Laticrete 252 Silver Modified Thin-Set Mortar - 50 lb bag
Laticrete 252 Silver is an economical, polymer-modified cementitious thin-set mortar designed for reliable interior and exterior tile installations. Mixed with water only, it delivers strong bond strength and versatile performance for ceramic, porcelain tile and natural stone on floors and walls.
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Laticrete 252 Silver Thin-Set Mortar — Polymer-Modified Tile and Natural Stone Mortar
Laticrete 252 Silver Modified Thin-Set Mortar is engineered to deliver reliable bonding performance for a wide variety of tile and stone installations. Its polymer-modified formulation enhances adhesion and flexibility, making it suitable for demanding interior and exterior applications.
Designed for use with the thin-set installation method, 252 Silver bonds securely to concrete, plywood (interior only), masonry, cement backer board, and other approved substrates. Easy to mix and apply, it offers consistent workability and dependable results for contractors, installers, and renovation professionals seeking a cost-effective, high-performance mortar solution.
Key Features and Benefits
- Economical Polymer-Modified Formula — Provides dependable performance and strong adhesion at an excellent value for residential and commercial projects
- Interior and Exterior Use — Suitable for both indoor and outdoor floor and wall installations across a wide range of environments
- Meets ANSI A118.4 Standards — Exceeds ANSI A118.4 shear bond strength requirements for enhanced durability and long-term performance
- Strong Adhesion to Multiple Substrates — Bonds effectively to most common construction surfaces, reducing the need for multiple setting materials
- Water-Mix Convenience — Bagged powder mixes with water only—no additives required—for easy jobsite preparation
Suitable Substrates
- Concrete
- Exterior Glue Plywood (Interior Only)
- Concrete Masonry
- Brick Masonry
- Non-Water Soluble Cut-Back Adhesive
- Vinyl and Other Resilient Tile
- Gypsum Wallboard
- Cement Plaster
- Cement Terrazzo
- Cement Backer Board
Applications
- Interior and exterior floor tile installations
- Interior and exterior wall tile installations
- Ceramic tile, porcelain tile, and natural stone
- Residential and commercial projects
Installation:
All surfaces should be between 40°F (4°C) and 90°F(32°C) and structurally sound, clean and free of all dirt, oil, grease, paint, concrete sealers or curing compounds. Rough or uneven concrete surfaces should be made smooth with 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. Installation may be made on a damp surface. New concrete slabs shall be damp cured and 28 days old before application. All slabs must be plumb and true to within 1/4" (6 mm) in 10 ft (3 m). Expansion joints shall be provided through the tile work from all construction or expansion joints in the substrate. Do not cover expansion joints with mortar.
Approximate Coverage:
- Approximately 80–95 ft2 / 50 lb bag (7.4–8.8 m2 / 22.7 kg bag) with 1/4" x 1/4" (6 mm x 6 mm) notched trowel.
- Approximately 60–70 ft2 / 50 lb bag (5.6–6.5 m2 / 22.7 kg bag) with 1/4" x 3/8" (6 mm x 9 mm) notched trowel.
Coverage will vary depending on trowel notch size, type and size of tile and substrate.
Performance:
- Open Time: 30 minutes
- Pot Life: 2 hours
- Time to Heavy Traffic: 24 hours
- Wet Density: 103 lbs/ft3 (1653 kg/m3)
- VOC: 0
- Shelf Life: 2 year. High humidity will reduce the shelf life of bagged product.
- Packaging: 50 lb (22.7 kg) bag.
Choose the right thin-set adhesive and mortar for the job
| Multipurpose Thin-Set Mortars | Epoxy Thin-Set Adhesives | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 Platinum Plus | 254 Platinum | 253 Gold | 252 Silver | Latapoxy 300 Adhesive | |
| Gauged Porcelain Tile | Best | Best | |||
| Exterior | Best | Best | Better | Good | Best |
| Slurry Bond Coat | Best | Best | |||
| Submerged | Best | Best | Best | ||
| Glass Tile | Best | Best | |||
| Steel Substrate | Best | ||||
| Steam/High Humidity | Best | Best | Best | ||
| Exterior Facade | Best | Best | |||
| Exterior Pedestrian | Best | Best | Better | Best | |
| Industrial | Best | Best | Best | ||
| Vehicular Traffic | Best | Best | Best | ||
| Heavy Commercial | Best | Best | Better | Best | |
| Light Commercial | Best | Best | Better | Good | Best |
| Residential | Best | Best | Better | Good | Best |
| SKU | L-252 |
|---|---|
| Weight (lbs.) | 50.00 |
| Non-Returnable | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Laticrete |
| Warranty | Limited Warranty Upon Manufacturer Inspection |
