Description UltraTile ProGrip FX Tile Adhesive is a single part, semi-rapid setting flexible adhesive for wall and floor tiles. It is specially formulated with enhanced adhesion and flexibility, making it ideal for areas where slight movement or vibration can occur. Classified as S1 in accordance with EN12004 UltraTile ProGrip FX has the high level of deformation for greater tolerance to movement. UltraTile ProGrip FX is a polymer modified adhesive which provides enhanced performance and high bond strength including installations subject to moisture. It is able to take light foot traffc within 3 hours of installation depending upon temperature and substrate. Surface Preparation: All wall and floor substrates must be clean, dry, firm and stable, free of dust, dirt, oil and grease. Substrates should be strong enough to support the weight of the adhesive and tiles being fixed (see datasheet for loadings). For plasterboard and plaster finishes that have been painted and are showing a weak or flaky surface finish then mechanical sanders or hand sanding blocks are generally used to remove the film. However for the likes of floor screed surface contamination, adhesive residues and weak surface laitance or even smooth dense floors such as power floated concrete, these will require a more heavy duty scarifying using specialist flooring equipment to remove the surface of the substrate to ensure the substrate is sound, stable and has a rough open texture. To encourage best adhesion to the substrate it is advisable that prior to applying adhesive that substrates are primed (please see priming section below). Remember – sanding or mechanical abrasion of any surface will leave powder deposits which require thorough removal by suitable vacuum equipment to provide a clean dust free surface. Failing to remove fine powder deposits and weak surfaces is a common reason for de-bonding of tile adhesive and primer from the substrate. Using a wet sponge to clean down a wall or floor of dust deposits only serves to spread it around, it is therefore advisable to vacuum thoroughly prior to use of wet sponge. Priming: Ultra Tile Fix ProPrimer has been specifically developed to be used as a primer for use with UltraTile ProGrip FX tile adhesive to provide improved sealing and bonding properties for a variety of substrates. Mixing: Once the substrate has been prepared, continue with the tiling installation. UltraTile ProGrip FX should be added slowly to clean water in a suitable clean mixing tub and mixed thoroughly using a drill/mixer and paddle to give a slump free, easily worked mortar consistency. Once mixed the mortar is immediately ready for use and has a pot life of approximately 2.5 hours at 20°C. Mix only sufficient material to be used within the pot life of the product. Do not remix or rewet/dilute product which has aged and is starting to thicken or set. Mixing Ratio: one 20kg unit of UltraTile ProGrip FX requires 4.2L – 4.5L of water. Application: Apply the adhesive to the required thickness (limits 3mm – 20mm) in areas up to 1m² at a time. For internal walls use a notched trowel to the following notch dimensions to provide solid rib lines: Mosaic tiles: 3mm x 3mm at 6mm centres General wall tiles: 5mm x 5mm at 10mm centres General floor tiles: 8mm x 8mm at 16 mm centres For floors and external applications we advise to use the solid bed method. This involves applying a uniform bed of adhesive to the floor and “buttering” the back of the tile with the same adhesive. When the tiles are bedded with a twisting action, pressing firmly down it ensures 100% contact is made with both the floor and the tile. When fitting tiles leave spaces between each of the tiles to allow for grouting (approx: walls 1mm – 3mm and floors 2mm – 12mm). Before the tile adhesive sets clean off the excess adhesive from the face of the tile and grout joints with a clean damp cloth or sponge. Technical Data: Unit Size: 20kg Bags Colours: Grey & White Classification: EN12004 Class C2TE S1 Bed Thickness: 3mm – 20mm Grout After*: 7 hours Coverage: 4.5kg / m² at 3mm Bed Thickness Pot Life*: 2.5 Hours at 20°C Set Time*: 7 Hours at 20°C Application Temperatures: 5°C to 25°C *Depending on temperatures, substrate and site conditions. Product Datasheet Click here to view this product on the Manufacturers website.
