GoSet Thinset Mortar
- Product Descriptive Name
- Product Short Description
- GoSet is a multipurpose thinset for use in adhering tiles to GoBoard, GoBoard PRO, and GoBoard Membrane accessories in both horizontal and vertical interior applications.
Minimizes lippage - Use for uneven tile and stone thickness
Compatible with waterproofing membranes - Use over fleeced uncoupling and waterproofing membranes
Anti-microbial - Formulated to provide antimicrobial protection against bacterial growth, and mold or mildew
Minimizes slippage - Holds heavy tiles on vertical surfaces without sliding
GETTING STARTED
GoSet is a polymer-modified thinset mortar that is specifically designed for use with all GoBoard products in interior installations including porcelain, ceramic, granite, marble, thin porcelain tiles, large porcelain panels and dimensional stone tiles. GoSet can be used in both horizontal and vertical surfaces with all GoBoard products, properly prepared concrete and exterior grade plywood (interior). GoSet white formulation is approved for non-sag applications for tiles up to 12” x 24”. Follow applicable ANSI, NTCA and TCNA installation standards. Refer to www.jm.com/GoBoard for the most recent product information.
SURFACE PREPARATION
All surfaces must be structurally sound, clean, free of dust, dirt, oil grease, water, curing compounds, sealers, waxes or any contaminants that may inhibit proper bond. TCNA recommends roughening or scarifying glazed tile substrates. It is in the end user’s responsibility to determine the condtion and suitability of all surfaces before application.
FRAMING AND SUBFLOOR
All framing shall comply with local building code requirements and designed for a maximum allowable assembly deflection of L/360 (L/720) for stone) under all intended live loads. Maximum joist spacing for 5/8-in plywood and 3/4-in OSB is 16-in on-center when securely glued and fastened to joists. Clean and rough sand subfloor and fill any gaps with GoSet.
CONCRETE FLOORS
Ensure that concrete floor is clean and fully cured and pre-fill surface imperfections with mortar.
COUNTERTOPS
Securely fasten 3/4-in exterior grade plywood to cabinet ensuring maximum surface variation is not more than 1/8-in in 10-ft from the required plane.
WALLS
All framing shall comply with local building codes and framing members spaced 16-in on-center with minimum 2-in x4-in nominal wood or No. 20 gauge metal. GoSet can be used for wet-shimming when installing GoBoard as an alternative to furring strips.
CEILINGS
Refer to GoBoard Tile Backer installation instructions for ceilings.
RESIDENTIAL STEAM SHOWERS
Refer to GoBoard Tile Backer and GoBoard Membrane installation instructions and follow steps below.
HIGH PERFORMANCE - TRUSTED QUALITY
The GoBoard product line includes Polyiso foam board panels, a versatile shower pan kit, and essential tile backer accessories that when installed as a system, can qualify for a manufacturer limited warranty. Need help with one of our products? Contact us with your warranty questions, or download the warranty certificate in the documents above.