Professional Tiling Range PRODUCT & TILING GUIDE

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1 Professional Tiling Range PRODUCT & TILING GUIDE

2 Contents European Standards Introduction Primers, Admixtures & Self Smoothing Compounds -0 Ready Mixed Adhesives - Cementitious Powder Adhesives -9 Cementitious Powder Grouts 0- Fixing Guide - Wall Backgrounds 7-0 Floor Bases - Tiling onto Wooden Surfaces Calcium Sulphate Screeds -7 Movement Joints 8-9 Floor & Wall Adhesive Product Selector 0- Grout Product Selector Grout Usage Calculator Adhesive & Grout Flexibility Chart European Standards EN 00 Type Class C Normal cementitious adhesive C F Fast-setting cementitious adhesive C T Normal cementitious adhesive with reduced slip C F T Fast-setting cementitious adhesive with reduced slip C Improved cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics C E Cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics and extended open time C F Improved fast-setting cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics C T Improved cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics and reduced slip C T E Improved cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics, reduced slip and extended open time C F T Fast-setting cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics and reduced slip D Normal dispersion adhesive D T Normal dispersion adhesive with reduced slip D Improved dispersion adhesive with additional characteristics D T Improved dispersion adhesive with additional characteristics and reduced slip D T E Improved dispersion adhesive with additional characteristics, reduced slip and extended open time R Normal reaction resin adhesive R T Normal reaction resin adhesive with reduced slip R Improved reaction resin adhesive with additional characteristics R T Improved reaction resin adhesive with additional characteristics and reduced slip EN 888 Type Class C G Normal cementitious grout C G Improved cementitious grout with additional characteristics R G Reaction resin grout EN 00 Type Class C S Deformable adhesive C S Highly deformable adhesive

3 The Bostik promise PRIMERS, ADMIXTURES & SELF SMOOTHING COMPOUNDS Bostik s aim is to provide the tiling industry with products that deliver quality and consistent results. Throughout our history we have provided technical excellence and innovative solutions. Bostik products We strive for technical excellence and to provide solutions to the specific needs of the tiler and tiling market. We can draw on Bostik s global research, development and manufacturing resources to provide better technology and performance to complement trends and developments within tile technology. Bostik s new range meets almost every tiling requirement. Adhesives and Grouts that are formulated for performance. Domestic, commercial or industrial installations are secure with Bostik. The comprehensive range allows the contractor to select the most appropriate solution for each project: User friendly, easy to use ready mixed products Strong, durable powdered adhesives and grouts designed for specific environments Rapid setting grouts for fast track installations Professional primers and underlayment products We ve got it covered... Bostik technical support The Bostik technical department provides a source of valuable information for designers, specifiers, distributors, stockists and end users. The department is continually looking to develop the existing range of primers, additives, tile adhesives, grouts and self smoothing compounds to improve the user characteristics, whilst developing new ranges in conjunction with market trends. For technical support call us on BOSTIK SCREEDMASTER EPOXY PRIMER A two part, solvent-free water dispersible primer For use as a primer/bonding agent for difficult substrates Ideal for use when applying Screedmaster smoothing compounds above 0mm Excellent adhesion Compatible with all Screedmaster products Suitable as a barrier on primer on anhydrite (calcium sulphate) screeds prior to application of cementitious materials. Bostik Screedmaster Epoxy Primer is a non-flammable, two component water dispersible epoxy primer containing exact quantities of resin and hardener, ready for mixing together. Curing is by chemical reaction, producing a semi-gloss film finish. The primer is coloured to identify coated areas. Bostik Screedmaster Epoxy Primer can be used as a primer/ bonding agent prior to the application of any of the Bostik Screedmaster range of smoothing compounds. It can be used on all smooth and dense surfaces, power floated concrete, ceramic tiles, quarry tiles, terrazzo, rigid metal, asphalt and surface membranes. For further information please contact Technical Services. Website: Advice and information Visit for downloadable technical bulletins, safety and technical datasheets and more. Alternatively, call us on for more information (PER KG) 0-0m per kg 00-0m (when diluted) Part A Solvent free Part B Water based DRYING TIME Overnight ( C or above) APPLICATION Brush + C to +0 C Store for up to months from date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened packaging under cool, dry conditions within the temperature range of + C to +0 C and out of direct sunlight. Protect from frost. PRODUCT CODE 0870 (kg)

