Marble, Granite & Travertine Premium Medium …

1 Marble, Granite & Travertine Premium Medium Bed Mortar / TDS-1241 Product NameMarble, Granite & Travertine Premium Medium Bed Mortar2 ManufacturerCustom Building ProductsTechnical Services10400 Pioneer Boulevard, Unit 3 Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Customer Support: 800-272-8786 Technical Services: 800-282-8786 Fax: 800- 200-7765 Email: DescriptionA Premium quality, polymer-modified mortar for small to large formatnatural stone, ceramic or porcelain tile 15" x 15" (38 x 38 cm) orlarger, clay pavers or other thin or Medium bed applications. With anon-slumping formula that eliminates lippage and minimizes levelingrequirement, this mortar can be applied for horizontal applications asthick as 3/4" (19 mm) or for thin bed applications to 1/4" (6 mm).

2 Note: This product was renamed Natural Stone & Large Tile PremiumLarge Format Tile FeaturesSupports stone for flat, even floor installationsWon't sag or slip for wall installationsSuitable Tile TypesVitreous, semi-vitreous or non-vitreous tile: ceramic, quarry, cementbody tile, paversImpervious porcelainBrick and stone veneerCement-based precast terrazzoGauged or ungauged natural stone tileSuitable SubstratesConcrete, mortar beds, masonry, Portland cement plasterWonderBoard Lite, cement backerboardsLiquid-applied and fabric waterproofing membranes such asRedGard Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane, Custom 9240 and RedGard Fabric MembraneCrack isolation sheet membranes such as Crack Buster ProUncoupling mats such as SpiderWeb IISubstrates treated with MBP Multi-Surface Bonding PrimerExterior Grade Plywood (interior residential and light commercial dryareas)Gypsum wallboard (interior dry areas)

3 Existing ceramic tile (scarified)Fully-bonded sheet vinyl flooring (scarified)Plastic laminates (scarified)Cutback adhesive (see preparation instructions)Composition of ProductModified dry-set mortar, which is a proprietary blend of Portlandcement, inorganic aggregates, copolymers and of Product in the InstallationFormulated for large format natural stone and large tile applicationsReduces installation time and labor by eliminating lippage andminimizing the need for additional levelingSag and slip resistance immediately holds wall tiles in placeCan be used in thin-set or Medium bed applications up to 3/4" (19mm)Exceeds ANSI and standards without the need foradditivesLimitations to the ProductDo not bond directly to hardwood, Luan plywood, particle board,parquet, cushion or sponge-back vinyl flooring, metal, fiberglass,plastic or OSB setting moisture sensitive natural stone, cement or agglomeratetile use EBM Lite Epoxy Bonding Mortar 100% Solids or CEG Lite 100% Solids Commercial Epoxy not use to install resin backed stone use EBM Lite Epoxy BondingMortar 100% Solids, CEG Lite 100% Solids Commercial Epoxy Groutor contact Custom's Technical Services for setting glass tile larger than 6" x 6" (15 x 15 cm)

4 , contactCustom's Technical Services for setting dimensional stone larger than 12" x 12" (30 x 30 cm),contact Custom's Technical Services for recommendations regardingsubfloor deflection lb ( kg) bagWhite4 Technical DataApplicable StandardsAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI , of the American National Standards for the Installation ofCeramic TileASTM International (ASTM)Marble, Granite & Travertine Premium Medium Bed MortarPublished Date: 10/4/2016 Marble, Granite & Travertine Premium Medium Bed Mortar / TDS-124 ASTM C109 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength ofHydraulic Cement mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)ASTM C627 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Ceramic Floor TileInstallation Systems Using the Robinson-Type Floor Tester Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) Recommended Work Practicesfor Removal of Resilient Floor CoveringsTile Council of North America (TCNA) TCNA Handbook for Ceramic TileInstallation, TCNA Method EJ171 Technical ChartPropertyTestMethodRequirementTypica l ResultsPot Life 4 HoursOpen > 20 MinutesPass4 Week Shear Bond StrengthGlazedWall > 300 psi400 - 500 psi( kg/cm ) > 200 psi300 - 400 psi ( kg/cm )Quarry Tileto > 150 psi150 - 200 psi ( kg/cm )

