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Ultimate 6 Plus Mortar Product Data

Glass Tile Installation

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Ultimate 6 plus, with its proprietary formulation, has been tested and approved to

be used with glass tile for the following applications:

1. Indoor applications only

2. Wall applications only

3. Intermittent water exposure (not for use with submerged applications).

Example such as:

a. Kitchen Backsplash

b. Shower wall accents

Note: When installing clear glass tile over waterproof membranes, visible mortar

shadowing may occur.

The Materials approved are as follows

1. Clear Glass tiles with no backing with maximum area of 16 in

2. 12" x 12" Matted Mosaic Tiles with clear or painted Mesh backing

3. 12" x 12" Matted Subway Tiles with Mesh backing

4. Glass tiles with painted backing up to 16 in

NOTE: Not all coatings used to colorize the back of glass tile are compatible with Portland

cement based mortars. Please check with the manufacturer to determine if it will be

compatible. For any questions on this, please call our Technical Support Hotline at

1-800-832-9023 for additional support.

Also, if you are looking to install a speciﬁc tile not listed in the above material list and

would like to use Ultimate 6 plus Mortar, please contact our Technical Support Hotline at

800-832-9023 for additional support.

In specifying a setting system for the bonding of glass tile, the following issues must be

taken into consideration:

Glass Tile Type: Glass tile can be manufactured in a number of different ways such as

clear, translucent with a colored body, or translucent with a colored backing. Each type

has a different aesthetic appearance. The color and composition of the mortar can have

an effect on the ﬁnal appearance, especially with clear or translucent tile

Storage

Store in cool, dry location. Do not store open containers.

Shelf Life

Maximum of 1 year from date of manufacture in unopened package.

Limitations

• Not for installing green marble or other moisture-sensitive stone tile; use TEC

AccuColor EFX

Epoxy Grout and Mortar.

• For resin-backed marble see the TEC

Technical Bulletin “Installation Of Resin Backed

Stone Tiles” at tecspecialty.com.

• Not for use over rubber, strip wood ﬂoors, oriented strand board, particle board, lauan

plywood.

• For CDX plywood, use TEC

Super Flex

™

mortar or TEC

XtraFlex

™

acrylic mortar

additive with TEC

Full Set Plus

thin set mortar.

• Do not apply over single layer wood ﬂoors.

• Temperature of area to be tiled must remain above 50°F (10°C) for 72 hours.

• Certain natural stone tiles may be affected by mortar shadowing or staining. Test a small

area prior to use to determine suitability.

Cautions

Read complete cautionary information printed on product container prior to use.

For medical emergency information, call 1-888-853-1758.

This Product Data Sheet has been prepared in good faith on the basis of information

available at the time of publication. It is intended to provide users with information about

and guidelines for the proper use and application of the covered TEC

brand product(s)

under normal environmental and working conditions. Because each project is different,

H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc. cannot be responsible for the consequences of

variations in such conditions, or for unforeseen conditions.

4. TECHNICAL DATA

Physical Properties

Description

Physical State Dry powder

Color White

Pot Life 2 to 3 hours

Initial Cure [at 72°F (22°C)] 6 hours

Final Cure 21 days

Foot Traffic Rating (ASTM C627)

Residential to Extra Heavy Commercial

(depending on substrate)

Storage

Store in cool, dry location. Do not store open

containers.

Shelf Life

Maximum 1 year from date of manufacture in

properly stored, unopened package.

5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Mixing

For best results, maintain all tiling materials, substrates, room and adhesives at 50°-70°F

(10-21°C) for 24 hours before and 48 hours after installation. In a clean mixing container,

add TEC

Ultimate 6 Plus to clean, cool water as speciﬁed in the chart.

Application Water

LHT, Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs

or Wall Applications

6 to 6

⁄2

quarts (5.6 to 6.1 L)

Thin Set Floor Applications 6

⁄2

to 6

⁄4

quarts (6.1 to 6.4 L)

Add clean, cool water to a clean mixing container. Add

bag of TEC

Ultimate 6 Plus and

mix until all powder is consumed. Add ﬁnal

bag and mix until powder is consumed. Be

cautious not to over-water. Consistency will loosen during mixing process. Mix material for

two (2) minutes to a smooth and creamy consistency. Avoid breathing dust and contact

with eyes and skin. Allow the mortar to stand for 10 minutes. Remix and apply. Avoid

using high speed mixing, not to exceed 300 rpm, to prevent entraining air.

Application

Apply mortar using ﬂat side of trowel to promote better substrate contact, then comb in

one direction with the notched side of the trowel. Spread only an area that can be tiled

while surface is still tacky (typically 20-30 minutes). Press tiles into setting bed, then push

in a direction perpendicular to the notched trowel ridges to achieve optimum coverage.

Apply mortar in a heavy enough layer so that complete contact (no voids) between mortar

and tile is accomplished when tile is positioned. Irregularities in substrate may require

"back-buttering" of large tiles to achieve complete coverage and ﬁrm support. Periodically

remove and check a tile to assure proper coverage. Keep a minimum of

⁄

of the joint

depth between tiles for grouting. Open time and tile hand adjustability may vary with job

site conditions. Stir occasionally during use to maintain the smooth, creamy consistency of

the product. Do not add additional water.

Applicable Standard

Exceeds ANSI A118.4E and A118.11 speciﬁcations

ISO 13007: Classification C2TEP1

TEC

Ultimate 6 Plus (487)

ANSI Standard Test Section Test Duration/Conditions ANSI Speciﬁcation Typical Results

A118.11 Shear Strength to Quarry Tile 4.1.2 28 day plywood >150 psi (10.5 kg/cm

) 220

A118.4 Glazed Wall Tile Shear Strength

Porcelain Mosaic Tile Shear Strength

Quarry Tile Shear Strength

7.1.2

7.2.5

7.3.2

7 day

28 day

>300 psi (2.07 MPa)

>200 psi (1.38 MPa)

150 psi (1.03 MPa)

545

480

400

A118.4E Open Time 5.3.6 30 minute 75 psi (0.5 MPa) at 30 minutes 185

Greater than: > Greater than or equal to: ≥ Less than: < Less than or equal to: ≤