4 PRIMERS, ADMIXTURES & SELF SMOOTHING COMPOUNDS BOSTIK SCREEDMASTER UNIVERSAL PRIMER Versatile Primer for use with all Screedmaster smoothing compounds BOSTIK SCREEDMASTER FLEX Professional flooring, fibre-reinforced underlayment Modified acrylic primer for porous surfaces Bonding aid for non-porous surfaces For fast track installations Excellent coverage Cost effective Bostik Screedmaster Universal Primer is a water based solvent free, acrylic dispersion primer. Use as a primer/bonding agent prior to the application of any of the Screedmaster range of smoothing compounds. In undiluted form it can be used on all smooth and dense surfaces, power floated concrete, ceramic tile, quarry tile, rigid metal, terrazzo, asphalt and surface membranes. In diluted form ( : with clean water) it can be used on porous substrates, including sand/cement and wooden boards etc. Fibre-reinforced Suitable under parquet/wood floors Suitable over mechanically secure flooring grade plywood and chipboard Excellent smoothing and levelling Protein and casein free it is suitable for use in biologically sensitive areas Suitable for either domestic or commercial locations Rapid setting, foot traffic hours at 8 C Bostik Screedmaster Flex, fibre-reinforced underlayment is a one part compound developed for use on subfloors where vibration and minimal thermal movement can be problematic. It can be applied between to 0mm thickness in a single application ( mm maximum total thickness on mastic asphalt screeds). It is suitable for use with warm water underfloor heating installations provided a maximum surface temperature of 7 C is not exceeded. The heating must be switched off at least 8 hours before and after application. DRYING TIMES WORK/FLOW TIME Water based polymer mix hour under good drying conditions. Cement powder / fibre Approx 0 minutes after mixing at 8 C Undiluted as a bonding aid: 7-00 m approx. Diluted as a primer: 0-0 m approx. SPECIFIC GRAVITY Approx..0 SERVICE TEMPERATURE Up to 0 C Store for up to months from date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened packaging under cool, dry conditions within the temperature range of + C to +0 C and out of direct sunlight. Protect from frost. PRODUCT CODE litre (x) 087 COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH Typically 0N/mm after 8 days FLEXURAL STRENGTH 7 N/mm after 8 days APPLICATION THICKNESS mm to 0mm Approx.m per mm layer Approx. litres of water to kg bag Foot Traffic: hours (<mm thickness) at 8 C Loose Lay Floor Coverings: 8 hours (<mm thickness) at 8 C Store in dry conditions for a maximum of months PRODUCT CODE kg 088 7

5 PRIMERS, ADMIXTURES & SELF SMOOTHING COMPOUNDS BOSTIK SCREEDMASTER DEEP A high strength, self-levelling, and resurfacing compound BOSTIK SCREEDMASTER ULTIMATE A two part component, protein free, smoothing compound Suitable over most substrates, including; concrete, sand/ cement screeds, rigid metal, terrazzo, quarry tiles, unglazed ceramic tiles and other strong, rigid subfloors Protein and casein free Pumpable Foot traffic in just. hours at 0 C Suitable for the direct laying of vinyl Bostik Screedmaster Deep is a protein-free, high strength, high performance, deep self-levelling compound based on a blend of cements and organic binders. It is suitable for raising floor levels and levelling uneven sub-floors in light to heavy-duty internal applications. It is suitable for interior use. Bostik Screedmaster Deep is suitable for use with warm water underfloor heating installations provided a temperature of 7 C is not exceeded. The heating must be switched off at least 8 hours before and after application. Suitable over most substrates, including; concrete, sand/ cement screeds, rigid metal, terrazzo, quarry tiles, unglazed ceramic tiles and other strong, rigid subfloors Protein and casein free Suitable for use in biologically sensitive areas Extremely low odour Foot traffic in. hours, at 0 C (<mm thickness) Bostik Screedmaster Ultimate is a two-part, protein and casein free, cementitious underlayment for smoothing uneven floors prior to laying decorative floor coverings. It is suitable for use with warm water underfloor heating installations provided a maximum surface temperature of 7 C is not exceeded. The heating must be switched off at least 8 hours before and after application. Bostik Screedmaster Ultimate has excellent workability and flow characteristics, is self-smoothing and can be trowelled to a feather edge. -h FEATHER EDGE UP TO 0mm -h Blend of cement and organic binders APPLICATION THICKNESS mm to 0mm Approx..7m² at mm Approx..m² at 0mm Approx. 