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Professional Tiling

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Product & TILING GUIDE

ISO 9001 : 2000 ISO 14001 : 1996

European Standards

Contents
European Standards Introduction Primers, Admixtures & Surface Membranes Waterproofing & Tanking Levelling & Smoothing Compounds Ready Mixed Adhesives Cementitious Powder Adhesives 2 Part Flexible Adhesives Acrylic Adhesives Cementitious Powder Grouts Fixing Guide Wall Backgrounds Floor Bases Tiling onto Wooden Surfaces Movement Joints Calcium Sulphate Screeds Fixing Schlter-Ditra Uncoupling Membrane Watertite Tanking & Wetroom Kit Adhesive Selector Guide Grout Selector Guide Grout Usage Calculator Adhesive & Grout Flexibility Chart 2 3 5 9 10 14 17 23 24 25 29 33 37 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 54 54

European Standards
EN12004 12004 EN
Type Class C 1 C 1 F C 1 T C 1 F T C 2 C 2 E C 2 F C 2 T C 2 T E C 2 F T D 1 D 1 T D 2 D 2 T D 2 T E R 1 R 1 T R 2 R 2 T Normal cementitious adhesive Fast-setting cementitious adhesive Normal cementitious adhesive with reduced slip Fast-setting cementitious adhesive with reduced slip Improved cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics Cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics and extended open time Improved fast-setting cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics Improved cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics and reduced slip Improved cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics, reduced slip and extended open time Fast-setting cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics and reduced slip Normal dispersion adhesive Normal dispersion adhesive with reduced slip Improved dispersion adhesive with additional characteristics Improved dispersion adhesive with additional characteristics and reduced slip Improved dispersion adhesive with additional characteristics, reduced slip and extended open time Normal reaction resin adhesive Normal reaction resin adhesive with reduced slip Improved reaction resin adhesive with additional characteristics Improved reaction resin adhesive with additional characteristics and reduced slip

EN EN13888 13888
Type Class C G 1 C G 2 R G 1 Normal cementitious grout Improved cementitious grout with additional characteristics Reaction resin grout

EN EN12002 12002
Type Class C S 1 C S 2 Deformable adhesive Highly deformable adhesive

Bostik technical support... The Bostik promise...

Bostiks aim is to provide the tiling industry with products that deliver quality and consistent results. Throughout our history we have provided technical excellence and innovative solutions. The Bostik technical department provides a source of valuable information to designers, specifiers, distributors, stockists and end users. The department is continually looking to develop the existing range of primers, additives, tile adhesives, grouts and screeds to improve the user characteristics, whilst developing new ranges in conjunction with market trends.

Website : Advice and information

www.bostik.co.uk Online NBS M40 format tiling specification system Downloadable technical bulletins & data sheets Adhesive & grout calculators Health & safety data sheets Call on: 01785 272727

Bostik products...
We strive for technical excellence and to provide solutions to the specific needs of the tiler and tiling market. We can draw on Bostiks global research, development and manufacturing resources to provide better technology and performance to complement trends and developments within tile technology. All of this backed up by our 10 year product guarantee. Bostiks new range meets almost every tiling requirement. Adhesives and Grouts that are formulated for performance. Domestic, commercial or industrial installations are secure with Bostik. The comprehensive range allows the contractor to select the most appropriate solution for each project:

User friendly, easy to use ready mixed products Strong, durable powdered adhesives and grouts designed
for specific environments

Rapid setting grouts for fast track installations Professional primers and underlayment products

Weve got it covered...

FLEXIBILITY

EXTRA
STRENGTH

SUITABLE FOR UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS

PORCELAIN TILE FORMULATION

SUITABLE FOR SWIMMING POOLS

FIBRE TECHNOLOGY

SUITABLE FOR HIGH STRESS AREAS

Primers , Admixtures & Surface Membranes

Primers , Admixtures & Surface Membranes

SCREEDMASTER

EPOXY PRIMER
TWO COMPONENT WATER DISPERSIBLE PRIMER

SCREEDMASTER

ONE COAT MEMBRANE

EPOXY SURFACE DAMP PROOF MEMBRANE FOR CEMENTITIOUS SUBFLOORS

Recommended as

a barrier primer on Calcium Sulphate Screeds 2-part epoxy primer Water dispersible Exceptional adhesion Suitable for all subfloor types

Two part solvent free epoxy membrane Suppresses sub floor

moisture

For use as a bonding aid

Up to 97% relative humidity Single Coat Suitable for concrete

& sand/cement screeds

Accelerator available

for fast track installations

A non-flammable, two component, water dispersible epoxy primer containing exact quantities of resin and hardener, ready for mixing together. Curing is by chemical reaction, producing a semi-gloss film finish. The primer is coloured to identify coated areas. Screedmaster Epoxy Primer can be used as a primer / bonding agent prior to the application of any of the Screedmaster range of smoothing compounds. It can be used on all smooth and dense surfaces, power floated concrete, ceramic tiles, quarry tiles, terrazzo, rigid metal, asphalt and surface membranes. Screedmaster Epoxy Primer may be used as a barrier primer when diluted on anhydrite (calcium sulphate) screeds prior to application of cementitious materials Tested for use on Lafarge Gyvlon screeds www.gyvlon.co.uk

For suppressing residual construction moisture in cementitious subfloors enabling floor coverings to be installed earlier in building projects. Screedmaster One Coat DPM and Screedmaster One Coat Accelerator are both solvent free products and are suitable for use in all project work including hospitals, schools, retail outlets and commercial projects. On a smooth, power floated concrete base, a single coat application can provide protection up to a maximum hygrometer reading of 97% RH. Moisture readings quoted are based on BS 8203 using a properly calibrated and insulated surface hygrometer.

Type of Solvent: Coverage: Service Temperature Limits: Type of Solvent: Coverage: Flashpoint: Application Temperature: Drying Time: Packaging: Product Code: Part A Solvent-free Part B Water based 50 - 60 m2 up to 100 m2 diluted (approx.) Part A > 150C (approx.) Part B Non-flammable 5C to 40C Overnight (13C or above) 6 kg unit (5 kg resin and 1 kg hardener) 108103 Packaging: Product Code: Application Temperature: Pot Life: Curing Time: (at given floor temp) Curing Time: (with Accelerator) Film Thickness:

Solvent-free Up to 25 m2 per 10 kg kit (approx.) Up to 12.5 m2 per 5 kg kit (approx.) 10C to 30C -20C to 60C Approx. 30 minutes at 20C. 8 Hours @ 20C, 16 Hours @ 10C 3 Hours @ 20C, 6 Hours @ 10C Approx. 290 microns minimum at 25 m2 per 10 kg kit 10 kg and 5 kg kits 108066 / 108073 (10 kg), 108004 (5 kg)

Primers, Admixtures & Surface Membranes

Primers, Admixtures & Surface Membranes

BOSTIK

FLEXIBOND
Primer and flexible admixture for tile adhesives and grouts

SCREEDMASTER

UNIVERSAL PRIMER
Versatile Primer for use with all Screedmaster smoothing compounds

Improves flexibility,

shear modulus and tensile strength giving greater resistance to minor movements and vibration with the polymer, reducing the permeability and therefore reducing any damage by liquid transfer

Cement pores are part filled

Adhesion is enhanced

Modified acrylic primer Multi-functional Bonding aid Excellent coverage Cost effective

when fixing to non-porous substrates and tiles a primer / sealer for tile adhesives and floor underlayment screeds

It can further be used as

Can improve the

deformability of C2 Adhesives to meet the requirements of class S1 according to EN12002

Use as a primer/bonding agent prior to the application of any of the Screedmaster range of smoothing compounds. In undiluted form it can be used on all smooth and dense surfaces, power floated concrete, ceramic tile, quarry tile, rigid metal, terrazzo, asphalt and surface membranes. In diluted form (1:2 with clean water) it can be used on porous substrates, including sand/cement and wooden boards etc.

Bostik Flexibond is an acrylic dispersion for use as a flexible admixture with cement based tile adhesives and or grouts. It can further be used as a primer / sealer for ready mixed tile adhesives and floor underlayment screeds. The addition of Flexibond to a non-polymer modified adhesive or grout is required where surfaces are prone to very minor movement and vibration, or where direct fixing to glazed or other impermeable surfaces is required.

Constitution: Appearance: Coverage: Application Temperature: Mix Ratio: Packaging: Product Code:

Acyclic dispersion polymer White liquid As a diluted primer 2.5 litres will cover 75 m2 approx. 5C to 25C 1 part Flexibond to 2 parts water when using as a flexible additive and as a primer. 2.5 litres x 6 boxes 068919 (2.5 litres x 6 boxes)

Type of Solvent: Coverage: Specific Gravity: Service Temperature Limits: Drying Times: Packaging: Product Code:

Water based Undiluted as a bonding aid 75 - 100 m2 approx. Diluted as a primer 120 - 150 m2 approx. Approx. 1.0 Up to 40C 1 hour under good drying conditions 5 litre (x 4) 11830

Waterproofing & Tanking

Levelling & Smoothing Compound

BOSTIK

WATERTITE TANKING & WETROOM KIT

FOR INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS
touch dry in 1 hour Tough, flexible, good crack bridging properties Good bond to many substrates Apply by spray, brush or roller Easy to use Ideal for power showers and wet rooms Suitable for use with underfloor heating systems Blue liquid to indicate total coverage Non-toxic, non-hazardous, solvent and plasticiser free
Bostik Watertite Tanking & Wetroom Kit is a comprehensive tanking and waterproofing system. It is recommended for all installations where water penetration is a risk to sensitive backgrounds on gypsum plaster, plasterboards, WBP plywood in power showers, wet rooms, steam rooms etc. Bostik Watertite Tanking & Wetroom Kit is ideal for use in hotels, leisure centres, garages and homes. Colour: Application Temperature: Coverage: Liquid: light blue 5C to 25C Liquid: 5 m per kit Matting: 1 m2 per kit (required on floor only) Tape: 10 m x 10 cm Flanges: For pipes between 10 and 50 mm
2

BOSTIK

LOW ODOUR LATEX

2-PART CEMENTITIOUS

SMOOTHING COMPOUND

Fast drying, typically

Self-smoothing From feather edge to 10 mm Blend with 0 - 5 mm aggregate

for 10 - 20 mm depth heating*

Suitable for underfloor Interior use only

*Please call the Bostik Technical Department on 01785 272727 for more information.

