RECOMMENDATIONS:
No sealers, curing compounds or coatings shall be used on the substrate. Surfaces shall be left clean. Any contaminants shall be removed prior to application.
The use of back-mounted ceramic or mosaic sheets shall not be permitted for exterior installation, wet areas or swimming pools
Spread only as much mortar as can be covered while the surface is still tacky. Dusty or dry concrete surfaces should be washed with clean water just prior to commencing work and left uniformly damp (no standing water).
Patching, leveling or areas requiring a mortar bed should be prepared using Underlayment.

INSTALLATION:
Work should be performed only by a trained applicator familiar with these products and in strict accordance with manufacturer applications specifications, abbreviated below:
• The amount of water used will depend on the temperature and humidity. Higher temperatures and drier humidities will require slightly more water to reach optimum spreading consistency.
Approximmately 13/4 gallons of Liquid will wet out one 50 lb. sack of Thin-Set 720.
• Expansion joints shall be spaced per current TCA manual and shall be installed against all restraining surfaces. Consult current TCA manual for expansion joint recommendations.
• Grout or point all joints using prepared grout with enough 150 Acrylic Latex to bring the mix to a workable consistency.

PHYSICAL & TECHNICAL DATA:
Adhesion in Shear: (ANSI 118.4)
7 Days > 200 p.s.i.
28 Days > 250 p.s.i.
Commpressive Strength: > 3000 p.s.i.
(28 Day)
Linear Shrinkage: None
Water Absorption: < 7%
Temperature Sensitivity:
Low Range 50°F
High Range 100°F

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:
Specification assistance is highly recommended prior to a proposed installation. Contact any Mer-Krete technical representative for recommendations over existing substrates or problem areas.

WARRANTY:
5 year, 10 year and Limited Lifetime warranties are available. Contact the Customer Service Department for specific warranty information.