Specification

Ceramic Tile Adhesive
CT12
Capitol
®
CT12 is high performance,
ready to use, ceramic tile mastic.
May also be used for counter top and
backsplash installations.
Features
• Quickgrabbing
• Fastdrying
• Premixed
Product Use
Tobondporousandsemi-porous
ceramictileandthinbrickoverfully
curedconcrete,cementbackerboard,
cementmortarbeds,cementplaster,
cementblock,gypsumwallboardand
exteriorgradeplywood.
Physical Characteristics
(70°F,RelativeHumidity50%)
OPEN TIME: 15minutes
WORKING TIME:45minutes
STORE AND TRANSPORT: Storeina
cool,dryplace.Protectfromfreezing.
SHELF LIFE:  Oneyearinunopened
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Product Notes
Maximumwalltilesizeis12in.x12in.,
maximumsizeforoortileis6in.x6in. 
(residentialonly).Anextendeddrying
timeisrequiredwheninstallingoor
tilesoverplywoodsubstrates,and
wheninstalling12in.x12in.tiles.
Donotdisturbtilesuntiladhesivehas
completelydried.Thisproductisnot
recommendedinareassubjectedto
prolonged/constantwaterimmersion.
DonotuseCT12toinstallanytypeof
ceramictilextures,marble,granite,
naturalstoneorlugbacktile.Restrict
trafcaminimum24hourscuring
timepriortogrouting.Thisproduct
meetstherequirementsofANSIA136
TypeIandTypeIIspecications.
Preparation
Ensuresurfacesarestructurally
sound,dry,clean,stableandrm
enoughtosupportceramictile
installations.Substrateloads(all
types)mustnotexceedL/360.Ensure
substrate,tileandmasticarefully
acclimated48hourspriortothe
installationandinstalledatthesame
temperatureandhumiditylevels
expectedduringnormaluse(between
65-95ºFwitharelativehumidity(RH)
ofnogreaterthan65%).Refertotile
manufacturer’srecommendations
andindustrystandards.Removeall
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contaminants(paint,sealers,adhesive
residues,dust,etc.).Donotusethis
productovernon-poroussurfaces
orwithnon-poroustile.RefertoTile
CouncilofNorthAmerica,National
TileContractorsAssociationand
AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute
foradditionalinformation.
Note:Thetrowelnotchesreferenced
arethosetypicallyrecommendedfor
thetypeofthetilebeinginstalled.
Refertomanufacturer’sguidelinesfor
theirspecictile.
Premium Grade
TrowelsandCoverage
Heavy and Rough-Backed Tiles
(12 in. x 12 in.*)
1/4 in. x 1/4 in. x 1/4 in.
30-40 sq. ft. per gallon
Glazed Wall Tile
3/16 in. x 5/32 in.
50-60 sq. ft. per gallon
*Drying time must be extended
for 12 in. x 12 in. tiles