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Laticrete 3701 Lite Mortar Rapid - Polymer Modified Mortar Bed (30lbs)

Laticrete 3701 Lite Mortar Rapid - Polymer Modified Mortar Bed (30lbs)

SKU: 2060-0030-21-1

Regular price $43.99 USD
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Highlights & Benefits

'- Fast setting: Cures in 1.5–2 hours to speed up jobs
- Lightweight: Half the weight of conventional mortars for safer handling
- Highly versatile: Render, repair, mortar bed, vertical, overhead, pools; replaces Type S/N
- Vertical-ready: Excellent adhesion for walls and pool applications
- Silica-safe: No respirable crystalline silica above OSHA action levels
- Freeze/thaw stable: Built for durability
- Easy & efficient: Pre-mixed, polymer-fortified; single-lift vertical application up to ¾"

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Laticrete 3701 Lite Mortar Rapid - Polymer Modified Mortar Bed has been formulated with carefully selected polymers, Portland cement and light weight aggregates. This produces a rapid curing and light weight mortar which can be used in a large variety of interior, exterior, vertical and overhead rendering applications. It also can be used as a mortar bed. This quick set mortar can be used in a large amount of projects, decreasing the wait time significantly, saving you time on the job. 3701 Lite Mortar R does not need a latex admixture and you will only need to add water to produce thick bed mortar or a vertical repair mortar / screed.  

It's safe to use! It contains no respirable crystalline silica levels that exceed the OSHA action level*and weighs half the amount of a conventional thick bed mortar  while retaining the same coverage. 

  • Fast setting mortar has a cure time between 1.5 to 2 hours to save you time on the job 
  • It's light weight formula is half the weight of conventional mortars making it easier and safer to lift 
  • It's versatile! For use as a render, mortar repair, mortar bed, for vertical applications such as rendering walls, in pools, overhead applications and can be used as a scratch or finish coat in place of Type S or Type N mortar 
  • Excellent for vertical applications such as rendering walls, pools, etc.
  • It's safe to use containing no respirable crystalline silica levels that exceed the OSHA action level* 
  • Freeze/thaw stable  
  • The ease of mixing and application saves you time and money! It can be applied up to 3/4" on a vertical surface in just one lift, doesn't need to be mixed and is polymer fortified so you don't need to add latex additives. 

 

Test

Method

Result (Render/Repair)

Compressive Strength ASTM C109 28 day = 2000 to 3000 psi
Flexural Strength ASTM C348 day = 600 to 800 psi
Tensile Strength ASTM C1583 28 day = 150 to 200 psi

 

Test

Method

Result (Mortar Bed)

Compressive Strength ASTM C109 28 day = 2500 to 3500 psi
Flexural Strength ASTM C348 7 day = 600 to 800 psi
Tensile Strength ASTM C1583 28 day = 150 to 200 psi
Installed Dry Weight n/a 82lbs per cubic foot

 

Approximate Coverage

Render/Repair

Mortar Bed

Depth

12 sq/ft 10 sq/ft 1/2"
6 sq/ft 5 sq/ft 1"
4 sq/ft 3 sq/ft 1.5"
3 sq/ft 2 sq/ft 2"

 

Suitable Substrates

Concrete
Ceramic Tile and Stone
Concrete Masonry
Brick Masonry
Cement Mortar Bed
Cement Plaster
Cement Terrazzo
Exterior Glue Plywood (For interior only, minimum 2" (50 mm) over cleavage membrane with wire reinforcing)
Cement Backer Board (Consult cement backer board manufacturer for specific installation recommendations and to verify acceptability for exterior use)

Working Properties

Set: 35 to 45 minutes
Final Set: 50 to 70 minutes
Pot Life: 25 to 35 minutes
Time to Foot Traffic: 90 to 120 minutes
Time to Heavy Traffic: 72 hours
Time to Liquid Applied Membrane: 2 hours

Product Usage

Interior and exterior applications
Horizontal, vertical, overhead applications
Wet and dry applications
Bonded and non-bonded thick bed mortar applications
Conventional thick bed mortar applications
Concrete repairs