0.m² at 0mm Approx. 0.7m² at 0mm Approx.. litres of water to kg bag Foot traffic:. hours at 0 C to hours at 0 C Ceramic/textile coverings: to hours (<0mm thickness) at 0 C hours (<0mm thickness) at 0 C Vinyl floor coverings: hours per 0mm thickness at 0 C Store in dry conditions for a maximum of months Cement powder Latex liquid APPLICATION THICKNESS Minimum mm thickness Approx. m to m at mm thickness WORK/FLOW TIME Approx 0 minutes after mixing at 8 C Foot Traffic:. hours (<mm thickness) at 0 C Loose Lay Floor Coverings: 8 hours (<mm thickness) at 0 C Bond Floor Coverings: hours (<mm thickness) at 0 C On Non Absorbent Subfloors Lay Floor Coverings: hours (<mm thickness) at 0 C PRODUCT CODE 0kg 007 WORK/FLOW TIME PRODUCT CODE Store in dry conditions for a maximum of months.l 007 Approx 0 minutes after mixing at 8 C 0kg

6 PRIMERS, ADMIXTURES & SELF SMOOTHING COMPOUNDS READY MIXED ADHESIVES DTE BOSTIK AP 0 FLEXIBOND Primer and flexible admixture for tile adhesives and grouts BOSTIK A00 SHOWERPROOF Non-slip wall tile adhesive Improves flexibility, shear modulus and tensile strength giving greater resistance to minor movements and vibration Cement pores are part filled with the polymer, reducing the permeability and therefore reducing any damage by liquid transfer Adhesion is enhanced when fixing to non-porous substrates and tiles It can further be used as a primer / sealer for tile adhesives and floor underlayment screeds Bostik AP 0 Flexibond is an acrylic dispersion polymer liquid for use as a flexible admixture with cement based tile adhesives and / or grouts. It can further be used as a primer / sealer for ready mixed tile adhesives and floor underlayment screeds. The addition of Flexibond to a non-polymer modified adhesive or grout is required where surfaces are prone to very minor movement and vibration, or where direct fixing to glazed tiles or other impermeable surfaces is required. Easy to apply Dries White - no grout discolouration Excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates High bonding strength Good non-slip properties Conforms to BS EN 00:DTE h Bostik A00 Showerproof is a unique, gypsum PVA, thin bed, ready mixed adhesive designed for fixing wall tiles and some stone to most rigid internal surfaces. It should not be used externally or in areas where tiling is continuously immersed in water. Bostik A00 Showerproof is suitable for most surfaces including: gypsum plaster, cement rendering, plasterboard, old glazed tiles, and rigid tile backerboards. Bostik A00 Showerproof can be used in kitchens, toilets, bathrooms areas and in domestic shower areas. Grout after hours. h Acyclic dispersion polymer APPEARANCE White liquid As a diluted primer. litres will cover 7 m approx. part Flexibond to parts water when using as a flexible additive and as a primer. PACKAGING. litres (x ) Up to 8 months in a tightly sealed container when stored in cool, dry conditions in the temperature range. Gypsum based formulation COLOUR White Approx. 0.8 litres per m OPEN TIME 0 minutes at 0 C hours at 0 C on standard backgrounds 7 hours at 0 C on impervious backgrounds Up to months in a tightly sealed container when stored in cool, dry conditions in the temperature range. PRODUCT CODES 0809 ( litres) 0808 (0 litres) 080 ( litres) PRODUCT CODE 08 (. litres) 08 0

7 READY MIXED ADHESIVES DTE DTE BOSTIK A0 SUPERGRIP Non-slip wall tile adhesive BOSTIK A00 POWER SHOWERPROOF Water-Resistant Wall Tile Adhesive Super non-slip Excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates High bonding strength Good initial grab Easy to apply h Bostik A0 Super-Grip is a thin bed, ready mixed wall tile adhesive formulated for fixing ceramic tiles and some stone onto most internal surfaces. With its advanced acrylic formula giving exceptional non-slip properties and high initial grab characteristics. Bostik A0 Super-Grip is suitable for most internal rigid surfaces including: gypsum plaster, cement rendering, plasterboard, old glazed tiles, and rigid tile backerboards. Bostik A0 Super- Grip can be used in domestic bathrooms, showers, kitchens and toilets. Grout after hours. Flexible Water resistant White Excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates Ideal for bonding mosaics h Bostik A00 Power Showerproof is a water resistant, thin-bed adhesive specifically