Bostik Low Odour Latex is a two-part, cementitious smoothing underlayment. The powder is a grey cement based material which is mixed with synthetic latex liquid. It is ideal for use in both new build and refurbishment projects. Formulated for smoothing most common subfloors including cementitious screeds, concrete floors, specially prepared calcium sulphate screeds, sound strong asphalt and other strong rigid subfloors. Its excellent adhesion characteristics also make it suitable for use on floors where old adhesive residues have been removed and 75% of the subfloor exposed. Bostik Low Odour Latex is suitable for application by trowel. Composition: Colour: Coverage: Application Temperature: Working Time/Flow Life: Set Time (Foot Traffic): Dry for Floor Covering: Specially modified cement powder Synthetic rubber low odour gauging liquid Grey (powder) White (liquid) Approx. 5 - 6 m2 @ 3 mm thickness Preferably between 15C and 20C Not below 5C or above 30C Approx. 15 minutes @ 20C After approx. 2 hours @ 20C and 3 mm thickness On an absorbent subfloor: After approx. 12 hours @ 20C and 3 mm thickness After: 7 days = 16 N/mm2 1 day = 6 N/mm2 28 days = 22 N/mm2

Packaging Contents:

5 litre kit supplied in a 15 litre outer bucket containing: 5 litre Watertite liquid applied membrane 2 x 10 cm x 5 m rolls fleeced/flexible tape 3 x fleeced/flexible pipe collars hot and cold water inlets and waste outlet 1 m2 fleece matting 2 x fleeced/flexible internal 90o angles For larger installations the components are available separately as required.

Compressive Strength: (approx.) Flexural Strength: (approx.) Storage & Shelf Life: Packaging:

After 28 days 7 N/mm2 Store in dry conditions for a maximum of 6 months Powder: 23 kg paper bag, 42 units per pallet Liquid: 5 L poly jerry, 4 x 5 L cartons, 30 per pallet Powder: 303492 Liquid: 303294

Product Code: 067073

Product Code:

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Levelling & Smoothing Compounds

BOSTIK

300
CeMenTiTioUs WaTer MiX sMooTHing CoMPoUnD

BOSTIK

FA 600
FLEXIBLE FIBRE-REINFORCED UNDERLAYMENT

aggregate for 10 - 20 mm depth

Self-levelling From feather edge to 10 mm Pumpable Blend with 0 - 5 mm Suitable for warm Suitable under

heating

Fibre-reinforced Highly flexible Self-levelling Suitable for underfloor

Suitable under parquet/wood floors > 3 mm Interior use only

water underfloor heating parquet/wood floors > 2 mm

Interior use only

Bostik FA600 Fibre-Reinforced Underlayment is a flexible levelling compound reinforced with glass fibre, especially for smoothing and levelling of wooden floorboards, moisture resistant particleboards, mastic asphalt screeds and metal decking. It is suitable for normal wear in commercial locations. Bostik FA 600 can be applied in layers between 3 - 15 mm thickness in one work step (5 mm maximum total thickness on mastic asphalt screeds). Suitable under parquet/wood floors. Not to be used as a wearing surface. For interior use only.

Bostik 300 is a high strength, polymer modified, cementitious underlayment. It is recommended for the smoothing and levelling of most common subfloors including cementitious screeds, concrete floors, specially prepared calcium sulphate screeds, sound, strong asphalt and other strong, rigid subfloors. Bostik 300 is suitable for application by trowel and by pump.

Colour: Composition: Colour: Coverage: Application Temperature: Mix Ratio: Working Time/ Flow Life: Set Time (Foot Traffic): Suitable for Underfloor Heating: Storage & Shelf Life: Packaging: Product Code: Polymer modified cement powder Grey Approx. 5 m2 @ 3 mm thickness Preferably between 15C and 20C Not below 5C or above 30C 25 kg Powder to 5L Water Approx. 15 minutes @ 20C After approx. 2 hours @ 20C and 3 mm thickness Yes (warm water systems) Store in dry conditions for a maximum of 6 months 25 kg 303034 (25 kg) 19300 (25 kg 3 mm Granite Chippings) Coverage: Application Temperature: Mix Ratio: Working Time/ Flow Life: Set Time (Foot Traffic): Dry for Floor Covering: Compressive Strength (DIN 1164):

Grey Approx. 1.6 kg/m2 per 1 mm layer thickness (unblended) Preferably between 15C and 20C Not below 5C or above 30C 5.5 litres of water per 25 kg bag 15 minutes after mixing at 18C 4 hours at 18C and 3 mm thickness 24 hours at 18C and 3 mm thickness After: 1 day = 9.1 N/mm2 3 days = 10.2 N/mm2 7 days = 13.3 N/mm2 28 days = 28.7 N/mm2

Applicable under castor At 3 mm or above wheels (DIN 68131): Storage & Shelf Life: Packaging: Product Code: Store in dry conditions for a maximum of 6 months 25 kg 303058

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Ready Mixed Adhesives

SCREEDMASTER

RAPID REPAIR MORTAR

rapid curing patching compound for filling holes and cracks and for step repairs

BOSTIK

SHOWERPROOF
NON-SLIP WALL TILE ADHESIVE
Conforms to BS EN 12004 : D1T

Cementitious

repair compound

Water mix Any thickness Rapid hardening Suitable for holes,

slopes, repairs

discolouration

Easy to apply White no grout

Excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates High bonding strength Good non-slip properties

Interior use only

Screedmaster Rapid Repair Mortar is a rapid curing, sag-resistant, cementitious compound with a high polymer content. It is mixed with water and can be applied at any thickness. Excellent slump characteristics enable Screedmaster Rapid Repair Mortar to be used in vertical and horizontal applications. For the levelling of steps, pedestals, holes and cracks and larger uneven areas of any thickness in screed, raw concrete floors and foundations. Suitable for use in interior applications only. Screedmaster Rapid Repair Mortar is not suitable for use as a final floor covering. Screedmaster Rapid Repair Mortar is suitable for use with underfloor heating installations provided a surface temperature of 27C is not exceeded.

Bostik Showerproof is unique, gypsum PVA, thin bed, ready mixed adhesive designed for fixing wall tiles and some stone to most rigid internal surfaces. It should not be used externally or in areas where tiling is continuously immersed in water. Bostik Showerproof is suitable for most surfaces including: gypsum plaster, cement rendering, plasterboard, old glazed tiles, and rigid tile backerboards. Bostik Showerproof can be used in kitchens, toilets, bathrooms areas and in domestic shower areas. Grout after 24 hours.

Gauging Liquid: Coverage: Application Temperature: Mix Ratio: Working Time: Compressive Strength: Storage & Shelf Life: Packaging: Product Code:

Water 1.6 kg of powder is sufficient to cover 1 m2 at a 1 mm thickness Minimum 5C (floor temperature) Maximum 1 Litre water per 5kg Approx. 15 mins 30N/mm2 after 28 days Store in dry conditions for a maximum of 6 months 5 kg 119130 Composition: Appearance: Coverage: Application Temperature: Open Time: Set time: Packaging: Product Codes: Gypsum based formulation White paste 2 - 3 kg/m2 5C to 25C 20 minutes at 20C 24 hours at 20C on standard backgrounds 72 hours at 20C on impervious backgrounds 15 litre, 10 litre, 5 litre, 2.5 litre buckets 068636 (15 litres), 068629 (10 litres), 068643 (5 litres), 068650 (2.5 litres)

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Ready Mixed Adhesives

BOSTIK

BOSTIK

SUPER-GRIP
NON-SLIP

POWER SHOWERPROOF
Water-Resistant Wall Tile Adhesive
Conforms to BS EN 12004 : D2TE

Wall tile adhesive

Conforms to BS EN 12004 : D1TE

to a wide range of substrates High bonding strength Good initial grab Easy to apply

Super non-slip Excellent adhesion

a wide range of substrates Ideal for bonding mosaics

Flexible Water resistant White Excellent adhesion to

Bostik Super-Grip is a thin bed, ready mixed wall tile adhesive formulated for fixing ceramic tiles and some stone onto most internal surfaces. With its advanced acrylic formula giving exceptional non-slip properties and high initial grab characteristics. Bostik Super-Grip is suitable for most internal rigid surfaces including: gypsum plaster, cement rendering, plasterboard, old glazed tiles, and rigid tile backerboards. Bostik Super-Grip can be used in domestic bathrooms, showers, kitchens and toilets. Grout after 24 hours.

