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POLYMER-MODIFIED MORTAR

PRO-STICK ® 42 ANSI A118.11 Multi-Purpose Thinset Mortar

PROFLEX ® PRO-STICK ® 42 thinset mortar has superior performance and workability characteristics not found in regular thinset mortars, along with an extended open time. When mixed, it produces a creamy, easy to spread mortar specially developed for the professional tile setter. For commercial and residential use. Advantages: • Exceeds ANSI A118.4 and ANSI A118.11 specifications • Extended open and working time • High strength for a variety of applications Uses: For installation of: Ceramic tile, pavers, quarry tile, porcelain tile, clay bodied tile. For installation over: Tile backerboard, exterior grade plywood, plumb and true masonry, properly cured and finished concrete, gypsum plaster, gypsum block or gypsum board (dry areas-walls only), cured Portland cement mortar, masonry surfaces.

Item #PS42

50 lb. bag, 56 bags per pallet Available in White and Gray Packaging:

Shear Strength

7 Days (psi)

28 days (psi)

Mosaic Tile Quarry Tile Glazed Wall

250-300 250-300 250-300

300-350 450-500 400-450

Coverage:

1/2” x 1/2” x 1/2" Square Notch Trowel

40-50 sq. ft.

Compressive Strength Quarry Tile to Plywood

1500-2000 175-200

3500-4000 200-250

1/4” x 3/8” x 1/4” Square Notch Trowel

Adjustability Open Time

15-20 minutes 50-70 minutes

70-80 sq. ft.

Final Set

6-8 hours

PRO-STICK ® 42L is a polymer-modified thinset mortar composed of lightweight aggregates, sand, cement, dry resins and other proprietary chemicals used to adhere virtually all types of tile, especially large tile units, marble, and granite to acceptable surfaces. Due to it’s lightweight and flexible properties, PRO-STICK ® 42L installations provide higher resistance to cracking up to 1/8” in-plane horizontal substrate movement. PS42L is especially formulated to hold large tile in place on vertical surfaces. PS42L also reduces unevenness caused by the setting of large tile on horizontal surfaces. Advantages: • Lightweight formula • 1/8" crack isolation • ANSI A118.4, ANSI A118.11, and A118.15 compliant • Large format tile • Tile up to 7 lbs. per square foot for vertical installations Uses: For installation of: Ceramic tile, pavers, quarry tile, porcelain tile, clay bodied tile. For installation over: Tile backerboard, plumb and true masonry, exterior grade plywood, properly cured and finished concrete, gypsum plaster, gypsum block or gypsum board (dry areas-walls only), cured Portland cement mortar, masonry surfaces. PRO-STICK ® 42L ANSI A118.11 Lightweight Large Format Tile Thinset Mortar

Item #PS42L

30 lb. bag, 64 bags per pallet Available in White and Gray Packaging:

Shear Strength

7 Days (psi)

28 days (psi)

Coverage:

Mosaic Tile Quarry Tile Glazed Wall

250-300 250-300 350-400

400-450 500-525 450-500

1/2” x 1/2” x 1/2" Square Notch Trowel

40-50 sq. ft.

Compressive Strength Quarry Tile to Plywood

4000-4500 175-200 15 minutes 60 minutes

6000-6500 200-250

1/4” x 3/8” x 1/4” Square Notch Trowel

Adjustability Open Time

70-80 sq. ft.

Final Set

6-8 hours

*Coverages are approximate.

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