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\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 ULTRA/FLEX II}{
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab }{\b0\fs20 Polymer-Modified One Step Mortar
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par *
\par }{\i DESCRIPTION: A single component, high performance, polymer-modified thin-set mortar for ceramic tile, marble, and granite installations
\par 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify for interior floor and wall and exterior floor applications of vitreous and semi-vitreous tiles.
\par 
\par Specify for interior setting of vitreous, semi-vitreous, and non-vitreous ceramic tiles, quarry tiles, pavers, slate, marble, and granite.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify for interior applications directly over properly prepared existing cementitious terrazzo floors, existing unglazed ceramic tiles, and paving bricks. 
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify for }{\i\ul interio}{\i r installation of porcelain tiles, 8\rdblquote }{\i {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 37 \\f "Math B" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f16\fs20}}}{\i  8\rdblquote 
 or smaller, over most traditional well-prepared stable substrates.  (Maximum deflection not to exceed L/360).
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i Specify for installations over VAT, VCT, and cutback residue (interior residential use only).
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b\i DO NOT}{\i  specify over particleboard, masonite, chipboard, Lauan, gypsum floor patching compounds, metal or similar dimensionally unstable materials.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b\i DO NOT}{\i  specify for exterior porcelain tile installation.  Specify only KERALASTIC or GRANI/RAPID systems.  (See respective data sheets for additional information).
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\i 
\par }\pard\plain \s1\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel0\adjustright \b\i\fs20\cgrid {DO NOT}{\b0 
 specify for installations subject to prolonged water immersion.  Specify KERACRETE, GRANI/RAPID or KERALASTIC systems.  (See respective data sheets for additional information.)
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b\i DO NOT}{\i 
 specify for setting green marble or green granite and their agglomerates or Rosso Levanto and Negro Marquina marble, use KERAPOXY or PALNICRETE W.  For all other marble types, specify KERABOND/KERALASTIC.  When installing light colored or
 translucent marble a white mortar is typically recommended.  Specify White GRANI/RAPID or White KERAQUICK M. (See respective data sheets for details).
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard\plain \s18\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {When specifying ULTRA/FLEX II in the Tile Selection selected \endash  ceramic, mosaic, quarry, paver, slate, marble or granite \endash 
 add appropriate articles or paragraphs under the applicable }{\b PART}{ as indicated.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {*
\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 \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {ANSI A108.5 - Installation Specification for Ceramic Tile Installed with Dry-Set Portland Cement Mortar or Latex-Portland Cement Mortar
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {\b 
\par }\pard\plain \s2\fi720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {\b0 ANSI A118.4 \endash  Material Specification 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 \endash  Material Specification for Ceramic Tile
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Tile Council of America, Inc. (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 \s3\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {QUALITY ASSURANCE
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {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 \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\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 {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Deliver and store packaged materials in original containers with seals unbroken and labels intact until time of use.  Prevent damage o
r contamination to materials by water, freezing, foreign matter or other causes.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Deliver and store materials on site at least 24 hours before work begins.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Provide heated and dry storage facilities on site.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\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 tile work from carbon dioxide build-up.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {Maintain temperature 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 required by referenced installation standards or manufacturer\rquote s written instructions.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }{\b PART 2 PRODUCTS
\par }{
\par }\pard\plain \s3\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel2\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {MORTAR MATERIALS
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {LATEX-MODIFIED PORTLAND CEMENT MORTAR: ULTRA/FLEX II polymer-modified, one step, floor and wall Portland cement mortar, as manufactured by MAPEI CORPORATION, ANSI A118.4.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par *}{\b 
\par }\pard\plain \s15\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \i\fs20\cgrid {When specifying ULTRA/FLEX II 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 When specifying GROUT MATERIALS, refer to respective suggested grout specification \endash 
 ULTRA/COLOR Sanded Polymer-Modified cementitious Grout, 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).  Grout tiles according to grout instructions and ANSI A108.10 or A108.6 specifications.
\par }{*
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s2\li720\keepn\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\outlinelevel1\adjustright \b\fs20\cgrid {MIXES
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\b 
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {Proportion and mix factory-prepared mortar in accordance with manufacturer\rquote s printed instructions.
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {\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 Archi
tectural Binder.  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\li720\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 tile work and conditions under which tile will be installed.  Do not proceed with tile work until surfaces and conditions comply with requirements indicated in r
eferenced tile installation standard and manufacturer\rquote s instructions.
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard\plain \s2\li720\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\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 {\i *
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[Floor Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method
\par [F101], [F102], [F103], [F111], [F112], [F113], [F114],
\par [F115], [F122], [F141], [F144], [TR712], [TR912].]
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[Wall Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method
\par [W201], [W202], [W211], [W221], [W222], [W231], [W241],
\par [W243], [W244], [B412], [B413], [B414], [B415], [TR713].]
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[Countertop Tile: Install in accordance with TCA method [C511], 
\par [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 standing 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\li720\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 }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {[Protect floors from general traffic for at least 72 hours after installation.  Plywood or stepping boards may be used after 24 hours when occasional stepping on the floor is u
navoidable.]
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard\plain \s17\li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {[Protect walls from impact, vibration and heavy hammering on adjacent and opposite walls for at least 14 days after installation.]
\par }\pard\plain \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright \fs20\cgrid {
\par }\pard \li720\nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {[Protect from freezing and total water immersion for at least 21 days after installation.]
\par }\pard \nowidctlpar\widctlpar\adjustright {
\par *
\par When 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 degree
s and under) and high humidity (70% and above) will delay final cure time.
\par *
\par 
\par For further information and technical assistance, contact:
\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 \endash  4046
\par \tab \tab \tab \tab      1-800-992-6273
\par }}