Tile Adhesive Plus

High performance tile fixing adhesive for external flooring, internal wall/flooring & tile-on-tile applications

Tile Adhesive Plus is a ready mixed polymer modified cement based powder multi-purpose tile adhesive. It provides outstanding bonding of tiles with cementitious surfaces like, plaster, concrete etc. Tile Adhesive Plus is non-shrink, self curing and has brilliant binder properties.

Application Areas

For fixing all types of tiles on :

	External flooring

	Internal flooring/walls

	Tile on tile

	Swimming pool tiling applications.

Features & Benefits

	Usability - Ready to use-only water to be added.

	Bonding - Better bond than conventional cement based mortar.

	Cohesiveness - Non–sagging.

	Strength - Good mechanical strength.

	Shrinkage - Non–shrink.

	Curing - Self curing.

	Waterproofing - Provides partial impermeability of water into concrete.

Method of Application

	The surface to be tiled should be clean & sound. Old surfaces must be free from any kind of laitance, grease, oils, wax, polish etc.

	Pour one 20 Kgs. bag in approx. 6.5 ltrs. of clean water (recommended proportion approx. 3:1 of Tile Adhesive Plus to Water). At site, addition of water shall be adjusted to attain desired consistency. Do not put water into the powder. Mix with a slow speed drill (50–100 rpm) or with a trowel until a lump free homogeneous paste is obtained

	Always mix the required quantity, which can be consumed within the specified pot life maintaining the afore mentioned mixing proportion

	Spread the mixed adhesive to a thickness of approx. 3-6 mm & comb with a notched trowel. Strictly apply the adhesive paste which can be tiled within 25 to 30 minutes

	Intermittently touch the adhesive paste on substrate by finger. If the adhesive sticks to fingers then continue tiling & if not, scrape off the mix & apply new coat before further tiling

	Start placing tiles on the surface to be tiled. Tap the tiles properly to ensure complete coverage of the backside of tiles & to eliminate the possibility of any air voids

	Keep joints between two tiles using spacers that are available with Tile Adhesive Plus bag

	Allow tiling to set for 24 hours prior to filling joints

	Use mechanical clamps for holding the heavy stones in positions on vertical surface

	Before applying tiles on tiles, make sure that the original tiling surface must be scraped off to provide sufficien mechanical key for bonding.

Mixing Ratio

Tile Adhesive Plus : Water = Approx. 3:1 (by vol.).

Usage Precautions

	Always add Tile Adhesive Plus directly to water, vice-versa is not recommended.

	Do not use for vertical cladding of heavy tiles.

	Do not add more water than recommended.

	Do not add cement or sand at site.

	Before executing tile-on-tile application, ensure that the original tiling surface is in sound condition & has enough roughness to provide required mechanical key for bonding. Avoid application on glazed/ceramic tiles.

	Strictly not recommended for the direct use on gypsum plaster, paint, wood & metal.

Technical Information

Properties	Results
Appearance	Cementitious grey powder
Open Time @ 30°C	Around 30 minutes
Pot Life @ 30°C	Approx. 2 Hrs.
Time for Traffic	Around 24 Hrs.
Final Curing Time @ 30°C	14 Days
Wet Density	Around 1.6 g/cc.

Coverage

Approx. 50–55 ft²/20 kgs. bag at 3 mm thickness.

Shelf Life

Best before 12 months from the date of manufacturing in unpacked condition.

Storage

Store in cool & dry place.

Packaging

20 kgs. & 30 kgs.

Health & Safety Precautions

While using Tile Adhesive Plus use rubber gloves, dust mask & safety goggles.