Custom Building Products FBG25 Installation Guide
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1. temperature and humidity Cleaning of equipment Clean with water before the material dries Storage Store in a cool dry area Health Precautions This product contains Portland cement and free silica Avoid eye contact or prolonged contact with skin Wash thoroughly after handling If eye contact occurs flush with water for 15 minutes and consult a physician Do not breathe dust wear a NIOSH approved respirator Conformance to Building Codes Installation must comply with the requirements of all applicable local state and federal code jurisdictions Published Date 1 31 2014 6 10 Availability amp Cost Location Item Code Size Color Package USA FBG25 25 lb 11 34 kg Gray Bag USA a 25 Ib 11 34 kg a Bag 50 Ib 50 Ib 22 68 kg 50 Ib 22 68 kg USA USA b 22 68 kg Bag Gray b ag ag Product Warranty Custom Building Products warrants to the original consumer purchaser that its product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper usage for a period of one year following the date of original purchase Custom s sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement of the product Some states countries or territories do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty will not extend to any product w2. Standard Test Method for Evaluating Ceramic Floor Tile e Isolates cracks to 1 16 1 6 mm and can be applied over cracks to Installation Systems Using the Robinson Type Floor Tester 1 16 1 6 mm without additional preparation e Resilient Floor Covering Institute RFCI Recommended Work e Exceeds ANSI A118 4 A118 15 and A118 11 standards without the Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings need for additives e Tile Council of North America TCNA TCNA Handbook for Ceramic e Approved for industry recommended interior and exterior applications Tile Installation TCNA Method EJ 171 e ISO 13007 2 6 CUSTOM Published Date 1 31 2014 TILING 09 30 00 Setting TDS 115 FlexBond Crack Prevention Mortar Technical Chart Property Test Method Requirement Typical Results Pot Life 4 Hours Open Time A118 15 E 30 Pass E Section 5 3 Minutes Adjustment A118 4 gt 30 Minutes 45 50 Minutes Time Section 4 5 4 Week Shear Bond Strength Glazed A118 15 gt 450 psi 600 700 psi Wall Tile Section 7 1 2 42 2 49 2 kg cm2 Porcelain A118 15 gt 400 psi 400 500 psi Tile Section 7 2 5 28 1 35 2 kg cm Quarry Tile A118 11 gt 150 psi 300 350 psi to Plywood Section 4 1 2 21 1 24 6 kg cm2 Sag on A118 15 lt 0 02 mm Walls Section 6 0 Environmental Consideration Custom Building Products is committed to environmental responsibility in both products pr
3. 3 x 13 mm Square Notch Min Coverage 90 sq ft 8 4 M2 63 sq ft 5 9 M2 45 sq ft 4 2 M2 Max Coverage 100 sq ft 9 3 M2 70 sq ft 6 5 M2 50 sq ft 4 6 M2 3 4 x 9 16 x 3 8 19 x 14 x 9 5 mm U Notch 36 sq ft 3 3 M2 40 sq ft 3 7 M2 Published Date 1 31 2014 CUSTOM
4. TILING 09 30 00 Setting TDS 115 FlexBond Crack Prevention Mortar 1 Product Name FlexBond Crack Prevention Mortar 2 Manufacturer Custom Building Products 3 Product Description A premium quality polymer modified mortar with exceptional flexibility and bond strength for tiling difficult surfaces such as plywood vinyl and laminates and for hard to bond nonporous tile such as porcelain and glass Suitable Tile Typ Limitations to the Product e Vitreous semi vitreous and absorptive tile ceramic mosaic quarry cement body tile e Impervious glass and porcelain tile e Natural stone e Cement based precast terrazzo e Brick e Thin brick e Do not bond directly to hardwood Luan plywood particle board parquet cushion or sponge back vinyl flooring metal fiberglass plastic or OSB panels e When setting moisture sensitive natural stone cement or agglomerate tile use EBM Lite Epoxy Bonding Mortar 100 Solids or CEG Lite 100 Solids Commercial Epoxy Grout e Do not use to install resin backed stone use EBM Lite Epoxy Bonding Suitable Substrates Mortar 100 Solids CEG Lite 100 Solids Commercial Epoxy Grout or contact Custom s Technical Services for recommendations e For clear or translucent glass CUSTOM recommends Glass Tile Premium Thin Set Mortar When setting glass tile larger than 6 x 6 15 x 15 cm contact Custom s Technical Services for recommendations e When setting dimensional s
