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Davco Gold Label

A flexible, thin or thick-bed, cement-based, rubber modified adhesive specifically formulated to bond to a variety of substrates.

  • For thin & thick bed applications
  • under tile heating applications
  • High bond strength
  • Flexible S1 performance
  • Low VOC
  • Extended open time
  • Commercial grade
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Usage

Davco Gold Label is designed for thin & thick-bed tiling applications both internally & externally. Suitable Substrates include;
  • Concrete (minimum 7 days)
  • Screeds minimum 24 hours at 22°C
  • Rendered block & brickwork
  • Sika / Davco approved waterproof membranes
  • Cement Sheeting
  • Compressed cement boards
  • Extruded cement boards
  • Under tile heating systems
  Suitable Tile types are;
  • Ceramic
  • Porcelain
  • Mosaic
  • Terracotta
  • Natural stone (non moisture sensitive)
  • Quarry tiles

Advantages

  • For thin & thick bed applications
  • under tile heating applications
  • High bond strength
  • Flexible S1 performance
  • Low VOC
  • Extended open time
  • Commercial grade

Packaging

20kg bags / 64 bags per pallet.

Colour

Off white powder with rubber crumb particles.

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

Low VOC - 5g/L (SCAQMD method 304-91)
Product Information

Product Declaration

C1ES1 AS ISO 13007 Classification.

Shelf life

12 Months from date of manufacture.

Storage conditions

Store in dry cool conditions, out of direct sunlight off ground.

*high humidity will reduce shelf-life.

Density

1.4kg/Litre

 

Application

Application Information

Mixing Ratio

7 Litres of clean potable water per 20kg bag

Layer Thickness

Maximum layer thickness shall be no greater than 10mm.

Pot Life

1.5 Hours

Open Time

30 Minutes

Applied Product Ready for Use

Set time before grouting

24 hours

Set time before dry area service

24 hours

Set time before wet area service

7 days

*Setting times are affected by site conditions, climate and could be faster or slower than specified.
Consumption

Consumption

a 20kg bag covers approximately 12m2 with a 6mm notch trowel.
Application steps

EQUIPMENT

  • Mixing pail
  • Mixing drill with stirring attachment
  • Trowels

Select a trowel with a suitable notch size for the tile size and type as per the following:

Tile Size

Trowel notch size

Back buttering required

Mosaics

4-6mm

No

150x150

6mm

No

200x200

300x300

400x400 and over

*Tiles with lugs or uneven backs

*Translucent tile

8mm

10mm

12mm

*As above dependent on size

*As above dependent on size

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

MIXING

  1. Measure the required amount of clean potable water into a bucket (5-6 Litres per bag). 
  2. Slowly add the powder into the water while mixing with a mixing paddle attached to a drill (Max 500 RPM). Do not mix by hand.
  3. Continue to mix for 2-3 minutes until a smooth, limp free creamy mixture is achieved. 
  4. Allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes then re-stir for an additional minute.

*Adhesive may need restirring during the potlife, do not add more water.

APPLICATION

Laying the Tiles

  1. Place the adhesive onto the prepared and primed substrate. Do not apply more adhesive than can be tiles within the open time of the product, usually from a single tile to 1m2.
  2. Hold the notched trowel at an angle of 60° or greater to the substrate.
  3. Spread the adhesive over the required area where tile is to be applied, comb the adhesive in a single direction (not swirls).
  4. Where "back buttering" the tile is required, use the flat side of the notched trowel to apply a thin adhesive layer to the back of the tile (approx 1-2mm thick).
  5. Place the tile into the combed adhesive and press the tile firmly.
  6. Move the tile forward and then back at 90° across the direction of the combed adhesive to flatten the adhesive to leave no voids under the tile. Occassionally life a tile to check the adhesive covers 90-100% of the tile.
  7. Remove any excess adhesive in the joints, and on the face of the tile with a sponge and water while the adhesive is still wet.
  • Do not allow the adhesive to skin prior to placement of the tiles. If the adhesive skins, remove and replace.
  • Application shall be in accordance with AS3958.1
  • Movement joints shall be installed in accordance with applicable standards.
  • Back buttering the tiles may be required to achieve minimum coverage requirements.
  • Allow the adhesive to dry prior to grouting.

CLEANING OF TOOLS

Tools and equipment can be cleaned with water prior to adhesive drying.

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