Description:
Carmelo Thin-Set Mortar is a dry set mortar
for tile installation on floors and walls with
extraordinary adhesion and workability properties
that significantly facilitates and improves
installation work.
Uses: To be used on concrete
surfaces. For other surfaces such as: ceramic,
marble terrazzo and gypsum board refer to the
manual published by the “Tile Council
of America, Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation”.
Do not use over the following surfaces: glass,
wood, metal and plastic.
Storage:
Store in a moderate temperature dry place protected
against water or other external agents.
Surface
Preparation: Surface must be clean
and free from oil, wax, grease, dust, detergents
or any other
external matter.
Mix:
Prepare a container with sufficient water to
attain a desirable mix amount. Add bag content
to the water. Mix thoroughly and slowly until
the mix reaches a uniform state without any
lumps. Slake for 15 minutes. Remix without any
water addition. Verify consistency applying
the mix on a vertical surface.
Mortar consistency shall be such that when applied,
it maintains the peaks of the trowel’s
notches. Do not use the mix once it has reached
its initial set.
Installation:
Apply the mortar uniformly over the surface
with the plain side of the trowel. Mortar amount
should be sufficient to insure a minimum thickness
of 3/32 inches between tile and surface once
the tile has been installed. Apply over an area
that can be covered with tiles before skinning
occurs. Using the recommended notched trowel,
comb the mortar to produce a uniform underlying
bed. Press tile into freshly combed mortar.
Bed mortar should cover at least an average
of 80% if the total area of the tile for interiors
(100% on floors and tiles that will be in contact
with water). While the mortar is fresh, verify
contact by beating a tile and pushing it against
the bed. Remove the tile and verify coverage.
If needed, apply more mortar. Wait 24 hours
before walking over installed tile.
Technical
Data: This product complies with parameters
established by ANSI 118.1. Installation must
be
performed following ANSI A108.5 guidelines.
Open Time: (at 72°F / 22°C): 30-40 minutes
Initial set: (at 72°F / 22°C): 8 Hours
Final set: (at 72°F / 22°C): 24 Hours
Adjustability: >1.5 Hours |
