Tiles & Stone Laying Adhesive

A polymer modified grey cement based adhesive for fixing all types of tiles on floor / walls suitable for both internal & external applications. It provides excellent water proofing properties and resists cracking of tiles.

Application areas
                                        Standard                   Elite
                                             Internal Walls              Internal Walls
                                             External Walls             External Walls
                                             Flooring                       Flooring
                                             Ceramic Tiles               Cladding / Walls
                                             Vitrified Tiles               Ceramic Tiles
                                             Vitrified Tiles
                                             Stones
                                             Glass Mosaic

Comparison

Parameters                Tile & Stone Adhesive                        Conventional Method
Application Time            Fast application                                           Not possible
Quality                            Consistent quality due to computerised      Manual mixing hence not possible
                                        mixing and tested raw material                  to test every batch
Shrinkage Cracks           No Shrinkage Cracks                                  Significantly high shrinkage cracks
Handling & Storage       Easy handling and storage                          Difficult to keep stock of different component
Wastage                          No Wastage                                                  High Wastage

Preparation & Installation
- The application surface shall be rigid and free from oil, grease, paint, loose plaster or any other dirt particles.
- Dampen the wall before application of adhesive (for cladding application)
- Clean the back of tile for any dust or coating
- Pour 5-6 litres of potable water in a clean container and then add 1 bag (30 kg) of adhesive.
- It can be mixed by hand or slow speed electric drill mixer.
- Leave the mix to slake for 5-10 minutes and remix before use.
- The adhesive shall be applied with the flat side of the trowel using a scraping motion.
- Additional mortar is then applied with the notched edge of the trowel.
- Ensure that tile is completely bedded in the adhesive.
- Excess adhesive shall be cleaned from the rear surface of the title with a damp sponge.

Technical Specification
Properties                                   Standard                                                   Elite
Appearance                                         Grey Powder                                                  Grey Powder
Pot Life                                                60 mins.                                                          60 mins.
Open Time                                           15-20 min                                                       15-20 min
Setting Time                                        24 hours                                                         24 hours
Tensile Adhesion Strength                  0.75 KN (as per IS 15477 in dry condition)         ---
Shear Adhesion Strength                    8 KN                                                               10 KN
Coverage                                             55-60 sqft / 30 kg bag                                    55-60 sqft/ 30 kg bag
                                                            (for 3 mm thickness)                                      (for 3 mm thickness)
For Wall                                              Use thin bed trowel (3 mm)                            Use thin bed trowel (3 mm)
For Floor                                            Use thick bed trowel (6 mm)                          Use thick bed trowel (6 mm)
Shelf Life (If stored as per                  6 months                                                        6 months
manufacturer's guidelines)

Available Brands

MAGICRETE

SEMITRONE