Cement-Based Ceramic Tile Adhesive C1TE with Extended Application Time - KAROFIX PLUS

KAROFIX PLUS®

Cement-Based Ceramic Tile Adhesive with Extended Working Time

FIELD OF APPLICATION
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.

CHARACTERISTICS

Provides convenient application thanks to its extended application and incrustation time.
Reduced Slip properties.
Prepared easily.
Applied on the surface easily.
It has polymer additives.

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 AND APPLICATION OF THE MORTAR
Water shall be put to the mixing container first, then KAROFIX PLUS® shall be added (5.5-6 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 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. Double sided fixing shall be used for coatings greater than 1,100 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) ≥ 0.5
Adhesion Strength / Under Wet Conditions, N/mm² (EN 1348) ≥ 0.5
Adhesion Strength / Under Hot Conditions, N/mm² (EN 1348) ≥ 0.5
Adhesion Strength / Under Cold Conditions, N/mm² (EN 1348) ≥ 0.5
Slip, mm (EN 1308) ≤ 0.5
Reaction To Fire A1

PACKAGING AND STORAGE

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 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 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 / C1 TE
C1: Normal Setting Cementitious Adhesive
T: Adhesive with reduced slip
E: Adhesive with extended open time