Installation Instructions

Product Data
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
Ultimate Premixed Mortar
(TA-130)
2. MANUFACTURER
H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
1105 South Frontenac Street
Aurora, IL 60504-6451 U.S.A.
800.552.6225 Office
800.952.2368 Fax
tecspecialty.com
3. DESCRIPTION
TEC
®
Ultimate Premixed Mortar is a premium ready to use adhesive, excellent for
setting ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, quarry and mosaic tile on interior floors
and walls. Recommended for wall and floor applications with tile up to 20" x 20".
The white, non-staining formula is ideal for light-colored stone and grout. The
lightweight composition offers easy troweling, non-slip wall performance, and
non-slump floor performance.
If mortar meeting ANSI A118.4 is required, TEC
®
Ultimate Premixed Mortar may
be used for glass tile up to 8” x 8".
Key Features and Benefits
• For tile and stone up to 20" x 20" on walls and floors
• Lightweight—non-slip performance on walls, non-slump on floors.
• Exceeds ANSI A136.1 Type I & II Specifications
• The adhesive is mold and mildew resistant
• Fast drying
• Creamy, easy to use formula
Packaging
3.5 gallon plastic pail (13.24 L) Product #7046161217
1 gallon plastic pail (3.78 L) Product #7046165011
1 quart plastic pail (946 mL) Product #7046165111
10.5 Fl. Oz. cartridge (310 mL) Product #7046166711
Coverage
Coverage will vary with type of substrate. Coverages below are approximations.
Do not exceed trowel recommendations.
TIle Size Trowel Size
Approximate Coverage in ft
2
(m
2
)
1 quart
(946 mL)
1 gallon
(3.78 L)
3.5 gallon
(13.24 L)
10.5 Fl. Oz.
(310 mL)
Up to 6" x 6"
(150 x 150 mm)
3
⁄
16
" x
5
⁄
32
"
(4.5 x 4 mm)
V-notch trowel
7.5-8.75
(0.70-0.81)
30-35
(2.8-3.3)
105-123
(9.8-11)
1.2-2
(0.14-0.19)
using a
1
⁄
4
" (6mm)
bead
6" x 6" – 12" x 12"
(150 x 150 mm –
300 x 300 mm)
1
⁄
4
" x
1
⁄
4
" x
1
⁄
4
"
(6 x 6 x 6 mm)
square-notch trowel
5-6.25
(0.46-0.58)
20-25
(1.9-2.3)
70-88
(6.5-8.2)
12" x 12" – 20"
x 20"
(300 x 300 mm –
508 x 508 mm)
1
⁄
4
" x
3
⁄
8
" x
1
⁄
4
"
(6 x 9 x 6 mm)
square-notch trowel
3.75-5
(0.35-0.46)
15-20
(1.4-1.9)
53-70
(4.9-6.5)
Suitable Substrates
When properly prepared, suitable substrates include:
• Cured portland cement plaster
• Gypsum wallboard (walls only)
• Exterior grade plywood (floors only, over two
5
⁄
8
" layers, joists 16" on center)
• Cementitious backer units (CBU)
• Fiber cement underlayment
• Coated glass mat backerboard
• Well cured, moisture tested concrete not subject to dampness or moisture
vapor emissions. Installations where concrete is damp or the concrete is
subject to moisture vapor emissions can fail.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry location - Indoors only. Protect from freezing. Adhesive is
freeze thaw stable to -10ºF. Avoid prolonged or repeated freeze thaw cycles. Should
adhesive freeze, allow to thaw at room temperature and stir well before using.
Shelf Life
Maximum of 1 year from date of manufacture in unopened package . Bucket good
for 6 months after opening. (Re-seal and store in cool, dry location, use within
shelf life. Covering with plastic wrap directly on top of product prior to sealing
container will help to preserve freshness.)
Limitations
• Not for use in conjunction with PVC heating mats or coils, or over polyethylene
membranes.
• Not for use over anti-fracture & waterproofing membranes, sheets or mats.
• Not for use on shower floors or pans, in steam rooms, in steam showers,
swimming pools, or any place that will receive standing water.
• Not for use for leveling or in excess of trowel recommendations.
• Not for use on any non-porous substrate.
• Not for exterior use.
• Not for use where temperature will exceed 120ºF.
•
Not for use over lauan, MDF, particleboard, or Masonite
®
. (See Suitable Substrates.)
Masonite is a registered trademark of Masonite Corporation.
• Not for use with green marble, or to install resin backed marble or resin backed
aggregate marble.
• Not for setting any marble over plywood floors or plywood countertops.
•
Not for setting ceramic accessories such as towel bars, soap dishes, and grab bars.
• Not to be used underneath most backerboards. (Check manufacturer instructions.)
Cautions
Read complete cautionary information printed on product container prior to use.
For medical emergency information, call 1-888-853-1758.
This Product Data Sheet has been prepared in good faith on the basis of information
available at the time of publication. It is intended to provide users with information
about and guidelines for the proper use and application of the covered TEC
®
brand
product(s) under normal environmental and working conditions. Because each
project is different, H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc. cannot be responsible
for the consequences of variations in such conditions, or for unforeseen conditions.
VOC 27 g/L
Ultimate Premixed Mortar