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Floor Tile FTA 1817

Tile adhesive for new construction

Cetfix FTA is polymer modified cement based powder needs to be mixed with water for installation tiles on wall & floor for new construction.



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Features

  1. Excellent waterproofing characteristics.
  2. Ready to use, No curing required.
  3. Soaking of tiles not required ‘reduces labor cost.
  4. Excellent adhesion, low shrinkage.

Area of Application

  1. Plastered wall.
  2. Bathrooms
  3. Swimming pools.
  4. Kitchen Wash area.

Surface Preparation

  1. The surface should be thoroughly cleaned.
  2. Sufficiently flat to permit the specified flatness of finished tiling, bearing in mind the permissible thickness of the adhesives.

Mixing

  1. Mix 3 parts Cetfix FTA and 1 part of water by volume to stiff consistency.
  2. Leave for 5 minute and remix.
  3. Use within 45 minutes.

Application Process

  1. Spread the adhesive to a required bed thickness and comb with notched trowel.
  2. Then start placing the tiles on the surface within 15 to 20 min.
  3. Press the tiles firmly into position with a slight twisting action.
  4. Clean off surplus adhesive from the tile face and between joints.
  5. Joint filler Cetfix TG apply after 24 hours.

Coverage

  1. 50 to 60 sqft per 25 kg bag at 3 mm bedding thickness.

Packing

  1. 25 kg bag

Shelf Life

  1. 12 months

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES @RT(27+/- 2 degree cel)

Testing Parameter Test Method FTA 1817
Color Internal Grey
Water demand, % IS 4031 22 to 25
Bulk density(g/cc) Internal 1.7-1.8
Pot Life, Min Internal 35 to 45
Open time, min - 15
Trafficable time, Hr. - 24
Adjustable Time, min - 5 to 10
Compressive Strength, N/mm2 at 28 days IS 4031 10.1
Flexural Strength, N/mm2 at 28 days EN 1015 3.4
Tensile Strength, N EN 1015 1790
Shear Adhesion, KN EN 1015 7 to 9
Mix Ratio by volume(pbw adhesives to water) Internal 3:01
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