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SGM Floor and Wall Thin-Set Mortar is a premium Portland cement-based mortar specifically formulated for the installation of ceramic, mosaic, quarry tiles, and dimension stone (absorptive, semi-vitreous, and vitreous) tiles. This product can be used for service in commercial and residential environments for use on both wall and floor tile installations. It features a creamy consistency and extended open time over traditional dry-set mortars. SGM — Southcrete™ 28 Flexible Mortar Additive maximizes the performance of SGM Floor and Wall Thin-Set Mortar (726/727) resulting in a flexible and long-lasting bond specifically for glass tile installations. Meets ANSI 118.4 recommendations.
INSTALLATION
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces such as these will prevent bonding and should be covered with a cleavage membrane topped with a ? inch to ¾ inch (9.5 to 19.1 mm) reinforced mortar bed for floors. Wait a minimum of twenty (20) hours before dryset mortar may be applied to the mortar bed. Not recommended for setting green or black marble, vitreous or impervious tile (i.e. porcelain tile). Use Southcrete™ 25 Acrylic or Southcrete™ 28 Flexible Additive in lieu of mixing water when installing a vitreous or impervious (porcelain) tile. Green and black moisture-sensitive marble must be set with SGM EGS Epoxy Mortar. Consult SGM technical service department for product and installation recommendations.
CAUTION
WARNING — EYE IRRITANT CONTAINS PORTLAND CEMENT. Product is alkaline on contact with water. Use paddle for mixing to avoid splashing into eyes or contact with skin. During mixing or application avoid contact with eyes. In case of such contact, flood eyes repeatedly with water and CALL A PHYSICIAN. Wash thoroughly after handling and before smoking or eating. Do not take internally. CONTAINS FREE SILICA — DO NOT BREATHE DUST. Prolonged exposure to dust may cause delayed lung disease (Silicosis). WARNING: This product may expose you to chemicals, including silica, which the State of California recognizes as a cause of cancer. For more information, visit the Proposition 65 Warnings Website (www.P65Warnings.ca.gov). Use NIOSH approved masks at all times to handle silica dust. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
MIXING
Add SGM Floor and Wall Thin-Set Mortar (726/727) powder to approximately 1 ½ gal (5.7 L) cool, clean potable water, Southcrete 25 Acrylic or Southcrete 28 Flexible Additive per 50lb (22.7Kg) bag. Machine mixing with a slow speed drill and mixing paddle is preferred (250-350 RPM). Higher speeds are not recommended and will entrain air. Mix the two components together thoroughly until smooth. The proper consistency is obtained when the mortar is applied with the notched trowel to the substrate and the ridges formed do not flow or slump. Allow mortar to slake for 5 minutes, and then remix before use. Do not add any additional water, latex or powder after the mortar has slaked. Re-mix mortar occasionally during use and discard after initial set in bucket.
APPLICATION
Detailed installation procedures may be found in TCNA Handbook and ANSI 108.5. All materials and effected areas should remain above 50°F / 10°C (fifty degrees Fahrenheit / ten degrees Celsius) or below 100°F / 38°C (100 degrees Fahrenheit / 38 degrees Celsius) 24-hours prior and 72-hours after placement. Apply mixed mortar liberally with the flat side of trowel, using sufficient pressure to key into substrate, then apply additional mortar with notched edge of trowel leaving enough mortar to give 100 percent coverage with the back of tile. Place tile while surface is wet and tacky and spread mortar over an area no greater than can be covered with tile before the mortar skins over. Place tiles with a twisting motion and beat lightly before initial set takes place to fully embed in the mortar. Mortar that has formed a skin should be re-troweled before applying tile. Some irregular tiles may require back-buttering. During the setting of tile, it is recommended to periodically remove a tile and check to see that sufficient transfer of mortar is being attained. Industry standards require a minimum of 3/32 inch (2 mm) mortar thickness after beat in. Do not adjust tiles after they have been set more than ten (10) to fifteen (15) minutes.
A ¼ inch gap shall be left around vertical abutments to allow for structural movement and filled with appropriate Elastomeric sealant.
CLEANING
Use water to remove uncured mortar. Remove excess mortar from both glass block and tools before mortar hardens. Use of damp clean sponge or soft cloth is recommended.
CURING
Minimum cure is reached in 48-72 hours. Curing may vary according to atmospheric conditions.
COVERAGE
Approximately:
SHELF LIFE
Up to one (1) year from date of manufacture in an unopened, properly stored container.
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