5 Environmental ConsiderationCustom Building Products is committed to environmentalresponsibility in both products produced and in manufacturingpractices. Use of this product can contribute towards LEED v3certification:Up to 2 points towards MR Credit 5, Regional MaterialsUp to 2 points towards MR Credit 4, Recycled ContentUp to 1 point towards IEQ Credit , Low Emitting Materials Adhesives & Sealants5 InstructionsGeneral Surface PrepUSE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES, such as nitrile, whenhandling must be structurally sound. Remove all grease, oil, dirt,curing compounds, sealers, adhesives or any other contaminant thatwould prevent a good bond. Glossy or painted surfaces must besanded, or abraded, and stripped of all contaminants.

6 Concrete mustbe cured 28 days and accept water penetration. Concrete must be freeof efflorescence and not subject to hydrostatic pressure. Concreteslabs should have a coarse finish to enhance the bond. Plywoodflooring including those under resilient flooring must be structurallysound and meet all ANSI and deflection requirements. For questionsabout proper subfloor installation, call Technical Services. Smoothconcrete surfaces, existing glazed tile, terrazzo, or polished stoneshould be scarified. Sheet vinyl must be well bonded and stripped ofold finish. Roughen the surface by sanding or abrading, then rinse andallow to dry. Expansion joints should never be bridged with settingmaterial.

7 Do not sand flooring materials containing to Concrete SurfacesConcrete or plaster must be fully cured and must accept waterpenetration. Test by sprinkling water on various areas of the water penetrates, then a good bond can be achieved; if waterbeads, surface contaminants are present, and loss of adhesion mayoccur. Contaminants should be mechanically removed beforeinstallation. Concrete must be free of efflorescence and not subject tohydrostatic pressure. Concrete slabs should have a coarse finish toenhance the bond. Smooth concrete slabs must be mechanicallyabraded to achieve proper to Lightweight Cement and Gypsum SurfacesLightweight or gypsum-based underlayments must obtain a minimum2000 psi ( MPa) compressive strength.

8 The underlayment must besufficiently dry and properly cured to the manufacturer s specificationsfor permanent, non-moisture permeable coverings. Surfaces to betiled must be structurally sound and subject to deflection not to exceedcurrent industry standards. Surfaces shall be free of all grease, oil,dirt, dust, curing compounds, waxes, sealers, efflorescence, or anyother foreign Lightweight cement or Gypsum surfaces should be primed. with aproperly applied sealer or a primer coat of RedGard, consisting of 1part RedGard diluted with 4 parts clean, cool water. Mix in a cleanbucket at low speed to obtain a lump free solution. The primer can bebrushed, rolled or sprayed to achieve an even coat.

9 Apply the primercoat to the floor at a rate of 300 ft2/gal ( M2/L). Drying timedepends on site conditions, but is normally less than 1 hour. Extremelyporous surfaces may require 2 coats. At this point, RedGard can beapplied to the primed lightweight or gypsum based surface. Refer tothe individual product data sheet or packaging directions for applicationinstructions. Expansion joints must be installed in accordance with localbuilding codes and ANSI/TCNA guidelines. Refer to TCNA to Plywood SurfacesPlywood floors, including those under resilient flooring, must bestructurally sound and must meet all ANSI Part Maximum allowable deflection: L/360 tile L/720 TCNA F150-13 tile installations, TCNA F141-13 and F250-13 forstone.

10 For questions about proper subfloor installation requirements,call Custom Technical to BackerboardsAs an alternative to an additional layer of plywood, WonderBoard Litebackerboard may be installed over structurally sound plywoodsubfloors for ceramic tile installations. Refer to TCNA F144-13 tileinstallations, TCNA F250-13 stone installations. CallCustom Technical Services when installing natural stone overplywood to Existing Surfacing MaterialResilient flooring or plastic laminates must be well-bonded, as well asclean and free of all contaminates. Roughen the surface by sanding orscarifying; rinse and allow to dry. Do not sand flooring that containsasbestos. For existing well-bonded ceramic tile, mechanically abradethe surface.