Specification

TILING 09 30 00 Setting / TDS-120
1 Product Name
MegaLite®RapidSettingCrackPreventionMortar
2 Manufacturer
Custom®BuildingProducts
3 Product Description
A premium one part formula with the high, fast bond strengths and
flexibility to withstand horizontal movement to isolate substrate cracks
up to 1/8" (3 mm). For time-critical commercial and residential
installations under the most demanding requirements, capable of thin-
set or medium bed application 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. No need for two part
additives to meet high bond and flexibility or compressive strength
requirements. The rapid setting formula allows grouting in less than 3
hours, traffic in 4 hours. 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A118.4and
A118.11 without the need for additives.
Suitable Tile Types
Vitreous, semi-vitreous or non-vitreous tile: ceramic, mosaic, quarry,
cement body tile
Impervious porcelain and glass tile
Brick and Stone Veneer
Cement-based precast terrazzo
Natural stone tile
Suitable Substrates
Concrete, mortar beds, masonry, Portland cement plaster
WonderBoard®,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
Fully bonded sheet vinyl flooring
Plastic laminates
Cutback adhesive (see preparation instructions)
Composition of Product
Proprietary blend of Portland cement, inorganic aggregates,
copolymers and chemicals.
Benefits of Product in the Installation
Sets quickly
Allows grouting in as little as 2-3 hours and light foot traffic in 4 hours
Maximum bond strength and flexibility
Isolates cracks to 1/8" (3 mm)
Non-slump medium bed for heavy tile and stone installations for floors
and walls
Exceeds ANSI A118.4 and A118.11 standards without the need for
additives
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, A118.4 and
A118.11 of the American National Standards for the Installation of
Ceramic Tile ASTM International (ASTM). Meets ANSI A138.1 for
Sustainable Tile Installation Products.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 13007-2 for Thin
Set Mortar.
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
MegaLite®RapidSettingCrackPreventionMortar
Published Date: December 13 2012