: 1/31/2014