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KAROFiX 100®Cement-Based Thick Base Ceramic Adhesive Mortar

APPLICATION FIELD

  • Provides high performance in fixing of ceramics on horizontal and vertical surfaces for interior areas and on floor applications for exterior areas.
  • Applied on cement-based plasters on dry and medium wet areas, walls; and on cement-based screed and concrete flooring on floor areas.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Prepared easily.
  • Provides convenient application thanks to its adequate application and incrustation time.
  • Applied on the surface easily.
  • It has polymer additives.
  • It has a long application time.

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)

≥ 0,5

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

≥ 0,5

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

≥ 0,5

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

≥ 0,5

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 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 100® 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 10 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.

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

10

6-7

 

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 / C1TE
C1: Normal Hardening Adhesive with Cement
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.
  • Wait until the ceramic adhesive is dried for joint application.
  • For coatings with water absorption > 0.5, coating areas specified below are suitable for an ideal application:
    • On interior floor: Area of ceramics ≤1600 cm²
    • On exterior floor ≤1200 cm²
    • On interior walls: Area of ceramics ≤1100 cm²
  • KAROFIX 100® 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.
  • 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.