INSTALLATION:
Large Ceramic Tile, Quarry, Paver,
Marble and Dimensional Stone	

SPECIFICATION				ADESILEX P4
Mortar for Installation of Large Module Ceramic Tile &Stone

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DESCRIPTION: A single component, high performance, system for installing large module ceramic tile and stone without the need to back butter.

Specify for interior and exterior floor applications of vitreous and semi-vitreous tile and stone.

Specify for interior setting of vitreous, semi-vitreous, and non-vitreous ceramic tiles, quarry tiles, pavers, slate, marble, and granite.

Specify interior applications directly over properly prepared existing cementitious terrazzo floors, existing unglazed ceramic tiles, and paving bricks.

Specify for interior installation of porcelain tiles over most traditional well-prepared stable substrates (maximum deflection no to exceed L/360).

DO NOT specify over metal or wood surfaces or similar dimensionally unstable substrates.

DO NOT specify for exterior porcelain tile installation.  Specify only KERALASTIC or GRANI/RAPID systems(see data sheets for details).

DO NOT for installations subject to prolonged water immersion.  Specify KERACRETE, GRANI/RAPID or KERALASTIC systems (see data sheets for details).

DO NOT specify for setting green marble or green granite and their agglomerates or Rosso Levanto and Negro Marquina marble, use KERAPOXY.  When installing light colored and translucent marble typically a white mortar is recommended.

When specifying Adesilex P4 in the Tile Section selected – ceramic, quarry, paver, marble or dimensional stone – add appropriate articles or paragraphs under the applicable PART as indicated.

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PART 1 GENERAL

REFERENCES

ANSI A 108.5 – Installation Specification for Ceramic Tile Installed with Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar or Latex-Portland Cement Mortar

ANSI A118.4 – Material Specification for Latex-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 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 printed instructions.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MORTAR MATERIALS

MEDIUM BED POLYMER-MODIFIED MORTAR: ADESILEX P4 single component, high performance polymer-modified mortar, as manufactured by MAPEI CORPORATION. Meets ANSI A118.4.

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When specifying ADESILEX P4 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

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 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 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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There are no TCA methods directly specifying application of medium bed dry-set mortars.  Substitute ADESILEX P4 where traditional latex-modified 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 
[F101], [F102], [F103], [F111], [F112], [F113], [F114],
[F115], [F121], [F122], [F141], [F144], [TR712], [RF912].]

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

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 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 technical assistance, contact:

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