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SikaTile®-500 LHT Lite Mortar

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Single Bag of - 30 LB. Bag Pallet of 48 bags - 30 LB. Bags

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Gray Mortar White Mortar

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Superior Grade Lightweight Flexible Lht Mortar

SikaTile®-500 LHT Lite is a superior grade, single-component, non-sag, non-slip lightweight polymer-modified mortar for interior and exterior setting of large and heavy tile and natural stone. Its 30 lb. bag provides the same coverage as a typical 50 lb. bag of mortar and may be applied from at 3/32″ to 3/4″ (2.4 mm to 19 mm) thickness to provide better support under large and heavy tiles and stone and can be used for both interior and exterior installations of tile in most residential and commercial floor and wall applications. SikaTile®-500 LHT Lite, features innovative Dustless Technology producing approximately 80% less dust than ordinary thin sets and is designed to promote cleaner working conditions and reduce mess. It uses less water and is creamier and easy to spread.

Non-sag and slip resistance for large and heavy tiles
Non-slumping formula eliminates tile lippage
May be applied up to 3/4″ (19 mm) thick on horizontal applications

Usage

SikaTile®-500 LHT Lite supports large and heavy tile for flat, even installations and is suitable for bonding the following types of tile and stone:

Brick and thin brick
Cement-based precast terrazzo
Impervious porcelain and glass tile
Natural stone tile
Vitreous, semi-vitreous or non-vitreous tile:
- Ceramic, mosaic, quarry, cement body tile

SikaTile®-500 LHT Lite can be installed in most interior and exterior residential and commercial installations on floors and walls on the following recommended substrates:

Brick Masonry
Cement Backer Board1
Cement Mortar Beds
Cement Plaster
Cement Terrazzo
Ceramic Tile and Stone
Concrete
Concrete Masonry
Exterior Grade Plywood2
Gypsum Wallboard2
SikaLevel®
SikaTile® Membranes
Approved SikaLastic® Under Tile Waterproofing

1 Consult cement backer board manufacturer for installation recommendations and to verify acceptability for exterior use.
2 Interior Use Only.

Advantages

Non-sag and slip resistance for large and heavy tiles
Non-slumping formula eliminates tile lippage
May be applied up to 3/4" (19 mm) thick on horizontal applications
30 lb. bag provides same coverage as a typical 50 lb. bag of mortar
Flowable properties reduce the need for back-buttering
For interior and exterior floors and walls
Dustless formula – provides approximately 80% less dust than ordinary mortars
Promotes cleaner working conditions by minimizing dust
Creamier and easier to spread
Uses less water for consistent hydration and quicker drying
Longer working time
No-Slake - No wait. Just mix, trowel, and install
Mold and mildew resistant

Packaging

30 lb. (13.6 kg.) bag

Color

Gray and White

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

Sika® is committed to environmental responsibility in both products produced and in manufacturing practices. Use of this product can contribute towards LEED® v4.1 certification:

Up to 2 points towards MR Credit 5, Regional Materials
Up to 1 point towards IEQ Credit 4.1, Low-Emitting Materials – Adhesives & Sealants

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) — ANSI A108.5, A118.15*, A118.4 and A118.11 of the American National Standards for the Installation of Ceramic Tile ASTM International (ASTM)

ASTM C109 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2” or 50mm Cube Specimens)
Resilient Floor Covering Institute - (RFCI) Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings
Tile Council of North America (TCNA) - TCNA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation, TCNA EJ171 Movement Joint Guidelines.

*Meets most requirements for ANSI A118.15

Mixing Ratio

Walls	Floors
5 quarts (4.7 liters) of clean potable water per 30 lb. bag	5.75 quarts (5.4 liters) of clean potable water per 30 lb. bag

Pot Life

60 - 90 minutes

Open Time

> 20 minutes - Passes ANSI A118.15 Section 5.3

Cure Time

Product Curing time is affected by ambient and surface temperatures and humidity. Use the following as a guideline. Allow 24-48 hours before grouting and light traffic, and 7 days before heavy or vehicular traffic. As necessary, use plywood or other load distributing protection when moving heavy equipment across tiled assembly.

MIXING

WALLS: For non-sag and slip resistance; In a clean container, add approximately 5 quarts (4.7 liters) of clean potable water, then add the contents of the 30 lb. (13.6 kg) SikaTile®-500 LHT Lite Mortar. Mix thoroughly by hand or with a slow speed mixer to a smooth, thick, trowelable consistency.

FLOORS: For use on floors or as a thin set; In a clean container, add approximately 5.75 quarts (5.4 liters) of clean potable water, then add the contents of the 30 lb. (13.6 kg) SikaTile®-500 LHT Lite Mortar. Mix thoroughly by hand or with a slow speed mixer to a smooth, thick, trowelable consistency. Mortar consistency shall be such that when applied with the recommended notched trowel to the substrate, the ridges formed in the mortar do not flow or slump. During use, stir mortar mix occasionally. Do not add additional water. Do not add latex liquid additives to SikaTile®-500 LHT Lite Mortar.

APPLICATION

Read all installation instructions before installation. Choose a notched trowel with sufficient depth to achieve more than 80% mortar coverage and transfer to substrate and back of tile to both the tile and substrate for all interior applications, and more than 95% for exterior, commercial floor and wet applications, back-butter the tile to meet these requirements. With pressure, apply a coat of mortar by using the flat side of the trowel to key the mortar into the substrate. With the notched side of the trowel, apply additional mortar by combing it in a single direction parallel to the shortest dimension of the tile. Spread only as much mortar as can be tiled before the product skins over. Open time can vary with jobsite conditions. Set tiles firmly into the wet mortar and push the tiles back and forth in a direction perpendicular to trowel lines to collapse the mortar ridges and to help achieve maximum coverage.