High Temperature Tile Mortar

Sakrete high heat mortar is a dry medium duty mortar ideal for setting masonry units in fireplaces fire pits or chimney applications such as setting clay flue liners and parging a smoke chimney chamber.

High temperature tile mortar.

Although you can usually install and. Vitcas heatproof mortar is an air setting refractory cement for indoor applications. Resistant to 1000 o c. Use 10 parts sand three parts cement and fireclay and one and a half parts lime.

Epoxy mortars are resistant to a wide variety of chemicals. To solve this problem be sure to store bags of mortar in a cooler location away from direct sunlight. Vitcas heat resistant tile adhesive is a ready mixed tile cement acting as a wet adhesive for fixing tiles in any indoor high temperature condition. Sakrete high heat mortar is a dry medium duty mortar ideal for setting masonry units in fireplaces fire pits or chimney applications such as setting clay flue liners and paring a smoke chimney chamber.

Most thin set grout and mastic manufacturers ask that you maintain between 50 and 100 degrees fahrenheit with a minimum time of 72 hours allowed for drying. Cooler temperatures slow it down. Warmer temperatures speed up curing time. Rated for use up to 1400 ºc 2552 ºf the ready mixed cement has good adhesion and achieves smoke and gas tight joints.

Pigmented epoxy mortars do not leak onto ceramic or porcelain tile. Wear a dust mask while you measure the powders as they are very dusty which can be damaging to the lungs. It has high heat resistant characteristics and excellent strength properties. It has high heat resistant characteristics and excellent strength properties.

Temperatures must range between 60 and 90 f for proper installation. Mix the sand lime cement and fireclay together in a large bucket. It is also important to use cool water. High heat can also cause the surface to dry and skin over inhibiting the bond of the mortar to the tile.