PROHESIVE® ECOFLEX
PROHESIVE® ECOFLEX is a flexible, rubber modified, polymer fortified, cement based adhesive adhesive designed for a variety of tiling applciations. PROHESIVE® ECOFLEX has extended coverage and is suitable for intternal and external applications.
- Great workability
- Extended coverage
- Flexible S1 Performance
- Internal & External use
- Wall & Floor use
- Suitable over early age screeds / motar beds
- Suitable for under tile heating systems
- Suitable over a variety of substrates
- Low VOC
Usage
PROHESIVE® ECOFLEX Is suitable for thin & thick bed application. Is suitable for wall & floor tiling applications Is suitable for internal and external tiling applications SUITABLE TILE TYPES ARE; Ceramic Tiles Pocelain tiles Mosaic Tiles Natural Stone - non moisture sensitive Terracotta Quarry Tiles SUITABLE SUSBSTRATES INCLUDE; Concrete (concrete above 35Mpa requires mechanical preparation prior to fixing) Compressed Cement Boards* Ceramic tile Underlay / Fibre cement boards* CMU Blockwork & Brickwork Sika approved waterproof membranes Cement mortar beds / Screeds Gypsum Plasterboard* *refer to board manufacturers instructions for further details and load limits.Advantages
- Great workability
- Extended coverage
- Flexible S1 Performance
- Internal & External use
- Wall & Floor use
- Suitable over early age screeds / motar beds
- Suitable for under tile heating systems
- Suitable over a variety of substrates
- Low VOC
Packaging
20kg Bags / 64 Pags per Pallet
Colour
Off white powder with rubber crumb.
Product Details
APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES
VOC Content: 5g/L (SCAQMD method 304-91)
Composition
Cement, Rubber crumb, Quartz minerals, Polymers, & special additives.
Shelf life
12 Months from date of manufacture.
Storage conditions
Store off ground in dry cool conditions for maximum shelf life (high humidity will reduce shelf life).
Density
1.4kg/Litre
Product declaration
C1ES1 Class adhesive AS ISO 13007.1
Application
Mixing ratio
7 Litres of water per 20kg Bag
Ambient air temperature
+5°C Min / +35°C max
Substrate temperature
+5°C Min / +35°C Max
Pot Life
1.5 Hours at 23°C & 50% RH
Open Time
30 Minitues at 23°C & 50% RH
Adjustability time
15 Minutes at 23°C & 50% RH
Applied product ready for use
| USE | WAIT TIME |
| Grouting on walls Grouting on floors | 6 hours 6-8 Hours |
| Light Foot Traffic Full service | 16 hours 5 -7 Days |
Values determined at laboratory cconditions: 23°C & 50% RH.
Higher temperatures will reduce times and lower temperatures with increase times.
Consumption
| Notched Trowel Size | Approx coverage per Bag |
| 6mm Notched Trowel | 12m2 |
| 10mm Notched Trowel | 8m2 |
Consumption is dependant on surface profile, roughness and application technique.
MIXING
Pour clean cool water into a mixing container and gradually pour the the PROHESIVE® ECOFLEX powder into the container and stir with a slow speed mixing drill (approx 500RPM). Mix for 2-3 minutes to a smooth lump free homogenous consistancy. Allow the product to stand (slake) for 5 minutes then restir for an additional minute. Do not add more water. Restirring the mixture may be required during the adhesives pot life.
APPLICATION
Tiles shall be fixed in accordance to with AS 3958.1-2007.
• Ensure the backs of tiles are clean and free from dust and contaminates.
• Apply the adhesive to the substrate with the appropriate sized notched trowel to acheive coverage requirement on both substrate and the back of the tile. Tiles may require back-buttering to acheive minimum coverage requirements.
• Apply the adhesive with a notched trowel in a single direction. Apply the tile, while pressing into the wet adhesive, break the ridges with the tile to fully bed the tile into the adhesive.
• It is advisable to periodically check the backs of the tiles for adhesive coverage requirements as per the AS3958.1-2007.
• Only apply as must adhesive that can be covered prior to adhesive skinning. If skinning occurs remove and replace with fresh adhesive.
• Remove any excess adhesive from the face of the tile with a damp sponge and ensure grout joint are of uniform depth.
• Movement, expansion and control joints must be installed
as per AS 3958.1-2007.
• For tile over tile applications, existing tiling must be adequately cleaned prior to application. Ensure existing tiling is sound and free from defect. Prime existing tiles with Prep n Prime and allow to dry. Gloss or polished tiles must be mechanically prepared prior to priming with Eco Prep n Prime.
CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT
Adhesive can be cleaned off tools and equipment with water while wet.