YAPIFINE® CERAMIC

Tile Adhesive Mortar - C1T

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Easy to apply cement based tile adhesive mortar with a high adhesive strength.

TECHNICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance

Grey powder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tensile Adhesion Strength After Heat Aging

 

≥ 0,5 N/mm²

Pot Life

min. 3 hours

Application Temperature

Between +5°C and +30°C

Tensile Adhesion Strength After Freeze- Thaw Cycles

 

≥ 0,5 N/mm²

Service Temperature

-30°C /+80°C

 

Required Waiting Time for Foot Traffic

8 hours on wall 1 day on floor

Open Time Tensile Adhesive Strength (20 minutes)

 

≥ 0,5 N/mm²

Initial Tensile Adhesion Strength

≥ 0,5 N/mm²

Slip

≤ 0,5 mm

Tensile Adhesion Strength After Water Immersion

 

≥ 0,5 N/mm²

Reaction to Fire

A1

 

* Hereby technical values and product application instructions are obtained in the wake of tests conducted in environment of +23±2°C temperature with relative humidity of %50±5. Higher temperatures will shorten the time span,
while lower temperatures will extend it.

 

Advantages

  • High adhesive power.

  • No slipping on vertical applications.

  • Allows the adjustment of the coating material for a long time.

Areas of Use

  • Horizontal and vertical applications

  • Adhesion of materials such as small and medium tiles (<33x33) and ceramic with a water absorption rate below 3%

  • Wet spaces such as bathroom and kitchen

  • Surfaces such as concrete, plaster, screed

Method of Application

The mortar is applied to the surface and its thickness is adjusted with the notched trowel according to the size of the ceramic and the smoothness and evenness of the application surface. As the size of the ceramic increases it is recommended to do a double-sided application. The tiles should then be placed onto the combed mortar surface with the help of a rubber hammer in 15 minutes. Under undesirable weather conditions such as high temperature, low humidity, wind, etc. this time period may decrease. The fresh mortar should be used up within 2.5 - 3 hours. Under no circumstances should the expired mortar be used. The dredge size of the notched trowels according to the ceramic tile sizes:

Tile Size

Recommended Dredge Size

< 25 cm²

3 mm

25 -100 cm²

4 mm
   

100 - 400 cm²

6 mm

400 – 1600 cm²

8 mm
 

 

> 1600 cm²

10 mm
Packaging
  • 25 kg kraft bag
Storage and Shelf Life

The shelf life of the product is 12 months when it is stored on wooden pallets in a cool, dry and moisture free environment with an ambient temperature between +10°C and +25°C.

Safety Measures

The operator should be wearing proper work attire, goggles, mask and protective gloves appropriate to work and worker safety regulations.

In case of contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of water before seeking immediate medical attention.

Rinse with plenty of water in case of contact with the skin. Since it is cement based, do not breathe its powder. For further information on the safe handling of this product please read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Surface Preparation

The surface should be cleaned of all residual materials such as dust, oil, dirt, paint, curing materials, bitumen and other foreign substances that would prevent adhesion.

The plaster and weak particles that do not adhere to the surface well enough should be removed from the surface prior to the application.

The damaged sections of the concrete, the fractures and static cracks on the concrete surface should be repaired with the YAPIFINE MEND EPOXY 2C repair mortar.

The application of the YAPIFINE CERAMIC should be started 3-4 days later.

Highly porous substrates such as concrete and cement based render should be wetted with clean water 24 hours before application and should be waited until the water layer disappears.

The application surface should be wetted and it should be kept damp during the application. It is recommended YAPIFINE UNI PRIME.

If they are dusty the back sides of the ceramic tiles should be washed with water.

Application Conditions

For a minimum of 24 hours after application, avoid getting the application surface in contact with water. Should not be applied to surfaces that were exposed to sunlight for too long or to surfaces that are too hot or frozen. Should not be applied when the ambient temperature is not within the values of +5°C and +30°C. The application area should be protected from the effects of wind and direct sunlight during the application process. The final consumption amount might vary depending on application conditions and surface characteristics.

Mixture Preparation

Pour YAPIFINE CERAMIC on 6-6.5 l of clean water slowly and mix to obtain a homogeneous paste free from lumps.

A low speed mixer is recommended to mix. Do not add any substance which is not mentioned in the instructions for the application.

The prepared mortar is left to rest for 3 minutes so that it matures after which it is mixed for 1-2 more minutes and then it becomes ready for application.

Consumption

Powder consumption of 3-5 kg/ m²

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

You can contact us to access the Safety Data Sheet.