2025 CATALOG PROFLEX

POLYMER-MODIFIED MORTAR

SUPERSTICK ® ANSI A118.15 Premium Thinset Mortar

PROFLEX ® SUPERSTICK ® is a polymer-modified thinset mortar composed of 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. SUPERSTICK ® is ideal for use over all PROFLEX ® membranes to assure maximum performance. SUPERSTICK ® is especially formulated to hold large units in place on vertical surfaces, and also reduces unevenness caused by setting of the tile when used on horizontal surfaces. Advantages: • ANSI A118.4, ANSI A118.11, and ANSI A118.15 compliant • May be used around, pools, fountains, or submersible conditions (Contact Technical Support for more information)

• Extended open time and working time • Ready to mix, no need for additives • High strength for a variety of applications • Use for glass tile installation Uses:

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

Applied in thickness from 1/8 to 1/4 inches to adhere marble, granite, ceramic mosaic, quarry, porcelain and glass tile to plaster, drywall, concrete, backerboard, exterior grade plywood, plastic laminates, masonry surfaces, and most metal surfaces. May be used to set tiles vertically of up to 5 lbs. per sq. ft. Recommended for exterior use subjected to freeze thaw conditions. Also for use in and around pools, fountains, or other submersible conditions.

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

40-50 sq. ft.

Shear Strength

7 Days (psi)

28 days (psi)

Mosaic Tile Quarry Tile Glazed Wall

250-300 250-300 350-400

400-450 500-525 450-500

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

70-80 sq. ft.

Compressive Strength Quarry Tile to Plywood

4000-4500 175-200 15 minutes 60 minutes 6-8 hours

6000-6500 200-250

Adjustability Open Time

Final Set

PROFLEX ® PRO-STICK ® 42 XLP is a unique polymer-modified Portland cement setting mortar for installing extra large porcelain, ceramic, ultra-thin stone floor tile. PROFLEX ® PRO-STICK ® 42 XLP with it’s exceptional fluid properties is the ideal adhesive for installing standard to ultra-thin, extra large tile and stone (gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs) over a variety of substrates including tile over tile applications. Advantages: • ANSI A118.4, ANSI A118.11, and ANSI A118.15 compliant • Freeze and thaw stable • Exceptional fluid properties for maximum strength and coverage • Suitable for interior and exterior applications • No need to back butter • Superior adhesion for extra large floor tile Uses: PRO-STICK ® 42 XLP easily provides maximum coverage of ultra-thin, extra large ceramic tile and stone on interior and exterior (gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs) floor applications. It is recommended for absorptive, semi vitreous, vitreous tile and impervious ceramic tile such as porcelain tile and natural stone over properly prepared masonry, concrete, cement backer board, membranes and existing ceramic tile. PRO-STICK ® 42 XLP is suitable for interior and exterior installations for both residential and commercial construction. It is recommended for use in the thinset installation method for vitreous tiles like porcelain over non-absorptive subfloors, and membranes. PRO-STICK ® 42 XLP Extra Large Porcelain, Ceramic, Ultra-Thin Floor Tile Mortar

Item #PS42XLP

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

Coverage:

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

Properties

Quarry Tile, Marble, Stone

55-65 sq. ft.

ANSI A118.4

ANSI Requirements

PS 42 XLP Results

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

Glazed Wall Tile, 48 hour shear

> 100 psi

> 260 psi

Large Tile, Marble, Stone

35-45 sq. ft.

Impervious Mosaic, 28 day shear

> 200 psi

> 480 psi

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

LEED ® v4

EQ Credit 4.1

PS 42 XLP Results

65-75 sq. ft.

Ceramics

VOC

<0.5 mg/m3

Complies

44

*Coverages are approximate.

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