Premium, Lightweight Tile Mortar with Polymer

DESCRIPTIONUltralite Mortar is a premium-grade, lightweight, single-component thin-set mortar that can also be used for medium-bed and non-sag applications. This high-performance, polymer-modified mortar is formulated with Easy Glide Technology™ for ease of application, and with BioBlock™ technology for mold and mildew resistance. Ultralite Mortar’s unique Ultralite Technology™ provides twice the coverage of a standard thin-set mortar and contributes to LEED points with over 20% recycled content.

FEaTuRES aND BENEFITS• Polymer-enrichedforhighperformanceanddeformability

• Nonsagandmedium-bedformulaforlarge-formattileandstone

• 25-lb.(11,3-kg)bagprovidesthesamecoverageasastandard50-lb.(22,7-kg)bag

• DesignedwithUniversalColorFormula™forinstallationswithlight-colored stones and translucent marble

INDuSTRy STaNDaRDS aND aPPROvaLS ISO 13007:ClassificationC2TES1P1

ANSI:ExceedsANSIA118.4andANSIA118.11bondstrengthrequirements

LEEDPointsContribution LEEDPoints

MRCredit4,RecycledContent*.................................. Up to 2 points MRCredit5,RegionalMaterials*................................ Up to 2 points IEQCredit4.1,Low-EmittingMaterials –Adhesives&Sealants ..........................................................1point IEQCredit4.3,Low-EmittingMaterials–FlooringSystems ......1point

* 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• Mostinterior/exteriorresidentialinstallationsonfloorsandwalls

• Mostinterior/exteriorcommercialinstallationsonfloors

• Mostinteriorcommercialinstallationsonwalls

• Installationofceramicandporcelaintile,quarrytile,pavers,Saltillotile,and most types of marble, granite and natural stone

LIMITaTIONS • Installonlyattemperaturesbetween40°Fand95°F(4°Cand35°C).

• Donotuseformoisture-sensitivestone(greenmarble;somelimestonesandgranites),agglomeratetilesorresin-backedtiles.Instead,usesuitableepoxyorurethaneadhesives.SeetherespectiveTechnicalDataSheetformore information.

• Donotuseoverdimensionallyunstablesubstratessuchashardwoodflooring,orientedstrandboard(OSB),substratescontainingasbestos,ormetal.Seethe“SuitableSubstrates”sectionbelow.

• Tousedirectlyovergypsum-basedpatchingorlevelingsubstrates,applysuitableprimerbeforeuse.SeeMAPEITechnicalBulletin010506-TB,“InstallingMAPEIProductsOverGypsum.”

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IN COMPLIANCE WITH ISO STANDARDS

ADHESIVE OVER PLYWOOD

P1 13007ISO

IN COMPLIANCE WITH ISO STANDARDS

DEFORMABLE ADHESIVE

13007ISO S1C2TEISO 13007

IN C

OMPLIA

NCE WITH ISO STANDARDS

CEMENTITIOUS ADHESIVE

• Installationsoftileovernonporoussurfaces(waterproofingmembranes,sheetmembranes,existingtile,etc.)mayrequireextendedsetting/curingtimes.

• Donotuseforinstallationssubjecttoprolongedwaterimmersion.

• Notrecommendedforareassubjecttoseverefreeze/thawconditions.Instead,MAPEIrecommendstheuseofaliquid latex additive mortar system.

SuITaBLE SuBSTRaTES• Concrete(curedatleast28days)

• Masonrycementblock,brick,cementmortarbedsandleveling coats

• Cementbackerunits(CBUs)–seemanufacturer’sinstallation guidelines

• Gypsumwallboard–interiorwallsindryareasonly(seeTechnicalBulletin010506-TBforpriminginstructions)

• APAandCANPLYGroup1exterior-gradeplywood(interior,residentialandlightcommercialindryconditionsonly)

• Properlypreparedvinylcompositiontile(VCT)andcutbackresidue(interioronly)

• Properlypreparedexistingceramicandporcelaintile,quarrytileandpavers(interioronly)

• MAPEIwaterproofing,crack-isolationandsound-reductionmembranes(limitedtothin-setinstallationsonlywhenusingweakstone).

SuRFaCE PREPaRaTION• Allsubstratesshouldbestructurallysound,stable,dry,

clean and free of any substance or condition that may reduce or prevent proper adhesion.

• SeeMAPEI“SurfacePreparationRequirements”document for tile and stone installation.

MIxINg1. Beforestarting,takeappropriatesafetyprecautions.

SeeMSDSfordetails.

Thin-set applications:

2a. Intoacleanmixingcontainer,pourabout5.5to6.5U.S.qts.(5,20to6,15L)ofcleanpotablewater.Graduallyadd25lbs.(11,3kg)ofpowderwhileslowlymixing.

