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Sika® Prohesive Proflex

Sika® Prohesive Proflex

A HIGH STRENGTH, POLYMER & RUBBER FORTIFIED, CEMENT BASED ADHESIVE WHICH HAS BEEN FORMULATED TO PROVIDE EXTENDED COVERAGE AND FLEXIBILITY

Sika® Prohesive Proflex is a high strength, polymer and rubber modified, flexible, cement based adhesive which has been formulated to provide extended coverage and excellent flexibilty. It is suitable for most tiling applications, including green screeds, and it can be used internally and externally for wall and floor applications.

  • Excellent bond strength
  • Excellent non slump properties
  • Flexible S1 performance
  • Extended coverage
  • Low VOC
  • Internal and external use
  • Wall and floor use
  • Can be applied over early aged mortar bed / screeds
  • Suitable for applications with thermal movement
  • Suitable over Sika approved membranes
  • Non combustable
Sika® Prohesive Proflex
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Usage

Sika® Prohesive Proflex is suitable for:
  • Fixing tile & Stone by Thin-Bed application
  • Medium-Bed applications up to 10mm.
  • Internal & external applications
  • Floor & wall applications

SUITABLE TILE TYPES ARE;
  • Ceramic Tiles
  • Porcelain Tiles
  • Glass Mosaics
  • Mosaic Tiles
  • Natural Stone (non moisture sensitive)
 
SUITABLE SUBSTRATES INCLUDE;
  • Concrete (concrete above 35 MPa requires mechanical preperation prior to fixing)
  • Compressed cement boards*
  • Ceramic tile underlay / fibre cement boards*
  • Existing tiles (used in conjunction with Eco Systems PREP N PRIME)
  • Brick masonry
  • Concrete masonry
  • Sika Approved Waterproof Membranes
  • Cement mortar beds / screeds (must be minimum 24 hours old at 23°C & 50% relative humidity)
  • Gypsum plaster board*
  • Sika approved accoustic mat
*refer to board manufactuers instructions for further details and load limits.

Advantages

  • Excellent bond strength
  • Excellent non slump properties
  • Flexible S1 performance
  • Extended coverage
  • Low VOC
  • Internal and external use
  • Wall and floor use
  • Can be applied over early aged mortar bed / screeds
  • Suitable for applications with thermal movement
  • Suitable over Sika approved membranes
  • Non combustable

Packaging

20kg bags / 64 Bags per Pallet

Colour

Off white with rubber crumb.

Product Details

Product Information

Product Declaration

C2TES1 Class adhesive AS ISO 13007-20013

Chemical Base

Cement, selected quartz minerals, rubber, polymer, and special additives.

Shelf Life

12 Months from date of manufacture.

Storage Conditions

Store off ground in cool dry conditions for maximum shelf life (high humidity will reduce shelf life).
Technical Information

Transverse deformation

S1 Class  ≥2.5mm <5mm  AS ISO 13007.2:2010

Tensile Adhesion Strength

Initial Tensile

≥1N/mm²

After water immersion

≥0.5N/mm²

After heat ageing

≥0.5N/mm²

Application

Application Information

Slip Resistance

 ≤0.5mm

Mixing Ratio

7.5 - 8 Litres of water per 20kg 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

30 Minutes at 23°C & 50% RH

Applied Product Ready for Use

USE

WAITING TIME

Grouting on walls

Grouting on floors

8-10 hours

16-20 hours

Light foot traffic

Full services

16-20 hours

5 Days

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

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

Consumption

Notched Trowel Size

Approx coverage per bag

6 mm

12 m²

10 mm

8.5 m²
Application steps

MIXING

Pour clean cool water into a mixing container and gradually pour the the Sika® Prohesive Proflex powder into the container and stir with a slow speed
mixing drill (approx 500rpm). Mix for 2-3 minutes to a smooth lump free homogeneous consistency. Allow the product to stand (slake) for 5 minutes then restire 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 appripriate 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 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 equipement can be cleaned with water while the adhesive is still wet.

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