Terraco Maxi Tile Paste

Terraco Maxi Tile Paste

Product Overview - Maxi Tile Paste is an economical, high quality, all-purpose acrylic adhesive for tiles and clinkers. It is ideally suited for use on exterior and interior surfaces of concrete, plasterboard, etc. - Maxi Tile Paste is ready-mixed and easy to apply by notched trowel. Properties - Maxi Tile Paste is formulated from a mixture of precisely graded, crushed fillers, with an acrylic binder and special additives to improve plasticity and adhesion. Areas Of Use - Take a weight of cement equal to 25% of the weight of the Maxi Tile Paste to be used. - Slurry this cement, using a Cement : Water ratio of 3:1. - Incorporate this slurry gradually into the Maxi Tilepaste , ensuring that it is thoroughly and evenly mixed in. Application Method Preparation of Surface - Ensure that the surface is level and all dust, dirt and foreign matter are brushed and scraped away. - Also ensure the surface is solid and free from salts, oil, grease and ridges. - All cracks, chips, voids and damages should be repaired with an appropriate filler. - Terraco Acrylic Filler or Terramix (for cementitious materials) is recommended. - Absorbent or porous surface and plasterboards should be primed with TERRACO Penetrating Primer. Application & Cleaning of tools - Apply Maxi Tilepaste in a layer approximately 3mm thick to the surface with the smooth side of a notched trowel. Pull the notched edge of the trowel through the applied layer. - Push and twist the tiles into place so that complete adhesion is established. Fix tiles before the adhesive layer is surface dry. - Plan work accordingly. - Do not allow a “skin” to form on the surface of applied adhesive. - Clean tools and equipment with water after use. - Clean tools and equipment with water after use. Cleaning of tools - Remove excess adhesive from the face of the tile with a wet sponge before the adhesive dries. Expansion joints - Expansion joints, when necessary, should be incorporated at the design stage.