Product: Heritage Tiles, SUPER TILE FIX STX Issue Date: 11 July 2011
DESCRIPTION
Grey tile adhesive with good bond strength
FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Good bond strength
• Extended open time
• No odour
• Economical
• Easy to spread
SUITABLE SUBSTRATES
• Concrete (as per AS3958.1-2007, sections 3.3.1.2 and 3.3.3.2)
• Sand/Cement screed
• Fibrous cement sheeting* (internal use only)
• Plasterboard1 (internal use only)
• Rendered brickwork*
• Rendered concrete block*
• Swimming Pools*
• Tiling over ASA * waterproofing membranes
*NOTE: ASA Megalastic must be used as a total water replacement.
SUITABLE TILES
Suitable for most tile types
LIMITATIONS
· All workmanship (including movement joints) must be carried out in accordance with AS3958.1-2007
· Always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using
· Only tile surfaces that are suitable. If in doubt check with substrate manufacturer
· When tiling directly onto waterproofing membranes check to ensure compatibility
· Not suitable for use with moisture sensitive stone or tiles
· Use only at ambient conditions between 5 and 35°C. Do not use in windy or very low humidity conditions
· Some surfaces such as plastic and metal may require special preparation and may not be suitable
· When tiling walls do not exceed 2.7m and always check that it will support the intended weight
· If tiling directly onto solvent based polyurethane waterproofing membranes extra precautions must be taken and special surface preparation must be carried out. Suitability is not assured so contact Heritage Tiles for further information
· Not suitable for total immersion
· Do not use to tile directly onto timber, plywood, particleboard, MDF or Masonite or fibre cement sheet
· Suspended concrete slabs must conform to AS3958.1-2007 for maximum deflection. Any post tensioned concrete slabs must be treated as a flexible substrate.
SURFACE PREPARATION
1. Make sure the wall has been correctly installed according to relevant standards and manufacturers recommendations
2. Allow for minimum curing time for render and screeds (1 day) and concrete (7 days)
3. Remove all material that will interfere with bond. These include oils, grease, wax, release agents, curing compounds dust or any loose material
4. Ensure surface is sound. All weak or friable material must be removed
5. Check the cleaned surface by applying a small amount of water. It will be easily absorbed if porous and bead on the surface if not
6. Treat porous surfaces with ASA Multiprime
7. Most non-porous surfaces may be primed with Bostik NP Primer
8. If in doubt about most suitable preparation, contact Heritage Tiles
MOVEMENT JOINTS
Movement joints must be incorporated at the design stage and in accordance with AS3958.1-2007.
MIXING
20kg powder mixes into 5L water
1. Add water to bucket
2. Mix powder into water with mechanical stirring
3. mix until smooth
4. Allow to stand for 2 minutes.
5. Remix before using
Note: Always add the powder to the water. Use a drill with suitable mixing paddle designed for the task. Do not mix by hand. Use a low speed mixer (300rpm).
ASA Megalastic must be used as a total water replacement, in areas subject to vibration, thermal fluctuation, expansion or contraction, immersed applications and when adhering to impervious substrates, tiles and ASA waterproofing membranes. When laying tiles/mosaics in continuous immersion applications ensure that a minimum contact of 90% of adhesive to the back of the tile/mosaic cube, not mesh/matting, (paper or other) or the mesh matting glue. Recommended for tiling over ASA waterproofing membranes only when mixed with undiluted ASA Megalastic.
APPLICATION
1. Apply the mixed adhesive to the prepared substrate using the appropriate notched trowel for the size of the tile being laid. A minimum of 1mm bed thickness for walls and a minimum of 3mm and a maximum of 12mm for floors must be achieved.
2. Ensure that the tiles are fully supported by the adhesive with no voids.
3. Do not spread more than 1m2 of Super Tile Fix at a time.
4. Lay tiles into the adhesive before it skins. If the adhesive skins, re-spread the adhesive.
5. Do not disturb tiles until the adhesive has cured.
6. Discard any unused product that has hardened or stiffened in the mixing bucket.
All workmanship must be carried out in accordance with AS3958.1- 2007 and good workmanship practices
POT LIFE
2.5 hours at 22°C and 50% RH.
Pot life will be influenced by ambient conditions. Shorter pot life in warm conditions and longer pot life in cool conditions should be expected.
Extra care should be taken in warm conditions to ensure the adhesive has not stiffened significantly before use and that the open time has not been exceeded. If in doubt discard and prepare a new batch.
SETTING TIME
6 hours at 22°C and 50% RH.
Setting times will be influenced by ambient conditions. Faster setting in warm conditions and slower setting in cool conditions should be expected
Allow a minimum of 24 hours for the adhesive to set (or when tile work is firm) and between 24 - 48 hours when tiling over ASA waterproofing membranes and non-porous substrates prior to allowing foot traffic or grouting. Super Tile Fix must not come into contact with water at any stage during cure. Do not tile if temperatures are likely to drop to below 5°C or exceed 35°C.
COVERAGE (20kg Bag)
Approximate Coverage
Notch Size kg per m2 m2 per bag
6mm 3 7
10mm 5 4.2
12mm 6 3.5
GROUTING
Use the appropriate ASA grout with ASA Grout Additive as a total water replacement when grouting over flexible substrates. Allow joint widths
of 1.5mm to 5mm for walls and 3mm to 15mm for floors as per AS3958.1-2007. Thoroughly clean the surface of the tiles to remove all residue prior
to the grout and Grout Additive drying.
CLEAN UP
Super Tile Fix can be removed from the surface of the tiles using a damp cloth while the adhesive is still wet. Tools and equipment can be cleaned with warm water and detergent prior to the adhesive drying.
SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE
12 Months when stored off the ground in a cool, dry weatherproof environment.
SAFETY DIRECTIONS
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing dust. Wear overalls, safety shoes, impervious gloves and chemical goggles. Use only in well ventilated areas. If inhalation risk exists wear a dust respirator. No smoking. Avoid contact with foodstuffs, and sources of heat and ignition. Wash hands thoroughly after use. Store in a cool place and out of direct sunlight. Store away from oxidising agents. Do not empty into drains.
RISK: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health byprolonged exposure through inhalation.
FOR FIRE: If involved in a fire use water, fog, foam or dry agents. Avoid breathing products of combustion.
FOR SPILLS: Clean up all spills immediately. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear impervious gloves and safety goggles. Trowel up/scrape up and place spilled material in clean, dry, sealed container. Flush spill area with water. Refer to State/Territory Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
FIRST AID If poisoning occurs, contact a Doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Phone Australia: 131126, New Zealand: 0800 764 766).
SEE THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION: 1800 033 111 (ALL HOURS).
SWALLOWED: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately give a glass of water. First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact
a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
EYE: Immediately irrigate with copious amount of water for 15 minutes. Eyelids to be held open. Urgently seek medical advice.
SKIN: If skin or hair contact occurs, flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available). Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED: If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area. Other measures are usually unnecessary. Seek
medical advice if in doubt.
DISCLAIMER: The representations and recommendations regarding the products are based on tests which we believe to be reliable. However, no guarantee of their accuracy can be made because of the great range of field conditions and variations encountered in raw materials, manufacturing equipment and methods. Thus, the products are sold with a limited warranty only, and on the condition that purchasers will make their own tests to determine the suitability of the product for their particular purposes.
