CustomTech Flooring Prep
CustomTech – the industry’s leading collection of technologically-superior, easy-to-use, professional grade subfloor preparation products designed for all types of floor coverings.
Surface Prep
Quality begins from the ground up. Preparing your surface is the most critical task of any tile or stone installation. Custom Building Products offers you one source for the needs of virtually any job.
Setting
The foundation of precise tile and stone setting. Whatever the application, CUSTOM® offers the broadest line of tile and stone setting materials in the industry to give the exact performance your job demands.
Grout
Tile grout with dependable performance and color. Look for tile grout with rock-solid durability, consistency and the largest color palette with Custom. Our grouts are easy to work with yet deliver hard, dense joints.
Care & Maintenance
Stains can RUIN Stone & Tile.Protect Yours Now! Stains on stone, tile or grout happen easily - and can leave permanent stains. Protect your surface against both oil-based and water-based stains with the right sealer.
Aqua Mix®
Professional Solutions for Professional Results Offering the largest selection of Sealers, Cleaners, Problem Solvers, Grout Colorant and Stone Restoration products, we provide professionals with the right tools and solutions; making us the #1 Contractor Preferred Manufacturer of Sealers and Cleaners.
Profiles & Transitions
Discover a better choice in high-quality profiles and transitions. Create stunning designs in tile and stone without unsightly edges. A complete line of high performing, aesthetically pleasing edge-protection profiles. Available in the most popular designs and styles, they integrate with most field tile to increase design flexibility and minimize safety risks.
Tools & Accessories
Precision demands the best. SuperiorBilt® Tools are professionally preferred for tile, stone and floor covering installations.
Products : Surface Prep : Mud Bed and Patching Compounds : Fast Setting Thick Bed Mortar
Fast Setting Thick Bed Mortar is a pre-blended sand and cement formula to prepare for the installation of ceramic tile using the thick set method. To increase strength and reduce water absorption it should be mixed with Custom’s Mortar Admix. Economical, saves time with no job-site blending of sand and cement is required. High-strength, ideal for commercial and industrial installations.
This pre-blended underlayment is specifically designed to float a mortar bed for ceramic tile. It is easy to mix and use, eliminating the need for site mixing of sand and cement. Fast Setting Thick Bed Bedding Mortar's 3:1 mix ratio provides a high-strength surface ideal for tiling commercial and industrial installations.
Available in select markets only.
Features/Benefits
Documents
Technical/Installation
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI A108.1 of the American National Standards for the Installation of Ceramic Tile ASTM International (ASTM)
Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings Tile Council of North America (TCNA) TCNA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation, TCNA Method EJ171
Installation must comply with the requirements of all applicable local, state and federal code jurisdictions.
Custom® Building Products is committed to environmental responsibility in both products produced and in manufacturing practices. Use of this product may contribute to LEED® certification.
Use impervious gloves, such as nitrile, and safety glasses when handling product.
Surfaces must be structurally sound, clean, dry and free from grease, oil, dirt, curing compounds, sealers, adhesives or any other contaminant that would prevent a good bond. Glossy or painted surfaces must be sanded, stripped and cleaned of waxes, dirt or any contaminants. Concrete must be cured 28 days and accept water penetration. Concrete must be free of efflorescence and not subject to hydrostatic pressure. Concrete slabs should have a broomed or brushed finish to enhance the bond. Plywood flooring must be structurally sound and meet all ANSI and deflection requirements. For questions about proper subfloor installation, call Technical Services. Smooth concrete surfaces, existing glazed tile, terrazzo, or polished stone should be roughened or scarified. Roughen the surface by sanding or scarifying, rinse and allow to dry. Expansion joints should never be bridged with setting material. Do not sand flooring materials containing asbestos. Ambient temperature, surfaces and materials should be maintained at a temperature above 50° F (10° C) or below 100° F (38° C) for 72 hours.
Expansion joints and cold joints, as described in ANSI A108.01, should never be bridged with setting material. They must be brought through the tile work and filled with an appropriate elastomeric sealant, such as Custom's® 100% Silicone. Contact Custom's® Technical Services for the proper treatment of control or saw cut joints. Refer to TCNA EJ171, F125 and F125A.
This product contains Portland cement and free silica. Avoid eye contact and prolonged contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. If eye contact occurs, flush with water for several minutes and consult a physician. Do not breathe dust; wear a NIOSH approved respirator. Refer to Safety Data Sheet for complete safety information.
Do not apply directly over wood, metal, fiberglass, plastic and OSB panels lightweight concrete, gypsum underlayment, OSB, particle board, hardwood or Parquet floors.
Concrete or plaster must be fully cured and must accept water penetration. Test by sprinkling water on various areas of the substrate. If water penetrates, then a good bond can be achieved; if water beads, surface contaminants are present, and loss of adhesion may occur. Contaminants should be mechanically removed before installation. Concrete must be free of efflorescence and not subject to hydrostatic pressure. Concrete slabs should have a broomed or brushed finish to enhance the bond. Smooth concrete slabs must be mechanically abraded to ensure a good bond. Use bonding mortar to adhere to concrete surfaces.
Plywood floors, including those under resilient flooring, must be structurally sound and must meet all ANSI A108.01 Part 3.4 requirements. Follow TCNA F141 or F145 guidelines for the installation of the thick bed mortar over plywood sub floor. For questions about proper subfloor installation, call Custom® Building Products.
Thoroughly mix 3 quarts (2.84 L) Mortar Admix and 50lbs. (22.68 Kg) of Thick Bed Mortar to a semi-damp, dry packconsistency.
Follow ANSI A108.1 A, B or C for the installation of ceramic tile with thick bed mortar.
Curing time is affected by ambient and surface temperatures and humidity. Use the following as a guideline; 24 hours before grouting or light traffic.
Clean with water before material dries.
Store in a cool dry area.
Properly installed product requires no special maintenance.
Ordering Information
50 lbs. (22.68 Kg). bags
SQUARE FOOT COVERAGE PER 50 LB BAG (SQUARE METER PER 22.68 KG)
Approximately 5 - 6 sq. ft./50 lbs. (.46 - .55 m2/22.68 Kg) when applied with at a 1” (2..5 cm) thickness.
Chart for estimating purposes. Coverage may vary based on installation practices and jobsite conditions. You can also use the material calculator at CustomBuildingProducts.com or contact CUSTOM Technical Services at 800-282-8786.
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