New Era Tiles & Finishes Limited

Description

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

LATICRETE 209 Floor Mud is a factory prepared blend of high strength portland cement and carefully graded sand.  This dry mix is used with water to make semi-dry conventional floor mortar beds. LATICRETE 209 Floor Mud is suitable for interior applications wherever a traditional mortar bed is required under ceramic tile, and  ideal for small shower pan fills in bathrooms.  Mix with LATICRETE 3701 Mortar Admix for added strength.

Uses

 Mortar Beds

 Leveling Beds

 Shower Pans

Advantages

 Pre-mixed—No job site blending of powders required

 Competitive advantages

 Economical—Saves time and money Suitable Substrates

 Concrete

Packaging

60 lb (27 kg) bag; 54 bags per pallet

Coverage

Approximately 6 sq. ft (0.56 m2) @ 1″ thickness (25 mm) per 60 lb (27 kg) bag

Shelf Life

Factory sealed containers of this product are guaranteed to be of first quality for one (1) year* if stored off the ground in a dry area. 

* High humidity will reduce the shelf life of bagged product.

Limitations (Interior use only)

Note: Surfaces must be structurally sound, stable and rigid enough to support ceramic/stone tile, thin brick and similar finishes.  Substrate deflection under all live, dead and impact loads, including concentrated loads, must not exceed L/360 for thin bed ceramic tile/brick installations or L/480 for thin bed stone installations where L=span length.

Cautions

Consult MSDS for more safety information.

 During cold weather, protect finished work from traffic until fully cured. 

 Contains portland cement and silica sand. May irritate eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes or prolonged contact with skin.  In case of contact, flush thoroughly with water. 

 Do not take internally. Silica sand may cause cancer or serious lung problems. Avoid breathing dust. Wear a respirator in dusty areas. 

 Use LATAPOXY®300 Adhesive for installing green marble or water sensitive stone and agglomerates.

 Keep out of reach of children.

Hot Weather Note:  The evaporation of moisture in portland cement mortars is accelerated by hot, dry conditions.  Apply to dampened surfaces and protect freshly spread mortar and finished work when installing in temperatures over 95°F (35°C).

INSTALLATION

Preparation

All surfaces should be between 40°F (4°C) and 95°F (35°C) and structurally sound, clean and free of all dirt, oil and grease. Dry, dusty concrete slabs should be dampened and excess water swept off. Installation may be made on a  damp surface. Do not cover expansion joints with mortar.

Application

Before placing mortar, apply a slurry bond coat made from LATICRETE 254 Platinum or LATICRETE 4237 Latex Additive mixed with LATICRETE 211 Powder.  While the slurry bond coat is wet, spread the mortar and compact well.  If placing tile immediately, apply a slurry bond coat of LATICRETE 254 Platinum or LATICRETE 4237 Latex Additive mixed with LATICRETE 211 Powder to the mortar.  While the slurry bond coat is wet and sticky, place the tile and beat in well.

Cleaning

Clean tools and tile work with water while mortar is fresh.