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Laticrete 253 Gold Thinset - 50 lb Bag
Laticrete 253 Gold is a superior polymer fortified bagged
cementitious thin-set powder to be mixed with water to install ceramic
tile and natural stone using the thin-set method of installation.
Uses:
Designed for interior and exterior floor and wall installations of all types of ceramic tile, porcelain tile and stone over concrete, exterior glue plywood and a variety of other substrates.
Features:
Interior and exterior
Exceeds ANSI A118.4 Shear Bond Strength Requirements
Bonds to most surfaces
Suitable Substrates
Concrete
Cement mortar beds
Ceramic tile and stone
Gypsum wallboard*
Exterior glue plywood*
Cement backer board**
Concrete masonry
Cement plaster
Brick masonry
Cement terrazzo
Properly prepared vinyl tile*
Non-water soluble cut-back adhesive*
* Interior use only.
** Consult cement backer board manufacturer for specific installation recommendations and to verify acceptability for exterior use.
Coverage:
Approximately 60–70 ft2/50 lb bag (5.6–6.5/22.7 kg bag) with 1/4" x 3/8" (6 mm x 9 mm) notched trowel.
Approximately 80–95 ft2/50 lb bag (7.4–8.8/22.7 kg bag) with 1/4" x 1/4" (6 mm x 6 mm) notched trowel.
Coverage will vary depending on trowel notch size, type and size of tile, and substrate.
Mixing:
Mixing: Place clean, potable water into a clean pail. Add Laticrete 253 Gold. Use approximately 5 qts (4.7 l) of water for 50 lbs (22.7 kg) of powder. Mix by hand or with a slow speed mixer to a smooth, trowelable consistency. Allow mortar to slake for 5–10 minutes. Remix without adding any more water or powder. During use, stir occasionally to keep mix fluffy. DO NOT temper with water.
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Additional Information
Application:
Apply mortar to the substrate with the flat side of the trowel,pressing
firmly to work into surface. Comb on additional mortar with the notched
side.
Note: Use the proper sized notched trowel to ensure full bedding of the
tile. Spread as much mortar as can be covered with tile in 15–20
minutes. Back butter large tiles > 8" x 8" (200 mm x 200 mm) to
provide full bedding and firm support. Place tiles into wet, sticky
mortar and beat in using a beating block and rubber mallet to embed tile
and adjust level.
Check mortar for complete coverage by periodically removing a tile and
inspecting bedding mortar transfer onto back of tile. If mortar is
skinned over (not sticky), remove and replace with fresh mortar.
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