Technical Specifications

Product Data
Ultimate 6 Plus Mortar
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
Ultimate 6 Plus Mortar
(487)
2. MANUFACTURER
H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
1105 South Frontenac Street
Aurora, IL 60504-6451 U.S.A.
800.552.6225 Office
800.832.9023 Technical Support
800.952.2368 Fax
tecspecialty.com
3. DESCRIPTION
TEC
®
Ultimate 6 Plus is a high performance, polymer modified, full contact (full coverage)
mortar designed for the installation of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tile. Unlike
other mortars, Ultimate 6 Plus has a unique combination of features that allow grouting in
6 hours while providing extended open time. It is ideal for all gauged porcelain tile panels/
slabs and large heavy tile (LHT) installations. Ultimate 6 plus significantly reduces the
need for back buttering and has exceptional non-sag / non-slump characteristics for wall
and floor applications.
Key Features and Benefits
• Ideal for all Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs and LHT installations
• NEW – Approved for indoor glass applications with intermittent water exposure (see page 2)
• NEW – Approved for setting and tiling under and over uncoupling membranes
• Extended open time and pot life
• Grout in as little as 6 hours
• Superior transfer - full coverage with minimum effort
• Non-sag for wall applications and non-slump for floor applications
• Mixes to an extremely smooth, creamy consistency providing superior handling
• Exceeds ANSI A118.4TE and A118.11 specifications
• Interior/exterior use
Packaging
40 lb. (18.14 kg) moisture-resistant bags Product #7200373511
Coverage
Coverage will vary with condition of substrate. Required trowel size will vary with the tile
size, type and substrate uniformity. Select the trowel size that will ensure 100% coverage.
Figures below are presented only as guidelines.
Trowel Size
Approximate Coverage
per 40 lbs. (18.14 kg)
¼" x
3
/
16
" (6 x 4.7 mm)
V-notch trowel
182-204 sq. ft.
(16.9-19.0 m
2
)
¼" x ¼" x ¼" (6 x 6 x 6 mm)
square-notch trowel
91-102 sq. ft.
(8.4-9.5 m
2
)
1
⁄4 " x
3
⁄8 " x
1
⁄4 " (6 x 9 x 6 mm)
square-notch trowel
75-85 sq. ft.
(7.0-7.9 m
2
)
3
⁄8 " x
3
⁄8 " x
3
⁄8 " (9 x 9 x 9 mm)
square-notch trowel
60-68 sq. ft.
(5.6-6.3 m
2
)
1
⁄2" x
1
⁄2" x
1
⁄2" (12 x 12 x 12 mm)
square-notch trowel
45-51 sq. ft.
(4.2-4.7 m
2
)
3
⁄4" x
9
⁄16" x
3
⁄8" (19 x 14 x 9 mm)
rounded-notch trowel
30-34 sq. ft.
(2.8-3.2 m
2
)
Euro-notch trowel
26-33.5 sq. ft.
(2.4-3.1 m
2
)*
1
⁄4 " (6 mm)
slant-notch trowel
25-30 sq. ft.
(2.3-2.8 m
2
)*
*Based on application to both the substrate and tile back
Suitable Substrates
When properly prepared, suitable substrates include:
• Cured concrete, cured mortar beds, brick and masonry (interior and exterior
installations)
• APA Grade Trademarked Exposure 1 Plywood [Underlayment grade or better, two layers,
1
1
⁄ 8 " (28 mm) total minimum thickness for joists 16" (40 cm) o.c., interior floors only]
• Gypsum wallboard (dry interior wall areas only)
• Water resistant gypsum wallboard (i.e.: greenboard, interior walls only, dry to
intermittent water exposure only)
• Cementitious backer units (CBU) or glass mat backerboard
• Existing ceramic tile and natural stone, provided existing flooring is well-bonded to an
approved substrate
• Vinyl composition tile, asphalt tile, linoleum or non-cushioned vinyl sheetgoods provided
such surfaces are single layered, well-bonded to an approved substrate and properly
prepared
• Adhesive residue (except tacky or pressure-sensitive adhesive). Mechanically remove
the adhesive to expose at least 80% of the concrete surface. Random
specks of adhesive and the appearance of a brown surface stain are acceptable
• Extruded foam waterproof board
• Uncoupling membranes
H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc. ("HBF-CP") will warrant Ultimate 6 Plus with the
use of ¾" floor-rated underlayment OSB as an approved substrate for the installation of
uncoupling membranes.
For gypsum underlayments, TEC
®
Multipurpose Primer must be applied directly to
the gypsum underlayments prior to application of Ultimate 6 Plus for bonding of the
uncoupling membrane. Please see the Multipurpose Primer product data sheet for dilution
ratios and application instructions.
Substrate Preparation
All substrates must be dry, structurally sound with maximum deflection per industry
standards of
L
/
360
for ceramic tile installations and
L
/
720
for natural stone installations; and
free from oil, grease, dust, paint, sealers or concrete curing compounds. All contaminants
must be removed prior to installation of tile. Surface protrusions and tile glazes shall
be removed by sanding, scraping or scarifying. After preparation, remove all dust by
vacuuming.
For Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs installation, reference the TEC
®
Thin Porcelain
Panel Installation Guide on tecspecialty.com.
Notes: Vinyl asbestos tile or any substrate containing asbestos must not be sanded,
scored or scarified because of the potential health hazard of breathing dust. Any
substrate containing asbestos must be handled in accordance with existing EPA
regulations. Contact your local EPA office.
Expansion joints must be provided in the tile work over all construction, control
and expansion joints in the backing and where backing materials change. Follow
ANSI A108.01 Section 3.7 Requirements for Expansion Joints.
Maximum variations in all substrates must not exceed
1
/
4
" in 10 ft.
(6 mm in 3 m) and
1
/
16
" in 1 ft. (1.6 mm in 0.3 m) from the required plane for tile
less than 15" (381 mm) on all sides. Maximum variations in all substrates must
not exceed
1
/
8
" in 10 ft. (3 mm in 3 m) and
1
/
16
" in 2 ft. (1.6 mm in 0.6 m) from
the required plane for tile 15" (381 mm) or greater on any one side. For large
non-level, interior surfaces use TEC
®
Level Set
®
300 Self-Leveling Underlayment.
For exterior surfaces or smaller areas of rough uneven substrates, use a scratch
coat of TEC
®
Ultimate 6 Plus up to
1
/
4
" (6 mm) thick. Allow to cure to walkable
hardness before applying mortar bond coat.