Mortars

“Basic Glue” mortar

Cementitious adhesive for laying ceramic tiles on floors and interior wall coverings. Medium-to-high absorption (>3%). For tiles larger than 30×30 cm (900 cm²) the double-glue technique must be used. Its properties are: high adhesion, high ductility and easy application.

Available Granulometry: ZA

Supply formats

25 kg bag

Main uses

Supply formats

25 kg bag

Instructions

The substrates must be conventional, with plaster render and cement mortar floors, strong, fully hardened and free of dust, oils and paints.

1| Achieve perfect homogenisation by mixing approximately 5 litres of water with each bag using a mortar mixer until all lumps have disappeared.

2| Leave the paste to rest for 5 minutes and then re-mix.

3| Apply the paste preferably with a notched trowel in patches no larger than 2m². If double-coating is necessary, spread the paste on the back of the piece.

4| Place the tiles onto the fresh mortar, pressing slightly until full contact is achieved across the entire surface.

5| Provide dilatation joints every 60 m² (small formats) and 30 m² (large formats). Observe the building’s perimeter and structural joints.

Precautions

Do not apply at temperatures below 5 °C or above 35 °C. In adverse climatic conditions (strong winds and high temperatures) the adhesive dries more quickly than normal, reducing its open time. Periodically check that no surface film forms on the applied adhesive. In this case, the product will need to be re-combed or re-applied. Do not add any additional products that could alter the original contents of the container. Avoid direct contact with eyes and skin. In case of contact, rinse the affected areas with plenty of water.

Storage

The product is supplied in 25 kg paper bags, shrink-wrapped on pallets of 32 bags (800 kg). Maximum storage time: 1 year in a fully sealed bag protected from humidity. The disposal of the product and its packaging must be carried out in accordance with current legislation and is the responsibility of the end user.