Laticrete Tri-Lite Modified Thin-Set Mortar - 30 lb bag
Lightweight, high-performance polymer modified mortar engineered for large and heavy tile installations on walls and floors. Its smooth, non-sag formula provides excellent medium bed performance, strong adhesion, and easy application with extended coverage.
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Laticrete Tri-Lite Modified Thin-Set Mortar — Lightweight Large and Heavy Tile Adhesive
Laticrete Tri-Lite Modified Thin-Set Mortar is a lightweight, high-performance adhesive engineered to deliver reliable strength and versatility for modern tile installations. Designed as a tri-purpose mortar, it excels in thin-bed, medium-bed, and large and heavy tile applications—making it an ideal solution for both wall and floor projects.
Its smooth, creamy consistency ensures easy mixing, spreading, and troweling, while advanced polymer modification delivers superior bond strength and exceptional non-sag performance. The lightweight design reduces handling fatigue without sacrificing durability or coverage, helping installers work faster and more efficiently.
Suitable for a wide variety of substrates and installation conditions, Tri-Lite provides dependable results for residential and commercial applications where performance, versatility, and ease of use are essential.
Key Features and Benefits
- Lightweight High-Coverage Formula — 30 lb bag delivers coverage comparable to traditional 50 lb mortars—reducing fatigue and improving jobsite efficiency
- Superior Non-Sag Performance — Supports large and heavy tile installations on vertical surfaces while minimizing tile movement
- Medium Bed Capability — Builds up to 3/4" (19 mm) thickness without shrinkage, helping maintain flat and level installations
- Smooth, Creamy Consistency — Easy-to-trowel formula enhances workability, coverage, and installation precision
- High Bond Strength Performance — Exceeds ANSI A118.15, A118.4, and A118.11 standards for reliable adhesion in demanding environments
- Versatile Multi-Purpose Mortar — Designed for thin-bed, medium-bed, wall, and large format tile installations across a wide range of substrates
Suitable Substrates
- Concrete
- Concrete Masonry
- Ceramic Tile and Stone
- Cement Mortar Bed
- Cement Plaster
- Brick Masonry
- Cement Terrazzo
- Cement Backer Board
- Exterior Glue Plywood (Interior Only)
- Properly Prepared Vinyl or Resilient Tile
- Non-Water Soluble Cut-Back Adhesive
Applications
- Large and heavy tile installations
- Interior and exterior wall installations
- Thin-bed and medium-bed tile installations
- Porcelain, ceramic tile, and natural stone installations
- Residential and commercial flooring projects
- Vertical and overhead tile applications
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 a Laticrete latex fortified underlayment or leveling mortar to provide a proper 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' (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:
| Trowel Size | ft2 | m2 |
| 1/4" x 1/4" (6 mm x 6 mm) notched trowel | 80 – 95 | 7.4 – 8.8 |
| 1/4" x 3/8" (6 mm x 9 mm) notched trowel | 60 – 70 | 5.6 – 6.5 |
| 1/2" x 1/2" (12 mm x 12 mm) notched trowel | 40 – 47 | 3.7 – 4.4 |
Performance:
- Pot Life at 70°F (21°C): 4 hours
- Time to Traffic: 24 hours
- Shelf Life: Factory sealed containers of this product are guaranteed to be of first quality for two (2) years if stored off the ground in a dry area.
- Packaging: 30 lb (13.6 kg) bag.
Choose the right adhesive and mortar for the job
| Large and Heavy Tile Mortars | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multimax Lite | Tri-Lite | 4-XLT | LHT Plus | Sure Set LHT | LHT | |
| Large Heavy Tile | Best | Better | Better | Good | Good | Good |
| Gauged Porcelain Tile | Best | Better | Better | |||
| Exterior | Best | Better | Better | Good | Good | Good |
| Slurry Bond Coat | Best | |||||
| Submerged | Best | |||||
| Glass Tile | Best | |||||
| Steam/High Humidity | Best | |||||
| Exterior Facade | Best | Better | Better | |||
| Exterior Pedestrian | Best | Better | Better | |||
| Industrial | Best | Better | ||||
| Vehicular Traffic | Best | Better | ||||
| Heavy Commercial | Best | Better | Better | |||
| Light Commercial | Best | Better | Better | Good | Good | Good |
| Residential | Best | Better | Better | Good | Good | Good |
| SKU | L TRI LITE |
|---|---|
| Weight (lbs.) | 30.00 |
| Non-Returnable | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Laticrete |
| Warranty | Limited Warranty Upon Manufacturer Inspection |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0279-0030-2X |
