Tile Adhesives

HIGH POLYMER MODIFIED ADHESIVES FOR USE WITH CERAMIC TILES AND MOSAICS

DESCRIPTION

Hind Fix TA is single component ready mix cement and high polymer modified tile adhesive bearing IS Certification Mark IS: 15477-2004, Type 2 and also conforms to ANSI A 118.4, EN 12004 & ISO 13007.  It is also certified as a green product by Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).

USES

For the permanent fixing of all sizes and types of ceramic tiles/marble, vitrified/fully vitrified tiles, dense and large dimension tiles (slabs), and where background and location is especially demanding. It has a High Shear Adhesion Strength which makes this product to be used in wet areas like swimming pools, fountains, toilets, bathrooms, kitchens and wash areas.

ADVANTAGES

• Easy to use, single component, only water to be added.
• Low viscosity, extended open time and adjustability time.
• Excellent water proofing characteristics.
• Self-curing, Perfect bonding and adherence to all materials used for building.
• High Shear Adhesion strength.
• Usable on a wide range of surfaces except wood, metal, rubber, PVC and Linoleum.

APPLICATION

Surface/Substrate Preparation

All surfaces should be sound, clean and free from any contamination like grease, oil, loose particles etc. before application, the surface and tiles should be pre wetted properly.

Mixing

1 Kg. ‘HIND FIX TA’ – Type 2 is added to 200-250 ml of Water gradually (Powder : Water Ratio :: 1: 0.20 to 0.25) and mixed  manually or by a slow speed drill fitted with a stirrer, until a lump free pasty consistency is achieved.

Placing & Fixing

The mixed paste obtained is to be spread to uniform thickness of 2mm/3mm on the substrate by using notched trowel having a notching angle of 45⁰ to the surface. Tiles are placed firmly on the surface ensuring good contact with twisting action. Only required quantity of material to be mixed so that it is consumed within one hour from the time of addition of water to the powder. If the paste dries up due to excessive delay in placing tiles, the dried up material to be discarded and fresh paste to be applied by constant tampering to ensure that all voids are filled in. Powder should be added to water and not vice versa.

COVERAGE

5.0 Sq. Mtr. per 20 Kg Bag for 3mm mortar thickness. Coverage may vary depending on the trowel notch size, type and size of the tile and the nature of the substrate.

PROPERTIES

Aspect	Grey Powder
Mixed Density	1.65 to 1.75 Kg/ Ltr.
Powder: Water Ratio	1: 0.2 to 0.25
Open Time  as per IS 15477: 2004 (Annex – C)	> 20 minutes
Adjustability as per IS 15477: 2004 (Annex – D)	> 20 minutes
Time for Heavy Traffic	15-24 hours
Volatile Organic Content (VOC)	11.22 gm/Lit

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

NAME OF TEST	TEST METHOD	RESULTS
Shear Adhesion Strength for Type 2 adhesive (Dry Condition)	IS: 15477-2004 (ANNEX – B)	5.02 KN (4.0 KN Min. after conditioning) 24 hours under laboratory condition 11.35 KN (10 KN Min. after conditioning) 14 days under laboratory condition
Heat Ageing (for 7 days at Normal Laboratory Condition + 7 days storage in oven at a temperature 1000 +   20 C	IS: 15477-2004 (ANNEX – B)	5.92 KN (5.0 KN Min.) 24 hours under laboratory condition
Wet Condition (for 7 days at Normal Laboratory Condition + 7 days immersion in water at Laboratory temperature)	IS: 15477-2004 (ANNEX – B)	6.54 KN (5.0 KN Min.)

SHELF LIFE

12 months in unopened condition. The material should be stored under a shed and in dry condition away from direct sunlight.

