Laticrete 253 Gold Modified Thin-Set Mortar - 50 lb bag
Brand: Laticrete
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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.
Laticrete 253 Gold is designed for interior and exterior floor and wall installations of all types of ceramic tiles, porcelain tile and stone over concrete, exterior glue plywood and a variety of substrates.
Laticrete 253 Gold Features:
- Interior and exterior.
- Exceeds ANSI A118.4, A118.11, and ISO 13007-1 (C2)
- Bonds to most surfaces.
Suitable Substrates:
- Concrete
- Cement Mortar Bed
- Ceramic Tile and Stone
- Ceramic Tile and Stone
- Exterior Glue Plywood (Interior Only)
- Properly Prepared Vinyl Or Other Resilient Tile
- Non-Water Soluble Cut-Back Adhesive
- Non-Water Soluble Cut-Back Adhesive
- Concrete Block
- Concrete Masonry
- Cement Plaster
- Brick Masonry
- Cement Terrazzo
- Gypsum Wallboard
- Plastic Laminate
- Cement Backer Board
- Hydro Ban Membrane
Installation:
All surfaces should be between 40°F (4°C) and 90°F(32°C) and structurally sound, clean and free of all dirt, oil, grease, paint, concrete sealers or curing compounds. Rough or uneven concrete surfaces should be made smooth with Latex Portland Cement Underlayment to provide a wood float (or better) finish. Dry, dusty concrete slabs or masonry should be dampened and excess water swept off. Installation may be made on a damp surface. New concrete slabs shall be damp cured and 28 days old before application. All slabs must be plumb and true to within 1/4" (6 mm) in 10 ft (3 m). Expansion joints shall be provided through the tile work from all construction or expansion joints in the substrate. Do not cover expansion joints with mortar.
Approximate Coverage:
- Approximately 80–95 ft2 / 50 lb bag (7.4–8.8 m2 / 22.7 kg bag) with 1/4" x 1/4" (6 mm x 6 mm) notched trowel.
- Approximately 60–70 ft2 / 50 lb bag (5.6–6.5 m2 / 22.7 kg bag) with 1/4" x 3/8" (6 mm x 9 mm) notched trowel.
- For installing Strata Mat, approximately 110-120ft2 /50 lb bag (10.2 – 11.1 m2 /22.7 kg bag) with 1/4" x 3/16” (6mm x 5mm) notched trowel
Coverage will vary depending on trowel notch size, type and size of tile and substrate.
Performance:
- Open Time: 60 minutes
- Pot Life: 4 hours
- Time to Heavy Traffic: 24 hours
- Wet Density: 12.6 lb/gal (1.5 g/ml)
- VOC: 0
- Shelf Life: 2 year. High humidity will reduce the shelf life of bagged product.
- Packaging: 50 lb (22.7 kg) bag.
| SKU | L-253GOLD |
|---|---|
| Weight (lbs.) | 50.00 |
| Non-Returnable | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Laticrete |
| Warranty | Limited Warranty Upon Manufacturer Inspection |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0253-00XX-2X |
