A smooth and creamy multipurpose thin-set mortar designed to be mixed with water for interior and exterior applications of ceramic tile, porcelain tile, quarry tile, pavers, brick, and stone. Provides a superior bond over exterior glue plywood as well as concrete, masonry, gypsum wallboard*, plastic laminate*, non-water soluble cutback adhesive and vinyl tile.
LATICRETE 253 Gold is a superior polymer modified bagged cementitious thin-set powder to be mixed with water to install ceramic tile and natural stone using the thin-set method of installation.
Meets ANSI A118.4 and ANSI A118.11 Strength Requirements.
50 lb bag
Approximate Coverage: per 50 lb Bag (22.7 kg)
*80-95 ft2 /50 lb bag (7.4-8.8 m2/ 22.7 kg bag) with 1/4" x 1/4" (6 mm x 6 mm) notched trowel.
*60-70 ft2 /50 lb bag (5.6-6.5 m2/ 22.7 kg bag) with 1/4" x 3/8" (6 mm x 9 mm) notched trowel.
Coverage will vary depending on trowel notch size, type and size of tile and substrate.
Uses:
Designed for interior and exterior floor and wall installations of all types of ceramic tiles, porcelain tile and stone over concrete, exterior glue plywood and a variety of substrates.
Advantages:
- Interior and exterior.
- Exceeds ANSI A118.4 Shear Bond Strength Requirements.
- Bonds to most surfaces.
Suitable Substrates:
- Concrete
- Cement mortar beds
- Ceramic tile and stone
- Exterior glue plywood*
- Properly prepared vinyl or other resilent tile*
- Non-water soluble cut-back adhesives*
- Concrete masonry
- Cement plaster
- Brick masonry
- Cement terrazzo
- Gypsum wallboard*
- Plastic laminate*
- Cement backer board**
* Interior use only.
** Consult cement backer board manufacturer for specific installation, recommendations and to verify acceptability for exterior use.
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