Cement-Based High Performance Ceramic Tile Adhesive For Pools C2TE T - KAROFIX POOL Best Price

KAROFIX® POOL

Cement-Based Tile Adhesive for Pools

FIELD OF APPLICATION

Used for coating of humid areas such as swimming pools, baths, saunas, spa centers, water tanks, terraces, roofs etc.
May also be used for coatings such as ceramic, porcelain ceramic, granite, etc. at all sizes on horizontal and vertical surfaces in the interior/exterior areas thanks to its high performance.

CHARACTERISTICS

Suitable to be used in areas with differences in temperatures. Resistant to water and humidity.
Reduced Slip properties.
Provides a good performance with its elasticity.
It has polymer additives.
Provides high performance while affixing ceramics over ceramics.

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® shall be applied for applications of ceramics over ceramics, and the fixing operation is started when drying is complete (after approx. 24 hours).

PREPARATION AND APPLICATION OF THE MORTAR

Water shall be put to the mixing container first, then KAROFIX® POOL shall be added (5.75-6.25 l water/25 kg bag) and it shall be mixed until the lumps are removed. Stop for 5 minutes, and mix 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.

TECHNICAL DATA

Open Time: Tensile Adhesion Strength, N/mm² (min 30 minutes later), (EN 1346) ≥ 0.5
Application Time, Hours < 2
Adhesion Strength / Under Dry Conditions, N/mm² (EN 1348) ≥ 1
Adhesion Strength / Under Wet Conditions, N/mm² (EN 1348) ≥ 1
Adhesion Strength / Under Hot Conditions, N/mm² (EN 1348) ≥ 1
Adhesion Strength / Under Cold Conditions, N/mm² (EN 1348) ≥ 1
Slip, mm (EN 1308) ≤ 0.5
Reaction To Fire A1

PACKAGING AND STORAGE CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

Available in 25 kg polyethylene-reinforced paper bags, delivered in pallets or as sling-bags upon request.
Storage Period: It is recommended that the product shall be consumed in 1 year from the date of production if stored in its
original package without opening the package under dry, frost free conditions and is stacked as maximum 8 bags, and in 1 week after opening the package. Packages shall be tightly closed when it is not used.

RECOMMENDATIONS

* 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 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® POOL 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.
* 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 surface 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 safety data sheet.
* Contact us for your technical questions and for your questions about all other application conditions.

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

TS EN 12004-1/ April 2017
Complies with C2TE T Class.
C2: Improved cementitious adhesive
T: Adhesive with reduced slip
E: Adhesive with extended open time