INSTALLATION:	
Ceramic, Mosaic, Quarry, Paver, Slate and Granite

SPECIFICATION				KERABOND
							Premium Floor and Wall Dry-Set Mortar

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DESCRIPTION:  A premium floor and wall dry-set mortar with outstanding bond strength.  This special blend of Portland cement, select inert fillers and advanced chemical additives results in a mortar with excellent sag resistance and adjustability.  Contractors appreciate its long open time and ease of application.

Specify KERABOND for installations over properly prepared concrete, masonry block, cement mortars and leveling coats, cementitious backer units, gypsum wallboard and plaster.

Specify for interior floor and wall and exterior floor installations of vitreous and non-vitreous ceramic tiles, mosaics, quarry tiles, pavers and natural stone tiles.

Specify KERABOND with KERALASTIC for exterior wall installations of vitreous tiles, impervious or glass-like tiles, gauged slate, polished-back marble, granite or porcelain tile.  
(See data sheet for details.)

Specify KERABOND with KERALASTIC, or other polymer additives, for installations in freeze/thaw environments or with special substrates. (See KERALASTIC and other polymer additive data sheets for details.)

Specify KERABOND with KERALASTIC for installations over smooth, steel-troweled concrete, glass, non-cushioned vinyl flooring, vinyl asbestos tile or old cutback adhesives (light commercial and residential applications only), and exterior grade plywood (interior dry floors and countertops only).  (See data sheet for details.)

Specify KERABOND with KERALASTIC for setting impervious or glass-like tiles, gauged slate, polished-back marble, granite or porcelain tile. (See data sheet for details.)

DO NOT specify for the installation of Rosso Levanto and Negro Marquina marble or green marble or granite or their agglomerates.  Specify PLANICRETE W or KERAPOXY. Specify White GRANI/RAPID or White KERAQUICK M when selecting light colored or translucent marble and their agglomerates   (See data sheet for details.)

DO NOT specify over presswood, particleboard, chipboard, masonite, Lauan, gypsum floor patching compounds or similar dimensionally unstable substrates.  May be used over properly prepared exterior grade plywood (interior residential floors and countertops in dry areas only) when undiluted KERALASTIC is added.

When specifying KERABOND in the Tile Section selected – ceramic, mosaic, quarry, paver, slate, marble or granite – add appropriate articles or paragraphs under the applicable PART as indicated.

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PART 1 GENERAL

	REFERENCES

ANSI A108.5 - Installation Specification for Ceramic Tile Installed with Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar or Latex-Portland Cement Mortar

	ANSI A118.1 – Material Specifications for Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar

	ANSI A137.1 – Material Specification for Ceramic Tile

	Tile Council of America, Inc. (TCA) – Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation

	SUBMITTALS

Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s technical information and installation instructions for materials required.

	QUALITY ASSURANCE

Provide tile, grout and setting materials from one source.  Additives, dry-set mortars, installation materials and grouts shall be from the same manufacturer.

	DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

Deliver and store packaged materials in original containers with seals unbroken and labels intact until time of use.  Prevent damage or contamination of materials by water, freezing, foreign matter, or other causes.

	Deliver and store materials on site at least 24 hours before work begins.

	Provide heated and dry storage facilities on site.

	PROJECT CONDITIONS
	
Maintain environmental conditions and protect work during and after installation to comply with referenced standards and manufacturer’s printed recommendations.

	Vent temporary heaters to exterior to prevent damage to tile work from carbon dioxide build-up.

Maintain temperature at not less than 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) in tiled areas during installation and for 7 days after completion, unless higher temperatures are required by referenced installation standards or manufacturer’s printed instructions.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

	MORTAR MATERIALS

DRY-SET MORTAR: KERABOND premium floor and wall dry-set mortar, as manufactured by MAPEI CORPORATION, ANSI A118.1.

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When specifying KERABOND in a performance specification, call MAPEI CORPORATION’s Technical Service Department toll-free number for assistance with product characteristics.

Specify KERALASTIC, KERAPLY or PLANICRETE 50 with KERABOND dry-set mortar when specifying LATEX-PORTLAND CEMENT MORTAR, ANSI A118.4. (See respective specification sheets.)

When specifying GROUT MATERIALS, refer to respective suggested grout specification – ULTRA/COLOR polymer-modified sanded grout or KER 200 polymer-modified sanded grout (ANSI A118.6) or KER 800 unsanded polymer modified grout (ANSI A118.6) or KERAPOXY 100% solids epoxy grout (ANSI A118.3).  Grout tiles according to grout instructions and ANSI A108.10 or A108.6 specifications.
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MIXES

Proportion and mix factory-prepared mortar in accordance with manufacturer’s printed instructions.

PART 3 EXECUTION

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Specifications for surface conditions are listed in the beginning of the specification section of MAPEI’s Architectural Binder.  These specifications should be called out with the related work sections.  Delete non-applicable conditions.  (Refer to ANSI EXPLANATION AND NOTES section:  AN-3 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED IN OTHER SECTIONS.)
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EXAMINATION
	
Examine surfaces to receive tile work and conditions under which tile will be installed.  Do not proceed with tile work until surfaces and conditions comply with requirements indicated in referenced tile installation standards and manufacturer’s printed instructions.

INSTALLATION

	Install tile in accordance with manufacturer’s printed instructions and ANSI A108.5.

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Select TCA method to be used and delete non-applicable methods.  (Select from latest edition of the TCA Handbook.)
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[Floor Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method
[F101], [F102], [F103], [F111], [F112], [F112], [F113], [F114],
[F115], [F121], [F122], [F141], [F144], [TR711], [TR912].]

[Wall Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method
[W201], [W202], [W211], [W221], [W222], [W231], [W241], [W242], [W243], [W244], [B412], [B413], [B414], [B415], [TR712], [TR713].]

[Ceiling or Soffitt Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method C311.]

[Countertop Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method [C511], [C512], [C513].]

[Tub and Fountain Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method B417.]

[Refrigerator Room Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method R612.]

[Steam Room Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method SR613.]

[Stair Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method S151]

Install expansion and control joints in accordance with TCA method EJ171.

Grout joints shall be clean and free from standing water, dust and foreign substances.

Tile surfaces shall be clean and dry.

PROTECTION

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Select appropriate statements for installation – floor, wall, or both.  Delete non-applicable statements.
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[Protect floors from general traffic for at least 72 hours after installation.  Plywood or stepping boards may be used after 24 hours when occasional stepping on the floor is unavoidable.]

[Protect walls from impact, vibration and heavy hammering on adjacent and opposite walls for at least 14 days after installation.]

Protect from freezing and total water immersion for at least 21 days after completion of tile work.

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When dealing with cement-based products, it should be noted that temperature and humidity during and after installation of tile affect final curing time, i.e., low temperatures (60 degrees and under) and high humidity (70% and above) will delay final cure time.
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For further information and technical assistance, contact:

				     MAPEI CORPORATION
				     1501 WALL STREET
				     GARLAND, TEXAS  75041 – 4046
				     1-800-992-6273