MAPEI Ceramic White Thinset Tile Mortar ( 50 Pound(s) )
Item #12949 |
Model #2906723
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For use with ceramic and most natural stone
Ideal for small tiles with all sides 15 inches or less
Mix with water - no additive required
Use on floors and walls
Exceeds ANSI A118.4 and ANSI A118.11 bond strength requirements
Polymer-modified mortar
General | |||
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Color/Finish Family | White | Unit of Measure Quantity | 50 |
Type | Thinset | Manufacturer Color/Finish | White |
Drying Time (Hours) | 24 | Unit of Measure | Pound(s) |
Use Location | Outdoor | Product Type | Powder |
Required Additional Components | Water | Series Name | Ceramic |
Package Quantity | 1 | ||
Dimensions | |||
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Tile Size | No sides greater than 15-in | Maximum Coverage Area (Sq. Feet) | 90 |
Features | |||
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Sold As | Bag | Freeze Resistant Post Installation | Yes |
Rapid Setting | No | Unmodified | No |
Certifications | |||
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CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s) | |||
Warranty | |||
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Warranty | 1-year limited | ||
Compatibility | |||
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For Use with Fireplace Exteriors | No | For Use with Porcelain | Yes |
For Use with Ceramic | Yes | For Use with Kitchen Backsplashes | Yes |
For Use with Stone | Yes | For Use with Vinyl Floors | No |
For Use with Glass | No | For Use with Kitchen Counters | Yes |
For Use with Garage Floors | Yes | For Use with Waterproofing | Yes |
For Use with Garage Walls | Yes | For Use with Bathroom Floors | Yes |
For Use with Patios | Yes | For Use with Shower Walls | No |
Use Over Cement Backer Board | Yes | For Use with Shower Floors | No |
For Use with Pools | No | For Use with Bathroom Walls | Yes |
Use Over Exterior Grade Plywood | No | For Use with Large Format Tile | No |
Use Over Concrete | Yes | ||
Miscellaneous | |||
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UNSPSC | 30111500 | ||
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this mortar for reliable performance and ease of use. Most highlight how smoothly it mixes with water, spreads evenly, and applies without clumping, making it ideal for both DIYers and professionals. Reviewers consistently emphasize strong bonding strength, with many confirming long-term stability across multiple tile projects in bathrooms and shower floors. Customers frequently note excellent value and affordability compared to pricier alternatives. A few mention the gray variant dries relatively quickly, suggesting smaller batch mixing. Overall, reviewers strongly recommend this product for its dependable performance and cost-effectiveness.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.In Store pickup was rough again
Thinset bag was ripped in the middle and spilled on the floor when I walked up to get my stuff. Lady in "Pro" area didn't care. I asked for a different bag and was told she didn't know where to get one. I had to go pull a new bag myself as well as load the cement board. I did "In store pickup to save time, it didn't help.
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Kitchen backsplash
Price and reviews. We haven’t used it yet but it seems well recommended!
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This thinset failed!
I'm a contractor, installing tile for 20 years, first time using this product. I installed in winter, failed in the summer when it got hot. I was able to cut the grout, and just pick up the tiles off the floor. Contacted manufacturer, they don't recommend this thinset for anything over 4-in tile on a wall. It's not rated for floor installs. This fact is not listed in their details. The manufacturer define it as low quality thinset, he kept saying there's very little polymer in their mortar. Be w...
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Very Good Thinset
This thin-set is very good and high quality. It's very smooth and I've read other reviews on other types of thin-set that it doesn't dry, this one dries great, I used it on porcelain tile and it worked fantastic. I would not use any other thin-set for any tiling need including porcelain tiles. Thanks
Good strong mortar
Good strong mortar mixed easy went on smooth no lumps
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Quality product
Works as it should
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Easy to use
Great product here, simple to use ( read directions). A few of the bags did have holes in them, but could have been from handling.
Mortar
Using for stone veneer exterior wall. Have used before and did the job.
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