Mixing – The surface, which is to be tiled, should be cleaned to remove all traces of wax and loose particles (dust) that could hamper a good bond. Tile adhesive powder is to be mixed with water at a volumetric ratio of 3.5:1. Take the required quantity of clean water in a clean (vessel) Ghamela and mix the Tile adhesive powder gradually to achieve a paste. Allow the material to stand for 5-7 minutes for the polymer to get activate. Then mix and apply the material by a trowel or any such suitable tool.
Application
Fixing of ceramic tiles on new cement surfaces can be done by two Methods-Buttering methods and Notched trowel. Tile adhesive can be used for both types of applications.
In buttering method, the prepared paste is applied evenly behind the dampened tiles, then fix on the floor or wall.
In notched trowel method. – Place adhesive on the ribbed edge of the notch trowel, then spread the adhesive onto the wall/floor, holding the trowel at 45 to 50 degrees to the surface.
Spread not more than 1 sq. m. at a time and comb the adhesive to the required thickness.
Press the tiles firmly into position with a slight twisting action. Leave adequate joints between individual tiles.
Tiles should be fixed within the specified open time as per the technical data sheet of adhesive being applied.
Clean surplus adhesive from the tile face between joints
Clean all tools by jet of water.