designed for fixing wall tiles in areas where movement/vibration exists. In addition, it can be applied to most types of sound interior surfaces, including: plaster, cement rendering, plasterboard, old glazed tiles, timber and wood composite panels. Bostik A00 Power Showerproof is suitable for use in commercial and domestic installations in areas subject to frequent and prolonged wetting and in domestic power showers. Grout after hours. Acrylic dispersion based formulation COLOUR Off white hours at 0 C on standard backgrounds 7 hours at 0 C on impervious backgrounds Acrylic dispersion based formulation COLOUR White hours at 0 C on standard backgrounds 7 hours at 0 C on impervious backgrounds Approx. 0.8 litres per m OPEN TIME 0 minutes at 0 C Up to months in a tightly sealed container when stored in cool, dry conditions in the temperature range. PRODUCT CODES 080 (0 litres) Approx. 0.8 litres per m OPEN TIME 0 minutes at 0 C Up to months in a tightly sealed container when stored in cool, dry conditions in the temperature range. PRODUCT CODES 08 (0 litres)

8 CEMENTITIOUS POWDER ADHESIVES CTE S CFT S BOSTIK MC0 OPF BOSTIK MC0 VITRI-FLEX Single part flexible thin & thick bed floor & wall tile adhesive Totally non-slip Internal and external Extended open and working time Very high bond strength incorporates fibre technology Compatible with most underfloor/tile heating systems Swimming pool grade Flexible, can be used with correctly installed WBP mm plywood overlay Thin & thick bed up to mm h SUITABLE FOR UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS Bostik MC0 OPF is a nonslip, fibre-reinforced, polymer enhanced adhesive suitable for adhering porcelain, fully vitrified, glass, stone, marble and ceramic tiles to most standard wall and floor substrates such as dense concrete, cement sand screed, masonry, gypsum plaster, plasterboard, tile backerboards, existing tiles bases, vinyl tiles, dry prepared calcium sulphate based screeds. Bostik MC0 OPF is a flexible adhesive and can be used on more demanding bases such as WBP mm plywood overlay and other substrates subject to limited vibration or movement. Rapid set flexible thin & thick bed wall & floor tile adhesive Fast track sets in to hours Polymer modified for use on non-porous tiles and stone Flexible, can be used with correctly installed WBP mm plywood overlay Compatible with most underfloor/tile heating systems Interior & exterior use Water and frost resistant Thin & thick bed up to mm -h SUITABLE FOR UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS Bostik MC0 Vitri-Flex is a rapid setting adhesive suitable for adhering most non-porous tiles such as porcelain, fully vitrified, natural and artificial stone tiles, to most standard wall and floor substrates such as concrete, cement/sand screeds, dry prepared calcium sulphate based screeds, masonry, sand/ cement renders, plasterboard, tile backerboards and existing tiles bases. Bostik MC0 Vitri-Flex is ideal for fast track installation and enables tiles to be grouted approx. to hours after fixing depending on conditions. Bostik MC0 Vitri-Flex is a flexible adhesive and can be used on more demanding bases such as WBP mm plywood overlay and other substrates subject to limited vibration or movement. POT LIFE POT LIFE Polymer modified cement powder Approx. to hours at 0 C Polymer modified cement powder Approx. 0 minutes at 0 C COLOURS COLOURS Grey & White Approx. hours at 0 C Grey & White Approx. to hours at 0 C UNDERFLOOR HEATING UNDERFLOOR HEATING Approx..8 kg/m per millimetre thickness Yes Store in dry conditions for a maximum of months Approx..8 kg/m per millimetre thickness Yes Store in dry conditions for a maximum of months PRODUCT CODES PRODUCT CODES. litres of water to 0 kg bag 080 (Grey 0kg) Approx.. litres of water to 0 kg bag 0807 (Grey 0 kg) OPEN TIME 0077 (White 0kg) OPEN TIME 08 (Grey 0 kg) Approx. 0 minutes at 0 C Approx. 0 minutes at 0 C 0077 (White 0 kg)

9 CEMENTITIOUS POWDER ADHESIVES CTE CFT BOSTIK MC00 PORCELAIN STANDARD Polymer modified thin & thick bed wall & floor tile adhesive BOSTIK MC0 PORCELAIN RAPID Polymer modified thin & thick bed tile adhesive for floors & walls Polymer modified for use with large format non-porous tiles and stone Interior & exterior use Water and frost resistant Thin & thick bed up to mm h Bostik MC00 Porcelain Standard is a hour setting cement based tile adhesive for floors and walls. It is especially suitable for fixing large format, porcelain, fully vitrified, ceramic and natural stone tiles to most standard wall and floor substrates such as concrete, cement based screeds, correctly prepared calcium sulphate screeds and other solid substrates. Bostik MC00 Porcelain Standard can be made flexible