With a thinset formula, the Superior Pro-Flex Latex Fortified Thinset Mortar White provides superior adhesion on a budget. This thinset mortar creates a durable, lasting bond that’s perfect for setting stone. This highly concentrated, latex modified mortar stands up to both interior and exterior applications with ease.
What is the difference between latex and polymer modified thinset?
They can either me latex modified thin-set where you add the appropriate liquid latex rather than water or there are polymer modified thin-sets that have dry polymers in the powder and when you add water it activates them to give similar performance as the latex modified thin-set.
What is polymer fortified mortar?
Polymer-modified mortar is made by replacing a portion of the traditional binders with polymers. Polymers are added to mortar to increase characteristics that may include adhesion, toughness, flexural or tensile strength, and resistance to chemicals.
What is VersaBond used for?
All-purpose mortar with high flexibility and bond strength. Outstanding adhesion makes this suitable for plywood subfloors and porcelain and glass tile installations. Used for interior and exterior floors, countertops and walls.
Is thinset better than mortar?
In short, the difference between thinset and any other mortar is that thinset does not have lime in it. Instead, thinset has a moisture-retaining agent and generally retains more air pockets than mortar does.
Is Versabond latex modified?
High bond strength, all-purpose, polymer-modified mortar adheres to most surfaces. For interior and exterior floors and walls.
Is polymer the same as latex?
The term “latex” basically describes any polymer in a water-based liquid or viscous state. For instance latex paint does not contain natural rubber latex but does contain liquid synthetic polymers.
Is polymer similar to latex?
Latex is a stable dispersion (emulsion) of polymer microparticles in water. Latexes are found in nature, but synthetic latexes are common as well.
What thinset should I use under durock?
Apply latex-fortified mortar or Type 1 organic adhesive with a notched trowel. Hold trowel at an angle to maintain uniform thickness.
Do I need modified or unmodified thinset?
Modified thinset is the product of choice for most tile installations because of its increased strength and bonding with minimal shrinkage, which means a reduced chance of cracks forming in the tile. WarmlyYours Radiant Heating recommends modified thinset mortar for nearly all tile and stone installations.
What thinset do I use for cement board?
An unmodified thinset (Masterblend) is fine between the Hardi and the subfloor. Tara, The reason for the layer of thinset between the cement board and the subfloor is to fill the voids/gaps between the two. It’ll keep the cement board from moving up and down.
What is in Type S mortar?
Type S mortar mix is a preblended mixture of sand and masonry cement or sand, lime and Portland cement. For laying brick, block and stone in load bearing walls and below grade applications.
What is epoxy mortar?
Epoxy mortar is a polymer-based bonding paste that comprises materials such as epoxy resins, solvent, binder, mineral fillers and some additives. The epoxy element is a two-component organic polymer that is blended with sand and, sometimes with coarse aggregate.
What are polymer modified mortars and concretes?
Polymer-modified mortar and concrete are prepared by mixing either a polymer or monomer in a dispersed, powdery or liquid form with fresh cement mortar and concrete mixtures, and subsequently cured, and if necessary, the monomer contained in the mortar or concrete is polymerized in-situ.
Can you use VersaBond outside?
Not recommended for interior and exterior pools and water features. CUSTOM recommends MegaLite® Crack Prevention Mortar, MegaFlex® Crack Prevention Mortar and ProLite® Large Tile and Stone Mortar for the installation of ceramic and porcelain tile in submerged applications.
How thick can VersaBond be applied?
Versabond-LFT professional medium bed mortar is a non-sag, nonslump, polymer modified mortar for use with large format porcelain, ceramic and natural stone tile. With a non-slumping formula to eliminate lippage, Versabond-LFT can be applied to ¾” (19mm) thick on horizontal surfaces.
Is VersaBond modified or unmodified?
VersaBond® Professional Thin-Set Mortar. A professional formula, all-purpose mortar, polymer-modified to provide good bond strength for floor and tile projects. VersaBond® cures quickly even in cold climates and adheres to most surfaces, exceeding ANSI A118.