Bostik Power Showerproof is a water resistant, thin-bed adhesive specifically designed for fixing wall tiles in areas where movement/vibration exists. In addition, it can be applied to most types of sound interior surfaces, including: plaster, cement rendering, plasterboard, old glazed tiles, timber and wood composite panels. Bostik Power Showerproof is suitable for use in commercial and domestic installations in areas subject to frequent and prolonged wetting and in domestic power showers. Grout after 24 hours.

Composition: Appearance: Coverage: Application Temperature: Open time: Set time: Packaging: Product Code:

Acrylic dispersion based formulation Off white paste 2 - 3 kg/m2 5C to 25C 20 minutes at 20C 24 hours at 20C on standard backgrounds 72 hours at 20C on impervious backgrounds 10 litre buckets 068599

Composition: Appearance: Coverage: Application Temperature: Open Time: Set time: Packaging: Product Code:

Acrylic dispersion based formulation Brilliant white paste 2 - 3 kg/m2 5C to 25C 20 minutes at 20C 24 hours at 20C on standard backgrounds 72 hours at 20C on impervious backgrounds 10 Litre and 5 Litre buckets 068674 (10 litres), 068759 (5 litres)

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Cementitious Powder Adhesives

BOSTIK

OPF

BOSTIK

ONE PART FLEXIBLE

SINGLE PART FLEXIBLE THIN & THICK BED FLOOR & WALL TILE ADHESIVE
Conforms to BS EN 12004 : C2TE

VITRI-FLEX
RAPID SET FLEXIBLE THIN & THICK BED WALL & FLOOR TILE ADHESIVE
Conforms to: BS EN 12004 : C2FT S1 - GREY BS EN 12004 : C2F - WHITE

Totally non-slip Internal and external Extended open

and working time

Fast track sets in 2 - 3 hours Polymer modified for use on

non-porous tiles and stone

incorporates fibre technology

24 hour set Very high bond strength Compatible with most

underfloor/tile heating systems

Flexible, can be used

Swimming pool grade Flexible, can be used with

correctly installed WBP plywood overlay

with correctly installed WBP plywood overlay Compatible with most underfloor/tile heating systems Interior & exterior use Water and frost resistant Thin & thick bed up to 12 mm
Bostik Vitri-Flex is a rapid setting adhesive suitable for adhering most non-porous tiles such as porcelain, fully vitrified, natural and artificial stone tiles, to most standard wall and floor substrates such as concrete, cement/sand screeds, dry prepared calcium sulphate based screeds, masonry, sand/cement renders, plasterboard, tile backerboards and existing tiles bases. Bostik Vitri-Flex is ideal for fast track applications as it is sufficiently hard that tiles can be grouted after only 2 - 3 hours. Bostik Vitri-Flex is a flexible adhesive and can be used on more demanding bases such as WBP plywood overlay and other substrates subject to limited vibration or movement. Composition: Colours: Coverage: Application Temperature: Mix Ratio: Open Time: Pot Life: Set Time: Underfloor Heating: Storage & Shelf Life: Packaging: Product Codes: Polymer modified cement powder Grey and White Approx. 1 m2/kg per millimetre thickness Between 5C & 25C Approx. 4.4 litres of water to 20 kg bag Approx. 20 minutes @ 20C Approx. 30 minutes @ 20C Approx. 2 - 3 hours @ 20C Yes Store in dry conditions for a maximum of 6 months (Grey) 12 months (White) 20 kg, Grey & White polylined paper sacks 10 kg Grey polylined paper sacks 068612 (Grey 20 kg), 068742 (Grey 10 kg), 068735 (White 20 kg)

Thin & thick bed up to 12 mm

Bostik OPF is a non-slip, fibre-reinforced, polymer enhanced adhesive suitable for adhering porcelain, fully vitrified, glass, stone, marble and ceramic tiles to most standard wall and floor substrates such as dense concrete, cement sand screed, masonry, gypsum plaster, plasterboard, tile backerboards, existing tiles bases, vinyl tiles, dry prepared calcium sulphate based screeds. Bostik OPF is a flexible adhesive and can be used on more demanding bases such as WBP plywood overlay and other substrates subject to limited vibration or movement. Composition: Colours: Coverage: Application Temperature: Mix Ratio: Open Time: Pot Life: Set Time: Underfloor Heating: Storage & Shelf Life: Packaging: Product Codes: Polymer modified cement powder Grey and White Approx. 1.8 m2/kg per millimetre thickness 5C to 25C Approx. 5.6 litres of water to 20 kg bag Approx. 20 minutes @ 20C Approx. 3 hours @ 20C Approx. 24 hours @ 20C Yes Store in dry conditions for a maximum of 12 months 20 kg polylined paper sacks 068865 (Grey 20 kg), 068858 (White 20kg)

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Cementitious Powder Adhesives

BOSTIK

PORCELAIN STANDARD SET

polymer modified thin & thick bed wall & floor tile adhesive
Conforms to BS EN 12004 : C1TE

BOSTIK

PORCELAIN RAPID
polymer modified thin & thick bed tile adhesive for floors & walls
Conforms to BS EN 12004 : C2FT - GREY BS EN 12004 : C2F - WHITE

Polymer modified for

use with large format non-porous tiles and stone

Interior & exterior use Water and frost resistant Thin & thick bed up to 12 mm

excellent bond strength

Sets in 2 - 3 hours Internal and external Water and frost resistant Polymer modified Thin & thick bed up to 12 mm

Bostik Porcelain Standard Set is a 24 hour setting cement based tile adhesive for floors and walls. It is especially suitable for large format, porcelain, fully vitrified, ceramic and natural stone tiles on walls to most rigid substrates in domestic and industrial areas. Can be made flexible with the addition of Bostik Flexibond.

Bostik Porcelain Rapid is a fast setting, polymer enhanced, cementitious adhesive suitable for external and internal applications of non-porous tiles such as porcelain, fully vitrified, natural and artificial stone, quarry tiles and ceramic to most standard wall and floor substrates such as concrete, cement/screed, dry prepared calcium sulphate based screeds, masonry, sand/cement render and existing tiles. Bostik Porcelain Rapid is ideal for fast track applications as it is sufficiently hard so that tiles fixed can be grouted after only 2 - 3 hours. Bostik Porcelain Rapid can be used with correctly prepared WBP Plywood and other substrates, subject to limited vibration or movement with the addition of Bostik Flexibond. Composition: Polymer modified cement powder Grey and White Approx. 1.8 m2/kg per millimetre thickness 5C to 25C Approx. 4.4 litres of water to 20 kg bag Approx. 20 minutes @ 20C Approx. 30 minutes @ 20C Approx. 2 - 3 hours @ 20C Store in dry conditions for a maximum of 6 months (Grey) 12 months (White) 20 kg polylined paper sacks 068605 (20 kg Grey), 068728 (20 kg White)

Composition: Colour: Coverage: Application Temperature: Mix Ratio: Open Time: Pot Life: Set Time: Storage & Shelf Life: Packaging: Product Codes:

Polymer modified cement powder Grey or White Approx. 1.8 kg/m per mm thickness of adhesive
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Colours: Coverage: Application Temperature: Mix Ratio: Open Time: Pot Life: Set Time: Storage & Shelf Life: Packaging: Product Codes:

5C to 25C Approx. 5.6 - 6 litres of water to 20 kg bag Approx. 20 minutes @ 20C Approx. 5 hours @ 20C Approx. 24 hours @ 20C Store in dry conditions for a maximum of 12 months 20 kg polylined paper sacks 068896 (20 kg Grey), 068902 (20 kg White)

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Cementitious Powder Adhesives

BOSTIK

BOSTIK

STONE-FLEX
SINGLE PART FLEXIBLE THICK BED FLOOR AND WALL TILE ADHESIVE
Conforms to BS EN 12004 : C2TE

STONE-FLEX RAPID
SINGLE PART FLEXIBLE THICK BED FLOOR AND WALL TILE ADHESIVE
Conforms to BS EN 12004 : C2FT

on non-porous stone and tiles Excellent flexibility Compatible with most under floor/tile heating systems Interior and exterior use Water and frost resistant Extended open and working time White - No tile or grout discolouration Suitable for use with correctly installed WBP plywood overlay
Bostik Stone-Flex is a specially formulated white adhesive for adhering larger format natural stone and non-porous tiles where a thicker bed may be required up to 30 mm. Bostik Stone-Flex is fibre-reinforced, flexible, water resistant and non-slump. Bostik Stone-Flex can be used for fixing tiles to most standard wall and floor substrates such as sand/cement rendered surfaces, concrete, tile backerboards, dry prepared calcium sulphate based screeds, aerated concrete and brickwork. Bostik Stone-Flex is a flexible adhesive and can be used on more demanding bases such as WBP plywood overlay and other substrates subject to limited vibration or movement. Composition: Colour: Coverage: Application Temperature: Mix Ratio: Open Time: Pot Life: Set Time: Storage & Shelf Life: Packaging: Product Code: Polymer modified cement powder White Approx. 1.8 kg/m2 per mm thickness of adhesive 5C to 25C Approx. 4.8 litres of water to 20 kg bag Approx. 20 minutes @ 20C Approx. 3 hours @ 20C Approx. 24 hours @ 20C Store in dry conditions for a maximum of 12 months 20 kg polylined paper sacks 068704 (20 kg White)

