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KAROFiX® RAPIDCement-Based Rapid Setting Ceramic Adhesive Mortar Enhanced With Additional Characteristics

APPLICATION FIELD

Used for fixing of ceramics and tile coating materials 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.
  • Ready for use within 12 hours.
  • Provides possibility for performing adhesion and joint application at the same day.
  • Used conveniently on interior surfaces both vertically and horizontally.
  • It has polymer additives.

TECHNICAL VALUES

Period for Keeping Uncovered: Tensile Adhesion Strength, N/mm² (after 10 minutes minimum), (EN 1346)

≥ 0,5

Application Time, Minutes

< 30

Early Adherence Strength, N/mm² (after 6 hours maximum), (EN 1348)

≥ 0,5

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 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 RAPID® shall be added (6 lt 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 1,100 cm². 
  • A suitable amount of mortar shall be prepared considering the application speed and it shall not be spread at a large area.

CONSUMPTION

Applies for application on a single side.

Comb Size

Consumption (kg/m²)

3

2-3

4

2-3

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 C2 FT Class.
C2: Cement-based adhesive enhanced with additional characteristics
F: Rapidly hardening
T: Reduced sliding properties
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 for 6 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 floor: Coating area ≤1200 cm²
    • On exterior floors: Coating area ≤900 cm²
    • On interior walls: Coating area ≤1100 cm²
  • 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 10 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.