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MultiSet Economical Thin-Set Mortar / TDS-192
1 Product Name
MultiSet Economical Thin-Set Mortar
2 Manufacturer
Custom Building Products
Technical Services
10400 Pioneer Boulevard, Unit 3
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Customer Support: 800-272-8786
Technical Services: 800-282-8786
Fax: 800- 200-7765
Email: contactus@cbpmail.net
custombuildingproducts.com
3 Product Description
MultiSet is a dry-set mortar with good bond strength for tile
installations over most surfaces. Apply over concrete, cement
backerboards and existing ceramic tile. Meets ANSI A118.4 without the
need for additives.
Key Features
For basic floor and wall tile installations
Suitable Tile Types
Vitreous, semi-vitreous or absorptive tile: ceramic, mosaic, quarry,
cement and porcelain
Impervious porcelain
Brick and mini brick
Cement-based precast terrazzo
Natural stone
Suitable Substrates
Concrete, mortar beds, masonry, Portland cement plaster
WonderBoard® Lite cement backerboard
Liquid applied waterproofing membranes such
as RedGard® and Custom® 9240
Crack prevention sheet membranes such as Crack Buster® Pro
Uncoupling membranes such as RedGard®UncouplingMat
Surfaces treated with MBP Multi-Surface Bonding Primer
Gypsum wallboard (interior dry areas)
Existing ceramic tile (scarified)
Cutback adhesive (see preparation instructions)
Limitations to the Product
Do not bond directly to exterior glued plywood (EGP). Consult Technical
Services for recommendations.
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™100%SolidsEpoxyBondingMortar, CEG-IG 100%
Solids Industrial Grade Epoxy Grout or CEGLite™100%Solids
Commercial Epoxy Grout.
Do not use to install resin-backed stone; use EBMLite™100%Solids
Epoxy Bonding Mortar, CEG-IG 100% Solids Industrial Grade
Epoxy Grout, CEGLite™100%SolidsCommercialEpoxyGrout or
contactCustom's®TechnicalServicesforrecommendations.
For clear or translucent glass, CUSTOM recommends Glass Tile
Premium Thin-Set Mortar. 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
50 lb (22.68 kg) bags
Gray or white
4 Technical Data
Applicable Standards
AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI)—ANSIA108.5and
A118.4 of the American National Standards for the Installation of
Ceramic Tile ASTM International (ASTM)
MultiSet Economical Thin-Set Mortar
Published Date: 3/27/2018

Summary of content (4 pages)

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MultiSet Economical Thin-Set Mortar / TDS-192 MultiSet Economical Thin-Set Mortar 1 Product Name MultiSet Economical Thin-Set Mortar 2 Manufacturer Custom Building Products Technical Services 10400 Pioneer Boulevard, Unit 3 Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Customer Support: 800-272-8786 Technical Services: 800-282-8786 Fax: 800- 200-7765 Email: contactus@cbpmail.net custombuildingproducts.com 3 Limitations to the Product Product Description Do not bond directly to exterior glued plywood (EGP).
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MultiSet Economical Thin-Set Mortar / TDS-192 MultiSet Economical Thin-Set Mortar ASTM C109 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Bonding to Concrete Surfaces Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in or [50-mm] Cube Specimens) 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 Concrete or plaster must be fully cured and mus
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MultiSet Economical Thin-Set Mortar / TDS-192 MultiSet Economical Thin-Set Mortar Movement Joint Placement Conformance to Building Codes Movement joints are required for perimeters and other changes of plane in all installations. 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.
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MultiSet Economical Thin-Set Mortar / TDS-192 MultiSet Economical Thin-Set Mortar Coverage SQUARE FOOT COVERAGE PER 50 LB BAG (SQUARE METER PER 22.68 KG) Longest side of tile less than 8" use 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4" Square notch Longest side of tile 8" to 15" use 1/4" x 3/8" x 1/4" Square notch For tile with longest side 15"+, use a medium bed mortar from CUSTOM designed for large format and heavy tile. Trowel Size Min Coverage Max Coverage 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4" (6 x 6 x 6 mm) Square-Notch 85 sq. ft. (7.