Specification

TILING 09 30 00 Setting / TDS-112
1 Product Name
MegaLite®CrackPreventionMortar
2 Manufacturer
Custom®BuildingProducts
3 Product Description
Ultimate performing lightweight mortar protects against cracks up to
1/8" (3 mm). Offers the ultimate in bond strength for the most
demanding installation requirements with the flexibility to withstand
horizontal substrate movement up to 1/8" (3 mm). Formulated with
CustomLite®technology,it's40%lighterthanothermortars,providing
excellent handling characteristics, and offers non-sag, non-slip
installation on walls. Diverse in application, it is capable of thin-set or
medium-bed use up to 3/4" (19 mm) thick on horizontal surfaces after
beat in. Non-slump, medium-bed features provide the ultimate support
for large format tile and stone. Formulated with premium white
cements and select recycled content for a pure white backdrop for the
delicate installation of hard-to-bond glass tile. A 30 lb (13.6 kg) bag
covers the same area as a 50 lb (22.68 kg) bag of traditional mortar.
Use for interior or exterior floors, countertops and walls. Formulated
withrecycledmaterial,contributestoLEED®certification.Exceeds
ANSI A118.4TE, A118.15TE and A118.11 without the need for
additives.
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
Maximum bond strength and flexibility
Isolates cracks to 1/8" (3 mm)
Non-slip, non-slump medium bed for heavy floor and wall tile and
stone
Exceeds ANSI A118.4TE, A118.15TE and A118.11 standards without
the need for additives
A 30 lb (13.6 kg) bag covers the same amount as a 50 lb (22.68 kg)
bag of traditional mortar
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.
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.
Packaging
30 lb (13.6 kg) bag
Gray or white
4 Technical Data
Applicable Standards
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI A108.5, A118.4TE,
A118.15TE and A118.11 of the American National Standards for the
Installation of Ceramic Tile. Meets ANSI A138.1 for Sustainable Tile
Installation Products.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 13007-2 for Thin
Set Mortar.
MegaLite®CrackPreventionMortar
Published Date: 1/17/2014