Leveling System Porcelain Base Plates
Porcelain Base Plates for MLT Leveling System allow for maximum thinset coverage without any voids or hollow spots. Porcelain Base Plates can be used with standard ceramic or porcelain tile of any size and format and are suitable for use on both floors and walls.
Features
Select from 3 different base plates: standard porcelain and ceramic tile, thin or gauged porcelain, and stone
Unlike other systems there is no need to pre-soak
Pre-assemble Base Plates to reusable MLT Strap before use for a quicker installation
Designed and engineered to be disengaged under tension to allow cleaning of grout joints and seams, or to re-position the tiles/slabs
Counter sink holes in Porcelain Base Plates aid in fastening for ceiling applications
MLT System Installation
Pre-assemble reusable strap and base plate
Push stainless steel portion of the strap through the center opening of the base plate
Align base plate protuberances by passing them completely through the slotted openings of the MLT strap, then pulling connecting tab until the "snap lock" engages
Base plate should remain affixed to re-usable connecting tab unless separation is desired
Insert pre-assembled re-usable strap and base plate under the tile or stone edge, sliding the connecting tab's base plate under the tile or stone being installed at approximately 3” from the corners (MLT System components may be used for the corners of an offset pattern, in the “T” intersection of porcelain having a minimum thickness of 3/8”)
Spacing of each re-usable connecting tab should not exceed 20” to 24” apart, during installation
Do not place them under a four-corner junction as lippage may result and also greatly increase the difficulty to produce a straight grout joint line
Once the pre-assembled re-usable connecting tab and base plate is in place, proceed using standard installation procedures
Upon completing the "set" of the tile or stone, lower the tension locking cap over the re-usable connecting tab to tile or stone surface then, slide cap in direction of the grout joint to engage the lock
Place installation/removal tool atop the tension locking cap to engage the re-usable connecting tab and tension MLT System, to create a lippage free surface
If additional cleaning of grout joint line is required after MLT System has been tensioned: remove cap, clean joint line, re-engage cap and re-tension
To remove set tension setting dial on “S” for “Snap”. Place installation/removal tool atop re-usable cap and engage the re-usable connecting tab
Collect and store all re-usable connecting tabs and re-usable tension locking caps, for future use
When using MLT System for installations of thin tile, un-glazed, or highly polished materials, it is strongly recommended to use the fitted Rubber Pad accessory under the re-usable tension locking cap