It's a type of adhesive whose main component is cement and some carefully selected chemical compounds to achieve a set of advantages, such as strong adhesion, high pressure resistance, and impermeability to water. Therefore, it's recommended for use in bathrooms and kitchens exposed to constant water. Its most important feature is its convenient workability, which makes adhesion easier for craftsmen. It also allows for a suitable working time.
This material is also used to bond marble weighing between 70 and 90 kilograms.
Not only that, it's suitable for all types of surfaces, including plaster, brick, lightweight brick, gypsum board, and more. It can also be used on floors, both indoors and outdoors.
It's available in gray and white.
So, what else makes it special?
- What makes it special and faster and more durable than regular mortar is its
- Suitable for use in Middle Eastern climates.
- Can be used in completely submerged areas.
- Flexible, therefore resistant to surface vibrations.
- Can be used indoors and outdoors.
- Resistant to bleed-through and slip-resistance.
- High adhesion strength.
- Easy to use with a good set-up time (20 minutes at 35°C).
- Water and moisture resistant.
- Suitable for installations with thicknesses from 2 mm to 8 mm.
Standard Specifications:
Complies with DIN 18156, BS 5980 Class A Type 1, ASTM C 348, ASTM C 349, ANSI 118.4 and exceeds European C1 & C2 (EN 12004) Standards).
Instructions for Use:
Surface Preparation:
- All surfaces must be clean and free of any impurities, oil, dust, grease, mortar residue, or any foreign materials.
- A primer coat must be applied using Tiba Seal (clear or white) on difficult surfaces such as gypsum and wood surfaces, etc.
- If the surface is dry, moisten it with water, taking care not to over-water before starting work.
- Tiles must be clean and free of any contaminants on their surfaces.
Mixing:
Mix one 25 kg bag of cement adhesive with 5 – 6.25 liters of water by gradually pouring the contents of the bag into the water while stirring.
A slow mixer (approximately 300 rpm) can be used to mix the product.
Continue mixing for three minutes, then let the mixture stand for ten minutes, then mix again for two minutes until a homogeneous, clump-free mixture is obtained.
Application:
Apply the ceramic adhesive to the surface using a combed trowel to achieve the appropriate thickness.
Spread the mortar over an area no larger than 1 square meter.
Adhere the tiles to the surface filled with mortar, pressing them down firmly, ensuring that the mortar does not slide off the sides of the tiles.
Check the tiles to ensure they are filled with mortar by periodically pulling one of the tiles out and reattaching it.
Remove excess mortar from the surface of the tiles using a cloth. />
The tools used should be cleaned with water, and if the material dries, it is automatically removed.
Preventive Measures:
The material should be spread on the surface in an area that allows the tiles to be installed within a period not exceeding 15 minutes of application at a temperature of 20°C. A surface crust forms on the surface of the mortar, preventing the tiles from adhering to the spread Tiba Ceramica 400 mortar.
The tiles should be installed during the operating period of the cement adhesive mortar.
A primer layer should be applied using Tiba Seal (clear or white) on porous surfaces such as gypsum and wood.
Joins between tiles should be filled within 3 – 8 hours of tile installation (depending on site conditions) using City Grout (fine or coarse), depending on the joint width.
Do not apply to metal surfaces.
Plastic spacers should be used to determine the joint width between tiles, depending on the type and style of tiles.
Consumption:
3 – 7 kg/m² Depending on the nature of the surface and the type of mortar used.
Cleanliness:
All tools used must be cleaned with clean water immediately after use.
Dry parts can be removed mechanically.
Packaging:
Available in 25 kg bags.
Storage and Shelf Life:
12 months in dry, shaded storage in tightly sealed bags.
This material is Taiba Ceramica 400. You can order it online from the company's website.
You can request a data sheet with all the details.