with the addition of Bostik AP 0 Flexibond. Sets in to hours Internal and external Water and frost resistant Polymer modified - excellent bond strength Thin & thick bed up to mm -h SUITABLE FOR UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS Bostik MC0 Porcelain Rapid is a fast setting, polymer enhanced, cementitious adhesive suitable for external and internal applications of non-porous tiles such as porcelain, fully vitrified, natural and artificial stone, quarry tiles and ceramic to most standard wall and floor substrates such as concrete, cement/screed, dry prepared calcium sulphate based screeds, masonry, sand/cement render and existing tiles. Bostik MC0 Porcelain Rapid is ideal for fast track installations and enables tiles to be grouted approx. to hours after fixing depending on conditions. POT LIFE POT LIFE Polymer modified cement powder Approx. hours at 0 C Polymer modified cement powder Approx. 0 minutes at 0 C COLOUR White Approx..8 kg/m per millimetre thickness Approx.. - litres of water to 0 kg bag Approx. hours at 0 C Store in dry conditions for a maximum of months PACKAGING 0 kg polylined paper sacks PRODUCT CODE 0808 (0 kg White) COLOUR Grey Approx..8 kg/m per millimetre thickness Approx.. litres of water to 0 kg bag Approx. to hours at 0 C Store in dry conditions for a maximum of months PRODUCT CODE 080 (0 kg Grey) OPEN TIME OPEN TIME Approx. 0 minutes at 0 C Approx. 0 minutes at 0 C 7

10 CEMENTITIOUS POWDER ADHESIVES CTE CFT S BOSTIK MC0 STONE FLEX Single part flexible thick bed floor and wall tile adhesive BOSTIK MC0 STONE FLEX RAPID Single part flexible thick bed floor and wall tile adhesive Sets in hours Thick bed up to mm Contains fibres, non-slump Polymer modified for use on non-porous stone and tiles Excellent flexibility Compatible with most under floor/tile heating systems Interior and exterior use Water and frost resistant Extended open time White - No tile or grout discolouration Suitable for use with correctly installed WBP mm plywood overlay h SUITABLE FOR UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS Polymer modified cement powder Bostik MC0 Stone Flex is a specially formulated white adhesive for adhering larger format natural stone and nonporous tiles where a thicker bed may be required (up to mm). Bostik MC0 Stone Flex is fibre-reinforced, flexible, water resistant and non-slump. Bostik MC0 Stone Flex can be used for fixing tiles to most standard wall and floor substrates such as sand/cement render, concrete, tile backerboards, dry prepared calcium sulphate based screeds, aerated concrete and brickwork. Bostik MC0 Stone Flex is a flexible adhesive and can be used on more demanding bases such as WBP mm plywood overlay and other substrates subject to limited vibration or movement. Fast track sets in to hours Polymer modified for use on non-porous stone and tiles White - No tile or grout discolouration Excellent flexibility Compatible with most underfloor/tile heating systems Interior and exterior use Water and frost resistant Thick bed up to 0 mm thickness Suitable for use with correctly installed WBP mm plywood overlay -h SUITABLE FOR UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS Polymer modified cement powder Bostik MC0 Stone Flex Rapid is a white polymer enhanced adhesive which is ideal for fixing lighter coloured natural stone, marble and mosaics. Bostik MC0 Stone Flex Rapid has a to hour set for fast-track tiling installations of natural stone, porcelain, fully vitrified, ceramic tiles, onto most standard wall and floor substrates such as concrete, sand/cement screeds, tile backerboards, dry prepared calcium sulphate based screeds. Bostik MC0 Stone Flex Rapid is a flexible adhesive and can be used on more demanding bases such as WBP mm plywood overlay and other substrates subject to limited vibration or movement. COLOUR COLOUR White Approx..8 kg/m per millimetre thickness POT LIFE Approx. to hours at 0 C White Approx..8 kg/m per millimetre thickness POT LIFE Approx. 0 minutes at 0 C Approx. hours at 0 C Approx. to hours at 0 C Approx..8 litres of water to 0 kg bag Store in dry conditions for a maximum of months Approx.. litres of water to 0 kg bag Store in dry conditions for a maximum of months OPEN TIME PRODUCT CODE OPEN TIME PRODUCT CODES Approx. 0 minutes at 0 C 08 (0 kg White) Approx. 0 minutes at 0 C 08 (0 kg White) 8 9

