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KAROFiX® POOLCement-Based High Performance Ceramic Adhesive Mortar Developed For Pools

APPLICATION FIELD

  • Used for coating of humid areas such as swimming pools, baths, saunas, spa centers, water tanks, terraces, roofs etc.
  • May also be used for coatings such as ceramic, porcelain ceramic, granite, etc. at all sizes on horizontal and vertical surfaces in the interior/exterior areas thanks to its high performance.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Suitable to be used in areas with differences in temperatures. Resistant to water and humidity.
  • Reduced sliding properties.
  • Provides a good performance with its elasticity.
  • It has polymer additives.
  • Provides high performance while affixing ceramics over ceramics.

TECHNICAL VALUES

Period for Keeping Uncovered: Tensile Adhesion Strength, N/mm² (after 30 minutes minimum), (EN 1346)

≥ 0,5

Application Time, Hours

< 2

Adherence Strength / Under Dry Conditions, N/mm² (EN 1348)

≥ 1

Adherence Strength / Under Wet Conditions, N/mm² (EN 1348)

≥ 1

Adherence Strength / Under Hot Conditions, N/mm² (EN 1348)

≥ 1

Adherence Strength / Under Cold Conditions, N/mm² (EN 1348)

≥ 1

Sliding, mm (EN 1308)

≤ 0,5

Reaction to Fire 

A1

 

APPLICATION

SURFACE PREPARATION  

  • The surface shall always be free of form oil, dust, paint and materials that reduce adherence.
  • Repair of the cracks and holes shall be made using appropriate Entegre Repair Mortars before application.
  • Application surface shall be dampened with water, if required.
  • PRIMEL 100® shall be applied before application on surfaces that are not resistant to moisture such as plasterboard, cardboard, gypsum plasters etc. and PRIMEL 600® BETOKONTAK shall be applied for applications of ceramics over ceramics, and the fixing operation is started when drying is complete (after approx. 24 hours).

PREPARATION of the MORTAR  

  • Water shall be put to the mixing vessel first, then KAROFIX® POOL shall be added (5.75-6.25 l water/25 kg bag) and it shall be stirred until the lumps are removed.
  • Stop for 5 minutes, and stir again to achieve a homogeneous mixture.
  • The mortar prepared shall be applied up to a thickness of 8 mm, it shall be combed and ceramic shall be fixed.
  • For a good adhesion, application shall be performed by applying force on the surface with a rubber hammer.
  • Double sided fixing shall be used for coatings greater than 3,600 cm2.

CONSUMPTION

Applies for application on a single side.

Comb Size

Consumption (kg/m2)

3

2-3

4

3-4

6

4-5

8

5-6

 

PACKAGING

25 kg polyethylene-reinforced kraft paper bags

STORING

1 Year Shelf Life*

* If stored in its original package without opening the package under dry, frost free conditions

 

(1 week after opening the package.)

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

TS EN 12004-1/ April 2017 Complies with C2TE T Class.
C2: Cement-based adhesive enhanced with additional characteristics
T: Reduced sliding properties
E: Extended period for keeping uncovered
Ministry of Public Works Pos. No: 04.013/1

RECOMMENDATION

  • No other materials (lime, cement, gypsum, etc.) shall be added to the prepared mortar.
  • Mortar shall not be used again by mixing with water or dry mortar if its application time has expired.
  • You shall wait at least 24 hours for joint application.
  • May be used for coatings with water absorption of ≤0.5 and > 0.5 (ceramic, granite and porcelain ceramic, marble, etc.).
  • Coating areas specified below are suitable for an ideal application:
    • On interior walls and interior/exterior floors: Coating area ≤3600 cm²
    • On exterior walls: Coating area ≤1200 cm² (12m height)
    • On exterior walls: Coating area ≤2000 cm² (8m height).
    • On exterior walls: Coating area ≤3600 cm² (4m height)
  • KAROFIX® POOL White is recommended for light coloured applications.
  • We recommend that the application shall be performed between +5°C and +35°C.
  • For an ideal application, coating material shall be fixed to the mortar applied on the surface within 35 minutes.
  • We recommend you to take additional mechanical precautions for heights over 8m.
  • It shall not be applied on frozen surfaces.
  • Do not apply under direct sunlight.
  • Do not go beyond the application surface and the rules.
  • Do not inhale it directly. Wash your eyes with plenty of water in case of contact with eyes, seek medical attention if required.
  • For detailed information, please request the security data sheet.
  • Contact us for your technical questions and for your questions about all other application conditions.