Medium-bed and nonsag wall applications:

2b. Intoacleanmixingcontainer,pourabout5to6U.S.qts.(4,73to5,68L)ofcleanpotablewater.Graduallyadd25lbs.(11,3kg)ofpowderwhileslowlymixing.

3. Usealow-speedmixingdrill(atabout300rpm),withan angled cross blade mixer or double box mixer. Mix thoroughly until mixture becomes a smooth, homogenous, lump-free paste. Avoid prolonged mixing.

4. Letmixturestand(“slake”)for5to10minutes.

5. Remix.

6. Ifmixturebecomesheavyorstiff,remixwithoutaddingmore liquid or powder.

PRODuCT aPPLICaTION1. Chooseatypicalnotchedtrowel(seechart)with

sufficientdepthtoachievemorethan80%mortarcontactto both the tile and substrate for all interior applications, andmorethan95%forexteriorinstallations,commercialfloorandwetapplications.Itmaybenecessarytoback-butterthetiletomeettheserequirements.(RefertoANSIA108.5specificationsandTCAhandbookguidelines.)

2. Withpressure,applyacoatbyusingthetrowel’sflatsideto key mortar into the substrate.

3. Applyadditionalmortar,combingitinasingledirectionwiththetrowel’snotchedside.

4. Spreadonlyasmuchmortarascanbetiledbeforeproductskinsover.Opentimecanvarywithjobsiteconditions.

5. Placethetilesfirmlyintothewetmortar.Pushthetilesback and forth in a direction perpendicular to trowel lines, to collapse the mortar ridges and to help achieve maximum coverage. Ensure proper contact between mortar, tile and substrate by periodically lifting a few tiles to check for acceptable coverage.

6. Removeexcessmortarfromthejointareassothatatleast2/3ofthetiledepthisavailableforgrouting(seeANSIA108.10guidelines).

ExPaNSION aND CONTROL JOINTSProvideforexpansionandcontroljointsasspecifiedperTCNADetailEJ171orTTMACSpecificationGuide093000DetailMJ301.Donotcoverexpansionjointswithmortar.

CLEaNuPCleantoolsandtilewhilethemortarisfresh.

PROTECTION• Protectfromtrafficfor24hours.Protectfromheavy

trafficfor7days.

• Protectfromfrostandrainfor7days.

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Product Performance PropertiesISO 13007 Classification

Classification Code Classification Requirement

C2(cementitious,improvedadhesion) ≥145psi(1MPa)afterstandardaging,heataging,waterimmersionandfreeze/thawcycles

T(slipresistance) ≤0.019"(0,5mm)

E(extendedopentime) ≥72.5psi(0,5MPa)after30minutes

S1(normaldeformationofmortar) ≥0.1"(2,5mm)

P1(normaladhesiontoplywood) ≥72.5psi(0,5MPa)

ANSI Specification

Test Method ANSI Specification Test Results

ANSIA118.4–shearstrength,imperviousceramic(porcelain)mosaics

>200psi(1,38MPa)at28days 250to450psi(1,72to3,10MPa)

ANSIA118.4–shearstrength,glazedwall tile >300psi(2,07MPa)at28days 450to650psi(3,10to4,48MPa)

ANSIA118.4–shearstrength,quarrytile to quarry tile >150psi(1,03MPa)at28days 400to600psi(2,76to4,14MPa)

ANSIA118.11–shearstrength,quarrytile to plywood >150psi(1,03MPa)at28days 150to250psi(1,03to1,72MPa)

Shelf Life and Application Properties* at73°F(23°C)and50%relativehumidity

Shelflife .................................................. 1yearOpentime* .............................................. 30minutesPotlife* ................................................... > 2 hoursTime before grouting ............................... 24hoursVOCs(Rule#1168ofCalifornia's SCAQMD) ............................................... 0g/L

*Open time and pot life vary based on jobsite conditions.

Approximate Product Coverages*

Typical Trowel Coverage

1/4"x1/4"x1/4" (6x6x6mm)

75to90sq.ft.(6,97to8,36m²)

1/4"x3/8"x1/4" (6x10x6mm)

55to65sq.ft.(5,11to6,04m²)

1/2"x1/2"x1/2" (12x12x12mm)

38to45sq.ft.(3,53to4,18m²)

3/4"x9/16"x3/8" (19x14x10mm)

25to30sq.ft.(2,32to2,79m²)

*Trowel dimensions are width/depth/space. Actual coverages will vary according to substrate profile and tile type.

Packaging

Product Code Size and ColorU.S.14625000;Canada1462500021

Bag:25lbs.(11,3kg),universal color

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RefertoMAPEI’sMaterialSafetyDataSheet(MSDS)forspecificdatarelatedtoVOCs,healthandsafety,andhandlingof product.

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