Sets in 24 hours Thick bed up to 30 mm Contains fibres, non-slump Polymer modified for use

Fast track sets in 2 - 3 hours Polymer modified for use White - No tile or grout
discolouration

on non-porous stone and tiles

Excellent flexibility Compatible with most

underfloor/tile heating systems

Interior and exterior use Water and frost resistant Thick bed up to 20 mm thickness Suitable for use with correctly
installed WBP plywood overlay

Bostik Stone-Flex Rapid is a white polymer enhanced adhesive which is ideal for fixing lighter coloured natural stone, marble and mosaics. Bostik Stone-Flex Rapid has a 2 - 3 hour set for fast-track tiling installations of natural stone, porcelain, fully vitrified, ceramic tiles, onto most standard wall and floor substrates such as concrete, sand/cement screeds, tile backerboards, dry prepared calcium sulphate based screeds. Bostik Stone-Flex is a flexible adhesive and can be used on more demanding bases such as WBP plywood overlay and other substrates subject to limited vibration or movement. Composition: Colour: Coverage: Application Temperature: Mix Ratio: Open Time: Pot Life: Set Time: Storage & Shelf Life: Packaging: Product Code: Polymer modified cement powder White Approx. 1.8 kg/m2 per mm thickness of adhesive 5C to 25C Approx. 4.4 litres of water to 20 kg bag Approx. 20 minutes @ 20C Approx. 30 minutes @ 20C Approx. 2 - 3 hours @ 20C Store in dry conditions for a maximum of 6 months 20 kg polylined paper sacks 068711 (20 kg White)

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Acrylic Adhesives

BOSTIK

2 PART FLEXIBLE
FLEXIBLE

LAYBOND

L80

MULTIBOND GOLD
Multi-purpose adhesive for bonding decoupling matting systems

RUBBER CRUMB, RAPID CURING ADHESIVE FOR FLOORS

Ideal for surfaces subject High flexural

& shear strength

to movement and vibration

Sets in 3 - 4 hours Internal and external Water and frost resistant Acoustic properties Lightweight fillers

Acrylic adhesive Long open time Excellent residual tack Suitable for PVC sheet
and tile

Suitable for carpets

Bostik 2 Part Flexible rapid setting, lightweight, rubber crumb adhesive is formulated to withstand greater deformability and lateral stresses than standard cementitious adhesives. It is suitable for most types of tile and substrate including more demanding installations, such as steel, GRP, epoxy coatings, tile backerboards, dry prepared calcium sulphate based screeds WBP plywood, chipboard, fibre-reinforced sheets, vinyl tiles/sheets, mastic asphalt and other substrates where movement or vibration may occur.

An acrylic dispersion adhesive, formulated to produce a high degree of tack in dry film and to minimise the effects of plasticiser migration. It has an off white appearance and minimal odour. L80 Multibond Gold is a multi-purpose floor covering adhesive for internal use. It will bond most PVC sheet (including cushion types) and tiles as well as most carpets to most common substrates. It can be applied to asphalt, concrete, sand/cement screeds, chipboard, hardboard, plywood and smoothing compounds.

Composition: Appearance: Coverage: Application Temperature: Mix Ratio: Open Time: Pot Life: Set Time: Colour: Storage & Shelf Life: Packaging: Product Code:

Cement based formulation and acrylic dispersion Grey powder and white liquid Approx. 3 - 4 m2 5C to 25C Approx. 20 minutes @ 20C Approx. 20 minutes @ 20C Approx. 30 minutes @ 20C Approx. 3 hours @ 20C Grey Store in dry conditions for a maximum 6 months 7.5 kg powder to 5 litre liquid with mixing bucket supplied 068681

Type of Solvent: Approx. Coverage: Approx. Specific Gravity: Service Temperature Limits: Packaging: Product Codes:

Water borne, containing some aromatic hydrocarbon 40 to 50 m2 per 15 kg 1.2 Up to 40C 15, 5, 2.5 kg 14404 (15 kg), 14403 (5 kg), 14402 (2.5 kg x 6)

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Cementitious Powder Grouts

Cementitious Powder Grouts

BOSTIK

SMOOTH FINISH GROUT

MOULD RESISTANT WALL & FLOOR TILE GROUT
FOR JOINTS BETWEEN 2 MM AND 12 MM Conforms to BS EN 13888 : CG2 for porcelain tiles Ultra smooth finish Interior and exterior use Colourfast Slump-free Contains biocide : Mould resistant

BOSTIK

FLEXIBLE GROUT
MOULD RESISTANT WALL & FLOOR TILE GROUT
FOR JOINTS BETWEEN 2 MM AND 15 MM Conforms to BS EN 13888 : CG2W

Fills deep joints

Polymer modified

in one application

Extremely water resistant Faster clean off Interior and exterior use Slump-free Contains biocide :
Mould resistant

Efflorescence resistant
Bostik Flexible Grout is a professional quality, cementitious, flexible grout for walls and floors. It is formulated to provide narrow to wide joints. It is easy to clean off, non-slump and dries with a very hard finish. It is suitable for use with all types of ceramic and porcelain tiles, mosaics, natural stone, marble, quarry tiles etc.
Composition: Colours: Coverage: Polymer modified cement based formulation Grey, White, Jasmine, Limestone, Sandstone, Anthracite, Black Approx. 0.4 kg/m2 (150 x 150 x 6 mm tiles, 3 mm joints) Coverage is dependent on the tile dimensions and joint width. It can be calculated using the formula below

Efflorescence resistant
Bostik Smooth Finish Grout is a professional quality, cementitious, polymer enhanced grout for walls and floors. It is formulated to provide smooth narrow to wide joints. It is easy to clean off, non-slump and dries with a very hard finish. Bostik Smooth Finish Grout is suitable for use with all types of ceramic and porcelain tiles, mosaics, natural stone, marble, quarry tiles etc.
Composition: Colour: Cement based formulation White, Jasmine and Grey

Coverage:

Coverage is dependent on the tile dimensions and joint width. It can be calculated using the formula below

(L + B) x W x D x 1.8 (L x B)

= kg/m2

(L + B) x W x D x 1.8 (L x B)

= kg/m2
Application Temperature: Mix Ratio: Pot Life: Set Time: Storage & Shelf Life: Packaging:

L Length of tile in mm; B Breadth of tile in mm; W Width of joint in mm; D Depth of joint in mm; 1.8 Specific Gravity of FLEXIBLE GROUT

L Length of tile in mm; B Breadth of tile in mm; W Width of joint in mm; D Depth of joint in mm; 1.8 Specific Gravity of SMOOTH FINISH GROUT

5C to 25C Approx. 1.1 litres water to 5 kg grout Approx. 2 hours @ 20C 12 hours (walk on) @ 20C 72 hours (full cure) @ 20C Store in dry conditions for a maximum of 12 months 10 kg & 5 kg polylined paper sacks

Application Temperature: Mix Ratio: Pot Life: Set Time: Storage & Shelf Life: Packaging: Product Code:

5C to 25C Approx. 2.75 litres of water to 10 kg of powder Approx. 2 hours @ 20C 12 hours (walk on) @ 20C and 72 hours (full cure) @ 20C Store in dry conditions for a maximum of 12 months 10 kg and 3.5 kg polylined paper sacks 068780 (10 kg White), 068773 (3.5 kg White), 068964 (10 kg Jasmine), 068797 (3.5 kg Jasmine) 069008 (10 kg Grey), 068995 (3.5 kg Grey)

Product Codes: 068933 (10 kg Grey), 068805 (5 kg Grey), 068957 (10 kg White), 068766 (5 kg White), 068940 (10 kg Jasmine), 068812 (5 kg Jasmine), 068829 (5 kg Limestone), 068836 (5 kg Sandstone), 068843 (5 kg Anthracite), TBC (5 kg Black)

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Cementitious Powder Grouts

BOSTIK

WIDE JOINT GROUT

MOULD RESISTANT WALL & FLOOR TILE GROUT
FOR JOINTS BETWEEN 3 MM AND 20 MM

BOSTIK

SGS POURABLE GROUT

flexible MOULD RESISTANT floor & wall TILE GROUT
FOR JOINTS BETWEEN 3 MM AND 15 MM Conforms to BS EN 13888 : CG2

Conforms to BS EN 13888 : CG1

Fills deep joints

in one application

Water resistant Faster clean off Interior and exterior use Slump-free Mould resistant

Pourable Rapid setting

for fast track installations in one application

Fills deep joints

Extremely water resistant Flexible Interior and exterior use Slump-free

Bostik SGS Special Grouting System is a pourable cement based, high polymer content grout which is rapid setting and exceptionally flexible and durable. Ideal for high traffic areas and suitable for ceramic and porcelain tiles, stone, marble, etc.

