Installation Guide

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SCHLUTER
®
ALL-SET
Curing and Grouting
Maintain ambient and surface temperatures
between 40°F to 95°F (4° C to 35° C). Wait
at least 12 hours at 70° F (21° C) before
grouting. Extended cure times before and
after grout application may be required
if temperatures are lower. Install grout
per ANSI A108.10, A108.9 or A108.6
specifications and grout manufacturer’s
instructions. Protect the installation from
traffic and water exposure for a minimum
of 24 hours to allow the mortar to set.
Protect the installation from freezing for a
minimum of 28 days.
Maintenance
Shelf Life and Storage: 2 years from the
date on the side of the bag if unopened,
not allowed to freeze, and stored off
the ground in a dry, cool area protected
from direct sunlight, heat sources and the
weather.
To DITRA or KERDI products:
1.
a. Schluter
®
-DITRA family of uncoupling
membranes: completely fill the cavities
in the membrane.
b. Schluter
®
-KERDI family of
waterproofing products: apply a thin
layer of the mortar with the flat side
of the trowel to produce solid contact
with the fleece.
2. Using an appropriate sized notched
trowel, comb additional mortar using
the notched side of the trowel. Mortar
ridges should run in one direction.
3. Solidly embed the tile in the mortar,
pushing the tile in a back and forth
motion to collapse the mortar ridges.
4. Using care not to release the membrane
from the substrate, periodically remove
and check tile to ensure sufficient
coverage is being attained (>80% for
dry applications, >95% for exterior
or shower applications – see ANSI
A108.5). Back-buttering is a useful
way to help ensure proper coverage,
particularly when installing 12" x 12"
(305 mm x 305 mm) and larger tiles.
5. Make sure to observe the open time of
the thin-set mortar. If the mortar skins
over, remove and re-apply fresh mortar.
6. Clean all excess mortar from tile and
joints while mortar is still plastic using a
sponge and clean water.
Clean Up
Clean tools with water while mortar is
plastic.
of the matting to the other, slightly
overlapping successive passes. Lift
up a corner of the membrane to
check coverage. Proper installation
results in full contact between the
fleece webbing and the mortar.
b. Schluter
®
-KERDI family of
waterproofing membranes: solidly
embed into the mortar using the flat
side of the trowel or a drywall finishing
knife and work the membrane onto
the entire surface to ensure full
coverage and remove air pockets.
Lift up a corner of the membrane to
check coverage. Proper installation
results in full contact between the
fleece webbing and the mortar.
c. Tile: Solidly embed the tile in the
mortar, pushing the tile in a back
and forth motion to collapse the
mortar ridges. Periodically remove
and check tile to ensure sufficient
coverage is being attained (>80% for
dry applications, >95% for exterior
or shower applications – see ANSI
A108.5). Back-buttering is a useful
way to help ensure proper coverage,
particularly when installing 12" x 12"
(305 mm x 305 mm) and larger tiles.
Clean all excess mortar from tile and
joints while mortar is still plastic using
a sponge and clean water.
4. Make sure to observe the open time of
the thin-set mortar. If the mortar skins
over, remove and re-apply fresh mortar.
Schluter ALL-SET
®
Thin-set Mortar
Item No.
Bag Weight Color
SETA50G 50 lbs (22.7 kg) Grey
SETA50W 50 lbs (22.7 kg) White
Product Item Numbers