5. hich has been modified in any way or which has not been used in accordance with Custom s printed instructions Custom makes no other warranties either expressed or implied This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state or from one country territory to another This warranty is not transferrable When FlexBond Crack Prevention 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 Product Maintenance Properly installed product requires no special maintenance Technical Services nformation For technical assistance contact Custom Building Products Filing System Additional product information is available from the manufacturer upon request Expected Wear Properly installed tile will last for more than 60 years Related Products Polyblend Sanded Grout Fusion Pro Single Component Grout TILING 09 30 00 FlexBond Crack Prevention Mortar Setting TDS 115 Coverage SQUARE FOOT COVERAGE PER 50 LB BAG SQUARE METER PER 22 68 KG Trowel Size 1 4 x 1 4 x 1 4 6 x 6 x 6 mm Square Notch 1 4 x 3 8 x 1 4 6 x 9 5 x 6 mm Square Notch 1 2 x 1 2 x 1 2 13 x 1
6. l contaminates Roughen the surface by sanding or scarifying rinse and allow to dry Do not sand flooring that contains asbestos For existing well bonded ceramic tile mechanically abrade the surface Rinse and allow to dry When sanding an approved respirator should be used Bonding to Cutback Adhesive Adhesive layers must be removed as they reduce mortar bond strength to cement surfaces Use extreme caution adhesives may contain asbestos fibers Do not sand or grind adhesive residue as harmful dust may result Never use adhesive removers or solvents as they soften the adhesive and may cause it to penetrate into the concrete Adhesive residue must be wet scraped to the finished surface of the concrete leaving only the transparent staining from the glue To determine desirable results do a test bond area before starting Refer to the RFCI Pamphlet Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings for further information CUSTOM TILING 09 30 00 Setting TDS 115 FlexBond Crack Prevention Mortar Expansion J oint placement 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 E 171 F125 amp F125A Mixing Ratio
7. oduced and in manufacturing practices Use of this product can contribute towards LEED v3 certification e Up to 2 points towards MR Credit 5 Regional Materials e Up to 2 points towards MR Credit 4 Recycled Content e Up to 1 point towards IEQ Credit 4 1 Low Emitting Materials Adhesives amp Sealants Instructions General Surface Prep Surfaces must be structurally sound Remove all grease oil dirt curing compounds sealers adhesives or any other contaminant that would prevent a good bond Glossy or painted surfaces must be sanded or abraded and stripped of all 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 coarse finish to enhance the bond Plywood flooring including those under resilient 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 scarified Sheet vinyl must be well bonded and stripped of old finish Roughen the surface by sanding or abrading then rinse and allow to dry Expansion joints should never be bridged with setting material Do not sand flooring materials containing asbestos Ambient temperature should be maintained above 50 F 10 C or below 100 F 38 C for 72 hours to achieve p
8. olled or sprayed to achieve an even coat Apply the primer coat to the floor at a rate of 300 sq ft 7 5 sq m L Drying time depends on site conditions but is normally less than 1 hour Extremely porous surfaces may require 2 coats At this point RedGard can be applied to the primed lightweight or gypsum based surface Refer to the individual product data sheet or packaging directions for application instructions Expansion joints must be installed in accordance with local building codes and ANSI TCNA guidelines Refer to TCNA EJ 171 Bonding to Plywood Surfaces Plywood floors including those under resilient flooring must be structurally sound and must meet all ANSI A108 01 Part 3 4 requirements Maximum allowable deflection L 360 tile L 720 stone See TCNA F150 13 Tile Installations TCNA F141 13 and F250 13 for Stone For questions about proper subfloor installation requirements call Custom technical services Bonding to Backerboards As an alternative to an additional layer of plywood WonderBoard backerboard may be installed over plywood subfloors for ceramic tile installations Refer to TCNA F144 13 tile installations TCNA F250 13 stone installations Call Custom technical services when installing natural stone over plywood subfloor Bonding to Existing Surfacing Material Existing Ceramic Tile Resilient Flooring or Plastic Laminates Resilient flooring or plastic laminates must be well bonded as well as clean and free of al
