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Surefix-PREMIXED FLEXIBLE ACRYLIC ADHESIVE-
CONSTRUCTION CHEMICALS
DESCRIPTION
SUREFIX is a white premixed, economical, thin bed acrylic based ceramic tile adhesive.
USES
Fixing ceramic and mosaic tiles to clean and firm walls of plaster, gyprock, cement sheeting, cement render in
kitchens, bathrooms and laundries.
Do not use between two non porous surfaces as the adhesive will not set. Not suitable
for immersed applications, Construction Chemicals provide other systems.
COVERAGE (Approximate)
2kg per m2.
PERFORMANCE DATA
Exceeds the performance requirements of AS4992
SPECIFICATION
The ceramic tile adhesive shall be a premixed flexible acrylic adhesive that exceeds the requirements of AS4992
and has a minimum shear bond strength of 2.49Mpa such as SUREFIX manufactured by Construction Chemicals
and shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturers application instruction.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces must be structurally sound, free from dirt, dust, grease, and other contaminants. Cement render must
be 7 days old. Building boards must be firmly fixed at 450 mm centres to restrain movement with rough side out
where possible. Remove paint and prime highly absorbent surfaces (i.e. cement sheeting) with PRIMER &
GROUT ADDITIVE and allow to dry before application of adhesive.
APPLICATION
Apply the SUREFIX with a 6mm x 6mm notched trowel. Spread only 1 m2 at a time as the adhesive dries rapidly.
Immediately press dry tiles into the ribs of adhesive ensuring that all of the tile is in contact with the adhesive
before it dries. Remove any excess adhesive from the surface of the tile before it dries using a damp cloth.The
adhesive bed should not be less than 1.6mm or greater than 3 mm thick.
COVERAGE
2kg per m2 (approximately).
GROUTING
Allow 24 hours before commencing, longer in cold damp conditions or when using dense tiles.
Use PRIMER & GROUT ADDITIVE or FLEXIBLE GROUT ADDITIVE with KEMGROUT.
SHELF LIFE 2 years.