Product ID: TDS-451
VersaBond® Lite offers all the performance of Versabond®-LFT with maximized creaminess and the benefits of a true lightweight mortar. This high bond strength formula is 30% lighter than a traditional mortar, resulting in a product that is easier to trowel and move around the jobsite. Designed for a wide variety of interior and exterior floor and wall installations, Versabond® Lite is excellent for setting large and heavy tile or stone. VersaBond® Lite will not sag on walls and offers nonslump performance for floor installations. Capable of LHT thin-set applications up to 3/4″ (19 mm) thick on horizontal surfaces after beat-in. Formulated with CustomLite® Technology, a 35 lb. (15.9 kg) bag covers the same area as a 50 lb. (22.7 kg) bag of traditional mortar. Contributing to LEED® certification, VersaBondLite® contains up to 16.5% recycled content by weight and 2.5% recycled content by volume. Exceeds ANSI A118.4HET, and A118.11 without the need for additives.
SQUARE FOOT COVERAGE PER 35 LB BAG (SQUARE METER PER 15.9 KG)
| Trowel Size | Min Coverage | Max Coverage |
| Longest side of tile less than 8" use 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4" (6 x 6 x 6 mm) Square-Notch | 90 sq. ft. (8.4 M²) | 100 sq. ft. (9.3 M²) |
| Longest side of tile 8" to 15" use 1/4" x 3/8" x 1/4" (6 x 9.5 x 6 mm) Square-Notch | 63 sq. ft. (5.9 M²) | 70 sq. ft. (6.5 M²) |
| Longest side of tile more than 15"+ use 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2" (13 x 13 x 13 mm) Square-Notch | 45 sq. ft. (4.2 M²) | 50 sq. ft. (4.6 M²) |
| Longest side of tile more than 15"+ use 3/4" × 9/16" × 3/8" (19 × 14 × 9.5 mm) U-Notch | 36 sq. ft. (3.3 M²) | 40 sq. ft. (3.7 M²) |
Recommended minimum coverage (80% for dry areas and 95% for wet areas and exteriors). Back buttering may be necessary.
Note that mortar coverage does not include backbuttering tiles. When backbuttering, consider the tile underside pattern and depth to estimate thickness and usage to add to your estimate.
Chart for estimating purposes. Coverage may vary based on installation practices and jobsite conditions. For more sizes, use the material calculator at CustomBuildingProducts.com or contact CUSTOM Technical Services at 800-282-8786.
Note that mortar coverage does not include flat back-troweling and/or notch back-troweling (formerly backbuttering) tiles. When back troweling, consider the tile underside pattern and depth to estimate thickness and usage to add to your estimate. The National Tile Contractors Association / Reference Manual has additional details regarding backbuttering, Flat & Notch Back-troweling at https://www.tile-assn.com/page/refmanual.