DESCRIPTION
Fast setting off white adhesive with an excellent bond. Suitable for commercial and high traffic tiling onto rigid surfaces. Long pot life and extended open time. Prontofix allows tiling to be done at normal pace but enables very return to service traffic. Use with ASA Megalastic to upgrade flexibility but maintain long open time
CLASSIFICATION / STANDARDS
AS4992 CLASSIFICATION
C2 Improved cementitious adhesive
E Extended open time (>20 mins for F class)
F Fast setting/drying
When used with ASA Megalastic C2S1EF
FEATURES
- Long Open time
- Very Early Traffic
- Smooth Trowel feel
- May be upgraded using Megalastic
- Commercial grade
BEST FOR
- When fast set is important
- Early grouting
- Early traffic
- Cool ambient conditions
- Commercial
SUITABLE SUBSTRATES
- Concrete
- Early age (green) screed (1 day) and concrete (7 days)
- Wall and Floor
- High Traffic
- Commercial
When used with 100% ASA Megalastic
- Fibre cement
- Plasterboard
- ASA Dampfix Gold ASA Dampfix 3 ASA Dampfix 2 and ASA Dampfix
- Total Immersion
SUITABLE TILES
Moisture stable porous backed tiles only. Suitable tile types include ceramic and terracotta. Use with 100% ASA Megalastic when bonding moisture stable non porous tiles such as porcelain terrazzo glass or stone.
SURFACE PREPARATION
- Make sure the substrate has been correctly installed according to relevant standards and manufacturer recommendations
- Allow for minimum curing time for render and screeds (1 day) and concrete (7 days)
- Remove all materials that will interfere with bond. These include oils grease wax release agentscuring compounds dust and any loose material
- Ensure surface is sound. All weak or friable material must be removed
- Check the cleaned surface by applying a small amount of water. It will be easily absorbed if porous and bead on the surface if not
- Treat porous surfaces with a suitable primer designed for the task
- Most non-porous surfaces may be primed with Bostik Ultra NP Primer. Adhesive must then also be
- used with ASA Megalastic
- If tiling over existing tiles abrade the surface and clean well before tiling
- Contact Bostik before commencing tiling if there is any doubt about required or suitable preparation.
MIXING
20kg powder mixes into 5 – 5.5litres of water or Megalastic (1kg into 250 275 ml of water
1. add water to bucket
2. mix powder into water with mechanical stirring
3. mix until smooth
4. allow to stand for 2 minutes before using
Always add the powder to the water. Use a drill with suitable mixing paddle designed for the task. Do not mix by hand. Use a low speed mixer (300rpm).
APPLICATION
- Apply to the prepared substrate using a notched trowel. Use a 6mm notch for tiles up to 150x150mma 10mm notch for up to 250x250mm and a 12mm notch for 300x300mm tiles. Tiles 400x400mm andlarger should be back-buttered in addition to using a 12mm notched trowel
- Press tiles firmly into adhesive before it skins
- Apply only up to 1m² at a time to avoid skinning
- If skinned re-spread to expose wet adhesive
- Check that enough of the substrate and tile back are in contact with adhesive (usually at least 80% but higher for large format tiles)
- Discard any material that has hardened before use
- Allow adhesive to harden adequately before grouting
All workmanship must be carried out in accordance with AS3958.1-2007 and good workmanship practices
COVERAGE
On site coverage will vary widely as it is dependant on a large number of variables. These include but are not limited to: application technique substrate texture wastage trowel angle trowel wear contact coverage and flatness. As such the following coverage is intended as a guide only such coverage given are inaccurate. It is advised that comparisons between products are based on the mixed volume.
When mixed bag yields 16 to 17litres
Approximate Coverage (10mm trowel)
kg per m2 m2 per bag
2.80 7.0
GROUTING
Use a suitable ASA grout after the tiles appear firm. Modify grout with Megalastic when tiling is over a flexible substrate or when improved water resistance is required
CLEAN UP
Remove using a wet cloth before the product hardens. If allowed to set it must be removed mechanically.