Bostik Wide Joint Grout is a professional quality, cementitious, polymer modified grout for walls & floors. It is colourfast, water resistant and suitable for ceramic tiles, stone, porcelain, slate, terracotta, etc. Bostik Wide Joint Grout can be made flexible with the addition of Bostik Flexibond. Composition: Colours: Coverage: Polymer modified cement based formulation Grey Approx. 0.4 kg/m2 (150 x 150 x 6 mm tiles, 3 mm joints) Coverage is dependent on the tile dimensions and joint width. It can be calculated using the formula below (L + B) x W x D x 1.8 (L x B) = kg/m2

Composition: Colours: Coverage:

Polymer modified cement based formulation Grey Coverage is dependent on the tile dimensions and joint width. It can be calculated using the formula below (L + B) x W x D x 1.6 (L x B) = kg/m2

L Length of tile in mm; B Breadth of tile in mm; W Width of joint in mm; D Depth of joint in mm; 1.8 Specific Gravity of WIDE JOINT GROUT

Application Temperature: Mix Ratio: Pot Life: Set Time: Storage & Shelf Life: Packaging:

5C to 25C Approx. 1.1 litres water to 5 kg grout Approx. 2 hours @ 20C 12 hours (walk on) @ 20C 72 hours (full cure) @ 20C Store in dry conditions for a maximum of 12 months 5 kg & 10 kg polylined paper sacks Application Temperature: Mix Ratio: Pot Life: Set Time: Storage & Shelf Life: Packaging:

L Length of tile in mm; B Breadth of tile in mm; W Width of joint in mm; D Depth of joint in mm; 1.8 Specific Gravity of SGS

5C to 25C Approx. 1.8 litres of water to 10 kg powder Approx. 30 minutes @ 20C 3 - 4 hours at 20C (walk on) 72 hours at 20C (full cure) Store in dry conditions for a maximum of 6 months 10 kg & 5 kg polylined paper sacks

Product Codes: 068889 (10kg Grey), 068872 (5 kg Grey)

Product Codes: 068926 (10 kg Grey), 056020 (5 kg Grey)

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Fixing Guide
GENERAL FIXING:
There are a wide range of adhesives in the Bostik range, both powders and pastes, for wall and floor applications. Adhesives should not be used as anything other than a method of fixing a tile to a substrate. They are not structural materials and they do not improve the substrate onto which they are applied. If the substrate is poor, failures are likely to occur. Preparation Fixing and grouting should not be carried out if the material, substrate or ambient temperature are below 5C. Doing so will significantly retard the setting times. At temperatures in excess of 30C it is likely that setting times will be accelerated to such a level that the material becomes impossible to use. All substrates should be sound, rigid and free from oils, chemicals and other materials that can act as parting agents.

Primer Selection Guide

Wall Backgrounds
Gypsum Plaster Gypsum Skimmed Plasterboard Cement Render Fibre-reinforced Cement Sheets Plywood WBP Lightweight Blocks Dense Concrete Blocks

Flexibond Acrylic

Universal Primer Acrylic

Epoxy Primer Epoxide

u1 u1 u3 u3 u2 u u

u1 u1 u3 u3 u2 u u

Floor BASES
Sand:Cement Screed Concrete Asphalt (internal)
u3 u3 u u3 u3 u

PRIMING:
Primers are designed to allow adhesives to perform as designed or to dry correctly: They also :

Calcium Sulphate (Anhydrite) Plywood WBP

u2

u2

1 = If using cementitious adhesives. 2 = Apply 1 coat to the reverse and sides of boards only. 3 = If required i.e surface is dusty or friable.

Reduce porosity of backgrounds Increase adhesion on non-porous backgrounds Isolate surfaces from each other as not to cause a chemical reaction
that could cause a failure

Add surface strength to friable surfaces Prepare the surface for waterproofing Sealing a surface is different to priming in that the substrate
may need more than two applications to achieve a barrier or reduce porosity

APPLICATION:
Adhesives should be mixed to a thick, smooth, slump-free consistency. Suggested mix proportions should be given on the adhesive packaging. The use of a mechanical stirrer for at least five minutes will help in obtaining a suitably useable mix. For paste adhesives, contents of buckets should be stirred well before use. Once mixed, the adhesive should be applied to the correctly prepared substrate surface, using the correct tools. The correct tool will be a notched trowel of some description, suitable for the material, the application and the application method i.e. thin bed (up to 3 mm) or thick bed (over 3 mm). Use of the correct tool will help to ensure a full bed of adhesive is applied between the tile and the substrate. Combing the adhesive with a notched trowel will form ribs, which will be squashed down to form a solid bed when the tiles are applied. Tiles should be applied to the adhesive with a twisting or sliding action to bed them in fully. This should be undertaken generally within 20 minutes of mixing the adhesive. Depending on the adhesive and substrate this open time may be increased or reduced. The open time of an individual adhesive should be checked before use. Subsequent tiles should be laid by placing the tile adjacent to the previous tile and twisting away slightly. This ensures that a clean grout joint is formed to enable later works to be completed satisfactorily. It is good practice to remove a tile occasionally as fixing proceeds, to check that adequate contact and wetting is being maintained with the adhesive.

Despite misled beliefs that priming WILL ALWAYS improve a tiling job, this is not always correct.

Unnecessary priming can add two potential failure points the bond of the adhesive to the primer and of the primer to the substrate. on good surfaces. be required. rather than just primed.

It is not always necessary to prime everyday tiling jobs Under more demanding circumstances special primers may If a background is unsecure it should be repaired or replaced

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Thin Bed Solid Bed for Floors For thin bed method of application, the adhesive should be applied to the substrate using the flat edged side of the trowel. A thin coat at a uniform thickness of about 3 mm is spread, then ribbed using the notched side. The tiles should then be pressed into the ribbed adhesive with a slight twisting action within the open time of the adhesive. In situations where the installation is subjected to frequent or occasional wetting and areas of high humidity, the adhesive should be applied as a solid bed by spreading the adhesive in a thin layer, or alternatively, as a ribbed bed, but to ensure solid bedding a thin coating may be buttered over the backs of the tiles before fixing. Thick Bed Solid Bed for Floors For thick bed application, in the case of surfaces that are not sufficiently true or flat to permit thin bed fixing, traditional floor adhesives may be applied as a floated 3 - 6 mm thickness not exceeding 12 mm. When using tiles such as uncalibrated stone or slates, consideration should be given to the use of a thick bed adhesive such as Stone-Flex or a pourable thickbed where the adhesive can be laid in a single application up to a thickness of 25 mm. This will help in giving full coverage in awkward positions or with uneven tiles. Before the adhesive is set, spare material should be removed from the surface of the tile and the grout joints. Tiling Large Format Wall & Floor Tiles Over recent years, the combination of improved tile manufacturing technology and interior design trends has seen a huge increase in demand for larger format tiles. A large format is considered to be a tile with the length of at least one edge greater than 600 mm (nominal) or a facial area greater than 3,500 cm (nominal). Therefore a nominal 600 mm x 600 mm tile would be considered to be large format. Prior to fixing large tiles, it is important to ensure the suitability of the surface to be tiled. There are industry specifications for weight per m depending on the surface being tiled. Time should be spent checking the flatness of the wall or floor, the larger the tile, the flatter the surface will have to be. Ready mixed adhesives are not recommended as they are thin bed and rely on water loss to achieve full bonding. The cure time is severely retarded with any type of large format tile therefore we only recommend a polymer enhanced adhesive. Suitable Bostik adhesive are: Walls

GROUTING:
A range of coloured grouts and silicones are available for both walls and floors and it is, therefore, important that the correct material is chosen. In general it is the tiles that are selected for colour and pattern though the colour and joint width of the grout can have a significant effect on the overall appearance. Where possible, a trial area should be viewed using the tile grout combination chosen. The following guidelines are general to nearly all tiles, though special consideration should be made when tiling natural tiles such as terracotta and marble, or specialised tiles such as mosaics as well as to special grouts such as epoxy systems. Preparation The grouting process will result in some pressure being applied to the tiles already affixed and it is, therefore, important that the adhesive is left sufficiently long before the grouting operation commences. This can range from 2 hours for a fast set application, to in excess of 24 - 48 hours for a paste adhesive application. If the grouting is undertaken too soon, the pressures applied can cause the bond between tile and adhesive to break. Once broken the bond will never be reformed. For fixing guidelines see the relevant section. The joints to be grouted should be clean and free from adhesive, dust or dirt. As a general rule of thumb the grout depth should be twice the desired grout width. Where white grout is to be used it is often considered that the use of a white adhesive will result in less grout and a neater job. Unless the material is a fix and grout system, this should not be done. A thinner layer of grout will be less stable and may result in the need to re-grout at an early age. Application Grouts should be mixed to a thick, smooth consistency. Excess water should be avoided as this will give rise to increased risk of cracks forming in the joints and will produce a weaker mix that will be less permeable and less durable. If the grout is mixed too dry it will be hard to apply and may result in an unsightly finish. Suggested mix proportions should be given on the grout packaging. The use of a mechanical stirrer for at least five minutes will help in obtaining a suitably useable mix. Grout should be thoroughly worked into the tile joints with a grouting trowel or rubber faced float until the joints are completely filled to the face of the tile. Surplus grout should be removed from the tile face with a rubber squeegee. When the joint is finger hard, i.e. stiff enough to withstand the pressure of a finger, the joints can then be pointed by compressing the joint with a rounded piece of wood or pointing trowel or other suitable material. Before grouting highly glazed tiles, a small test area should be sampled to ensure that the glaze is resistant to scratching. If Flexibond is mixed in with the grout or polymer modified grouts are used, any surplus material should be cleaned off the tile surface immediately with a sponge and clean water. This mix should not be allowed to dry on the surface of the tile or it will be difficult to clean off. Grouting Mosaics Mosaics are usually used to give a different appearance to larger format tiles. Because of their small size, attempts to grout them in the normal manner can prove onerous and is often, therefore, not undertaken as precisely as required. However, mosaics should be grouted in the same manner as larger format tiles. With paper faced mosaics a different fixing method needs to be followed. The mosaics are, as described, attached to a paper sheet for ease of storage etc. To grout these tiles, the grouting is undertaken prior to fixing, from the rear of the tile. A full grout joint is applied from the rear and the back of the tile cleaned thoroughly. The paper adhered sheet of mosaics is then affixed as normal ensuring a full bed of adhesive is used. Once set the paper face can then be removed, the tiles cleaned up and full grout joints are ensured.