PACKING

20 Kg. in Poly lined HDPE bags or as required.

HANDLING PRECAUTION

Hind Fix TA is non-toxic and ingestion is to be avoided. If contact with eyes occurs, wash well immediately with water and seek medical advice

DESCRIPTION

Hind Block Fix is a ready to use, self curing and non-shrink block fixing compound, blended carefully and formulated to a prefect adhesive, based on Portland cement, graded aggregates and polymers. By addition of water a high strength thixo-tropic mortar is obtained which is used for laying of Fly Ash bricks, Aerated light weight concrete, cement & hollow blocks and Cellular concrete blocks. Plaster to a thickness of 12mm can also be achieved with Hind Block Fix to cover up the block work surface and it meets all Standards Nationally as well as Internationally. It conforms to ANSI A118.1 & ANSI A118.4 (1999) , EN-1348 & ASTM C 1660-09.

USES

For preparation of a thin bed adhesive for fixing of AAC, ALC and cellular concrete blocks both for interior and exterior use.

ADVANTAGES

• Easy to use, only water to be added & long working time makes work to be carried at a fast pace and is very economical.
• No curing is required after block fixing work is done.
• Possess the unique property of getting self cured.
• High Strength and perfect adhesion between two blocks.
• Flexible, shock and impact resistant.
• Good mechanical strength. (Bond strength, compressive & tensile strength)
• Thinner joints with high adhesion are achieved contributing to the load bearing capacity of the masonry.

APPLICATION

All surfaces should be sound, clean and free from any contamination like grease, oil, loose particles etc. and structurally sound. Uneven and rough surface should be made smooth before to application of Hind Block Fix. It can be applied on damp surface also. All slabs must be plumb and true and should be within ¹/₄ inch (6mm) tin 10ft (3mm). If any Expansion joints are observed it should not be covered with the mortar and treatment to be done as per technical specification mentioned in the drawing.

Mixing:

Mix 20 Kg of Hind Block Fix with 5.5- 6.0 Litre of potable water. The water should be taken in a container and Hind Block Fix to be added to the water slowly and mixed with hand or a slow speed paddle mixer for 3-4 minutes to obtain a lump free smooth thixo-tropic mix of trowel able consistency. Water can be reduced or increased slightly to achieve desired consistency.

Application as a thin bed mortar for laying blocks:

The substrate over which the blocks are to be laid should properly cleaned from all loose particles before placing the mortar. The mortar is placed on the block work in thin layers of 2mm – 3mm with a trowel and the next layer of blocks are placed over it. The joints between the blocks are maintained as per the requirements and to be filled with the mortar by using a trowel. Plumbing is done to maintain the verticality of the wall.

Smoothing over the block work:

Application of a bonding layer of 1mm -2mm thick of Hind Block Fix is to be done using a trowel and pressing it downwards before placing the mixed mortar. Finally using Hind Block Fix Adhesive of 8mm-10mm thickness it is smoothened with a wooden/rubber float or sponge.

Cleaning: Cleaning of all tools used to be washed with clean water before it gets dried.

PROPERTIES

Aspect	Grey Powder
Wet Density	1725 – 1750 Kg/cm3
Pot life	1 hour
Open time	30 minutes
Time to Plaster	24 hours
Compressive Strength (28 days)	>12 MPa
Flexural Strength	>3 MPa
Tensile Adhesion Strength (28 days)  EN 1348	>1 MPa
Splitting tensile Strength (28 days) ASTM C 1660-09	> 0.75MPa
Volatile Organic Content (VOC)	19.9 gm/lit

COVERAGE

Coverage is dependent on the smoothness and evenness of the substrate, block size used and thickness of the mortar used in laying the block. A guide to the coverage is appended for reference purpose when 30 % water is is added to the powder.

Average Coverage based using AAC blocks for wall construction for 3mm thickness.

	Block Size (mm)		Coverage Area (Wall)
Length	Height	Thickness	Sq. ft / 20 Kg. Bag
600	200	75	110 -115
600	200	100	80-100
600	200	125	70-80
600	200	150	60-70
600	200	175	45-55
600	200	200	35-45
600	200	230	30-40
600	200	300	25-35

SHELF LIFE

12  months in unopened condition. The material should be stored under a shed in a dry place at 25⁰ C + 5⁰ C.

PACKING

40Kg & 20 Kg. in Poly lined HDPE bags or as required.

HANDLING PRECAUTION

Hind Block Fix is non-toxic and ingestion is to be avoided. If contact with eyes occurs, wash immediately with water and seek medical advice.