Expansion joints and cold joints, as described in ANSI A108.01, should never be bridged with setting material. Whatever the application, CUSTOM® offers the broadest line of tile and stone setting materials in the industry to give the exact performance your job demands. Contact Custom's Technical Services for the proper treatment of control or saw cut joints. If eye contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes and consult a physician. A premium quality, polymer-modified mortar with exceptional flexibility and bond strength for tiling difficult surfaces, such as plywood, vinyl and laminates, and for hard-to-bond, nonporous tile, such as porcelain and glass. When sanding, an approved respirator should be used. Do not sand flooring materials containing asbestos. Sheet vinyl must be well bonded and stripped of old finish. Privacy, Contact | Refer to the individual product data sheet or packaging directions for application instructions. They must be brought through the tile work and filled with an appropriate elastomeric sealant, such as Custom's® 100% Silicone. Submerged applications; wait 14 days after the final grouting period before filing water features with water at 70°F (21°C). The foundation of precise tile and stone setting. Concrete slabs should have a coarse finish to enhance the bond. Coverage may vary based on installation practices and jobsite conditions. CustomTech – the industry’s leading collection of technologically-superior, easy-to-use, professional grade subfloor preparation products designed for all types of floor coverings. Professional Solutions for Professional Results SQUARE FOOT COVERAGE PER 50 LB BAG (SQUARE METER PER 22.68 KG). Surfaces to be tiled must be structurally sound and subject to deflection not to exceed the current ANSI Standards. Stains can RUIN Stone & Tile.Protect Yours Now! CUSTOM will repair and/or replace, at its discretion, the affected area of the system. Professional Solutions for Professional Results Movement joints are required for perimeters and other changes of plane in all installations. With some tile, back-buttering is advisable. Do not sand or grind adhesive residue, as harmful dust may result. Gray Fortified Thinset Mortar This Custom Building Products FlexBond 50 This Custom Building Products FlexBond 50 lbs. Sitemap. Note that mortar coverage does not include backbuttering tiles. When FlexBond® Crack Prevention Mortar is used as a part of a qualifying full installation system of CUSTOM products, the installation can qualify for up to a lifetime system warranty. Terms | With the notch side of the trowel held at a 45° angle, apply additional mortar to the surface, combing in one direction. Adjust the tile promptly and beat it in with a beating block and rubber mallet. Concrete or plaster must be fully cured and must accept water penetration. Do not bond directly to hardwood, Luan plywood, particle board, parquet, cushion or sponge-back vinyl flooring, fiberglass, plastic or OSB panels. Call Custom technical services when installing natural stone over plywood subfloor. As necessary, use plywood or other load distributing protection when moving heavy equipment across tiled assembly. As an alternative to an additional layer of plywood, WonderBoard backerboard may be installed over plywood subfloors for ceramic tile installations. Note that mortar coverage does not include backbuttering tiles. Wash thoroughly after handling. This article provides detailed instructions for leveling a subfloor based on our project. Back buttering may be necessary. Expansion joints, perimeter joints and cold joints, as described in ANSI A108.01, should never be bridged with setting material. Formulated with post-consumer recycled material, it contributes to LEED® certification. A 30 lb (13.6 kg) bag covers the same area as a 50 lb (22.68 kg) bag of traditional mortar. When setting moisture sensitive natural stone, cement or agglomerate tile use EBM-Lite™ Epoxy Bonding Mortar 100% Solids or CEG-Lite™ 100% Solids Commercial Epoxy Grout. Surfaces shall be free of all grease, oil, dirt, dust, curing compounds, waxes, sealers, efflorescence, or any other foreign matter. Rinse and allow to dry. Back buttering may be necessary. Adjust the tile promptly and beat it in with a beating block and rubber mallet. Surfaces must be structurally sound. For interior and exterior installations. m/L). Refer to TCNA F144-13 tile installations, TCNA F250-13 stone installations. Remove all grease, oil, dirt, curing compounds, sealers, adhesives or any other contaminant that would prevent a good bond. For questions about proper subfloor installation requirements, call Custom® Technical Services. When setting glass tile larger than 6" x 6" (15 x 15 cm), contact Custom's® Technical Services for recommendations. Recommended minimum coverage (80% for dry areas and 95% for wet areas and exteriors). Although you'll be grouting and caulking between the tiles, it's best not to leave any thin-set on oozing out from the sides of the tile. SQUARE FOOT COVERAGE PER 30 LB BAG (SQUARE METER PER 13.6 KG). For clear or translucent glass, CUSTOM recommends Glass Tile Premium Thin-Set Mortar. Ambient temperature should be maintained above 50° F (10° C) or below 100° F (38° C) for 72 hours to achieve proper bond. Capable of thin-set or medium bed application up to 3/4" (19 mm) thick on horizontal surfaces after beat-in. FlexBond 50 lb. Glossy or painted surfaces must be sanded, or abraded, and stripped of all contaminants. Stir occasionally, but do not add more water. If the material has skinned over (not sticky to the touch), recomb with the notch trowel; if too dry, remove and replace the dry material with fresh material.