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KAROFiX® SUPER FLEXCement-Based High Performance Elastic Adhesive Mortar

APPLICATION FIELD

  • Provides superior performance in fixing of coating materials such as ceramic, granite, porcelain ceramic, marble, travertine etc. at all sizes on horizontal and vertical surfaces for interior and exterior areas.
  • It may be applied on dry and wet areas (baths, swimming pools, water tanks, terrace, etc.), cement-based plasters and concrete surfaces, floorings with floor heating system, floors exposed to high level of traffic, areas with thermal shock risk, cold storage rooms, floors exposed to vibration, and applications of ceramics over ceramics.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Ideal for big sized coating materials such as ceramic, granite, porcelain ceramic, marble, travertine etc.
  • Provides high performance while affixing ceramics over ceramics. Provides a high adhesion performance with its elasticity. Suitable to be used in areas with frequent differences in temperatures.
  • Resistant to water and freezing.
  • Provides high performance at floors exposed to high level of traffic. It has polymer additives.
  • It has a long application time.
  • Reduced sliding properties.
  • May be used safely in cold storage rooms.

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® SUPER FLEX 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 / C2TE
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® SUPER FLEX 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.
  • For floor heating systems that are currently hot, system shall be turned off 48 hours before the application and it shall be ensured that the system is cooled.
  • 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 field 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.