Glass Tile Premium Thin-Set Mortar / TDS-200

Glass Tile Premium Thin-Set Mortar

1 Product Name
Glass Tile Premium Thin-Set Mortar

2 Manufacturer
Custom Building Products
Technical Services
10400 Pioneer Boulevard, Unit 3
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Customer Support: 800-272-8786
Technical Services: 800-282-8786
Fax: 800- 200-7765
Email: [email protected]
custombuildingproducts.com Suitable Substrates

3 Product Description Concrete, mortar beds, masonry, Portland cement plaster

With its unique blend of fine aggregate and premium white cement, WonderBoard® Lite cement backerboard
Glass Tile Premium Thin-Set Mortar offers the ultimate in bond Liquid applied waterproofing membranes such
strength for the most demanding installation requirements for larger as RedGard® and Custom® 9240
format glass tile, glass tile mosaics and other difficult to bond tile and
Crack prevention sheet membranes such as Crack Buster® Pro
stone. Glass Tile Premium Thin-Set Mortar is formulated to provide a
consistent bright white back drop for clear, iridescent and translucent Uncoupling membranes such as RedGard® Uncoupling Mat
glass tile to accentuate its brilliance and beauty. The non-sag Surfaces treated with MBP Multi-Surface Bonding Primer
properties support vertical installations so tile won’t slip and contains Exterior Grade Plywood (interior residential and light commercial dry
excellent handling characteristics. Exceeds ANSI A118.4TE, A118.15TE areas)
and A118.11 without the need for additives. Gypsum wallboard (interior dry areas)
Existing ceramic tile (scarified)
Note: Please refer to the glass tile manufacturer’s installation
instructions. Glass Tile Premium Thin-Set Mortar bond strengths are Fully-bonded sheet vinyl flooring (scarified)
determined from direct contact with the glass tile. Glass tile is Plastic laminates (scarified)
manufactured using different processes and incorporating different Cutback adhesive (see preparation instructions)
features including foils, paints, metal coatings and string mesh backing
or paper mesh backings. These differences may vary the actual bond Composition of Product
strengths of Glass Tile Premium Thin-Set Mortar to your specific glass
Modified dry mortar, which is a proprietary blend of Portland cement,
tile. Always refer to the glass tile manufacturer's installation
inorganic aggregates, copolymers and chemicals
instructions.
Benefits of Product in the Installation
Key Features
Maximum bond strength and flexibility
Consistent bright white color accentuates glass tile
Color-consistent, bright white throughout the entire application
High bond strength with minimal shrinkage
Superior bonding to plywood and to glass and porcelain tile
Sag and slip resistant - immediately holds wall tiles in place
Excellent handling characteristics through extended open and
Suitable Tile Types adjustment times
Approved for industry-recommended interior and exterior applications
Glass
Exceeds ANSI A118.4TE, A118.15TE and A118.11 standards without
Natural stone
the need for additives
Vitreous, semi-vitreous or absorptive tile: ceramic, mosaic, quarry,
cement
Impervious porcelain
Other hard-to-bond tiles

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Limitations to the Product Environmental Consideration

Do not bond directly to hardwood, Luan plywood, particle board, Custom® Building Products is committed to environmental

parquet, cushion or sponge-back vinyl flooring, fiberglass, plastic or responsibility in both products produced and in manufacturing
practices. Use of this product can contribute towards LEED® v3
OSB panels.
certification:
When setting moisture sensitive natural stone, cement or agglomerate
tile use EBM­Lite™ Epoxy Bonding Mortar 100% Solids or CEG­Lite™ Up to 2 points towards MR Credit 5, Regional Materials
100% Solids Commercial Epoxy Grout. Up to 1 point towards IEQ Credit 4.1, Low­Emitting Materials –
Do not use to install resin­backed stone; use EBM­Lite™ Epoxy Bonding Adhesives & Sealants
Mortar 100% Solids, CEG­Lite™ 100% Solids Commercial Epoxy Grout
or contact Custom's® Technical Services for recommendations. 5 Instructions
When setting glass tile larger than 6" x 6" (15 x 15 cm), contact General Surface Prep
Custom's® Technical Services for recommendations. USE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES, such as nitrile, when
When setting dimensional stone larger than 12" x 12" (30 x 30 cm), handling product.
contact Custom's® Technical Services for recommendations regarding
Surfaces must be structurally sound. Remove all grease, oil, dirt,
subfloor deflection requirements. curing compounds, sealers, adhesives or any other contaminant that
Contact Custom's® Technical Services when installing metal tiles would prevent a good bond. Glossy or painted surfaces must be
sanded, or abraded, and stripped of all contaminants. Concrete must
Packaging be cured 28 days and accept water penetration. Concrete must be free
7 lb (3.18 kg) box of efflorescence and not subject to hydrostatic pressure. Concrete
slabs should have a coarse finish to enhance the bond. Plywood
White
flooring including those under resilient flooring must be structurally
sound and meet all ANSI and deflection requirements. For questions
4 Technical Data about proper subfloor installation, call Technical Services. Smooth
Applicable Standards concrete surfaces, existing glazed tile, terrazzo, or polished stone
should be scarified. Sheet vinyl must be well bonded and stripped of
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) — ANSI A108.5, A137.2, old finish. Roughen the surface by sanding or abrading, then rinse and
A118.4TE, A118.15TE and A118.11 of the American National allow to dry. Expansion joints should never be bridged with setting
Standards for the Installation of Ceramic Tile ASTM International material. Do not sand flooring materials containing asbestos. Ambient
(ASTM) temperature should be maintained above 50° F (10° C) or below 100°
ASTM C109 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of F (38° C) for 72 hours to achieve proper bond.
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in or [50-mm] Cube Specimens) Bonding to Concrete Surfaces
ASTM C627 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Ceramic Floor Tile
Concrete or plaster must be fully cured and must accept water
Installation Systems Using the Robinson-Type Floor Tester penetration. Test by sprinkling water on various areas of the substrate.
If water penetrates, then a good bond can be achieved; if water
Resilient Floor Covering Institute - (RFCI) Recommended Work
beads, surface contaminants are present, and loss of adhesion may
Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings
occur. Contaminants should be mechanically removed before
Tile Council of North America (TCNA) - TCNA Handbook for Ceramic
installation. Concrete must be free of efflorescence and not subject to
Tile Installation, TCNA Method EJ171
hydrostatic pressure. Concrete slabs should have a coarse finish to
ISO 13007-2
enhance the bond. Smooth concrete slabs must be mechanically
Technical Chart abraded to achieve proper bond.