11 CEMENTITIOUS POWDER GROUTS CG CGW BOSTIK J00 SMOOTH FINISH GROUT Mould resistant wall & floor tile grout BOSTIK J FLEXIBLE GROUT Mould resistant wall & floor tile grout Polymer modified for porcelain tiles Ultra smooth finish Internal use Colourfast Slump-free Contains biocide : Mould resistant Efflorescence resistant Joints mm to mm SUITABLE FOR UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS Bostik J00 Smooth Finish Grout is a professional quality, cementitious, polymer enhanced grout for walls and floors. It is formulated to provide smooth, narrow to wide joints. It is easy to clean off, non-slump and dries with a very hard finish. Bostik J00 Smooth Finish Grout is suitable for use with all types of ceramic and porcelain tiles, mosaics, natural stone and marble. Fills deep joints in one application Extremely water resistant Interior and exterior use Slump-free Contains biocide : Mould resistant Efflorescence resistant Joints mm to mm h SUITABLE FOR UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS Bostik J Flexible Grout is a professional quality, cementitious, flexible grout for walls and floors. It is formulated to provide narrow to wide joints. It is easy to clean off, non-slump and dries with a very hard finish. It is suitable for use with all types of ceramic and porcelain tiles, mosaics, natural stone, marble, quarry tiles etc. SPECIFIC GRAVITY SPECIFIC GRAVITY Cement based formulation COLOURS White, Jasmine and Grey Coverage is dependent on the tile size and joint dimensions. It can be calculated using the formula below: (A + B) x C x D x G = kg/m (L x B) A Length of tile in mm; B Breadth of tile in mm; C Width of joint in mm; D Depth of joint in mm; Specific G - Gravity of SMOOTH FINISH GROUT Approx..7 litres of water to 0 kg of powder Approx..8 POT LIFE Approx. hours at 0 C hours (walk on) at 0 C 7 hours (full cure) at 0 C Store in dry conditions for a maximum of months PRODUCT CODES 08 (0 kg White) 08 (. kg White) 088 (0 kg Jasmine) 087 (. kg Jasmine) 08 (0 kg Grey) 08 (. kg Grey) Polymer modified cement based formulation COLOURS Grey, White, Jasmine, Limestone, Sandstone, Anthracite Coverage is dependent on the tile size and joint dimensions. It can be calculated using the formula below: (A + B) x C x D x G = kg/m (L x B) A Length of tile in mm; B Breadth of tile in mm; C Width of joint in mm; D Depth of joint in mm; Specific G - Gravity of FLEXIBLE GROUT Approx.. litres water to kg grout Approx..8 POT LIFE Approx. hours at 0 C hours (walk on) at 0 C 7 hours (full cure) at 0 C Store in dry conditions for a maximum of months PRODUCT CODES 08 (0 kg Grey) 088 ( kg Grey) 087 (0 kg White) 08 ( kg White) 08 (0 kg Jasmine) 089 ( kg Jasmine) 080 ( kg Limestone) 08 ( kg Sandstone) 08 ( kg Anthracite) 0

12 CEMENTITIOUS POWDER GROUTS CG CG BOSTIK J7 WIDE JOINT GROUT Mould resistant wall & floor tile grout BOSTIK J00 SGS POURABLE GROUT Flexible mould resistant floor & wall tile grout Fills deep joints in one application Water resistant Interior and exterior use Slump-free Mould resistant For joints mm - mm Bostik J7 Wide Joint Grout is a professional quality, cementitious, polymer modified grout for walls & floors. It is colourfast, water resistant and suitable for ceramic tiles, stone, porcelain, slate, terracotta, etc. Bostik J7 Wide Joint Grout can be made flexible with the addition of Bostik AP 0 Flexibond. Pourable Rapid setting - for fast track installations Faster clean off Fills deep joints in one application Extremely water resistant Flexible Interior and exterior use Slump-free Bostik J00 SGS Special Grouting System is a pourable cement based, high polymer content grout, which is rapid setting and exceptionally flexible and durable. Ideal for high traffic areas and suitable for ceramic and porcelain tiles, stone, marble, etc. h h SPECIFIC GRAVITY SPECIFIC GRAVITY Polymer modified cement based formulation COLOURS Grey and Ivory Coverage is dependent on the tile size and joint dimensions. It can be calculated using the formula below: (A + B) x C x D x G = kg/m (L x B) A Length of tile in mm; B Breadth of tile in mm; C Width of joint in mm; D Depth of joint in mm; G Specific Gravity of WIDE JOINT GROUT Approx..8 Approx.. litres of water to 0kg of powder POT LIFE Approx. hours at 0 C hours (walk on) at 0 C 7 hours (full cure) at 0 C Store in dry conditions for a maximum of months PRODUCT CODES 089 (0kg Grey) 0070 (0kg Ivory) Polymer modified cement based formulation COLOUR Grey Coverage is dependent on the tile size and joint dimensions. It can be calculated using the formula below: (A + B) x C x D x G = kg/m (L x B) A Length of tile in mm; B Breadth of tile in mm; C Width of joint in mm; D Depth of joint in mm; G Specific Gravity of SGS Approx..8 Approx..8 litres of water to 0 kg powder POT LIFE Approx. 0 minutes at 0 C to hours at 0 C (walk on) 7 hours at 0 C (full cure) Store in dry conditions for a maximum of months PRODUCT CODE 08 (0kg Grey)

