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\fi720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab }{\b INSTALLATION:
\par }\pard \li5040\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b Ceramic, Mosaic, Quarry, Paver, Slate, Marble and Granite
\par 
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b\fs32 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \b\fs28\cgrid {\b0\fs32 SPECIFICATION}{\fs32 \tab }{\tab \tab \tab }{\fs44 PLANICRETE 50}{\fs20 
\par }\pard \s16\li5040\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b0\fs20 Multi-Purpose Additive for Dry-Set Mortars, Leveling and Priming
\par }\pard \s16\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b0\fs20 
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*}{\b\i DESCRIPTION:}{\i 
 A multi-purpose latex additive for dry-set mortars and leveling coats.  This extremely stable, synthetic latex emulsion, when added to pure Portland cement, will act as a high strength bond coat to concrete.  A mixture of PLANICRETE 50
 with Portland cement and sand will make cement/sand coats, thick mortars and leveling coats more freeze/thaw and impact resistant, more flexible and less water absorbent.  Roller-apply PLANICRETE 50 full strength onto dry gypsum wallboard before applying
 dry-set mortars or adhesives.
\par }{\b\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
Specify for latex cement bond coat installations: when specifying with Portland cement, PLANICRETE 50 acts as a bonding agent to existing concrete, thereby increasing the adhesion of the setting or leveling mortar prior to se
tting tile.  When specifying with MAPECEM Hydraulic Binder, PLANICRETE 50 acts as a bonding agent to existing concrete.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify for Portland cement mortar bed or leveling coat installations (from 3/16\rdblquote  (5mm) to 2\rdblquote  (50mm) thick): when specifying with Portl
and cement and sand mixes, PLANICRETE 50 is ideal for exterior applications and tunnels where ceramic tile, quarry, paver and natural stone are installed.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify for primer/sealer application: when specifying as a primer, PLANICRETE 50 helps to strengthe
n plaster, gypsum wallboard and concrete surfaces prior to setting ceramic wall tiles.  Specify Planicrete 50 to be applied full strength with a roller or brush.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify as an additive to dry-set mortar:  may be specified as an additive to factory-prepared dry-set mortars to increase bond strength, impact strength and freeze/thaw resistance.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify to drastically reduce relative water absorption of mortar to approximately 5%, making the mortar more resistant to urine, mild diluted acids, and alkalines.
\par 
\par }{\b\i DO NOT }{\i  specify for patching or leveling concrete substrates requiring less than 1/2\rdblquote  (12 mm) correction.  For such work specify ULTR/PLAN,LEVEL/PATCH or ULTRAPLAN MB.   (See data sheets for details.)
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b\i DO NOT }{\i specify as a waterproofing system.  Specify PRP 315 Thin Load Bearing Trowel Applied Anti-fracture and Waterproofing Membrane.  (See data sheet for details.)
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard\plain \s1\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel0\adjustright \b\i\fs20\cgrid {DO NOT}{\b0  specify as a strong chemical resistant mortar.  May be specified for substrate preparation and leveling, but once cured and dried, it mus
t be covered with KERAPOXY.  (See data sheet for details).
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b\i DO NOT}{\i  specify over particle board, masonite, chipboard, Lauan, gypsum floor patching compounds, metal or similar dimensionally unstable materials.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i When specifying PLANICRETE 50 in the Tile Section selected \endash  ceramic, mosaic, quarry, paver, slate, marble or granite \endash  add appropriate articles or paragraphs under the applicable }{\b\i 
PART}{\i  as indicated.}{
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par *
\par }\pard\plain \s2\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {PART 1 GENERAL
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }\pard\plain \s3\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {REFERENCES
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {ANSI A108.5 - Installation Specification for Ceramic Tile Installed with Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar or Latex-Portland Cement Mortar
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s1\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel0\adjustright \b\i\fs20\cgrid {\b0\i0 ANSI A118.4 - Material Specifications for Latex-Portland Cement Mortar
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s2\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {\b0 ANSI A137.1 - Material Specifications for Ceramic Tile
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Tile Council of America (TCA) \endash  Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard\plain \s3\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {SUBMITTALS
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Product Data: Submit manufacturer\rquote s technical information and installation instructions for materials required.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b 
\par }\pard\plain \s2\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {QUALITY ASSURANCE
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Provide tile, grout and setting materials from one source.  Additives, dry-set mortars, installation materials and grouts shall be from the same manufacturer.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s3\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {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.
\par }\pard \s17\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {If frozen, do not stir until material has completely thawed.
\par }\pard \s17\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Deliver and store materials on site at least 24 hours before work begins.