Bonding to Lightweight Cement and Gypsum Surfaces

Property Test Method Requirement Typical Results
Lightweight or gypsum based underlayments must obtain a minimum
Pot Life 4 Hours
2000 psi (13.8 MP) compressive strength. The underlayment must be
Open Time (E) A118.15 E = 30 Pass sufficiently dry and properly cured to the manufacturer’s specifications
Section 5.3 Minutes for permanent, non-moisture permeable coverings. Surfaces to be
Shear Strength to Ceramic Tile tiled must be structurally sound and subject to deflection not to exceed
the current ANSI Standards. Surfaces shall be free of all grease, oil,
7 Day Glazed Wall A118.15 > 450 psi 500 - 600 psi
dirt, dust, curing compounds, waxes, sealers, efflorescence, or any
Tile Section 7.1.2 (35.2 ­ 42.2 kg/cm²)
other foreign matter.
28 Day Porcelain A118.15 > 400 psi 400 - 500 psi
Tile Section 7.2.5 (28.1 ­ 35.2 kg/cm²)
28 Day Quarry Tile A118.11 > 150 psi 200 - 300 psi
to Plywood Section 4.1.2 (14.1 ­ 21.1 kg/cm²)
Glass Tile > 150 psi 250 - 325 psi
(17.6 ­ 22.8 kg/cm²)
Sag Resistance (T) A118.15 < 0.02 mm Pass
Section 6.0