13 Fixing Guide GENERAL FIXING There are a wide range of adhesives in the Bostik range, both powdered and ready mixed, for wall and floor applications. Preparation Fixing and grouting should not be carried out if the material, substrate or ambient temperature is below 0C. At temperatures in excess of 00C it is likely that setting times will be accelerated to such a level that the material becomes impossible to use. All substrates should be sound, rigid and free from oils, chemicals and other materials that can act as parting agents. PRIMING Primers are designed to allow adhesives to perform as designed and / or to dry correctly: They also: Reduce porosity of backgrounds Increase adhesion on non-porous backgrounds Add surface strength to friable surfaces Sealing a surface is different to priming in that the substrate may need more than two applications to achieve a barrier or reduce porosity Despite misled beliefs that priming WILL ALWAYS improve a tiling job, this is not always correct. Unnecessary priming can add two potential failure points - the bond of the adhesive to the primer and of the primer to the substrate It is not always necessary to prime everyday tiling jobs on good surfaces Under more demanding circumstances special primers may be required If a background is unsecure it should be repaired or replaced rather than just primed with diluted Bostik AP 0 Flexibond. PRIMER SELECTION GUIDE AP 0 FLEXIBOND ACRYLIC UNIVERSAL PRIMER ACRYLIC WALL BACKGROUNDS Gypsum Plaster Gypsum Skimmed Plasterboard Cement Render Fibre-reinforced Cement Sheets Plywood WBP Lightweight Blocks Dense Concrete Blocks FLOOR BASES Sand:Cement Screed Concrete Asphalt (internal) Plywood WBP mm Calcium Sulphate (Anhydrite) Epoxy Primer If using cementitious adhesives. Apply coat to both sides and edges of the board. If required i.e. surface is dusty or friable. APPLICATION Bostik adhesives are specifically developed for easy application & workability. Once mixed, the adhesive should be applied to the correctly prepared substrate surface, using the correct tools. The correct tool will be a notched trowel, suitable for the material, the application and the application method i.e. thin bed (up to mm) or thick bed (over mm). Use of the correct tool will help to ensure a full bed of adhesive is applied between the tile and the substrate. Combing the adhesive with a notched trowel will form ribs, which will be squashed down to form a solid bed when the tiles are applied. should be applied to the adhesive with a twisting or sliding action to bed them in fully. This should be undertaken generally within 0 minutes of applying the adhesive. Depending on the adhesive and substrate this open time may be increased or reduced. The open time of an individual adhesive should be checked before use. Subsequent tiles should be laid by placing the tile adjacent to the previous tile and twisting away slightly. This application method ensures that a clean grout joint is formed to enable later works to be completed satisfactorily. It is good practice to remove a tile occasionally as fixing proceeds, to check that adequate contact and wetting out is being maintained with the adhesive. Powder: Adhesives should be mixed to a thick, smooth, slump-free consistency. Suggested mix proportions for each adhesive are given on the packaging. The use of a mechanical stirrer for at least five minutes will help obtain a suitably useable mix. Ready mixed: Contents should be throughly stirred before use. Tiling Large Format Wall & Floor Over recent years, the combination of improved tile manufacturing technology and interior design trends has seen a huge increase in demand for larger format tiles. A large format is considered to be a tile with the length of at least one edge greater than 00 mm (nominal) or a facial area greater than,00 cm² (nominal). Therefore a nominal 00 mm x 00 mm tile would be considered to be large format. Prior to fixing large tiles, it is important to ensure the suitability of the surface to be tiled. There are industry specifications for weight per m² depending on the surface being tiled. Time should be spent checking the flatness of the wall or floor, the larger the tile, the flatter the surface will have to be. Ready mixed adhesives are not recommended as they are thin bed and rely on water loss to achieve full bonding. The cure time is severely slowed with any type of large format tile therefore we only recommend a polymer enhanced adhesive. Suitable Bostik adhesive are: WALLS Bostik MC00 Porcelain Standard Bostik MC0 OPF Bostik MC0 Stone Flex Full guidance is given in British Standard, BS 8 Wall and Floor Tiling. FLOORS Bostik MC0 Vitri-Flex Bostik MC0 Porcelain Rapid Bostik MC0 Stone Flex Rapid Bostik MC00 Porcelain Standard Bostik MC0 OPF Bostik MC0 Stone Flex