Bostik Porcelain
Standard Set

Bostik Stone-Flex

Bostik OPF
Floors

Bostik Vitri-Flex Bostik Porcelain Rapid Bostik Stone-Flex Rapid

Bostik Porcelain Standard Set

Bostik OPF

Bostik Stone-Flex

Full guidance is given in British Standard, BS5385 Wall and Floor Tiling.

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GYPSUM PLASTER Sand : Cement Render

Max weight: 20 kg/m Including Adhesive & Grout. Allow minimum 4 weeks drying for new plaster. Make good any unsound areas.
coat only.

6 4 5

Apply to finishing If surface is polished/shiny,

brush with a stiff bristle brush and prime with diluted Flexibond (see primer guide page).

2 weeks minimum drying time.

For new render allow

2 3 4

6 5

Prime if dusting or suction is high (see primer guide page).

When fixing porcelain and large format tiles use Bostik Porcelain Standard Set.
1 Blockwork 2 Plaster

3 Bostik Flexibond Primer

1 Blockwork 2 Sand : Cement Render

3 Bostik Flexibond Primer

4 Bostik Showerproof 5 Tiles 6 Bostik Smooth Finish Grout

4 Bostik Showerproof / Bostik OPF 5 Tiles 6 Bostik Smooth Finish Grout

Plasterboard

Lightweight Blockwork Walls

Max weight: 32 kg/m Including Adhesive & Grout.

5 4 2
1

Frames or batons, 12.5 mm

board should be specified as a minimum thickness and ring nails or screws must be used to positively fix the boards over the complete area.

Installation must be internal dry environments unless rendered. Allow new blockwork to dry for a minimum of 6 weeks before rendering or plastering. Surface must be flat when direct fixing. Prime if dusting or suction is high (see primer guide page).
4 2
1

Ensure no fixings are protruding.

1 Rigid Framework 2 Plasterboard on timber frame

1 Lightweight Blockwork 2 Bostik Flexibond Primer

3 Bostik Super-Grip / Bostik Showerproof 4 Tiles 5 Bostik Smooth Finish Grout

3 Bostik OPF 4 Tiles 5 Bostik Flexible Grout

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Existing Glazed Tiles

The main consideration with tiles

Tile Backerboards onto framework, render, concrete, blockwork, brickwork

(DukkaboardTM, Wedi, Knauf Aquapanel, HARDIBACKER250, Marmox, No More PlyTM)

is to ensure the surface is perfectly dry and clean. Particular attention should be paid to cleaning, ensuring grease, grime and any parting agents are removed. can present problems with regard to weight if on plaster or plasterboard backgrounds. 20 kg per m2 and 32 kg per m2 are the maximum weights recommended to be applied to plaster and plasterboard respectively.

5 3 4

Tile on tile applications

All recommendations given

by the board manufacturer should be followed, though in general, when fixing to timber frames or batons, 12.5 mm board should be specified as a minimum thickness and ring nails or screws must be used to positively fix the boards over the complete area.

5 4 2
1

sounding tiles and make good the area with a Rapid Repair mortar.

Remove any loose or hollow

Ensure that the boards are rigid and the fixings do not protrude.

Backerboards fixed by

1 Blockwork 2 Existing Glazed Tiles

3 Bostik OPF

4 Tiles 5 Bostik Smooth Finish Grout

Plywood Walls
screwed down at maximum centres of 300 mm is usually sufficiently rigid to receive tiles.

adhesives to render, concrete, blockwork etc. should be allowed to stand for a minimum period of 10 days prior to the commencement of tiling.

15 mm 18 mm exterior grade plywood

Where tiling exceeds a height of 2.4 m, reference should be made to the board supplier/manufacturer. The weight of the tiling should not exceed 50 kg/m2.
5 4 2 3

1 Rigid Framework

2 Tile Backerboard 3 Bostik OPF 4 Tiles 5 Bostik Flexible Grout

Use moisture resistant or exterior grade boards. Seal sides and reverse
edges only. Approx. 30 kg/m Including Adhesive & Grout. ventilation behind the boards to prevent warping from atmospheric changes.

Max weight:

Do not seal or prime the surface.

Also leave provision for

Once boards have been

fixed it is necessary that they are stabilised to the ambient humidity and conditions, otherwise warping can occur.

1 Rigid Framework 2 Plywood

3 Bostik Power Showerproof / Bostik OPF 4 Tiles 5 Bostik Flexible Grout

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Concrete

ASPHALT (INTERNAL ONLY)

high (see primer guide page).

New concrete should be exposed

to air drying after the end of curing for at least 6 weeks before a screed or directly bedded materials are applied.

Prime if dusting or suction is

The asphalt surface must be

regular, clean and free from any loose material or contaminants which can cause a weak adhesive surface bond.

Asphalt is not the strongest of surfaces and an even 3 - 4 mm

5 3 2
1

bed of tile adhesive should be used. Varying thicknesses of adhesive can cause stresses to build up, which can result in differential movement and ultimately failure of the tiling.

Prime (see primer guide page).

4 6 4 3 2
1

1 Concrete Base 2 Bostik Flexibond Primer

3 Bostik Porcelain Rapid 4 Tiles 5 Bostik Wide Joint Grout

1 Concrete Base 2 Asphalt

3 Bostik Flexibond Primer

Sand : Cement Screed

4 Bostik Vitri-Flex 5 Tiles 6 Bostik Flexible Grout

New sand/cement screeds should

be cured for at least 7 days by covering with polythene or other impermeable membrane and be subject to continuous air drying after curing for at least 2 weeks before tiling is applied.

The screed should be sound, clean and free from loose deposits of dirt, dust, grease and residual adhesives.

Existing Tiles, Quarries & Stone Bases

If the surface of the screed

The main consideration with

Prime if dusting or suction is high (see primer guide page). As an existing screed is not fresh, no additional drying period is required.

is poor, the affixing of ceramic tiles may result in a loose top layer, or laitance being removed, exhibiting itself as a tiling failure. Whenever possible, existing screed surfaces should be mechanically abraded to ensure a sound clean bond can be achieved with the adhesive.

tiles is to ensure the surface is perfectly dry and clean. The previous usage of the floor should be checked and particular attention paid to cleaning. Ensuring grease, grime and any parting agents are removed. Remove any loose or hollow sounding tiles and make good the area with Rapid Repair Mortar.

It may be found with existing

quarry tiles that the previous usage has ingrained sufficient grease or polish that the only way to obtain a sound clean surface on which to apply the new tiles is by physically removing the surface.

6 4 2
1

5 3 2
1

1 Concrete Base 2 Sand/Cement Screed

3 Bostik Flexibond Primer

1 Concrete Base 2 Existing Tiles

3 Bostik Vitri-Flex

4 Bostik Porcelain Rapid 5 Tiles 6 Bostik Wide Joint Grout

4 Tiles 5 Bostik Wide Joint Grout

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Vinyl Tiles
vinyl is to ensure the surface is perfectly dry and clean.

Under Tile Heating on Sand : Cement Screed

or hollow sounding tiles and make sure they are firmly bonded to a solid base.

The main consideration with

Remove any damaged, loose

(with a tile backer board as insulation)

Particular attention should be paid to cleaning, ensuring grease, grime and any parting agents are removed.

The base must be rigid and flat enough to allow tiling Free from contamination

Make good the affected areas with Bostik Low Odour Latex screed.
5 3

Tile backerboard insulation board can be fixed to the base with Vitri-Flex

7 5 4 3 2
1

2
1

1 Concrete Base 2 Tile Backerboard 1 Base 2 Vinyl Tiles

3 Matting

3 Bostik Vitri-Flex 4 Tiles

4 Bostik FA600 Flexible Screed 5 Bostik Vitri-Flex 6 Tiles 7 Bostik Flexible Grout

5 Bostik Flexible Grout

Heated Screeds

With any new screed, time must

be allowed for curing and drying. Screeds should be kept covered with waterproof sheeting for at least 7 days after laying to prevent drying out.

Ensure that the heating has

Under Tile Heating (Over timber floors)

been turned off at least 24 hours before any tiling work is carried out and not turned on until at least 24 hours after the work has been completed. is turned on, ensure that the temperature is again increased by no more than 5C per 24 hours up to 25C.

Wooden floors, in particular, are prone to movement and rebracing. Strengthening or overlaying with a suitable material such as a tile backerboard (minimum thickness 10 mm)

is a possible option to improve the condition of the substrate, or if using Plywood minimum 15 mm.

be subjected to continuous air drying for at least a further 2 weeks.

After this period, screeds should

After tiling, when the heating

Screw boards to both noggins and joists at 300 m centres.

The screed should then be

gradually heated by no more than 5C per 24 hours up to 25C then and maintained for a couple of days. Then allowed to cool to room temperature.

This is to prevent delamination and cracking caused by thermal shock.

