Laticrete 3701 Fortified Mortar is a polymer fortified blend of carefully selected polymers, Portland cement and graded aggregates. 3701 Fortified Mortar does not require the use of latex admix, you only need to add water to produce thick bed mortar with exceptional strength. 3701 Fortified Mortar is an approved substitute for 226 Thick Bed Mortar mixed with 3701 Mortar Admix.
Laticrete 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed Features:
Polymer fortified – no need for latex additives
Premixed - no job site blending of powders required
Economical – saves time and money
High strength formula
Pumpable for large scale veneer projects
Exceeds ASTM C270 requirements
For use as a scratch or finish coat in place of Type S or Type N mortar
Excellent for ramping and pitching - can be used in a bonded mortar bed assembly with a slurry bond coat of LATICRETE 254 Platinum down to a feather edge
Suitable Substrates:
Concrete
Ceramic Tile and Stone
Concrete Masonry
Brick Masonry
Cement Mortar Bed
Cement Plaster
Cement Terrazzo
Exterior Glue Plywood (For interior only, minimum 2" (50 mm) over cleavage membrane with wire reinforcing)
Cement Backer Board (Consult cement backer board manufacturer for specific installation recommendations and to verify acceptability for exterior use)
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:
12 ft2at 1/2" (1.1 m2at 12 mm)
6 ft2at 1" thickness (0.56 m2at 25 mm)
3 ft2at 2" (0.3 m2at 50 mm)
Performance:
Intial Set: 4 to 6 hours
Final Set: 8 to 10 hours
Pot Life: 2 hours
Time to Foot Traffic: 12 hours
Time to Heavy Traffic: 48 hours
Time to Liquid Applied Membrane: 72 hours
VOC: This product has been certified for Low Chemical Emissions (ULCOM/GG UL2818) under the UL GREENGUARD Certification Program for Chemical Emissions for Building Materials, Finishes and Furnishings (UL 2818 Standard) by UL Environment
Shelf Life: Factory sealed containers of this product are guaranteed to be of first quality for two (2) years.