Adhesive & Grout
The following information has been put together to assist you in preparation of the
substrate (surface on which tiles are being fixed).This information is given voluntarily and in good faith. It is to the best of our knowledge true and accurate, however it may contain information which is inappropriate under certain conditions of use.The company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage due to inappropriate use,or the possibility of variations of working conditions and of workmanship outside our control.
CONCRETE/SCREED: NEW CONCRETE MUST BE ALLOWED TO DRY FOR A
MINIMUM OF 4 WEEKS.MAKE SURE SURFACE IS FREE OF LOOSE DIRT AND DUST.
PRIME WITH FLEXMASTER 4 PARTS WATER TO 1 PART FLEXMASTER. PRIMING WILL INCREASE SET TIME OF THE ADHESIVE SLIGHTLY.
ASPHALT: MAKE SURE SURFACE IS FREE OF LOOSE DIRT AND DUST. YOU MUST
PRIME WITH 3 PARTS WATER TO 1 PART FLEXMASTER.SETTING TIME OF THE ADHESIVE WILL INCREASE BY APPROXIMATELY 50%.
WALL & FLOOR TILES: SCORE THE SURFACE OF THE TILE TO PROVIDE A KEY.REMOVE LOOSE DIRT AND DUST.BOND SURFACE WITH 3 PARTS WATER TO 1 PART FLEXMASTER. THE SET TIME OF THE ADHESIVE WILL INCREASE BY APPROXIMATELY 50%.
PLASTER/PLASTERBOARD: NEW PLASTER MUST BE ALLOWED TO DRY FOR A MINIMUM OF 4 WEEKS.MAKE SURE SURFACE IS FREE OF LOOSE DIRT OR DUST.PRIME SURFACE WITH 4 PARTS WATER TO 1 PART FLEXMASTER.WE RECOMMEND USING A STANDARD SETTING ADHESIVE AS IT WILL ALLOW MORE WORKABLE TIME.IF YOUR CHOICE OF COLOUR FOR GROUTING IS A LIGHT COLOUR USE A WHITE COLOURED ADHESIVE,THIS WILL ELIMINATE ADHESIVE SHADOWING THROUGH THE GROUT.IF TILING ONTO PLASTERBOARD IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE BOARD IS FIXED VERY FIRMLY,IF THE BOARD IS FIXED TO A TIMBER FRAME YOU MUST ALLOW FOR SLIGHT MOVEMENT.WE ADVISE YOU TO FIX TILES WITH A STANDARD SETTING ADHESIVE MIXED WITH 2 PARTS WATER TO 1 PART FLEXMASTER.
CHIPBOARD: MUST BE SCREWED(NOT NAILED)EVERY 6 INCHES CENTRES TO
THE SUBSTRATE.ENSURE THERE IS ENOUGH VENTILATION BENEATH SUBSTRATE AND THAT THE CHIPBOARD HAS BEEN FITTED COMPETENTLY AND WILL TAKE THE WEIGHT OF TILES AND ADHESIVE.MAKE SURE SURFACE IS FREE OF LOOSE DIRT OR DUST.PRIME WITH 3 PARTS WATER TO 1 PART FLEXMASTER.THE SET TIME OF THE ADHESIVE WILL INCREASE BY 50%.