Installation Guide
MultiSet Economical Thin-Set Mortar / TDS-192
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 85sq.ft.(7.9M²) 90sq.ft.(8.4M²)
1/4" x 3/8" x 1/4" (6 x 9.5 x 6 mm) Square-Notch 60sq.ft.(5.6M²) 67sq.ft.(6.2M²)
Recommended minimum coverage (80% for dry areas and 95% for wet areas and exteriors). Back buttering may be necessary.
Note that all mortar coverage does not include backbuttering tiles. When backbuttering, consider the underside pattern and depth to estimate thickness
and usage to add to your estimate.
Chart for estimating purposes. Coverage may vary based on installation practices and jobsite conditions. For more tile and joint sizes, use the material
calculator at CustomBuildingProducts.com or contact CUSTOM Technical Services at 800-282-8786
MultiSet Economical Thin-Set Mortar
Published Date: 3/27/2018