 Bonds to various substrates

 Exceeds ANSI A118.4 shear bond strength

requirements
LATICRETE® 252 Ag SILVER  Complies to EN with a C2 E T classification
Thin-set Adhesive  Water and shock resistant.

Suitable Substrates
• Concrete • Concrete Masonry
• Cement Mortar Beds • Cement Plaster
• Tile and Stone • Brick Masonry
• Cement Backer Board** • Cement Terrazzo
• Exterior Grade Plywood*** • Gypsum Wallboard***
**Consult the backer board manufacturer’s data sheet for the
specific recommendations.
***Interior use only and when mixed with LATICRETE® 333
Super Flexible Latex admix.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
LATICRETE® 252 Ag Silver thinset adhesive is a multi-
purpose, polymer modified thinset powder offering vast Packaging – 5 kg & 20 kg bags
utility including applications on interior floor & wall as well
as limited exterior* floor & wall installations. It is a Colour: Grey and white
cementitious thinset powder to be mixed only with water
to install various types of tiles & stone on variety of
Coverage
substrates using thinset method of installation.
Approx 55-60 sft per 20kg bag with 1/4” x 1/4”
Application (6mm x 6mm) square notched trowel for a bed of 3mm.
Coverage will vary depending on trowel notch size, type and size of tile and substrate
Designed specially for interior floor and wall as well as
limited exterior * floor and wall installations of all types of
ceramic tile, vitreous, semi-vitreous tile, glass mosaic tiles, Shelf Life
precast terrazzo, engineered stone^ and natural stones over Factory sealed bags of this product are guaranteed to be of first
concrete and a variety of substrates. Good underwater quality for one (1) year* if stored off the ground in a dry area.
shear bond allows this product to be used for wet areas like *High humidity will reduce the shelf life of bagged product.
swimming pools, sauna and wash rooms
*Contact MYK LATICRETE technical services for exterior
Limitations
area applications
^ Engineered stones/ Agglomerates are moisture sensitive. •Not for use directly over particle board, luan, Masonite or
Contact MYK Laticrete Technical Services for specific hardwood floors.
recommendations of installation. •Not for use over VAT, VCT cutback, vinyl and plastic laminates.
•Use LATAPOXY® 300 Epoxy Adhesive for installing green marble
Advantages or water sensitive natural stone and agglomerates.
 Single component, just add water •Use white mortar for white or light colored marble/stone.
 High strength, polymer modified •Adhesives/mastics, mortars and grouts for ceramic tile, pavers,
 Economical & Easy to use brick and stone are not designed as replacements for

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waterproof membranes. When a waterproofing barrier is
required, use LATICRETE® Waterproofing Membrane.
• NOTE: Surfaces must be structurally sound, stable and Performance Properties
rigid enough to support tile/stone, thin brick and similar
LATICRETE® 252 Ag Silver Adhesive mixed with Water
finishes. Substrate deflection under all live, dead and
impact loads, including concentrated loads, must not Test Test Method Results
exceed L/360 for thin bed ceramic tile/brick installations or
L/480 for thin bed stone installations where L=span length.
Shear Bond, ANSI A118.4-1999; >300 psi
NOTE TO THE SPECIFIER AND INSTALLER: Porcelain Tile, F-5.2.4 (2.0 MPa)
28 day cure
While installing tile/stone on the external walls and floors, Shear Bond, ANSI A118.4-1999; >190 psi
we need to provide the movement joints by creating spaces Porcelain Tile, F-5.2.3 (1.3 MPa)
between the tiles/stones and filling them up with Water
LATICRETE® cement based grout mixed with L1776 grout Immersion
admix plus or silicone sealants. Compressive ANSI A118.4-1999; >2750 psi
It is also important to note that the exterior tile / stone Strength F-6.1 (18.9 MPa)
installations are provided with joints (spaces) on the
periphery of the area without allowing the tile / stone to be
Complies to EN & ISO standards: C2TE
bound by the peripheral masonry work or plaster.
Working Properties at 70 F (21 C)
It is also important to note that the tiles/stones are not
LATICRETE 252 Ag Silver Adhesive mixed with Water
installed directly on expansion joints. The expansion joints
Open Time Approx 20 minutes
need to be run through the tile / stone work till top surface
and filled with materials which accommodate the
movements.
Pot Life Approx 4 hours

