SikaTile®-400 LHT Pro Set
PROFESSIONAL GRADE LARGE AND HEAVY TILE MORTAR
SikaTile®-400 LHT Pro Set is a professional grade, single-component, non-shrinking, polymer-modified mortar for interior and exterior setting of large and heavy tile and natural stone. It may be applied from at 3/32" to 3/4" (2.4 mm to 19 mm) thickness to provide better support under large and heavy tiles and stone and can be used for both interior and exterior installations of tile in most residential and commercial floor and wall applications. SikaTile®-400 LHT Pro Set, features innovative Dustless Technology producing approximately 80% less dust than ordinary thin sets and is designed to promote cleaner working conditions and reduce mess. It uses less water and is creamier and easy to spread.
- For use with large and heavy tile and natural stone
- Non-slumping/Non-shrinking formula eliminates tile lippage
- May be applied up to 3/4" (19 mm) thick on horizontal applications
- For interior and exterior floors and walls
- Dustless formula – provides approximately 80% less dust than ordinary mortars
- Cleaner working conditions by minimizing dust
- Creamier and easier to spread
- Uses less water for consistent hydration and quicker drying
- Longer working time
- No-Slake - No wait. Just mix, trowel, and install
- Mold and mildew resistant
Usage
SikaTile®-400 LHT Pro Set supports large and heavy tile for flat, even installation and is suitable for bonding the following types of tile and stone:- Brick and thin brick
- Cement-based precast terrazzo
- Impervious porcelain and glass tile
- Natural stone tile
- Vitreous, semi-vitreous or non-vitreous tile:
- Ceramic, mosaic, quarry, cement body tile
- Brick Masonry
- Cement Backer Board1
- Cement Mortar Beds
- Cement Plaster
- Cement Terrazzo
- Ceramic Tile and Stone
- Concrete
- Concrete Masonry
- Gypsum Wallboard2
- SikaLevel® Products
- SikaTile® Membranes
- Approved SikaLastic® Under Tile Waterproofing
Advantages
- For use with large and heavy tile and natural stone
- Non-slumping/Non-shrinking formula eliminates tile lippage
- May be applied up to 3/4" (19 mm) thick on horizontal applications
- For interior and exterior floors and walls
- Dustless formula – provides approximately 80% less dust than ordinary mortars
- Cleaner working conditions by minimizing dust
- Creamier and easier to spread
- Uses less water for consistent hydration and quicker drying
- Longer working time
- No-Slake - No wait. Just mix, trowel, and install
- Mold and mildew resistant
Packaging
50 lb. (22.68 kg.) bag
Color
Gray and White
Product Details
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Sika® is committed to environmental responsibility in both products produced and in manufacturing practices. Use of this product can contribute towards LEED® v4.1 certification:
- Up to 2 points towards MR Credit 5, Regional Materials
- Up to 1 point towards IEQ Credit 4.1, Low-Emitting Materials – Adhesives & Sealants
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) — ANSI A108.5 and A118.4 of the American National Standards for the Installation of Ceramic Tile ASTM International (ASTM)
- ASTM C109 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2" or 5 mm Cube Specimens)
- Resilient Floor Covering Institute - (RFCI) Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings
- Tile Council of North America (TCNA) - TCNA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation, TCNA EJ171 Movement Joint Guidelines.
- ISO 13007-2 C1
Chemical Base
Portland cement, selected aggregates, water retention additives, re-dispersible polymer
Shelf Life
15 months from date of production when stored in original, sealed package
Storage Conditions
Store in undamaged, original, sealed package, in dry conditions at 73⁰ F (23⁰ C)
Slant Shear Strength
4 Week Shear Bond Strength
| Property | Test Method | Requirement | Typical Results |
| Glazed Wall Tile | A118.4 | > 300 psi | 350 - 400 psi |
| Porcelain Tile | A118.4 | > 200 psi | 300 - 350 psi |
ISO 13007 Classification
| Classification Code | Classification Requirement | Results |
| C1 (cementitious, normal adhesion) | ≥ 72.5 psi (0.5 MPa) after standard aging. Heat aging, water immersion and freeze/thaw cycles | Pass |
Application
Mixing Ratio
5 quarts (4.75 liters) of clean potable water per 50 lb. bag
Layer Thickness
May be applied from 3/32" to 3/4" (2.4 mm to 19 mm) thickness to provide better support under large and heavy tiles and stone
Pot Life
3 Hours
Open Time
> 20 Minutes
Cure Time
Allow 24-48 hours before grouting and light traffic, and 7 days before heavy or vehicular traffic.
Coverage
MIXING
In a clean container, add approximately 5 quarts (4.75 liters) of clean potable water, then add the contents of the 50 lb. (22.68 kg) SikaTile®-400 LHT Pro Set Mortar. Mix thoroughly by hand or with a slow speed mixer to a smooth, thick, trowelable consistency. Mortar consistency shall be such that when applied with the recommended notched trowel to the substrate, the ridges formed in the mortar do not flow or slump. During use, stir mortar mix occasionally. Do not add additional water. Do not add latex liquid additives to SikaTile®-400 LHT Pro Set.
APPLICATION
Read all installation instructions before installation. Choose a notched trowel with sufficient depth to achieve more than 80% mortar coverage and transfer to substrate and back of tile to both the tile and substrate for all interior applications, and more than 95% for exterior, commercial floor, and wet applications, back-butter the tile to meet these requirements. With pressure, apply a coat of mortar by using the flat side of the trowel to key the mortar into the substrate. With the notched side of the trowel, apply additional mortar by combing it in a single direction parallel to the shortest dimension of the tile. Spread only as much mortar as can be tiled before the product skins over. Open time can vary with job site conditions. Set tiles firmly into the wet mortar and push the tiles back and forth in a direction perpendicular to trowel lines to collapse the mortar ridges and to help achieve maximum coverage.
Movement Joints: All expansion, control, construction, cold, saw-cut, isolation, contraction, and seismic joints in the structure should continue through the tilework, including such joints at vertical surfaces, as specified per TCNA Method EJ171 or TTMAC Specification Guide 09 30 00, Detail 301MJ. Do not cover movement joints with mortar.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean tools and tile with water before the material dries.
FAQ
Mortars are designed to perform in a in a wide range of environments and situations, and for a variety of tile types and sizes. Review product Technical Data Sheets or speak with Technical Services to find the right product solution.
Open time is important when installing large tile, gauged porcelain tile panels and slabs (GPTP/S) and membranes with a fleece to give proper transfer and coverage.
A118.4 is the minimum standard test that allows a mortar adhesive to bond to a porcelain tile. A118.11 is the minimum standard that allows for tile to be bonded directly over exterior-grade plywood in an interior application.
Any tile larger that 15” on one side and/or heavier than 5 lb per sq. ft is defined as an large and heavy tile (LHT). These oversized tiles demand mortars with specific bond and performance characteristics.
Medium bed is a manufacturer's termfor the allowance of tile mortar adhesive to have a maximum bond coat of ¾” thick.
The word slake means to let rest with water. When mixing standard mortar or grout with water, manufacturers recommend letting the product rest before remixing to allow the polymers to wet out. This ensures that the product performs to spec. Our products with No-Slake technology are ready to apply after the initial mix.
No. Thinset is an adhesive, not a patching or leveling compound. Thinsets are
designed to be a certain thickness and when that thickness is greater than what the thinset can handle, shrinking will occur. Use a product that is designed for patching or leveling.