Specification

TILING 09 30 00 Setting / TDS-182
1 Product Name
SimpleSet®PreMixedThinSetMortar
2 Manufacturer
Custom®BuildingProducts
3 Product Description
A no-mix, no-mess alternative to traditional thin-set mortars spreads
quickly and easily. Recommended to bond porcelain, stone, marble,
granite and ceramic or porcelain tile up to 8" x 8" (20 x 20 cm). Can be
used with tile up to 18" x 18" (45 cm x 45 cm), but dry time
significantly increases. Call Technical Services at 800-272-8786 for
more information. For interior wall and floor installations. Use white
SimpleSet when installing lighter-color stone and tile. Exceeds ANSI
A136.1 Type I.
Suitable Tile Types
Porcelain
Marble, granite, stone (white mortar)
Ceramic, mosaic
Quarry tile
Suitable Substrates
For interior dry areas only
Suitable for wet areas such as tub surrounds and shower walls.
Concrete, masonry
Plaster, gypsum wallboard (dry areas)
WonderBoard®,cementbackerboards
Exterior Grade Plywood (dry areas)
Existing ceramic tile
Limitations to the Product
Do not bond tile directly to lightweight concrete, gypsum surfaces,
hardwood, Luan plywood, particle board, parquet, cushion or sponge-
back vinyl flooring, metal, fiberglass, plastic or OSB panels. Contact
Technical Services.
Do not use on shower floors or areas exposed to prolonged water
exposure or steam.
Do not use to install fixtures, ungauged stone tile, Saltillo pavers or
glass tile.
Do not use to install backerboards to subfloors, over a waterproof
membrane or to install heating mats or coils. We recommend using a
Custom®polymermodifiedmortar.
When setting moisture sensitive stone, tile or agglomerates use EBM-
Lite™EpoxyBondingMortar100%Solids.
Do not use more material than is necessary to bond tiles. If floor is
unevenuseaLevelQuik®orLevelLite®SelfLevelingUnderlayment.
Installation dry time varies depending on tile size and density,
substrate porosity and ambient conditions.
Packaging
1 gallon (3.78 L) pail
3-1/2 gallon (13.25 L) pail
Available in white or gray
4 Technical Data
Applicable Standards
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI A108.4 and A136.1,
Type 1 American National Standards for the Installation of Ceramic
Tile
Tile Council of North America (TCNA) TCNA Handbook for Ceramic Tile
Installation, TCNA Method EJ171
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. Glossy or painted
surfaces must be sanded, stripped and cleaned of waxes, dirt or any
contaminants. Concrete must be cured 28 days and accept water
penetration. Concrete must be free of efflorescence and not subject to
hydrostatic pressure. Concrete slabs should have a broomed or
brushed finish to enhance the bond. Plywood flooring including those
under resilient flooring must be structurally sound and meet all ANSI
and deflection requirements. For questions about proper subfloor
installation, call Technical Services. Smooth concrete surfaces, existing
glazed tile, terrazzo, or polished stone should be roughened or
scarified. Sheet vinyl must be well-bonded and stripped of old finish.
Roughen the surface by sanding or scarifying, rinse and allow to dry.
Expansion joints should never be bridged with setting material. Do not
sand flooring materials containing asbestos. Ambient temperature,
surfaces and materials should be maintained at a temperature above
50°F(10°C)orbelow100°F(38°C)for72hours
SimpleSet®PreMixedThinSetMortar
Published Date: 3/11/2014