7 5

4 2

3 2
1

1 1 Timber Base 2 Tile Backerboard

3 Matting

4 Bostik FA600 Flexible Screed 5 Bostik Vitri-Flex

1 Heated Screed 2 Bostik Vitri-Flex

3 Tiles 4 Bostik Flexible Grout

6 Tiles 7 Bostik Flexible Grout

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WBP Plywood Overlay

PLYWOOD SINGLE LAYER ONTO JOISTS (CONTINUED)

Also leave provision for ventilation behind the boards to prevent warping from atmospheric changes. fixed it is necessary that they are stabilised to the ambient humidity and conditions otherwise warping can occur.

Minimum thickness 15 mm

exterior grade plywood screwed down at maximum centres of 300 mm is usually sufficiently rigid to receive tiles.

Once the boards have been

5 3 2 1

If the plywood is not rigidly fixed any deflection exhibited can cause a failure to occur in the tiling.
the reverse side and edges with Flexibond at a dilution rate of 1: 2 parts clean water.

Prior to fixing the boards seal

Ensure that no fixings are protruding. There should be no necessity to prime the surface unless the substrate is extremely dusty or highly porous.

1 Joists 2 Min. 18 mm Plywood

6 4 3 2 1

3 Bostik 2 Part Flexible 4 Tiles 5 Bostik Flexible Grout

Tongue & Groove Floorboards

The floorboards must be flat,

stable, clean and free from all polishes, grease and residual adhesives that may affect the bond.

screwed down to supporting joists at maximum centres of 300 mm.

Ensure that no fixings are protruding. There should be no necessity to prime the surface unless the substrate is extremely dusty or highly porous.

1 Joists 2 Existing sub-base 3 Plywood overlay 4 Bostik Vitri-Flex 5 Tiles 6 Bostik Flexible Grout

It is important that the deflection common to boarded floors is reduced to a minimum therefore the boards must be

PLYWOOD SINGLE LAYER ONTO JOISTS

If the floor to be tiled consists

of sheets that do not support each other it is necessary to ensure that each edge is fully supported underneath.

capable of supporting all anticipated load without deflection.

The floor should be suitably

Seal the reverse side and edges

with Bostik Flexibond. Screw the sheets to the joists/noggins at a minimum of 300 mm centres, leaving slight gaps between them to allow for expansion.

4 2

Plywood sheets must be 18mm thick, exterior grade. Boards should be stabilised to ambient humidity and conditions otherwise warping can occur.

If the plywood sheets are not rigidly fixed any deflection exhibited can cause a tiling failure. There should be no necessity to prime the surface unless the substrate is extremely dusty or highly porous.

1 Floorboards 2 Bostik 2 Part Flexible 3 Tiles 4 Bostik Flexible Grout

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TILES MOVEMENT JOINT ADHESIVE

CONCRETE

SAND CEMENT SCREED

Positioning Movement joints should be positioned in accordance with the recommendations set out in BS 5385 Part 4 : 1992. Floor Tile Constructions Position exterior or interior movement joints:

floor perimeters and to divide the floor into areas of approx. 5 - 6 metre bays. Wherever possible they should coincide with structural features, e.g. columns and door openings, or they can be planned to provide a decorative panelled effect. Where high temperatures are expected, for instance around boilers, over heating installations INCLUDING UNDERFLOOR/TILE HEATING or from strong sunlight, an assessment of the likely temperature range in the subfloor should be made to determine whether and where any additional allowance for movement joints are necessary. On floors that have to withstand hard-rimmed wheel traffic or the dragging of heavy loads, the position of movement joints should, where possible, be planned so that they do not occur in the traffic area. Where this is not practicable the joints should be of types having their edges reinforced with metal or rigid plastics sections. Joints other than those protected by metal or rigid plastics edging, subject to traffic heavier than light pedestrian, should not be wider than 10 mm. Information on the permissible maximum and minimum joint widths should be obtained from the manufacturer of the particular joint filler selected. Movement Joints In Walls: Interior Wall Tiling Position movement joints:

Over existing joints in the base. interrupting the Around the floor perimeter and around any feature
floor surface e.g. structural features, fixed plant a nd machinery etc. along the width and length of the floor and over supporting beams or walls, in large areas especially on suspended floors.

Over existing movement joints. Where tiling butts up to other materials. At junctions between different substrate materials where the tiling
continues across different types of substrate.

At internal vertical corners and at between 4.5 - 10 m centres,

At 4.5 to 10 m centres, depending on subfloor construction,

depending on construction, vertically and horizontally in large tiled areas. movement joints in walls.

Apply Silicone Building Sealant to all vertical and horizontal

In heavy traffic areas the edges of the movement joint may need to be reinforced with a metal edge. Contact Bostik Technical Advice for more information. Note. Stresses may result from factors such as drying shrinkage, deflection and moisture movements in the base and thermal and moisture changes affecting the flooring. These stresses can sometimes cause loss of adhesion and bulging or cracking of the flooring. To counteract this, movement joints extending through the tiling and its bed should be incorporated in the installation. Movement joints for the floor tiling are as follows:

TILES

TILES

VERTICAL MOVEMENT JOINT

Flexible joints aligned to structural movement joints

(EXPANSION JOINTS).

Flexible joints to accommodate smaller movements than

structural joints (DAY JOINTS). (TILED FINISH).

Exterior Wall Tile Constructions Position movement joints:

Contraction joints which are non-compressible to relieve tension

Structual Movement Joints Structural movement joints in the bed and tiling should be positioned directly over, and be continuous with structural movement joints in the base. Other Movement Joints Flexible joints should be placed over supporting walls and beams at intermediate positions to accommodate deflection of the base and movements in the flooring. Flexible joints should be used around

Over existing movement joints. Where cladding butts up to other materials. At junctions between different substrate materials where
the tiling continues across different types of substrate.

Horizontally at storey heights and vertically between 3 - 4.5 m apart. Try to locate them: over movement joints in structural substrate. Where structural substrate materials change. At external angles vertically between 0.25 m and 1 m from the angle. Apply Silicone Building Sealant to all vertical and horizontal
movement joints in walls.

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Calcium Sulphate Screeds

Tested for use on Lafarge Gyvlon screeds A Calcium Sulphate (often referred to as Gypsum or Anhydrite) screed is a free flowing screed that utilises a different binder than traditional sand and cement screeds. The binder in its various forms can collectively known as Calcium Sulphate. The use of this material is becoming more widespread as it offers a faster application for the screeding contractor with minimal shrinkage enabling thin applications (compared to sand and cement) and does not require any reinforcement. This is beneficial for the screeding contractor but must be taken into account by the tiler. It is however very difficult for the tiler to be able to identify the calcium sulphate screed to that of a traditional one other than by the colour which generally appears to be lighter. If a cement based adhesive is applied directly to a Calcium Sulphate screed the cement can react with the Calcium Sulphate resulting in the formation of a crystal structure called Ettringite. This will result in expansion which will break the bond at this interface resulting in a separation of the two materials. Sealing the Screed The screed should be sealed with a primer that will provide a barrier to prevent any contact between the cementitious adhesive and the Calcium Sulphate screed. We recommend Laybond Screedmaster Epoxy Primer (diluted as below). This is a two part epoxy primer and must be allowed to dry to a translucent, tacky film before subsequent work is undertaken (6 - 12 hrs). Tiling should be undertaken within 2 days and the surface should be protected from dust and other contaminants. Laybond Screedmaster Epoxy Primer is a two component water dispersible primer.

Supplied as a 6 kg

two component set. Diluted with 5 litres of water

Coverage on Calcium

Sulphate approx. 100 m2

Quick and easy to apply Specified/approved

by major manufacturers of these screeds.

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For calcium sulphate application mix the materials in a larger tub mixing Part B (hardener - small 1 kg tub) and Part A (5 kg tub) completely until a uniform colour is obtained, using an electric drill and propeller blade (typically 2 minutes to mix) then slowly add 5 litres of clean cold water whilst continuing to mix. Only mix the components when ready to apply and apply as soon as mixing is completed using brush or roller. Apply adhesives within 48 hrs of priming to achieve best bond. Tile Fixing Select the appropriate adhesive and apply in accordance with individual product instructions. Adhesives Bostik OPF Bostik Stone-Flex Bostik Stone-Flex Rapid Bostik Vitri-Flex

1 Concrete Base 2 Anhydrite Screed 3 Bostik Epoxy Primer 4 Adhesive 5 Tiles 6 Grout

PREPARATION:
Surface Laitance Where necessary the screeding contractor will usually remove any surface laitance (a shiny, hard crust) prior to any further works being carried out. If laitance is still present this must be removed first before continuing. The screed should then be vacuumed to remove all dust and friable material so that the surface is clean, dry and sound. Moisture Content / Drying This type of screed usually takes approximately 1 mm/day up to 40 mm thick and you should add 2 days/mm above 40 mm (based on a sealed site with controlled environment). The tiling work should not be undertaken on a screed with a moisture content above 0.5% (or an RH of 75% or above when tested with a Surface Hygrometer).