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All Lightweight cement or Gypsum surfaces should be primed with a Mixing Procedures
properly applied sealer or a primer coat of RedGard, consisting of 1
Mix by hand or use a low 150 – 200 rpm speed 1/2" (13 mm) drill to
part RedGard diluted with 4 parts clean, cool water. Mix in a clean
achieve a smooth, paste-like consistency. Let the mixture slake or
bucket at low speed to obtain a lump free solution. The primer can be
stand 5 – 10 minutes; stir again and use. Stir occasionally, but do not
brushed, rolled or sprayed to achieve an even coat. Apply the primer
add more water. When properly mixed, troweled ridges will stand
coat to the floor at a rate of 300 sq. ft.l (7.5 sq. m/L). Drying time
without slump.
depends on site conditions, but is normally less than 1 hour. Extremely
porous surfaces may require 2 coats. At this point, RedGard can be Application of Product
applied to the primed lightweight or gypsum based surface. Refer to
the individual product data sheet or packaging directions for application Installation must conform to ANSI A108.5. Use a properly sized notch
instructions. Expansion joints must be installed in accordance with local trowel to ensure proper coverage under tiles. Using the flat side of the
building codes and ANSI/TCNA guidelines. Refer to TCNA EJ171. trowel, apply a skim coat of mortar to the surface. With the notch side
of the trowel held at a 45° angle, apply additional mortar to the
Bonding to Plywood Surfaces surface, combing in one direction. Press the tile firmly into place in a
perpendicular motion across ridges, moving back and forth. The
Plywood floors, including those under resilient flooring, must be
perpendicular motion flattens ridges and closes valleys, allowing
structurally sound and must meet all ANSI A108.01 Part 3.4
maximum coverage. With some tile, specifically glass, back buttering is
requirements. Maximum allowable deflection: L/360 tile L/720 stone.
highly recomended. Adjust the tile promptly and beat it in with a block
See TCNA F150-13 Tile Installations, TCNA F141-13 and F250-13 for
and rubber mallet. Periodically pull up a tile and check the back to
Stone. For questions about proper subfloor installation requirements,
ensure proper adhesive coverage. If the material has skinned over (not
call Custom technical services.
sticky to the touch), re-comb with the notch trowel; if too dry, remove
Bonding to Backerboards and replace the dry material with fresh material. Thin Set Mortar
should not be used to fill low spots in the flooring. Mortar can be
As an alternative to an additional layer of plywood, WonderBoard
applied up to 1/4" (6 mm) thick after beat in. For large format tile and
backerboard may be installed over plywood subfloors for ceramic tile
uneven flooring, use mortars designed for Medium Bed applications.
installations. Refer to TCNA F144-13 tile installations, TCNA F250-13
stone installations. Call Custom technical services when installing Curing of Product
natural stone over plywood subfloor.
Curing time is affected by ambient and surface temperatures and
Bonding to Existing Surfacing Material humidity. Use the following as a guideline. Allow 24 hours before
grouting and light traffic. Allow 7-10 days before heavy or vehicular
Existing Ceramic Tile, Resilient Flooring or Plastic Laminates: Resilient
traffic. Before exposure to heavy or vehicular traffic, assure assembly
flooring or plastic laminates must be well bonded, as well as clean and
is rated “Heavy or Extra Heavy” per TCNA Service Requirements. As
free of all contaminates. Roughen the surface by sanding or scarifying;
necessary, use plywood or other load distributing protection when
rinse and allow to dry. Do not sand flooring that contains asbestos. For
moving heavy equipment across tiled assembly. Submerged
existing well bonded ceramic tile, mechanically abrade the surface.
installations must cure for 14 days before filling with water.
Rinse and allow to dry. When sanding, an approved respirator should
be used. Cleaning of equipment

Bonding to Cutback Adhesive Clean with water before the material dries.

Adhesive layers must be removed, as they reduce mortar bond Storage

strength to cement surfaces. Use extreme caution; adhesives may
Store in a cool dry area.
contain asbestos fibers. Do not sand or grind adhesive residue, as
harmful dust may result. Never use adhesive removers or solvents, as Health Precautions
they soften the adhesive and may cause it to penetrate into the
concrete. Adhesive residue must be wet scraped to the finished This product contains Portland cement and free silica. Avoid eye
surface of the concrete, leaving only the transparent staining from the contact or prolonged contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after
glue. To determine desirable results, do a test bond area before handling. If eye contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes and
starting. Refer to the RFCI Pamphlet, "Recommended Work Practices consult a physician. Do not breathe dust; wear a NIOSH approved
for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings" for further information. respirator

Movement Joint Placement Conformance to Building Codes

Movement joints are required for perimeters and other changes of Installation must comply with the requirements of all applicable local,
plane in all installations. Expansion joints and cold joints, as described state and federal code jurisdictions.
in ANSI A108.01, should never be bridged with setting material. They
must be brought through the tile work and filled with an appropriate 6 Availability & Cost
elastomeric sealant, such as Custom's 100% Silicone. Contact
Custom's Technical Services for the proper treatment of control or saw Location Item Code Size Color Package
cut joints. Refer to TCNA EJ171, F125 & F125A. USA GTMW7-4 7 lbs (3.18 kg) White Box

Mixing Ratios

Thoroughly mix approximately 27 fl oz quarts (0.8 L) clean, cool water

and a full 7 lb. (3.18 kg) box of Glass Tile Mortar together to a smooth,
paste-like consistency.

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7 Product Warranty
Obtain the applicable LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY at
www.custombuildingproducts.com/product-warranty or send a written
request to Custom Building Products, Inc., Five Concourse Parkway,
Atlanta, GA 30328, USA. Manufactured under the authority of Custom
Building Products, Inc. © 2017 Quikrete International, Inc.

When Glass Tile Premium Thin-Set Mortar is used as a part of a

qualifying full installation system of CUSTOM products, the installation
can qualify for up to a lifetime system warranty. CUSTOM will repair
and/or replace, at its discretion, the affected area of the system. For
more information, find details and limitations to this warranty at
custombuildingproducts.com.

8 Product Maintenance
Properly installed product requires no special maintenance.

9 Technical Services Information

For technical assistance, contact Custom technical services at 800-282-
8786 or visit custombuildingproducts.com.

10 Filing System
Additional product information is available from the manufacturer upon
request.

Expected Wear
Properly installed tile will last for more than 60 years.

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Coverage
Glass Tile Premium Thin-Set Mortar - 7 lb. box

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 14 sq. ft. (1.3 M²) 15.4 sq. ft. (1.4 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 9.8 sq. ft. (0.9 M²) 10.9 sq. ft. (1 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.

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