The ultimate one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set mortar for interior and exterior installation of ceramic tile, stone, quarry tile, pavers and brick. LATICRETE 254 Platinum, designed to just mix with water, has a long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and workability. LATICRETE 254 Platinum is a LATICRETE approved substitute for LATICRETE 211 Powder mixed with LATICRETE 4237 Latex Additive.

Excellent for exterior and underwater applications, superior bond to exterior glue plywood and concrete. The ultimate thin-set for porcelain and glass tiles.

• Contains Microban® antimicrobial protection to inhibit the growth of stain causing mold and mildew in the substrate.
• Exceeds ANSI A118.4 Shear Bond Strength Requirements & ANSI A118.11.
• Conforms to EN 12004 and ISO 13007 with a classification of C2TES1
• Ultimate adhesion for porcelain and glass tiles.
• Incredible bond to exterior glue plywood and concrete*.
• Superior for exterior and submerged applications.
• High shear bond strength.
• Smooth creamy formula.

* See limitations.

The ultimate one-step, polymer fortified, thin-set mortar for interior and exterior installation of ceramic tile, stone, quarry tile, pavers and brick. LATICRETE 254R Platinum Rapid is designed to mix with water and provide unsurpassed adhesion and workability.

Excellent for exterior and under water applications, with a superior bond to exterior glue plywood and concrete. LATICRETE 254R Platinum Rapid is the ultimate adhesive for porcelain tiles.

• Contains Microban® antimicrobial protection to inhibit the growth of stain-causing mold and mildew in the substrate.
• Exceeds ANSI A118.4 Shear Bond Strength Requirements & ANSI A118.11.
• Rapid Set Mortar; can be grouted in 2–4 hours.
• Ultimate adhesion for porcelain tiles.
• Incredible bond to exterior glue plywood and concrete*.
• Excellent shear bond strength.
• Superior adhesion for submerged applications.
• High performing smooth creamy formula.

* See limitations.

LATICRETE Sure Set is a superior polymer fortified cementitous thin-set which eliminates the need for back buttering large format tile and stone. LATICRETE Sure Set is mixed with water and has unique wetting characteristics which yield maximum coverage on larger tile and stone. This also allows the installer to quickly and easily install tile in a drop, adjust and go method.

LATICRETE Sure Set is designed for interior installations on floors for large format tile and stone allowing complete coverage without back buttering. LATICRETE Sure Set can be used in thin bed or medium bed applications in both wet and dry areas.

• Maximum coverage without back buttering.
• Drop, adjust and go application.
• Any size tile and stone.
• Thin-bed or medium-bed applications.
• Interior applications only.
• Horizontal and vertical* installations.
• Wet and dry applications.
• Exceeds ANSI A118.4** and A118.11 shear bond strength requirements.
• "Extra Heavy" rating using ASTMC-627 Robinson Floor Test

* Tile may need to be supported, do not use over 1/4 x 3/8 trowel

** Does not include ANSI A118.4 Freeze Thaw requirements.

LATICRETE® 4-XLT is a multi-use, polymer fortified adhesive mortar offering tremendous utility including non-sag wall installations, medium bed build up of up to 3/4" (19 mm) and thin-set applications on floors. LATICRETE 4-XLT is built on the new LATICRETE Water Dispersion Technology^™ (WDT) platform. WDT provides for the complete dispersion of water within the mix allowing users to achieve the desired application consistency.

In addition, LATICRETE 4-XLT is the first product from LATICRETE to come incorporated with the new LATICRETE DUST LOCK^™ Technology. This unique way of manufacturing our adhesives incorporated with LATICRETE plastic packaging dramatically reduces mess both during transportation of the product as well as during mixing.