Bostik Porcelain Standard Set Bostik Porcelain Rapid Bostik 2 Part Flexible

Tile Grouting Grouting may commence once the adhesive bed has firmed up. Grouts Bostik Smooth Joint Grout Bostik Flexible Grout

Surface Hygrometer

Bostik Wide Joint Grout Bostik SGS Grout

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Fixing Schlter-DITRA Uncoupling Membrane

Schlter-DITRA is a polyethylene membrane with a grid structure of square cavities, each cut back in a dovetail configuration, and an anchoring fleece laminated to its underside. Schlter-DITRA is bonded to the substrate using thin bed mortar. The anchoring fleece on the underside of Schlter-DITRA is fully engaged in the mortar to provide a mechanical bond to the substrate. Tiles are then installed over Schlter-DITRA using the thin-bed method in such a way that the mortar becomes mechanically anchored in the square, cutback cavities of the Schlter-DITRA matting. Designed specifically for tiles and natural stone installations, Schlter-DITRA serves as an uncoupling layer, waterproofing membrane, and vapour management layer that accommodates moisture from beneath the tile covering. Further, Schlter-DITRA performs all these functions while still allowing adequate support/load distribution for the tile covering. Method 1 using L80 Multibond Gold Using a 2 mm x 6 mm notched trowel, apply a ribbed bed of adhesive over the timber to secure the fleece fabric on the underside of the mat. Lay the Schlter-DITRA into the wet/tacky adhesive and press firmly into place, abutting all of the edges. Method 2 using Cementitious Flexible adhesive Using a 4 mm x 4 mm notched trowel apply a layer of the selected adhesive set over the timber to secure the fleece fabric on the underside of the mat. Lay the Schlter-DITRA into the wet adhesive and press firmly into place, abutting all of the edges. Select an appropriate Bostik adhesive from those listed and apply the mortar into the mat surface to completely fill the square cavities. The filling application can be allowed to harden prior to fixing the tiles, if setting out or access is required. To the filled mat surface apply an additional layer of adhesive using a suitable notched trowel to achieve a solid bed. This will depend on the size of tile chosen. Note: The minimum size of tile recommended for use with Schlter-DITRA is 50 mm x 50 mm. Suitable Bostik Flexible Adhesives

Bostik Vitri-Flex Bostik OPF Bostik Stone-Flex

Bostik 2 Part Flexible Bostik Porcelain Standard Set + Flexibond

Suitable Bostik Flexible Grouts

Bostik Flexible Grout

Bostik SGS

Schlter-Systems Ltd. Units 4-6 Bardon 22, Beveridge Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1TE Phone: +44 (0) 1530 813396 Fax: +44 (0) 1530 813376 www.schluter.co.uk e-mail: sales@schluter.co.uk

7 6 5 4 3 2 1

1 Joists with adequate underfloor ventilation 2 Existing floorboards (screw fixed) 3 Adhesive 4 Schlter-DITRA uncoupling membrane 5 Tile Adhesive - Thin solid bed 6 Tiles 7 Grout

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Watertite Tanking & Wetroom Kit for Industrial, Commercial & Domestic installations
Bostik Watertite Tanking & Wetroom Kit is a comprehensive tanking and waterproofing system. It is recommended for all installations where water penetration is a risk e.g. power showers, wet rooms, steam rooms etc. Bostik Watertite Tanking & Wetroom Kit is ideal for use in hotels, leisure centres, garages and homes.

FEATURES:
Fast drying, typically touch dry in 1 hour Tough, flexible, good crack bridging properties Good bond to many substrates Apply by spray, brush or roller Easy to use Ideal for power showers and wet rooms Suitable for use with underfloor heating systems Blue liquid to indicate total coverage Non-toxic, non-hazardous, solvent and plasticiser free Ensure that no fixings are protruding

Start in the corners where the wall meets the floor. Apply the Watertite polymer liquid and then reinforce with the Watertite Corner Sections.

Continue by coating all the remaining internal and external angles and any remaining joints or cracks with the Watertite Polymer Liquid.

Reinforce all joints by applying the Watertite Tanking Tape into the wet liquid ensuring where appropriate the Tanking Tape completely overlaps the Corner Sections.

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For the pipe inlets and outlets coat them first with the Watertite Polymer Liquid and then apply the Watertite Pipe Flanges into the wet polymer.

Apply Watertite Polymer Liquid to all wall surfaces to be tanked including all reinforcing tapes, flanges and corner sections.

Coat floors to be tanked with Watertite Polymer Liquid and lay the Watertite Reinforcing Matting into the polymer whilst still wet.

When the Watertite Polymer Liquid is touch dry (usually after one hour but definitely within 24 hours), apply a further coat of Watertite Polymer Liquid to all surfaces (walls and floors) at right angles to the first coat.

1 Plaster 2 Plywood 3 First Coat 4 Jointing Tape 5 Re-inforcing Matting 6 Pipe Collar 7 Second Coat 8 Adhesive
Jointing Tape Corner Piece

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Bostik Porcelain Standard Set

Bostik Power Showerproof

Bostik Showerproof

Bostik OPF One Part Flexible

Bostik Super-Grip

Bostik Stone-Flex

Bostik Stone-Flex Rapid

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Bostik Porcelain Rapid

Bostik Vitri-Flex

Walls Floors Dry Interior Power Showers Minor Vibration & Deflection Limited Vibration & Deflection Exterior Acoustic Matting / Impact Sound Deadening Insulation Asphalt Bases (Internal) Brickwork Walls Calcium Sulphate Screed (Gypsum based) Concrete Walls Concrete Floors Epoxy Resin & Painted Floors Existing Tiles / Stone / Quarry Tiles Bases Existing Glazed Wall Tiles Gypsum Plaster Walls Latex Screeds On Rigid Floors Latex Flexible Screeds On Wooden Floors Lightweight Blockwork Walls MDF Boards Walls Plaster Board - Paper Faced Plaster Board - Gypsum Skimmed Sand : Cement Screed Steel Tilebacker Boards - Floors (10 mm minimum thickness) Tilebacker Boards - Walls Tongue & Groove Floorboards Uncoupling Membranes Underfloor Heating Mats on Screeds Underfloor Heating Mats WBP Plywood Overlay Underfloor Heated Screeds Vinyl Tiles WBP Plywood Overlay - Floors (15 mm minimum thickness) WBP Plywood Single Layer - Floors (18 mm minimum thickness) WBP Plywood - Walls (15 mm minimum thickness)

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Bostik 2 Part Flexible

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Floor & Wall Adhesive Product Selector

READY MIXED ADHESIVES

CEMENTITIOUS POWDER ADHESIVES

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Grout Product Selector

USE
Walls Floors

GROUTS
Bostik Wide Joint Grout Bostik Flexible Grout Bostik SGS

Grout Usage Calculator

Grout usage depends on the size of tile, joint and the coverage factor of the grout being used.

Grouts
Smooth Finish Grout Flexible Grout Wide Joint Grout SGS Grout

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COVERAGE FACTOR
FORMULA KEY

1.8

1.8
EXAMPLE A B C D G Tile length: Tile width: Joint width: Joint depth:

1.8

1.6

Location
Dry Interior Exterior
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Tile length: Tile width: Joint width: Joint depth:

150 mm 150 mm 3 mm 6 mm 1.8 10 m2

Suitability for environmentS

Power Showers Water Resistant Mould Resistant Swimming Pools Fast Track Installations Minor Vibration & Deflection Lightweight Blockwork Floors Steel Tongue & Groove Floorboards Uncoupling Membrane Underfloor Heating Heavy Trafficking WBP Plywood Overlay Floors - 15 mm minimum Thickness
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Grout coverage factor:

Grout coverage factor: Area of Tile

(A + B) x C x D x G AxB = kg/m2

(150 + 150) x 3 x 6 x 1.8 150 x 150 = 0.432 kg/m2

Adhesive & Grout Flexibility charts

Bostik ADHESIVE HIGH FLEXIBILITY
Bostik 2 Part Flexible Bostik Vitri-Flex Bostik OPF One Part Flexible + Flexibond Bostik Stone-Flex Thickbed + Flexibond

European Standards
EN 12004 C2FT S2 EN 12004 C2FT S1 EN 12004 C2FT S1 EN 12004 C2FT S1 EN 12004 C2FT S1 EN 12004 C2TE EN 12004 C2TE EN 12004 C2FT EN 12004 C2TE EN 12004 D2TE EN 12004 D2TE EN 12004 D2TE

Deformibility
Highly Flexible

Flexibond gives extra flexibility

TILE TYpe
Fully Vitrified Glass Glazed Ceramics Marble Metal Mosaics Natural Stone Porcelain Quarry Tiles Slate Terracotta Terrazzo Travertine Unglazed Ceramics
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Bostik Stone-Flex Rapid + Flexibond Bostik OPF One Part Flexible Bostik Stone-Flex Bostik Stone-Flex Rapid Bostik Porcelain Standard Set + Flexibond Bostik Power Showerproof Bostik Showerproof Bostik Super-Grip

LOW FLEXIBILITY

Wall applications only

BOSTIK GROUT FLEXIBLE

Bostik Flexible Grout Bostik SGS Grout Bostik Smooth Finish Grout

European Standards
EN 13888 CG2W EN 13888 CG2W EN 13888 CG2 EN 13888 CG1

Deformibility
Good Flexibility Some Flexibility Very Limited Flexibility

LOW FLEXIBILITY

Bostik Wide-Joint Grout

F = When mixed with Bostik Flexibond (*Setting time delayed 50% with Bostik Flexibond)

i.e. 0.288 x 10 = 2.88 kg. Therefore: 2.88 kg of grout will grout 10 m2. A 5 kg bag will grout approx. 17.4 m2 in this installation.

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