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

SPECIFICATION				TYPE 1
High Performance Floor and Wall Ceramic Tile Adhesive

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DESCRIPTION: A high performance, multi-purpose, non-flammable ceramic floor and wall tile adhesive.  Type 1 is easy-to-spread, white in color, and water cleanable.

Specify for interior use only with non-vitreous, semi-vitreous, vitreous and impervious mosaic tiles.

Specify for ceramic tile installations on floors (light duty residential traffic only), walls, and countertops.

Specify for shower, tub, and bath surrounds where service requirements do not exceed ASNI A136.1 type 1.

DO NOT specify  TYPE 1 adhesive with non-absorbent tiles larger than 6” 6’ (1515 cm). Specify KERAPLY or KERALASTIC systems. (See data sheets for details.)

DO NOT specify for outdoor installation.  Specify KERASET wit KERAPLY or KERABOND with KERALASTIC.  (See data sheets for details.)

DO NOT specify for installation of Rosso Levanto and Negro Marquina marble or green marble or granite or their agglomerates.  Specify KERAPOXY or PLANICRETE W.  For all other marble types, specify GRANI/RAPID or KERALASTIC systems.  For setting white, light colored or translucent marble, specify White GRANI/RAPID or White KERAQUICK M.  (See data sheets for details.)

DO NOT specify for pools, tanks, Jacuzzis or fountains.  Specify GRANI/RAPID, KERALASTIC or KERACRETE systems.

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

When specifying TYPE 1 in the Tile Selection selected – ceramic, mosaic, quarry, paver, or slate – add appropriate articles or paragraphs under the applicable PART as indicated.

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PART 1 GENERAL

REFERENCES

A108.4 – Installation Specification for Ceramic Tile Installed with Organic Adhesives or Water Cleanable Tile Setting Epoxy Adhesive

ANSI A136.1 – Material Specification for Organic Adhesives for Installation of Ceramic Tiles

ANSI A137.1 – Material Specifications 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 written instructions.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

ADHESIVE MATERIALS

ORGANIC ADHESIVE: TYPE 1 floor and wall tile adhesive, as manufactured by MAPEI CORPORATION, ANSI A136.1 Type 1.

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When specifying TYPE 1 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

No mixing required.  TYPE 1 is ready for use.

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.

INSTALLATION

Install tile in accordance with manufacturer’s printed instructions and ANSI A108.4.

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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 [F116], [F142], [TR712], [RF912].]

[Wall Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method [W223], [W242], [B413],
[B416], [TR713].]

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

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 water until the adhesive has reached its final set.

For further information and technical assistance, contact:

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