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QUICK-SETTING ADHESIVE FOR GRES-STONEWARE TILES
RECOMMENDED FOR SHORT-TERM WORK
BED THICKNESS: 2 ÷ 5 mm
FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL USE
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| The adhesive is recommended for fixing of wall and floor stoneware tiles. It is also suitable for fixing other ceramic tiles as well as cement, concrete and stone ones ( providing that they do not discolour with contact with grey cement). |
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| High adherence to gres-stoneware tiles.
Short time of setting. The adhesive is designed for short-time works implementation in particular if quick tile fixing and use is required e.g. in case of refurbishment of corridors or other rooms that have to be continuously used. Footing is possible after 4 hours from tiles fixing. Applying quick-drying ATLAS UNI-GRUNT primer (drying time- 2 hours) and quick-setting ATLAS ARTIS GROUT (setting time – max. 3 hours) the footing on the grouted tiles is allowed after 9 hours from substrate priming. It is recommended for tiling in banks, clinics, shop centers, restaurants, railstations, terminals, cinemas, theatres etc.
Suitable for traditional substrates. The adhesive is recommended for tiling on typical substrates, i.e. cement and anhydrite floors, concrete screeds, cement and lime-and cement or gypsum plasters. It can be used as well on rough wall of bricks, blocks, hollow bricks and other similar ceramic or lime-sand and aerated concrete;
Contractor friendly. The product is convenient to prepare and easy to use. Tiling with the use of adhesive is possible from the top of wall which additionally shortens workmanship and improves tiling effect (it is no need to cut the tiles by the ceiling). Prolonged open time, up to 30 min., enables the contractor tiling on larger surface and adjusting or finishing the tiles. |
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| The substrate should be dry, stable, even and structurally sound i.e. strong enough; it should be free from anything that may weaken mortar adhesion, in particular dust, dirt, lime, oil, grease, wax, remains of emulsion and oil paint. It is recommended that any irregularities of substrate’s surface that prevent application of the appropriate layer thickness (2 ÷ 5 mm) should be adjusted with ATLAS TEN-10 mortar or ATLAS LEVELLING MORTAR. If necessary, use ATLAS UNI-GRUNT or ATLAS UNI-GRUNT PLUS priming emulsions to reduce substrate’s excessive absorption. In case of applying the adhesive to the substrates of low adhesion (covered with hard to remove contamination of paint or set adhesive) apply ATLAS CERPLAST primer; it is recommended to make an adhesion test, i.e.: adhere a tile and check the bonding after 48 hours. If bonding is weak (a tile can be easily removed together with adhesive) it means that substrate should be improved. Start tile fixing when the primer is dried up (in case of ATLAS UNI-GRUNT primer- after ca. 2 hours). The ambient and substrate temperature during work shall be between +5 °C and +25 °C. |
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| ATLAS PROGRES EXPRESS is ready-to-use dry mix of top-quality cement binder, aggregates and specially slected modifying agents. In order to prepare the adhesive, pour dry adhesive into a container with suitable amount of water (in proportion: 5.5 l of water for 25 kg of dry mortar- ca. 0.22 l for 1 kg) and mix until homogenous. It is best to mix it mechanically, using a drill with a mixer. The adhesive is ready to use after 5 minutes and after remixing. It maintains its properties for max. 1 hours (pot life). Prepare the adhesive in temperature of +5 - +25 °C. |
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Apply the adhesive to the prepared, primed substrate with a trowel or a smooth float made of steel and then distribute it evenly and shape it (possibly in one direction) using a notched trowel. Do not lay the adhesive over excessively large surface because it maintains its adhesive properties for 30 minutes-open time (depending on the substrate and ambient conditions). In order to check if it is still possible to fix tiles, you should make a test, i.e. press the adhesive with your fingers. If the adhesive has remained on the fingers, you may fix tiles. If the fingers are clean, remove the old layer of the adhesive and apply a new one.
After having spread the adhesive place the tile and press it towards the substrate. Apply such an amount of the adhesive that when a tile is pressed down, its contact surface with the adhesive is even and as large as possible (min. 2/3 of tile surface). Tile position may be adjusted within 10 minutes afterwards. Remove excess of the adhesive in joints when tiles are pressed towards the surface – it shall make grouting easier. The floor can be accessed or grouted no earlier than 4 hours after the tiles have been fixed; the adhesive achieves its full functional strength after 3 days.
The information comprises basic instructions of product application and does not relieve users of responsibility for work in accordance with good construction practice and health and safety (OHS) regulations. |
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Economical use. On average it is used 1.5 kg of adhesive per 1 m² with 1mm bed thickness. The consumption depends on evenness of substrate and the type of tiles used.
Approximate consumption of adhesive for selected types of tiles
| Type of tile | Trowel’s notch size [mm] | Thickness of adhesive layer [mm] | Average consumption [kg/m2] |
| Small tiles (up to 10x10 cm) of smooth or slightly profiled bottom surface | 4.0 | ca. 2.0÷3.0 | 2.1÷4.5 |
| Medium tiles ( up to 25x25 cm) of slightly profiled bottom surface | 6.0÷8.0 | ca. 2.5÷4.0 | 2.65÷6.0 |
| Large tiles (above 30x30 cm) of medium profiled bottom surface | 8.0÷10.0 | ca. 3.5÷5.0 | 3.7÷7.5 |
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| The set of tools: a container for mixing, a drill with a mixer, smooth and notched float made of steel, tiles cutter, pencil, measure tape, tiles spacers. Wash the tools with clean water directly after use. Clean the remainder of the set mortar, that is difficult to remove, with ATLAS SZOP. |
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Paper bags: 25 kg
Pallet: 1050 kg in 25 kg bags |
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| Store and transport in tightly closed bags, in dry conditions (pallets are particularly recommended). Keep dry. Shelf life in conditions complying with the requirements is 12 months from the date on the packaging. Content of soluble chromium (VI) in ready-to-use mix - ≤ 0.0002% |
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| Irritant. Protect skin, eyes and respiratory system. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not inhale dust. In case of contact with eyes, immediately rinse them with plenty of water and seek medical attention. In case of ingestion, immediately seek medical attention and show doctor the packaging or label. |
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Mixing proportions:
0.26÷0.27 l of water for 1 kg of mortar
6.50÷6.75 l of water for 25 kg of mortar
Pot life – ca. 1 hours
Open time – min. 30 minutes
Tile adjustment time – 10 minutes
Temperature:
adhesive preparation temperature – from +5°C to +25°C
Substrate and ambient temperature during work – from +5°C to +25°C
Resistance to temperature during work from -20°C to +60°C
Floor utilisation – after 4 hours
Grouting – after ca. 4 hours
Min. bed thickness - 2 mm
Max. bed thickness - 5 mm
Content of soluble chromium (VI) in ready-to-use mix - ≤ 0.0002%
PN-EN 12004:2002/A1:2003
Cementitious adhesive C1FTE type
Tensile adhesion:
initial
After heat ageing C1FTE type
After water immersion (≥ 0.5 N/mm2)
After freeze-thaw cycles
Open time – adhesion after open time no less than 30 minutes C1FTE (≥ 0.5 N/mm2)
Slip C1FTE ( ≤0.5 N/mm2)
Reaction to fire acc. to PN-EN 13501-1:2008 A1/A1fl |
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| The product conforms with PN-EN 12004:2002/A1:2003 for C1FTE class adhesive |
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