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Prohesive Lite

A SINGLE PART LIGHT WEIGHT POWDERED flexible ADHESIVE FOR TILE AND STONE APPLICATIONS

Prohesive Lite is a premium, flexible, light weight, polymer fortified cement based adhesive designed for a variety of tile and stone applications. Prohesive Lite can be used on both walls & floors, internally and externally.

  • Single component - mix only with water
  • Internal and extenal use
  • Wall and floor use
  • Can be applied on early aged mortar beds / screeds
  • Excellent coverage compared to typical cement based adhesives
  • Excellent performance with large format tile and stone
  • Light weight technology
  • Excellent non slump properties
  • Easy to spread
  • Multi use applications
  • Flexible S1 performance
  • Non combustible
  • Low VOC
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Usage

Prohesive Lite is suitable for:
  • Fixing tile and stone by thin-bed application.
  • Fixing tile and stone by thick-bed application up to 15mm bed thickness.
  • Both internal and external applications.
  • Wall and floor applications.
  • Fixing large format tile and stone.
  • Use over Sika approved acoustic mats / underlays.
  • Use over Sika approved under tile waterproof membranes.
SUITABLE TILE TYPES ARE:
  • Ceramic tiles
  • Porcelain tiles
  • Mosaic tiles
  • Glass mosaic tiles
  • Natural stone (non moisture sensitive)
  • Terrazzo tiles (non moisture sensitive)
  • Manufactured stone (non moisture sensitive)
  SUITABLE SUBSTRATES INCLUDE:
  • Concrete (concrete above 35 MPa compressive strength requires mechanical preparation prior)
  • Compresssed cement boards*
  • Ceramic tile underlay / fibre cement sheet*
  • Masonry
  • Sika undertile waterproof membranes
  • Gypsum plaster board - internal only
  • Sika approved acoustic underlays and mats
*Refer to board manufacturers strict installation instructions for further details and load limits.

Advantages

  • Single component - mix only with water
  • Internal and extenal use
  • Wall and floor use
  • Can be applied on early aged mortar beds / screeds
  • Excellent coverage compared to typical cement based adhesives
  • Excellent performance with large format tile and stone
  • Light weight technology
  • Excellent non slump properties
  • Easy to spread
  • Multi use applications
  • Flexible S1 performance
  • Non combustible
  • Low VOC

Packaging

13.5kg bags / 64 Bags per Pallet

Colour

White powder

Product Details

Product Information

Chemical Base

Cement, light weight aggregates, polymers and 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

C2TES1 Class adhesive AS ISO 13007
Technical Information

Tensile Adhesion Strength

Initial Tensile

≥1N/mm²

After water immersion

≥1N/mm²

After heat ageing

≥1N/mm²

Transverse Deformation: S1 ≥2.5mm >5mm

Skid / Slip Resistance

≤0.5mm

AS ISO 13007.2:2010

Application

Application Information

Mixing Ratio

6 - 6.5 Litres of water per 13.5kg bag

Ambient Air Temperature

+5°C Min / 38°C Max

Substrate Temperature

+5°C Min / +35°C Max

Pot Life

3 hours at 23°C and 50% RH

Open Time

30 Minutes at 23°C & 50% RH

Applied Product Ready for Use

USE

WAIT TIME

Grouting on Walls

Grouting on Floors

8-10 hours

20-24 hours

Full Use / Traffic

5-7 Days

Values determined at laboratory conditions: 23°C, & 50% RH.

Higher temperatures will reduce wait times and lower temperatures will increase times.
Consumption

Consumption

Notched Trowel Size

Approx coverage per bag

6 mm

11 m²

10 mm

6 m²

Consumption is alway dependant on the substrate suface profile and roughness, and application technique.
Application steps

MIXING

Pour the clean cool water into a mixing container and gradually pour the Prohesive Lite powder into the container and stir with a slow speed mixing drill (approx 500 RPM). Mix for 2-3 minutes to a smooth lump free homogeneous mix. Allow the adhesive to stand (slake) for 5 minutes then restir for an addition minute. Do not add more water. Restirring the adhesive may be required during its 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 achieve 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 adhesive 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 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 TOOLS

Tools and and equipement can be cleaned with water while adhesive is still wet.

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