![]() ![]() These mortars do not have unique ANSI or ISO standards to characterize them." They are intended to be used as bond coats 3/16" to 3/4" thick after the tile is embedded they are designed as direct bond adhesives and (my emphasis) not intended to be used as truing or leveling underlying substrates or the work of others. These characteristics make them useful for setting heavy tiles and/or tile with ungauged thicknesses and for setting tiles with at least one side greater than 15" where the final embedded thickness of the mortar will exceed 3/16" under the tile. ![]() "Medium bed mortars are designed to minimize slump and facilitate thicker bond coats, as compared with non-medium bed mortars. Now, what does the TCNA have to say about medium bed mortars? So, in summary, you either follow TCNA guidelines, or the manufacturer's instructions, and if you do, you comply. TCNA does not endorse products or call specific products out in their guidelines, but either explains what is expected for a specific situation OR defers to the manufacturer for the installation of the product. ![]() In NA, and with tiling, that implies conformance to the TCNA guidelines. When you hire a pro, you expect he will follow a set of rules for his profession. I'm going to expand a bit on my last post rather than editing it. A typical install, done to the manufacturer's instructions, has some margin for error built in.some of the things John has proposed will be difficult and costly in materials and tools the typical DIY'er will either have to go out and buy, or try to come up with a workaround. John will not be around to come help you fix or pay to fix the problem, should you follow his tack and maybe miss a point, or misinterpret his direction in some manner, or apply his technique inappropriately.Ī pro may get away with bending the rules, but he has to also pay for problems.the only backup a typical DIY'er has is the manufacturer since he is doing the work and may not have the skill or understanding of some of the suggestions given here. That John ignores the manufacturer's instructions and thus becomes the insurer for any job he preforms should make anyone reconsider following his methods by yourself.the manufacturer has no reason to back you up if you blatantly fail to follow their instructions. So, you CAN follow instructions and use an unmodified when a dryset mortar is specified, in either thin or medium beds. Covered by the LATICRETE Lifetime System Warranty Come in and talk to us today about how STRATA MAT can help streamline your next building or home renovation project.FWIW, DitraSet, that has been available for awhile, but not when I started posting, is listed as both a thinset and a medium bed mortar by the manufacturer.Can be used under moisture and sensitive stone materials.Lightweight and easy to carry, handle and install.Provides instant coverage verification for installer to see mortar coverage without having to lift and verify.Allows for the mortar to cure faster, bonding tile within 16-24 hours and providing a faster time to grout.Dubbed the next generation of high-performance uncoupling membrane for use under ceramic, porcelain and stone installments in both residential and commercial applications, STRATA MAT provides for an enhanced mechanical bond of the adhesive mortar and provides for faster drying of the mortar. ![]() STRATA MAT is our top choice for an optimal underlayment when installing tile or other materials for flooring or surfacing. Timberline Tile is now the exclusive carrier of Laticrete STRATA MAT in Cortez, Colorado. ![]()
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