\par }\pard \s17\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Provide heated and dry storage facilities on site.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s3\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {PROJECT CONDITIONS
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Maintain environmental conditions and protect work during and after installation to comply with referenced standards and manufacturer\rquote s printed recommendations.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Vent temporary heaters to exterior to prevent damage to tilework from carbon dioxide build-up.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Maintain temperatures 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 re
quires by referenced installation standards or manufacturer\rquote s written instructions.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }{\b PART 2 PRODUCTS
\par }{
\par }{\i *}{\b 
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {When specifying PLANICRETE 50, select appropriate articles and paragraphs.  Delete non-applicable articles and paragraphs.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
\par 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[MORTAR MATERIALS]
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {[PORTLAND CEMENT MORTAR: PLANICRETE 50, as manufactured by MAPEI CORPORATION.  Consisting of
 three components: PLANICRETE 50 multipurpose latex additive, sand (dry masonry sand ASTM C144 or 30-60 mesh silica sand) and Portland cement to ASTM C-150 Type 1.]
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {[LATEX CEMENT BOND COAT: Slurry consisting of equal parts by weight of pure Portland cement and PLANICRETE 50 latex additive, as manufactured by MAPEI CORPORATION.]
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {[LATEX-PORTLAND CEMENT MORTAR: PLANICRETE 50, as manufactured by MAPEI CORPORATION, ANSI A118.4.  Consisting of two components: PLANICRETE 50 multipurpose latex additive and [KERAB
OND], [KERAFLOR], [KERASET], factory-prepared dry-set mortar.]
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[PRIMER MATERIALS
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {PRIMER:  PLANICRETE 50 multipurpose latex, as manufactured by MAPEI CORPORATION.]
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par *
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {When specifying PLANICRETE 50 in performance specification, call MAPEI CORPORATION\rquote s Technical Service department toll-free number for assistance with product characteristics.

\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\i 
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {When specifying GROUT MATERIALS, refer to respective suggested grout specification
-ULTRA/COLOR polymer-modified sanded grout or KER 200 Sanded Polymer Modified Portland Cement Ceramic Tile Grout or KER 800 Unsanded Polymer Modified Portland Cement Ceramic Tile Grout (ANSI A118.6) or KERAPOXY 100%  solids epoxy grout (ANSI A118.3). Grou
t tiles according to grout instructions and ANSI A108.10 or A 108.6 specifications.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s2\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {MIXES
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }{*
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw60\brsp20 \adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {Select appropriate statement and materials.  Delete non-applicable statement.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[Proportion and mix [factory-prepared mortar], [Portland cement] [and] [sand] with latex additive in accordance with manufacturer\rquote s instructions.]
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[As PRIMER, stir latex additive thoroughly before use]
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b 
\par PART 3 EXECUTION
\par 
\par }{*
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {Specifications for surface conditions are listed in the beginning of the specification of MAPEI\rquote s Architectural Bi
nder.  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.)
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s2\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {EXAMINATION
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {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 til
e installation standard and manufacturer\rquote s printed instructions.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard\plain \s2\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {INSTALLATION
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Install tile in accordance with manufacturer\rquote s printed instructions and ANSI A108.5.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par *
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\brdrb\brdrdot\brdrw60\brsp20 \adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {Select TCA method to be used and delete non-applicable methods.  (Select from latest edition of the TCA Handbook.)
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[Floor Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method
\par [F101], [F102], [F103], [F111], [F112], [F113], [F114], 
\par }\pard \fi720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[F115], [F122], [F141], [F144].]
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[Wall Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method
\par [W201], [W202], [W203], [W221], [W222], [W231], [W241],
\par [W243], [W244], [B412], [B413], [B414], [B415].]
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[Ceiling or Soffit Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method C311.]
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[Countertop Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method [C511], [C512], [C513].]
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Install expansion and control joints in accordance with TCA method EJ171.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Grout joints shall be clean and free from sanding water, dust, and foreign substances.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Tile surfaces shall be clean and dry.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s2\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {PROTECTION
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par *
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {Select appropriate statements for installation \endash  floor, wall or both.  Delete non-applicable statements.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
\par 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[Protect floors from general traffic for at least 48 hours after installation.  When stepping on the floor is unavoidable, use plywood stepping boards after 24 hours.]
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[Protect walls from impact, vibration and heavy hammering on adjacent and opposite walls for at least 7 days after installation.]
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \fi720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Protect from freezing and total water immersion for at least 21 days after installation.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par *
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {W
hen dealing with cement-based products, it should be noted that temperature and humidity during and after installation of tile affect final curing time, i.e., low temperatures (60 degrees and under) and high humidity (70% and above) will delay final cure 
time.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
\par 
\par For further information and technical assistance, contact:
\par 
\par 
\par }\pard \sa120\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\tab \tab \tab \tab      MAPEI CORPORATION
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab      1501 WALL STREET
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab      GARLAND, TEXAS 75041-4046
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab      1-800-992-6273
\par }}