POT LIFE
1.5hours at 22°C and 50% Relative humidity
SETTING TIME
3 – 4hours at 22°C and 50% Relative humidity
Pot life and setting times will be influenced by ambient conditions. Shorter pot life and setting times should be expected in warm or dry conditions Extra care should be in warm or dry conditions to ensure the adhesive has not stiffened significantly before the tiles are applied. Ensure that the open time has not been exceeded. If in doubt discard unused product and prepare a fresh batch. When used with Megalastic setting time will increase by approximately 1 hour
STORAGE & SHELF LIFE
12 Months when stored off the ground in a cool dry weatherproof environment.
PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Mixed S.G: 1.52
Appearance: White Powder
Mixing ratio: 20 Kg into 5 – 5.5 L
Pot life: 1.5hrs 22°C and 50% RH
US RULE 1168 |VOC g/L:< 1
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
After immersion: > 1.0 MPa
Heat ageing: > 1.0 MPa
Tensile strength: > 1.0 MPa
Freeze/thaw > 1.0 MPa
IMPORTANT NOTES
- All workmanship (including movement joints) must be carried out in accordance with AS3958.1-2007
- When fixing stone follow the recommendations in the Australian Stone Advisory Association (ASAA) Natural Stone Design Manual.
- Always read the entire Product Technical Datasheet before using
- Always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using. Only tile surfaces that are suitable. If in doubt check with substrate manufacturer
- Use only ambient conditions between 5 and 35°C. Do not use in windy or very low humidity conditions
- Uncured adhesive may wash-out if exposed to excessive moisture before curing adequately
- When tiling walls do not exceed 2.7m and always check that it will support the intended weight
- Not designed for direct bonding to solvent based polyurethane waterproofing membranes. If required to tile an area treated with this type of membrane special surface preparation is required.
- Contact ASA/Bostik for further information
- Not designed for direct bonding to plastic or metal.
- Suspended concrete slabs must conform to AS3958.1-2007 for maximum deflection. Any post
- tensioned concrete slabs must be treated as a flexible substrate. For further information contact ASA/Bostik
- Contact Bostik for advice before work starts if substrate or tile are unusual or non-traditional or if there is any uncertainty regarding suitability or preparation
- This product is not suitable for use with moisture sensitive stone tile or other materials.
- If tiling is to be immersed constantly wet or if pooling/ ponding is expected to occur use with 100% mix water replaced with ASA Megalastic
- Not suitable for tiling onto flexible substrates (eg fibre cement sheet) unless mix water is replaced 100% with ASA Megalastic
- Not suitable for tiling onto non porous surfaces (including waterproofing membranes or paint) unless mix water is replaced 100% with ASA Megalastic. When tiling directly onto waterproofing membranes check to ensure compatibility. If not already approved by Bostik in writing additional compatibility tests may be required. Paint must be well bonded clean and sound. Abrade and clean enamel paints before tiling.
- Unless mix water is replaced 100% with ASA Megalastic do not use outdoors without adequate falls to drainage and avoid water ponding.
- When tiling onto painted surfaces ASA Megalastic must be used as a 100% replacement for mix water Paint it must be well bonded clean and sound. Abrade and clean enamel paints. Prime before tiling
- Do not use to tile directly onto timber plywood particleboard MDF or Masonite
- When mix water is replaced with 100% ASA Megalastic may be used to bond up to 300x300mm tiles to existing tiles. Ensure existing tile surface is sound and clean. Remove all cracked drummy or otherwise unsound tiles and repair area appropriately. Due to the possible variables extra surface preparation may be required (including mechanical abrasion). Contact Bostik before work starts for further advice if required.
- This adhesive may be used with ASA Megalastic if improved flexibility adhesion or water resistance is required.
All workmanship (including movement joints) must be carried out in accordance with AS3958.1-2007
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SEE THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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