Specification

TILING 09 30 00 Setting / TDS-186
1 Product Name
SimpleMat®TileSettingMat
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
The quickest, easiest, and cleanest way to install tile on countertops,
backsplashesandshowerwalls.SimpleMat®replacestraditionalthin
set mortar or mastic adhesive. SimpleMat retains its bonding strength
for extended periods of time, which means users have the flexibility to
tileontothematanhouratatimeoroverseveraldays.SimpleMat®
bonds instantly so you can start grouting immediately.
Key Features
Complete the job in a day - No waiting between setting and grouting
Raised adhesive delivers instant bond with lasting strength
Suitable Tile Types
Ceramic, porcelain or stone tile larger than 1" x 1" (2.5 x 2.5 cm).
Gauged stone tile (uniform thickness) that is no thicker than 1/2" (13
mm) or more than 5 lbs. per square foot.
Mosaic tile with an open mesh backing as long as the shortest side of
the tile is at least 5/8" (1.6 cm).
Suitable Substrates
Kitchen or bath counters, walls, backsplashes and shower walls.
Tileoverdrywall,plywood,WonderBoard®Lite,backerboard,
concrete, painted surfaces, laminates and existing tile.
Limitations to the Product
Not for use on floors, on ceilings, shower floors or in areas constantly
exposed to water.
Tiles should be relatively flat on back to make full contact.
Limited adjustability.
Not recommended for outdoor use.
Not for use with any tile greater than 8" x 8" or heavier than 5 lbs.
Packaging
9" x 18" (23 x 45 cm) sheets/ 9 sheets per box
9" x 40' (23 cm x 12.2 m) roll/ 1 roll per box
4 Technical Data
Environmental Consideration
Custom®BuildingProductsiscommittedtoenvironmental
responsibility in both products produced and in manufacturing
practices.UseofthisproductcancontributetowardsLEED®v3
certification:
Up to 2 points towards MR Credit 5, Regional Materials
Upto1pointtowardsIEQCredit4.1,LowEmittingMaterials–
Adhesives & Sealants
5 Instructions
General Surface Prep
Surfaces must be structurally sound, clean, dry and free from grease,
oil, dirt, curing compounds, sealers, adhesives or any other
contaminant that would prevent a good bond. All surfaces to be tiled
should be flat, even and stable (i.e. no cracks, peeling, or surface
movement).SimpleMat™willfollowyourwallorcountersurface,so
patch, flatten or level as needed.
Bonding to Concrete Surfaces
Concrete or plaster must be fully cured and accept water penetration.
Test by sprinkling water on various areas of the substrate. If water
penetrates, then a good bond can be achieved. If water beads, surface
contaminants are present and loss of adhesion may occur. The
contaminants should be removed before installation. Concrete must be
free of efflorescence and not subject to hydrostatic pressure.
Application of Product
Countertops
SimpleMat®Sheet
Layout:ForefficiencylaySimpleMat®horizontallyoncounter.Overlap
SimpleMat®edges1/8"to1/4"(36mm).Installation:Peeloffwhite
backingpaper.ApplySimpleMat®tocounter.Flattenairbubblesand
creases.Coverallsurfacestobetiled.CutSimpleMat®asneeded.
Cut corner from end of mat to facilitate folding of corner.
SimpleMat®Roll
Installation:RollandapplySimpleMat®verticallyoncounter,starting
closesttobacksplash.OverlapSimpleMat®edges1/8"to1/4"(36
mm). Flatten air bubbles and creases. Cover entire surface to be tiled.
CutSimpleMat®asneeded.
Backsplashes
SimpleMat®Layout:PlaceSimpleMat®inpositionandmarkcutsif
needed.CutSimpleMat®withscissorsorutilityknife.SimpleMat®
Installation:ApplySimpleMat®andflattenairbubblesandcreases.
Shower Walls
SimpleMat®TileSettingMat
Published Date: 3/19/2014