9. roper bond Bonding to Concrete Surfaces 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 coarse finish to enhance the bond Smooth concrete slabs must be mechanically abraded to achieve proper bond Published Date 1 31 2014 Bonding to Lightweight Cement and Gypsum Surfaces Lightweight or gypsum based underlayments must obtain a minimum 2000 psi 13 8 MP compressive strength The underlayment must be sufficiently dry and properly cured to the manufacturer s specifications for permanent non moisture permeable coverings Surfaces to be tiled must be structurally sound and subject to deflection not to exceed the current ANSI Standards Surfaces shall be free of all grease oil dirt dust curing compounds waxes sealers efflorescence or any other foreign matter All Lightweight cement or Gypsum surfaces should be primed with a properly applied sealer or a primer coat of RedGard consisting of 1 part RedGard diluted with 4 parts clean cool water Mix in a clean bucket at low speed to obtain a lump free solution The primer can be brushed r
10. s Mix 5 qts 4 73 L clean water per 50 Ib 22 68 kg bag of mortar Mixing Procedures Mix by hand or use a low 150 200 rpm speed 1 2 13 mm drill to achieve a smooth paste like consistency Let the mixture slake or stand 5 10 minutes stir again and use Stir occasionally but do not add more water When properly mixed troweled ridges will stand without slump Application of Product Installation must conform to ANSI A108 5 Use a properly sized notch trowel to ensure proper coverage under tiles Using the flat side of the 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 surface combing in one direction Press the tile firmly into place in a perpendicular motion across ridges moving back and forth The perpendicular motion flattens ridges and closes valleys allowing maximum coverage With some tile back buttering is advisable Adjust the tile promptly and beat it in with a beating block and rubber mallet Mortar can be applied up to 1 4 6 mm thick after beat in For thicker applications use a medium bed mortar periodically pull up a tile and check the back to ensure proper adhesive coverage If the material has skinned over not sticky to the touch recomb with the notch trowel if too dry remove and replace the dry material with fresh material Curing of Product Allow to cure 24 hours before grouting or light traffic depending upon
11. tone larger than 12 x 12 30 x 30 cm contact Custom s Technical Services for recommendations regarding e Concrete mortar beds masonry Portland cement plaster e WonderBoard Lite cement backerboard e Liquid applied waterproofing membranes such as RedGard and Custom 9240 e Crack prevention sheet membranes such as Crack Buster Pro e Exterior Grade Plywood interior residential and light commercial dry areas subfloor deflection requirements e Gypsum wallboard interior dry areas e Existing ceramic tile scarified Packaging e Fully bonded sheet vinyl flooring scarified e Plastic laminates scarified e Cutback adhesive see preparation instructions e 50 Ib 22 68 kg and 25 Ib 11 34 kg bags e Gray or white Composition of Product 4 Technical Data Applicable Standards FlexBond Crack Prevention Mortar is a dry proprietary blend of Portland cement copolymers inorganic aggregates and chemicals American National Standards Institute ANSI ANSI A108 5 A118 4 g A118 15 and A118 11 of the American National Standards for the Benefits of Product in the Installation Installation of Ceramic Tile ASTM International ASTM e Outstanding flexibility and bond strength for difficult substrate and tile applications e ASTM C109 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars Using 2 in or 50 mm Cube Specimens Protects against cracking caused by minor in plane surface movement e ASTM C627
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