EZI CTFLEX
a grey coloured, water resistant, single component, polymer modified, flexible, improved cement-based adhesive with low vertical slip (T) & extended open time (E) attributes.
Suitable for the installation of Ceramic Tiles Porcelain Tiles, Mosaic Tiles & Natural Stone Slabs; to wall or floor, dry or wet areas; at internal areas.
Conform to the requirements of MS ISO 13007-1 as a Class C2TE Tile Adhesive
Product Information
Classification
C2 TE
Colour
GREY
Packing
Bed Thickness
6-15mm
Shelf Life
6 Months
Application Data
Application Area
Mixing Ratio
Coverage
Pot Life
Open Time
Setting Time
Installation Guide
Step 1 - Preparing the substrate
- Substrate must be dry, flat and free from contamination, e.g dust, grease, laitance, oil, paint, etc.
NOTE:
Dampen the surface with water when it has become heated from exposure to sunllight.
Step 2 - Preparing the mix
- Mix adhesive with water or latex admixture until a smooth, non-slump paste is achieved (in accordance to recommended mixture ratio).
- Allow the paste to rest for approximately 10 minitues, then re-stir before using it.
Step 3 - Spreading the mix
- Spread the paste to the substrate at bed thickness of 3-6mm (may vary depending on tile size and weight) with appropriate notched trowel. It also applicable up to 12mm in small isolated areas.
- Spread no more than 1m² at a time to prevent skin-over.
NOTE:
- For tile or stone size greater than 300 x 300 mm or subject to heavy loads, spread the adhesive on the back of the tiles or stone to ensure complete converage.
- Unfavorable weather condition (e.g. extremely hot, strong wind, high temperature, etc ) or highly absorbent substrate can drastically reduce the open time
Step 4 - Installing the tile
- Tiles should be fixed dry, they should not be soaked. Recommended to use damp cloth to clean the dusty tile back.
- Tiles should be installed under a firm pressure, and followed by slight twisting action to ensure good coverage and contact of the adhesive (Solid Bed Fixing).
- Tiles must be installed on the fresh adhesive bed with its recommended open time before skin-over of the adhesive occurs.
- Allocate tile joints of approximately 3mm wide between tiles.
- Remove surplus adhesuve from tile surface and joints before it hardens.
- Tiling installed must be protected from water and rain for at least 24 hours.
Guideline for tile adhesive coverage by packaging size (approx.)
| Coverage | 20kg | 25kg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| m² | sf. | m² | sf. | |
| 3mm | 6.67 | 74 | 8.33 | 90 |
| 6mm | 3.33 | 37 | 4.17 | 45 |
| 9mm | 2.22 | 24 | 2.77 | 30 |
| 12mm | 1.67 | 18 | 2.08 | 22 |