Installation Guide

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DESCRIPTION

Ceramic Tile Mortar is a regular-setting, polymer-enriched (“modified”) mortar

for installing tile and stone on floors and walls in thin-set applications.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• An economical, polymer-enriched mortar with good bond for installing

ceramic tile and most natural stone on floors and walls

• Mix with water only.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND APPROVALS

• ANSI: Exceeds ANSI A118.4 and A118.11 bond-strength requirements for

fast-setting mortars when mixed with water

LEED v4 Points Contribution LEED Points

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD):

TCNA Industry Average for Mortars* ................................................1/2 point

Health Product Declaration (HPD)* ..........................................Up to 2 points

* Using this product may help contribute to LEED certification of projects in the

categories shown above. Points are awarded based on contributions of all project

materials.

WHERE TO USE

• Most interior/exterior residential installations on floors and walls

• Most interior/exterior commercial installations on floors

• Most interior commercial installations on walls

LIMITATIONS

• Install only at temperatures between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).

• Do not use for moisture-sensitive stone (green marble, and some limestone

and granite), agglomerate tiles or resin-backed tiles. Instead, use a suitable

epoxy or urethane adhesive. See the respective Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

for more information.

• Do not use over dimensionally unstable substrates such as hardwood

flooring, oriented strand board (OSB), substrates containing asbestos,

or metal. See the “Suitable Substrates” section below.

• Consult building code requirements for use on exterior commercial facades.

• To use directly over gypsum-based patching or leveling substrates,

apply a suitable sealer/primer before use. See MAPEI’s Technical Bulletin

010313-TB, “Gypsum-Based Floors and Walls: Which MAPEI Products

Can Be Applied?”

• For light-colored and translucent natural stone, a white mortar is

recommended.

• Do not use for installations subject to water immersion, such as pools

and spas.

• Not recommended for areas subject to severe freeze/thaw conditions.

For these conditions, use MAPEI’s Polymer Additive mixed with an

appropriate thin-set mortar.

SUITABLE TILE OR STONE

• Ceramic tile, quarry tile, pavers and Saltillo tile as well as most types

of marble, granite and natural stone

• Best for small tile or stone up to 15" x 15" (38 x 38 cm)

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Version: May 3, 2017

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Version: May 3, 2017 c i r a m t a r r o e C le M i T Polymer-Enriched Thin-Set Mortar DESCRIPTION LIMITATIONS Ceramic Tile Mortar is a regular-setting, polymer-enriched (“modified”) mortar for installing tile and stone on floors and walls in thin-set applications. • Install only at temperatures between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C). • Do not use for moisture-sensitive stone (green marble, and some limestone and granite), agglomerate tiles or resin-backed tiles.
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micrtar a r Cele Mo Ti SUITABLE SUBSTRATES • Concrete (cured for at least 28 days) • Cement mortar beds, masonry block and leveling coats • Cement backer units (CBUs) – see manufacturer’s installation guidelines • APA Group 1 and CANPLY 0121 exterior-grade plywood (interior, residential and light commercial floor and countertops in dry conditions only) • Gypsum wallboard and plaster – interior walls in dry areas only (priming may be required).
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ANSI Specification Test Method Specification Standard ANSI A118.4 – shear strength, impervious ceramic (porcelain) mosaics > 200 psi (1,38 MPa) at 28 days ANSI A118.4 – shear strength, glazed wall tile > 300 psi (2,07 MPa) at 28 days ANSI A118.
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micrtar a r Cele Mo Ti RELATED DOCUMENTS Reference Guide: Surface Preparation Requirements for tile and RGT0309* stone installation systems Technical Bulletin: Gypsum-Based Floors and Walls: Which MAPEI Products Can Be Applied? 010313-TB* * At www.mapei.com Refer to the SDS for specific data related to health and safety as well as product handling.