Laticrete 257 Titanium Thin-Set Mortar

The ultimate, lightweight one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set mortar that is ideal for the installation of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs (GPTP) as well as for interior and exterior installation of ceramic tile, porcelain tile, stone, quarry tile, pavers and brick. 257 Titanium is designed with key features to facilitate the installation of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels including long open time, superior transfer for maximum coverage, easy to spread creamy consistency and a lightweight formula for easier handling.

Laticrete 257 Titanium also utilizes LATICRETE HYDROMATIC CURE CHEMISTRY™. This technology accelerates the hydration process to rapidly consume the water in the system, allowing the material to cure in a predictable manner. This is particularly advantageous when installing materials such as uncoupling membranes and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/slabs. Laticrete 257 is free of silica sand, features unsurpassed bond strength exceeding ANSI A118.15 requirements and is a functional equivalent to 254 PLATINUM Multipurpose thin-set mortar

Uses

The ultimate adhesive for installing Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs porcelain and glass tile as well as exterior and submerged applications. The ultimate thin-set for porcelain, thin porcelain, and glass tiles.

Advantages

Optimal performance for Gauged Porcelain Panels/Slabs.
Equipped with anti-microbial technology.
Lightweight- 25 lb (11.3 kg) bag has coverage of 50 lb (22.7 kg) traditional mortar.
Exceeds ANSI A118.4, A118.11 and ANSI A118.15.
Contains no silica sand.
ASTM C627 Extra Heavy (TCNA)
Conforms to ISO 13007-1 with a classification of C2ES1P1.
LATICRETE HYDROMATIC CURE CHEMISTRY™
60 minute open time.
Ultimate adhesion for porcelain and glass tiles.
Incredible bond to exterior glue plywood and concrete*.
Superior for exterior and submerged applications.
High shear bond strength.
Smooth creamy, lightweight formula.
25 Year System Warranty**.
Unique color options are now available in all LATICRETE® grout colors when mixed with PERMACOLOR® Select Color Kits¥ (257 TITANIUM white only)

* See limitations.

** When used as part of the LATICRETE 25 Year System Warranty DS 025.0.

¥ LATICRETE makes no guarantee on color match to our grout color card and color tools. This process/method can be used to create a colored adhesive mortar to facilitate the installation of translucent, transparent, opaque glass mosaics and other finishes where cleaning thin set mortar out of the joints is a challenge. Do not use colored adhesive mortar as a substitute for grout. Always conduct a test area to validate performance and result.

Suitable Substrates

Exterior Glue Plywood^
Properly Prepared Vinyl Tile^
Concrete/Masonry
Concrete Block
Cement Plaster
Cement Mortar Beds
Non-Water Soluble Cut-Back Adhesive*^
Cement Terrazzo
Cement Backer Boards^^
Gypsum Wallboard^
Gypsum Plaster*
Plastic Laminate^
Existing Ceramic Tile and Stone
STRATA_MAT™*

^ Interior use only.

^^Consult cement backer board manufacturer for specific installation recommendations and to verify acceptability for exterior use.

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