• Incredible non-sag performance, including large and heavy tile
• Excellent medium bed performance, 3/4" (19 mm) thick without shrinkage
• Utilizes Water Dispersion Technology allowing for different mortar consistencies.
• LATICRETE^® DUST LOCK™ Technology dramatically reduces mess both during transportation of the product as well as during mixing.
• Smooth and Creamy Consistency
• Exceeds ANSI A118.4 and A118.11 Shear Bond Strength Requirements
• "Extra Heavy" rating per ASTM C627
• Strong Bond

LATICRETE 255 MultiMax is a patented, versatile polymer modified thin-set that provides maximum non-sag performance on walls, maximum build up of up to 3/4" (18 mm) without shrinkage for floors and maximum coverage due to its lightweight creamy smooth consistency. In addition, LATICRETE 255 MultiMax is reinforced with Kevlar® to provide maximum strength and durability. Mixes with water for maximum strength and performance. Inhibits the growth of stain-causing mold and mildew in substrates with Microban® antimicrobial product protection.

• Revolutionary patented formula for optimum performance.
• Inhibits the growth of stain-causing mold and mildew with Microban® antimicrobial product protection.
• Reinforced with Kevlar for maximum strength and performance.
• Incredible non-sag performance, even with heavy tile.
• High coverage — 15% more than conventional thin-sets.
• Lightweight mortar — very smooth and easy to trowel.
• Excellent medium bed performance, 3/4" (18 mm) thick without shrinkage.
• "Extra Heavy Service" rating per TCNA performance levels (RE: ASTM C627 Robinson Floor Test).

LATICRETE 253 Gold is a superior polymer fortified bagged cementitious thin-set powder to be mixed with water to install ceramic tile and natural stone using the thin-set method of installation.

Designed for interior and exterior floor and wall installations of all types of ceramic tiles, porcelain tile and stone over concrete, exterior glue plywood and a variety of substrates.

• Interior and exterior.
• Exceeds ANSI A118.4 Shear Bond Strength Requirements.
• Bonds to most surfaces.

LATICRETE 253R Gold Rapid is a fast setting, bagged cementitious powder to be mixed only with water to install ceramic tile, porcelain tile and stone using the thin-set method of installation.

Designed for interior and exterior floor and wall installations of all types of ceramic tiles and stone over concrete, exterior glue plywood and a variety of other substrates.

• Rapid setting, ready for grouting in 2 to 4 hours.
• High bond strength.
• Smooth, creamy and easy to install.
• Interior and exterior.
• Exceeds ANSI A118.4 Shear Bond Strength requirements.

LATICRETE 252 Silver is an economical polymer modified, bagged, cementitious thin-set powder to be mixed only with water using the thin-set method of installation.

Designed for interior and exterior floor and wall installations of all types of ceramic tile, porcelain tile and stone over concrete, exterior glue plywood and a variety of other substrates.

• Interior and exterior.
• Exceeds ANSI A118.4 Shear Bond Strength Requirements.
• Bonds to most surfaces.

LATICRETE 272 Mortar is a high performance bagged cementitious powder to be mixed with either water or latex admixture to install ceramic tile and stone using the thin-set method of installation.

Designed for interior or exterior installation of ceramic tile and stone for walls and floors.

• High Tack — will hang tile without slippage.
• Dual Purpose — for walls and floors.
• Cleans with water.
• Easy to Use — plastic, workable and long open time.
• High Bond Strength — 200% stronger than mastic type adhesives.
• Safe — non-flammable and non-toxic during storage, application and after hardening.

LATICRETE 317 is a bagged cementitious powder. It is mixed with either water or latex admixture for installing ceramic tile and stone using the thin-set method of installation. LATICRETE 317 must be fortified with LATICRETE 333 Super Flexible Additive or LATICRETE 3701 Mortar Admix for exterior use, porcelain, mosaic, glass and stone tiles, and heavy traffic areas. Designed for floors and walls, interior and exterior applications.

• Excellent non-sag formula for wall applications
• Smooth, easy to trowel formula
• Dual purpose, for walls and floors

LATICRETE 211 Powder is a factory prepared blend of carefully selected raw materials, portland cement and graded aggregates. Designed for use with LATICRETE 4237 Latex Additive to produce a high strength adhesive for ceramic tile and stone that meets and exceeds the requirements of national and international standards. LATICRETE 254 Platinum is a LATICRETE approved substitute for LATICRETE 211 Powder and LATICRETE 4237 Latex Additive (see Data Sheet 677.0 for details).

