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Laticrete - 253 GOLD - Adhesive Thin-Set Mortar (50lbs)

Laticrete - 253 GOLD - Adhesive Thin-Set Mortar (50lbs)

SKU: 0253-0050-21

Regular price $21.99 USD
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Highlights & Benefits

'- Interior and exterior.
- Exceeds ANSI A118.4, A118.11 and ISO 13007-1 (C2)
- Bonds to most surfaces.

Shipping & Fulfillment

- FOR SINGLE unit purchases, typically in stock and ships via UPS within 1-10 business days depending on availability.
- FOR PALLET purchases, order will be shipped via LTL freight. All shipments are charged as residential deliveries ($100 fee) with liftgate service ($100 fee) added by default. These will be refunded to you after delivery if you've used a commercial delivery address and/or have unloaded the pallets yourself without the use of the carrier liftgate.

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Product Details

Laticrete GOLD 253 Adhesive Thin-Set Mortar is a premium, high-performance thin-set mortar designed for a wide variety of tile installations. Offering superior bond strength and versatility, this 50lb bag of mortar is ideal for both residential and commercial applications. Its advanced formula provides a long-lasting, reliable foundation for ceramic, porcelain, glass, and natural stone tiles, ensuring secure adhesion to a variety of surfaces.Featuring a smooth, creamy consistency, GOLD 253 is easy to mix and apply, delivering exceptional coverage and workability. The mortar's rapid setting properties make it a perfect solution for time-sensitive projects, while its high shear strength ensures durability in even high-traffic areas. Whether you're installing floor tiles, wall tiles, or larger format tiles, this adhesive mortar is engineered to meet the demands of demanding environments.

 

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Specification

Porcelain Tile Shear Strength (28 Day) ANSI A118.4 F7.2.5 350-450 psi Over 200 psi
Porcelain Tile Shear Strength Water Immersion ANSI A118.4 F7.2.4 200-250 psi Over 150 psi
Quarry Tile to Plywood Shear Strength (28 Day) ANSI A118.11 P–4.1.2 190-240 psi Over 150 psi

 

Suitable Substrates

Concrete
Cement Mortar Bed
Ceramic Tile and Stone
Exterior Glue Plywood (Interior Only)
Properly Prepared Vinyl Or Other Resilient Tile
Non-Water Soluble Cut-Back Adhesive
Concrete Block
Concrete Masonry
Cement Plaster
Brick Masonry
Cement Terrazzo
Gypsum Wallboard
Plastic Laminate
Cement Backer Board

Working Properties

Open Time: 60 minutes
Pot Life: 4 hours
Time to Heavy Traffic: 24 hours
Wet Density: 12.6 lb/gal (1.5 g/ml)

Approximate Coverage

Appx. 80–95 sq/ft per 50lb bag with 1/4" x 1/4" notched trowel.
Appx. 60–70 sq/ft per 50lb bag with 1/4" x 3/8" notched trowel.
For installing STRATA_MAT, appx. 110-120ft2 /50 lb bag with ¼” x 3/16” notched trowel

VOC/LEED Product Information

This product has been certified for Low Chemical Emissions (ULCOM/GG UL2818) under the UL GREENGUARD Certification Program For Chemical Emissions For Building Materials, Finishes and Furnishings (UL 2818 Standard) by UL Environment.
Total VOC Content grams/liter of product in unused form is 0.00 g/L.