TILE ADHESIVE

THIN BED | STRONG (711)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SURFACE PREPARATION

ADX Tile Adhesive (711) is a high-performance 1. Surface to be tiled must be structurally sound,
single component thin bed polymer modified clean and free from dust, oil and any traces of
cementitious tile adhesive with high bonding foreign materials that may affect adhesion.
strength, excellent slip resistant and extended 2. Minimum 7 days curing is needed for brick,
open time. ADX Tile Adhesive (711) is compliance block and concrete wall. Surface must be
with EN 12004: C2TE; specially formulated for all trowelled to semi-smooth finish with wood
types of wall and floor tiles (≤ 600mm x 600mm). float. Screed or render should be thoroughly
Ideal for interior and exterior use. checked after curing ensuring soundness in
adhesion. All defects should be properly
FEATURE & BENEFITS repaired.
• C2 TE according to EN 12004 3. Roughened painted surface with wire brush
• Excellent adhesion and remove flaking paint to expose clean and
• Excellent durability sound background suitable for direct fixing.
• Excellent workability 4. Check trueness of background surface with
• No latex additives required 2m straightedge. When the gap under the
straightedge between points of contact
exceeds 3mm, use the same adhesive for local
TECHNICAL DATA (typical values) correction up to 6mm thick.
Appearance Grey powder
Binder Cement
Filler Graded silica sand and MIXING
calcium carbonate 1. Mix ADX Tile Adhesive (711) with
powder approximately 6L of clean water.
Auxiliaries Additives and 2. Mix thoroughly with an electrical mixer for 3-
specialized polymers 5 minutes to achieve lump-free homogeneous
mortar paste.
Water Powder Ratio 0.24 – 0.26
3. Allow maturity time of 3-5 minutes then remix
Wet Density 1700 – 1800 kg/m3
material for 1 minute before application.
Dry Density 1600 – 1700 kg/m3
Adhesion according
to EN1348 (initial adhesion
@ 28days)
APPLICATION
- Initial adhesion 1. Apply ADX Tile Adhesive (711) onto the
≥ 1.0 N/mm2
- Water immersion prepared surface with a trowel and then
≥ 1.0 N/mm2
- Heat aging combed through with a suitably sized notched
≥ 1.0 N/mm2
trowel onto the substrate surface. As a
Extended Open Time ≥ 0.5 N/mm2 after not general guide, use 6mm x 6mm notch trowel
according to EN1346 less than 30mins for tiles size 300mm x 300mm and below;
Slip according to ≤ 0.5mm 10mm x 10mm notch trowel for larger format
EN308 tiles.
Adjustable Time Up to 30 minutes 2. Do not spot fix tiles. Clean back of tile with a
Pot Life ~ 2 hours damp cloth before tiling. Soaking of tiles is not
Application Thickness Up to 10mm mandatory.
Coverage 17.5m2 at 1mm
thickness
Packaging 25kg; 80bags per pallet
3. Spread about 1m adhesive at every one time PRODUCT LIMITATIONS
so that tiling can be completed before surface Do not use ADX Tile Adhesive (711) over wood,
of the adhesive begins to form skin. Tiles can timber and gypsum surface; concrete slabs
be moved slightly into its final position within subjected to strong shrinkage and other
30 minutes after application. movement; and surface need to be opened to
4. Remove a tile occasionally as fixing proceeds light foot traffic rapidly.
to ensure maximum possible contact with
adhesive is being maintained.
5. As a general guideline, tile size above 300mm STORAGE
x 300mm, with high ribs/lugs/grooves or ADX Tile Adhesive (711) should be stored in dry
uneven back must be buttered flat or covered area free from excessive moisture.
with 1-2mm of adhesive before placing the
tiles on the combed adhesive bed to create
cavity-free adhesive layer. SHELF LIFE
6. When tiling directly onto waterproofing 6 months in original, unopened and undamaged
membranes, additional compatibility test is sealed bags; kept off the ground in a cool, dry
required to determine suitability. weatherproof environment.

PROCTECTION HEALTH & SAFETY

- Tiles installed with ADX Tile Adhesive (711) to ADX Tile Adhesive (711) is non-hazardous.
be protected against water or rain until the However, it is recommended that appropriate
material is completely dry. safety equipment be worn when handling the
- Grouting can be carried out 24 hours after product, including dust mask, rubber gloves, full
completion of tiling work. eye protection and safety boots where necessary.
- Light pedestrian traffic is allowed 4 days after In case of contact with eyes, wash with plenty of
completion of tiling and grouting. water. If irritation persists, seek immediate
- Heavy pedestrian traffic is only permitted 14 medical attention. Safety Data Sheet is available
days after completion of tiling and grouting. upon request.
- Heavy mechanical stress such as impact
vibration and hammering on adjacent and/or
back of walls will affect the final bonding IMPORTANT NOTICE
strength. The information provided here is based on our experience and
- At all times, floor and wall tiles should be kept is given to the best of our knowledge and it is non-binding.
clean and free from all materials likely to User is responsible in ensuring that the product is suitable for
the purpose of the application. ADX is not liable for the use
cause stain, e.g. oil, grease, paint. performance of the product or whatsoever arising from the
- Appropriate types of sheets/boards should be use of the product unless specifically agreed in writing as we
laid loosely over the floor for protection. have no control on the treatment of the product and surface
- Access to the completed work should be condition of the substrate. Edition ADX1910. This edition will
become invalid when a new version is published.
restricted during the curing period.

Alliance Drymix (ADX) Sdn. Bhd. (770932-X)

C-09-08, Sunway Nexis, No. 1, Jalan PJU 5/1, Dataran Sunway,
Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Phone: +603 3132 9988
[email protected]