PROHESIVE® ECOFLEX
A FLEXIBLE RUBBER MODIFIED, POLYMER FORTIFIED, CEMENT BASED ADHESIVE DESIGNED FOR A VARIETY OF TILING APPLICATIONS
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 and external use
- Wall and floor use
- Suitable over a variety of substrates
- Low VOC
Usage
PROHESIVE® ECOFLEX is suitable for:- Thin bed application.
- Wall and floor tiling applications
- Internal and external tiling applications
- Ceramic
- Pocelain
- Mosaic
- Terracotta
- Quarry
- Concrete (concrete above 35Mpa requires mechanical preparation prior to fixing)
- Compressed cement boards*
- Ceramic tile underlay / fibre cement boards*
- Masonry
- Sika approved waterproof membranes
- Cement mortar beds / screeds
- Gypsum Plasterboard*
Advantages
- Great workability
- Extended coverage
- Flexible S1 performance
- Internal and external use
- Wall and floor use
- Suitable over a variety of substrates
- Low VOC
Packaging
20 kg bags / 64 bags per pallet
Colour
Off white powder with rubber crumb.
Product Details
Chemical Base
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).
Product Declaration
C1TES1 Class adhesive AS ISO 13007
Tensile Adhesion Strength
| Initial tensile | ≥ 1 MPa |
| After water immersion | ≥0.5 MPa |
| After heat ageing | ≥0.5 MPa |
Transverse deformation
>2.5mm <5mm
Application
Slip Resistance
<0.5mm
Mixing Ratio
6 - 6.5 litres of water per 20 kg bag
Ambient Air Temperature
+5°C Min / +35°C max
Substrate Temperature
+5°C Min / +35°C Max
Pot Life
3.5 Hours at 23°C & 50% RH
Open Time
25 Minitues at 23°C & 50% RH
Applied Product Ready for Use
| USE | WAIT TIME |
| Grouting on walls Grouting on floors | 6-8 hours 16-20 Hours |
| Light Foot Traffic Full service | 20 hours 4-5 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 |
| 6 mm | 10.5 m² |
| 10 mm | 7 m² |
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 the AS3958.1-2007.
- Only apply as much 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 joints are of uniform width.
- 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 TOOLS
Tools and equipment can be cleaned with water while PROHESIVE® ECOFLEX is still wet.