Cautions
• During cold weather, protect finished work from traffic
Time to Heavy Traffic 16 - 24 hours
until fully cured.
• Contains Portland cement and silica sand. May irritate
eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes or prolonged contact
with skin. In case of contact, flush thoroughly with water. Specifications subject to change without notification. Results
• Do not take internally. Silica sand may cause cancer or shown are typical but reflect test procedures used. Actual field
serious lung problems. Avoid breathing dust. Wear a performance will depend on installation methods and site
respirator in dusty areas.
conditions.
• Keep out of reach of children.
INSTALLATION
Surface Preparation
All surfaces should be between 40 F(4 C) and 90 F(32 C) and
TECHNICAL DATA
Applicable Standard structurally sound, clean and free of all dirt, oil, grease, loose
ANSI A118.4-1999; EN 12004 & ISO 13007, peeling paint, laitance, concrete sealers or curing compounds.
IS:15477
Rough or uneven concrete surfaces should be made smooth
with LATICRETE® Latex Portland Cement underlayment to
provide a wood float (or better) finish. Dry, dusty concrete slabs
or masonry should be dampened and excess water swept off.

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Installation may be made on a damp surface. New concrete stagger joints between sheet ends; glue underlayment to
slabs shall be damp cured and 28* days old before subfloor with construction adhesive.
application. *No minimum cure time for concrete slabs Mixing
when thin-set mortar is mixed with latex additive. All slabs Place clean, potable water into a clean pail. Add LATICRETE® 252
must be plumb and true to within ¼”(6mm) in 10 ft(3m). powder into the pail. Use approximately 5.5 - 6L of water for 20
Expansion joints shall be provided through the tile work kg of powder.
from all construction or expansion joints in the substrate. Mix by hand or with a slow speed mixer to a smooth, trowelable
Follow ANSI Specification AN-3.8 “Requirements for consistency. Allow adhesive to slake for 5-10 minutes. Adjust
Expansion Joints” or TCA Detail EJ171 “Expansion Joints”. consistency if necessary. Remix and apply with the proper sized
Do not cover expansion joints with mortar. Cement Backer notched trowel.
Board: follow TCA installation details W244. Note: For improved bond strength, flexibility and for exterior
installations use LATICRETE® 73 Crete Admix.
1. Installer must verify that deflection under all live, dead * Contact MYK LATICRETE technical services for exterior
and impact loads of interior plywood floors does not exceed installations
industry standards of L/360 for ceramic tile and brick or
L/480 for stone installations where L=span length; Application
2. Minimum construction for interior plywood floors: a) Tile/Stone
SUBFLOOR: 5/8” (15mm) thick exterior grade plywood, Apply adhesive to the substrate with the flat side of the trowel,
either plain with all sheet edges blocked or tongue and pressing firmly to work into surface. Comb on additional
groove, over bridged joints spaced 16” (400 mm) o.c. adhesive with the notched side. Use the proper sized notched
maximum; fasten plywood 6” (150mm) o.c. along sheet trowel to insure full bedding of the tile. Spread as much
ends and 8” (200mm) adhesive as can be covered with tile in 10 minutes. Back butter
o.c. along intermediate supports with 8d ring-shank, coated large tiles (> 12”x12”) to provide full bedding and firm support.
or hot dip galvanized nails (or screws); allow 1/8” (3mm) Place tiles into wet, sticky adhesive and beat in using a beating
between sheet ends and ¼” (6mm) between sheets edges; block and rubber mallet to imbed tile and adjust level. Check
all sheet ends must be supported by a framing member; adhesive for complete coverage by periodically removing a tile
glue sheets to joints with construction adhesive; and inspecting bedding adhesive transfer onto back of tile.
If adhesive is skinned over (not sticky), remove and replace with
UNDERLAYMENT: 5/8” (15mm) thick exterior grade fresh adhesive.
plywood fastened 6” (150mm) o.c. along sheet ends and 8”
(200mm) o.c. in the panel field (both directions) with 8d b) Glass Mosaic tiles
ring-shank, coated or hot dip galvanized nails (or screws); The LATICRETE®252 adhesive shall be applied to the surface to
allow 1/8” (3mm) to ¼” (6mm) between sheets and ¼” be tiled with a notched trowel using a scraping motion to work
(6mm) between sheet edges and any abutting surfaces; the adhesive into good contact with the surface to be covered.
offset underlayment joints from joints in subfloor and Notch trowel with notches approximately 4mm is

