ABC TILE ADHESIVE HEAVY-DUTY is a cement-based adhesive designed for bonding all types & sizes of tiles and stoneware for floor and wall tile installations. High quality aggregates and selected chemical additives are used, strictly conforming to International Standards.
USES
Indoor and outdoor tile installations on concrete surfaces for all tile types and sizes (including large format), pavers, low porosity tiles, heavy foot traffic areas, pool & water features.
PROPERTIES
- Increased flexibility for outdoor tiling, large format tiles & heavy foot traffic areas
- Fast & easy application & installation
- Professional finish & excellent workmanship
- High tensile adhesive strength (300 PSI)
- Extra High performance
- Easy to trowel (achieve 100% mortar coverage for best results)
- High shear strength (withstands minor structural movements caused by moving loads)
- Resistant to thermal deformation (adapts to temperature change)
- Economical (high productivity, achieve more in less time)
- Eco-friendly (low volatile organic compound levels)
SURFACE PREPARATION
Concrete surface must be fully cured, structurally sound & stable, level, clean and free of paint and contaminants such as dirt, dust, loose material, oils, chemicals, etc.
| Substrate | Surface Preparation |
|---|---|
| New concrete | Concrete must have fully cured (28 days) |
| Waterproofed concrete | Cementitious waterproofing must have cured 3 days (conduct flood/leak test if needed) |
| Painted concrete | Abrade paint (w/ steel brush and paint remover) |
| Smooth concrete | Apply scratch coat to roughen surface |
| Tile repair work | Remove loose tiles & old mortar |
How to use ABC Tile Adhesive Heavy-Duty
1. Mixing
| MIXING RATIO | ||
|---|---|---|
| Method | Water | Tile Adhesive |
| Mechanical (Electric Mixer) | 5.50 L | 25 kg |
| Manual (Mason's Trowel) | 6.25 L | |
Pour water in a plastic pail & add ABC Tile Adhesive Heavy-Duty. Mix 2-3 minutes to attain a smooth, lump-free & pasty consistency. Let mixture rest for 15 minutes. Mix again briefly before use. (NEVER mix old batch with new batch.)
POT LIFE: 4 hours
2. Application
Apply tile adhesive with a notched trowel combing in a straight manner 1m² at a time. For large format tiles or tiles with a smooth back surface, apply a scratch coat at the back of the tile & let dry before using the double spreading adhesive method. (Dampen concrete surface before adhesive application.)
3. Tile Installation
Install tiles within 20 minutes mortar open time. Use tile spacers for proper alignment. Position and adjust tiles within 15 minutes. (Foot traffic after 24 hours)
Adjust Tiles: 15 minutes
Open Time: 20 minutes
TIPS:
- Do random checks if the back of the tiles are fully covered with tile adhesive.
- Check if tile adhesive mortar still adheres to your finger to find out if the open time has not lapsed. If open time has lapsed, remove old tile adhesive layer and reapply a new one to avoid bonding failure.
- NEVER add newly prepared tile adhesive to a previously mixed batch.
- Use tile spacers for uniform grout lines. A tile joint width is needed to accommodate possible tile movement due to thermal deformation, substrate shrinkage or tile expansion, thus preventing the tile from cracking.
COVERAGE
| COVERAGE of 25 kg ABC Tile Adhesive Heavy-Duty (approx.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tile Size | Adhesive Thickness | Area |
| 30 x 3 0cm & smaller and mosaic tiles | 3 mm | 5 m² |
| 60 x 60 cm & smaller | 6 mm | 2.6 m² |
| larger than 60 x 60 cm | 10 mm | 1.6 m² |
| Note: Coverage is dependent on substrate condition, tile size, smoothness of the back of the tile and application thickness. The bigger the tile, the smaller the coverage area. | ||
Colors: Gray & White
Packaging: 5 kg plastic bag and 25 kg multi-layer paper bag.
CLEANING / SAFETY / STORAGE / SHELF LIFE
Use clean water to remove excess tile adhesive on tile surface and tools before it hardens. Non-toxic. Do not inhale or ingest. As with any cementitious material, avoid eye exposure and prolonged skin contact. In case of irritation, rinse with sufficient water. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. Store in a cool dry place. In its original unopened packaging, this will remain usable for a period of one year from date of manufacture.
WARRANTY
Due to the variety of applications, the differing methods of working, the various properties of bases, etc., we cannot assume responsibility or liability with regard to the application of our products. Our guarantee and liability is restricted to the quality of our products at the time of acceptance of the customer of such products. In no case shall our liability extend beyond replacement of defective products, if any, found at the time of acceptance. For all deliveries and services, our General Sales Condition, including warranties stipulated for each case are valid.