For the installation of ceramic tile and stone over cement and masonry type surfaces.

• Premixed — no jobsite blending of powders required.
• Safe — non-flammable; Safe to store and mix.
• Economical — saves time and money.
• Easy to Use — no special tools required.
• High Strength Formula — meets and exceeds National and International Standards.
• Versatile — wet and dry areas, walls, floors and ceilings.
• Excellent for use in swimming pools, fountains and water features.

LATICRETE 4237 Latex Additive is a specially designed latex additive for use with LATICRETE 211 Powder to make high strength latex thin-set bed up to 1/8" (3 mm) and medium bed up to 5/8" (15 mm) mortars. For installing all types of ceramic tile and natural stone and agglomerates. Also for use with portland cement to make slurry bond coats for mortar beds and with thin set mortars to give improved performance and longer open time.

To achieve longer open time under tropical or desert conditions, contact your local LATICRETE Technical Services office.

LATICRETE 254 Platinum is a LATICRETE approved substitute for LATICRETE 211 Powder mixed with LATICRETE 4237 Latex Additive (see Data Sheet 677.0 for details).

• Superior bond strength—250% greater than ANSI A118.4 (American National Standard Specification for Latex Portland Cement Mortar).
• Flexible and shock resistant; rated for extra heavy traffic conditions.
• Weather and frost resistant for interior and exterior use in all types of climates.
• Proven performance; used in all types of applications for over 50 years.
• Safe, economical and easy to use; non-hazardous, non-flammable.

LATICRETE 333 Super Flexible Additive is an extraordinarily flexible latex additive for use with thin set mortars and other cement mixes. LATICRETE 333 Super Flexible Additive is specially formulated to provide a strong, super flexible bond to most surfaces, including plywood. Recommended for interior and exterior use with a LATICRETE thin-set.

Used in place of water with thin set mortars for installing ceramic tile, brick, natural stone and porcelain tile.

• Makes high strength shock resistant mortar.
• Strong, super flexible bond to many surfaces.
• Safe and water cleanable, non-hazardous, non-flammable liquid.
• Easy to use.
• Sag resistant.

LATICRETE 101 Rapid Latex Admix is a rapid setting, latex admixture for thin set mortars, cement grouts and cement mortar beds.

Specially formulated for fast set which allows setting and grouting in the same day. For interior and exterior installations of all types of ceramic tile, brick and stone.

• Fast setting.
• Frost proof.
• Shock resistant.
• Non–toxic.
• Non–flammable.
• Water cleanable.
• Locks in grout color.
• High bond strength.
• Ready for foot traffic in 6 hours.
• Wall and floor use.
• Fast setting in any temperature.
• Fast, easy mortar and grout cleanup.
• Meets ANSI 28–day strength in one day.
• Minimizes damage from other trades in unprotected traffic areas.

LATICRETE 8500 Glass Block Mortar is a high-strength, factory-prepared mortar for installing glass block. Economical and easy to use, LATICRETE 8500 Glass Block Mortar is recommended for interior and exterior use. It eliminates job site blending and provides a factory controlled mix for high performance.

• High strength, permanent bond.
• Frostproof, shock and weather resistant.
• Smoother finish joints.
• Reduces moisture penetration and wind driven rain through mortar joint.
• Saves time and labor.
• Resists cracking and powdering.
• Factory blended, easy to use.

LATICRETE 38 Acrylic Admix is an economical acrylic latex admixture for use in place of water with thin-set mortars, cement grouts, cement mortar beds, and other cement mixes.

• High Bond Strength — greatly increases the strength of portland cement mortars.
• Increases density, compressive strength and chemical resistance of cement mixtures.
• Reduces water absorption.
• Improves adhesion of mortars and grouts.
• Locks in color in portland cement grouts.
• Easy to Clean — cleans easily with water.
• Safe — non-toxic and non-flammable.