ProLite Premium Large Format Tile Mortar offers high bond strength in a lightweight formula with excellent handling characteristics for a wide variety of floor and wall tile installations. Excellent for setting large format tile or stone, ProLite will not sag or slip on walls and offers non-slump performance for floor installations. Capable of thin-set or medium bed application up to 3/4 in. (19 mm) thick on horizontal surfaces after beat-in. Formulated with CustomLite Technology, ProLite is 40% lighter than traditional mortars. For interior and exterior installations. A 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) bag covers the same area as a 50 lbs. (22.68 kg) bag of traditional mortar.
Excellent for ceramic, porcelain, brick, natural stone tile as well as other tile types
For use over concrete, cement backerboards, drywall, exterior grade plywood, existing ceramic tile, vinyl flooring and plastic laminates
Can be used in wet areas, including showers
For interior and exterior installations
High bond strength
Non-slump - for use as a thin or medium bed mortar up to 3/4 in.
Sag and slip resistant - immediately holds wall tiles in place
Lightweight - 30 lbs. covers the same area as 50 lbs. of traditional mortar
Formulated with recycled material contributes to LEED certification
Exceeds ANSI A118.4TE, A118.15TE and A118.11 without the need for additives
Covers up to 100 sq. ft. depending on installation practices and jobsite conditions
Allow 24 hours before grouting or light traffic. Submerged tile installations must cure for 14 days before filling with water
Q:I have a very solid and very level ceramic tile bathroom floor. I want to put porcelain tile directly on top of the existing ceramic tile. Will this product be good for this application?
by|Jul 21, 2023
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A:Â ProLite Premium Large Format Tile Mortar is suitable for use in this application. Our MBP Multi-Surface Bonding Primer is recommended to be applied to the existing ceramic tile prior to setting the new tile. For further assistance please contact us at 1 800 282 8786 option 2.
by|Jul 24, 2023
A:Â To better have your question answered, please contact Custom Building Products at 1 800 282 8786 option 1
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Q:How many squared feet would this cover with a 1/2 thick bed?
by|Aug 1, 2022
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A:Â A 30 Lb. bag of ProLite Tile and Stone Mortar will cover approximately 45 - 50 sq. ft. when used with a 1/2" x 1/2" sq. notched trowel. For further assistance please contact us at 1 800 282 8786 option 2.
by|Aug 2, 2022
A:Â To better have your question answered, please contact Custom Building Products at 1 800 282 8786 option 2.
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Q:To make my tile backs Flash look like limestone
by|Jul 28, 2022
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A:Â To better have your question answered, please contact us at 1 800 282 8786 option 2.
by|Jul 28, 2022
A:Â Deb, This is primarily meant as an adhesive for heavy tiles but it could work as you want. Try a small area and see if you like the results first.Â
by|Jul 29, 2022
A:Â In order for us to give you the best possible answer, we would like to know a few more details regarding your project. For further assistance please contact us at 1 800 282 8786 option 2.
by|Jul 29, 2022
Q:can I use this on 2"x8" ceramic tile for a shower wall?
by|Dec 11, 2021
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A:Â To better have your question answered, please call Custom Building Products at 800 282 8786.
by|Dec 13, 2021
A:Â ProLite Tile and Stone Mortar is suitable for use with 2" x 8" ceramic tile on a shower wall. For further assistance please contact us at 1 800 282 8786 option 2.
by|Dec 13, 2021
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Jul 9, 2019
This recommended to me by various pro contract guys .. Used in outside application 24x24 porcelai...
This recommended to me by various pro contract guys ..
Used in outside application 24x24 porcelain tile over water/crack membrane and for vertical veneer stone on a porch/step. (freeze/thaw)
Easy to use, spread, mixes well and sticks like crazy to everything ! It sais GRAY but reality is light TAN (sand beach) in color. - That worked out good for the veneer. It suggests 36 sqft per bag with large notch trowel but found that to be a little short more like 32 sqft. (with no waste). Its not cheap stuff but then the tiles are expensive and I only want to do this once. Based on initial install no problem in achieving 95%+ coverage with back butter - first time around. I found I needed to clean the trowel regular .. (proverbial brown stuff to a blanket).
My main problem is its not avlb locally in gray (tan) so had to travel 45 miles to get it .. had to go back again as I found I needed more to complete the job (see capacity). It is avlb for ship to store local but takes 2 weeks !! . (locally I did pick a bag of white and added some concrete color die - that turned out correct grey for the tile).
That all said - its my new "go to" mortar - esp. for veneer stone.. Its the best mortar I've used. Hope it holds in MI winters.
Overall I rate it at 4.5 .. it would be a 5 if color and capacity were as stated.
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Jul 2, 2019
Worked very well laying tile for my first time. Easy to mix, simple to use, sets really nice. Wil...
Worked very well laying tile for my first time. Easy to mix, simple to use, sets really nice. Will purchase again for my next project! Gray was cheaper than the white as well, matching these perfectly.
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Nov 6, 2018
Installed a wall of bricks without problems. It Is possible to work with no rush adding water if ...
Installed a wall of bricks without problems. It Is possible to work with no rush adding water if it is to stick. Very easy to mix and to use. Recommended
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Jul 13, 2023
Great stuff will buy again for all tile projects
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Jun 22, 2022
I been using this stuff for more than 10 years...
I been using this stuff for more than 10 years and this is really good
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Feb 1, 2022
Although a little bit expensive this thin-set works excellent to...
Although a little bit expensive this thin-set works excellent to install large format tile as well as wall Tile with little to no sag.
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