Installation Guide

VersaBond-LFT RS Rapid Setting Large Format Tile Mortar / TDS-450
1 Product Name
VersaBond-LFT RS Rapid Setting Large Format Tile Mortar
2 Manufacturer
Custom Building Products
Technical Services
10400 Pioneer Boulevard, Unit 3
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Customer Support: 800-272-8786
Technical Services: 800-282-8786
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
custombuildingproducts.com
3 Product Description
Versabond-LFT RS professional grade adhesive mortar is a rapid
setting, non-sag, nonslump, polymer modified mortar for use with large
format porcelain, ceramic and natural stone tile. With a non-slumping
formula to eliminate lippage, Versabond-LFT RS can be applied to ¾”
(19mm) thick on horizontal surfaces. Suitable for floors and walls,
Versabond-LFT RS exceeds ANSI A118.4FHT and A118.11.
Key Features
For most standard floor and wall installations
Supports large and heavy tile for flat, even installations
For use with in-floor heating systems
Approved for industry-recommended interior and exterior applications
Grout and light traffic in under 2 hours and heavy traffic in 24 hours (in
temperate conditions).
Suitable Tile Types
Vitreous, semi-vitreous or non-vitreous tile: ceramic, quarry, cement
body tile, pavers
Impervious porcelain
Brick and stone veneer
Cement-based precast terrazzo
Gauged or ungauged natural stone tile
Suitable Substrates
Concrete, mortar beds, masonry, Portland cement plaster
WonderBoard® Lite, cement backerboards
Liquid applied waterproofing membranes such as RedGard® and
Custom® 9240
Crack prevention sheet membranes such as Crack Buster® Pro
Exterior Grade Plywood Substrates meeting deflection requirements
(interior residential and light commercial dry areas)
Gypsum wallboard (interior dry areas)
Existing ceramic tile (scarified)
Fully bonded sheet vinyl flooring (scarified)
Plastic laminates (scarified)
Cutback adhesive (see preparation instructions)
Composition of Product
Modified dry mortar, which is a proprietary blend of Portland cement,
inorganic aggregates, copolymers and chemicals.
Benefits of Product in the Installation
Rapid setting formulation for quick turn jobs
Specially formulated for large format tiles
Non-slumping formula eliminates lippage
Cost-efficient, all-purpose mortar
Good bond strength
Fast curing keeps cold climate jobs moving
Exceeds ANSI A118.4FHT and A118.11 standards without the need for
additives
Limitations to the Product
Do not bond directly to hardwood, Luan plywood, particle board,
parquet, cushion or sponge-back vinyl flooring, metal, fiberglass,
plastic or OSB panels.
Not recommended for interior and exterior pools and water features.
CUSTOM recommends MegaLite® Crack Prevention Mortar and
ProLite® Large Tile and Stone Mortar for the installation of ceramic
and porcelain tile in submerged applications. For additional
information, contact Custom Technical Services.
When setting moisture sensitive natural stone, cement or resin
agglomerate tile use EBM-Lite™ Epoxy Bonding Mortar 100% Solids
or CEG-Lite™ 100% Solids Commercial Epoxy Grout.
Do not use to install resin-backed stone; use EBM-Lite™ Epoxy
Bonding Mortar 100% Solids, CEG-Lite™ 100% Solids Commercial
Epoxy Grout or contact Custom's® Technical Services for
recommendations.
For clear or translucent glass, CUSTOM recommends Glass Tile
Premium Thin-Set Mortar. When setting glass tile larger than 6" x 6"
(15 x 15 cm), contact Custom's® Technical Services for
recommendations.
Ensure that the substrate meets deflection requirements.
Packaging
50 lb (22.68 kg) bag
Gray or white
VersaBond-LFT RS Rapid Setting Large Format Tile Mortar
Published Date: 9/20/2021