Polymer Modified Mortars
PS42R
PROFLEX® PRO-STICK 42R (ANSI 118.11) is a rapid set thin set mortar is formulated to be a fast setting mortar with superior performance and workability characteristics. PRO-STICK 42R When mixed, has an initial setting time of 1 hour. Specially developed for the professional tile installer. For commercial and residential use.
Advantages
- ANSI A118.4, ANSI 118.11 compliant
- 1 hour initial set, 2-4 hours foot traffic
- High strength for a variety of bonding applications
Uses
For installation of: Ceramic tile, Pavers, Quarry tile, Porcelain tile, Clay bodied tile, High bottom lugged tile, Marble, Granite, Mosaic, large format tiles, Vertical tile installations up to 5 lbs per sq. ft For installation over: Tile backerboard, Plumb and true masonry, Properly cured and finished concrete, Gypsum plaster, gypsum block or gypsum board (dry areas – walls only,) Cured portland cement mortar, exterior grade plywood, plastic laminates, masonry surfaces..| Shear Strength | 7 days (psi) | 28 days (psi) |
| Quarry Tile | 300-350 | 450-500 |
| Mosaic Tile | 300-350 | 350-400 |
| Glazed Wall Tile | 400-450 | 450-500 |
Quarry Tile to Plywood | 175-200 | 200-250 |
| Compressive Strength | 4000-4500 | 6000-6500 |
| Adjustability | 15-20 minutes | |
| Open Time | 30 minutes | |
Initial Set Final Set | 60 minutes 90 minutes |
1/2” x 1/2” x 1/2” square notch trowel 20-25 sq. ft., 1/4” x 3/8” x 1/4” square notch trowel 35-40 sq. ft.
Backer Boards, Plumb and True Masonry, Cured and Finished Concrete, Gypsum Wallboard (dry areas only), Cured Portland Cement, Exterior Grade Plywood, Plastic Laminate, Masonry Surfaces, Proflex Membranes and Underlayments (see warranties)
25 lb. bag, 96 bags per pallet