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recommended to get a bed thickness of 1.5-2mm. V-notch Cleaning
of 3mm also can be used to get bed thickness of 1.5mm. Clean tools and tile work with water while adhesive is fresh.
Apply only so much that can be covered with tile within 10-
15 min or while the adhesive surface is still tacky. The Glass AVAILABILITY AND COST
Mosaic tiles shall then be set in place and beaten gently Availability
with mallet or grouting float to insure 100% full bedding.
LATICRETE® and LATAPOXY® materials are available worldwide.
Tiles shall be aligned to achieve uniform joints and then
For distributor information:
allowed to set until firm.
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The face of the sheets of front mounted glass mosaic tiles
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shall then be dampened and the face mount paper can be
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removed.
Excess adhesive must be cleaned from the surface of the
Cost
tile with a wet cloth or sponge while the adhesive is fresh
Contact a LATICRETE® Distributor in your area.
and has not hardened.
Grouting
MAINTENANCE
Grout installation after a minimum of 24 hours curing time
LATICRETE® and LATAPOXY® grouts require routine cleaning
at 70F (21 C). Grout with LATICRETE® Sanded or with neutral pH soap and water or MYK LATICRETE Clenza series
Unsanded Grout mixed with LATICRETE® 1776 Grout Admix suitable cleaners. All other LATICRETE® and LATAPOXY®
Plus. For maximum stain resistance of Internal applications, materials require no maintenance but proper installation as per
instruction.
use SpectraLOCK® Pro Premium Grout OR LATAPOXY SP-100
Performance and durability may depend on properly
Stainfree Grout. maintaining of Installed area.
Cold Weather Note: The setting of Portland cement
WARRANTY
adhesives and grouts are retarded by low temperatures.
MYK LATICRETE India Pvt Ltd warrants that LATICRETE® 252 Ag
Protect finished work for an extended period when
Silver adhesive is free from manufacturing defects and will not
installing in cold weather. For faster setting adhesive use
break down, deteriorate or disintegrate under normal usage for
LATICRETE® 252 Fast Set OR LATICRETE® 73 (Rapid) Crete
a period of one (1) year from manufacturing of the product
Admix with LATICRETE® 111 Crete filler powder. Do not set
subject to the terms and conditions stated in LATICRETE®
tile when surface temperature is below freezing or when
Product Warranty.
substrate is frozen.
Hot Weather Note: The evaporation of moisture in
Portland cement adhesives and grouts is accelerated by
hot, dry conditions. Apply to dampened surfaces and
protect freshly spread adhesive and finished work when
installing in temperatures over 95F (35C).

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TECHNICAL SERVICES
Technical assistance
Information is available by calling the MYK LATICRETE®
Technical Service at:
Telephone: +91-40-30413100
FAX: +91-40-23378784
e-mail: : [email protected]

MYK Laticrete India Pvt Ltd.

8-2-703/A, Fourth Floor, Leela Gopal Towers
Road No-12, Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad – 500034
Tel: +91-40--30413100
Fax: +91-40-23378784
e-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.myklaticrete.com

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