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

SPECIFICATION				PLANICRETE W
Heavy- Duty Flexible Two-Component Specialty Adhesion

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DESCRIPTION:  A white, high bond strength, highly flexible, trowable two-component specialty adhesive for interior and exterior installations.  PLANICRETE W is designed for setting ceramic tile and stone (except white or translucent marble) over most substrates, including steel.  It is ideally suited for setting Rosso Levanto and Negro Marquina marble or green marble or green granite or their agglomerates.

	Specify for setting in kitchens and wet areas in hotels, hospitals, bathrooms and care units.

Specify for specialized heavy-duty interior and exterior applications.

Specify for use as a high strength setting compounds when installing ceramic tile over steel decks (shipbuilding) elevator floors and walls, exterior grade plywood (interior floors and countertops dry areas only), gypsum wallboard, concrete, cementitious backer unit and in areas subject to excessive vibration an movement.

Specify for setting tile on prefabricated bath units on walls and floors.

Specify for exterior applications in setting Rosso Levanto, and Negro Marquina marble or green marble or green granite and their agglomerates.

DO NOT  specify for the installation of light colored marble.  When installing light colored marble and other translucent marble and their agglomerates, specify white GRANI/RAPID or White KERAQUICK M..

DO NOT specify over particle board, masonite, chipboard, Lauan, gypsum floor patching compounds, metal or similar dimensionally unstable substrates.

When specifying PLANICRETE W  in the Tile Selection 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
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There are no industry standards covering Polyurethane adhesives.
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ANSI A173.1 – Specifications for Ceramic Tile

Tile Council of America (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 to 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 tilework 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  written instructions.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

	ADHESIVE MATERIALS

ADHESIVE:  PLANICRETE W high strength two-component specialty adhesive as manufactured by MAPEI CORPORATION.

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When specifying PLANICRETE W  in performance specification, Call MAPEI CORPORATION’s Technical Service Department toll-free number for assistance with product characteristics.

When specifying GROUT MATERIALS, refer to respective suggested grout specification – ULTRA/COLOR sanded polymer-modified cementitious grout or KER 200 polymer-modified Portland cement tile grout or KER 800 unsanded polymer-modified Portland cement tile 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

Mix individually packaged components in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

PART 3 EXECUTION

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Specifications for surface conditions are listed in the beginning of the specification 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 tilework and conditions under which tile will be installed.  Do not proceed with tilework until surfaces and conditions comply with requirements indicated in reference tile installation standards and manufacturer’s printed instructions.

	PRPEPARATION
	
	Prepare substrate in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
	
INSTALLATION

	Install adhesive in accordance with manufacturer’s printed instructions and ANSI 

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There are no TCA methods directly specifying applications of urethane adhesives.  Substitute PLANICRETE W where traditional dry-set mortars have been specified.

Select appropriate TCA method to be used and delete non-applicable methods (select from latest edition of TCA Handbook).
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	[Floor Tile:  Install in accordance with TCA method [F111], [F112],
	[F112], [F121], [F122], [F141], [TR418], [TR712], [RF912]

	[Wall Tile:  Install in accordance with TCA method [W221], [W222], 
[W231], [W241], [TR713].]

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

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

	Install expansion and control joints in accordance with TCA 

	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 24  hours after installation.]

[Protect walls from impact, vibration and heavy hammering on adjacent and opposite walls for at least 2 days after installation.]

Protect from freezing and total water immersion for at least 21 days after installation.

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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 assistance, contact:

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