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3 sizes to cover different tile sizes
Patented notch pattern for better contact
Thicker, harder steel
SoftGrip
handle reduces fatigue
SuperiorBilt
®
Premium Notch Trowels for Large Format Tile
Ordering Information
ITEM CODE USA
SIZE COLOR
VBLFTMW50 50 lb. (22.68 kg) Bag White
VBLFTMG50 50 lb. (22.68 kg) Bag Gray
Approximate Coverage
TROWEL SIZE MIN COVERAGE MAX COVERAGE
Longest side of tile 8" to 15" use
1/4" x 3/8" x 1/4" (6 x 9.5 x 6 mm)
Square-Notch
60 ft² (5.6 M²) 67 ft² (6.2 M²)
Longest side of tile more than 15"+ use
1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2" (13 x 13 x 13 mm)
Square-Notch
42 ft² (3.9 M²) 47 ft² (4.4 M²)
Longest side of tile more than 15"+ use
3/4" × 9/16" × 3/8" (19 × 14 × 9.5 mm)
U-Notch
34 ft² (3.2 M²) 38 ft² (3.5 M²)
Recommended minimum coverage (80% for dry areas and 95% for wet areas and exteriors).
Back buttering may be necessary.
Note that mortar coverage does not include backbuttering tiles. When backbuttering, consider
the tile underside pattern and depth to estimate thickness and usage to add to your estimate.
Chart for estimating purposes. Coverage may vary based on installation practices and jobsite
conditions. For more sizes, use the material calculator at CustomBuildingProducts.com or contact
CUSTOM Technical Services at 800-282-8786.
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SS134 1/21R
Large format tile is any tile with one or more sides 15" or longer
Most tile installed today is large format tile
VersaBond-LFT does not shrink as it cures eliminating lippage
for smooth tile installations
Great shear bond strength for a general purpose mortar,
exceeds ANSI A118.4HT
CUSTOM offers an assortment of premium performance mortars that are ideal for large format tile.
See our website for details about MegaLite, ProLite and Complete Contact-LFT.
VersaBond
®
–LFT Professional
Large Format Tile Mortar