14 GROUTING A range of coloured grouts and silicones are available for both walls and floors and it is, therefore, important that the correct material is chosen. In general it is the tiles that are selected for colour and pattern though the colour and joint width of the grout can have a significant effect on the overall appearance. Where possible, a trial area should be viewed using the tile grout combination chosen. The following guidelines are general to nearly all tiles, though special consideration should be made when tiling natural tiles such as terracotta and marble, or specialised tiles such as mosaics as well as to special grouts such as epoxy systems. Preparation The grouting process will result in some pressure being applied to the tiles already affixed and it is, therefore, important that the adhesive is left sufficiently long before the grouting operation commences. This can range from hours for a fast set application, to in excess of to 8 hours for a paste adhesive application. If the grouting is undertaken too soon, the pressures applied can cause the bond between tile and adhesive to break. Once broken the bond will never be reformed. For fixing guidelines see the relevant section. The joints to be grouted should be clean and free from adhesive, dust or dirt. As a general rule of thumb the grout depth should be twice the desired grout width. Where white grout is to be used it is often considered that the use of a white adhesive will result in less grout and a neater job. Unless the material is a fix and grout system, this should not be done. A thinner layer of grout will be less stable and may result in the need to re-grout at an early age. Application Grouts should be mixed to a thick, smooth consistency. Excess water should be avoided as this will give rise to increased risk of cracks forming in the joints and will produce a weaker mix that will be less permeable and less durable. If the grout is mixed too dry it will be hard to apply and may result in an unsightly finish. Suggested mix proportions are given on the grout packaging. The use of a mechanical stirrer for at least five minutes will help in obtaining a suitably useable mix. Grout should be thoroughly worked into the tile joints with a grouting trowel or rubber faced float until the joints are completely filled to the face of the tile. Surplus grout should be removed from the tile face with a rubber squeegee. When the joint is finger hard, i.e. stiff enough to withstand the pressure of a finger, the joints can then be pointed by compressing the joint with a rounded piece of wood or pointing trowel or other suitable material. Before grouting highly glazed tiles, a small test area should be sampled to ensure that the glaze is resistant to scratching. If Bostik AP 0 Flexibond is mixed in with the grout or polymer modified grouts are used, any surplus material should be cleaned off the tile surface immediately with a sponge and clean water. This mix should not be allowed to dry on the surface of the tile as it will be difficult to clean off. Wall Backgrounds GYPSUM PLASTER Max weight: 0 kg/m² Including Adhesive & Grout Allow minimum weeks drying for new plaster Make good any unsound areas Apply to finishing coat only If surface is polished/shiny, brush with a stiff bristle brush and prime with diluted Bostik AP 0 Flexibond (see primer guide page 0) When fixing porcelain and large format tiles use Bostik MC00 Porcelain Standard Set Blockwork Plaster Bostik AP 0 Flexibond Primer Bostik A00 Showerproof / A0 Bostik Supergrip / A00 Bostik Power Showerproof Bostik J00 Smooth Finish Grout PLASTERBOARD Max weight: kg/m² Including Adhesive & Grout Frames or batons,. mm board should be specified as a minimum thickness and ring nails or screws must be used to positively fix the boards over the complete area Ensure no fixings are protruding Grouting Mosaics Mosaics are usually used to give a different appearance to larger format tiles. Because of their small size, attempts to grout them in the normal manner can prove onerous and is often, therefore, not undertaken as precisely as required. However, mosaics should be grouted in the same manner as larger format tiles. With paper faced mosaics a different fixing method needs to be followed. The mosaics are, as described, attached to a paper sheet for ease of storage etc. To grout these tiles, the grouting is undertaken prior to fixing, from the rear of the tile. A full grout joint is applied from the rear and the back of the tile cleaned thoroughly. The paper adhered sheet of mosaics is then affixed as normal ensuring a full bed of adhesive is used. Once set the paper face can then be removed, the tiles cleaned up and full grout joints are ensured. Rigid Framework Plasterboard on timber frame Bostik A0 Super-Grip / Bostik A00 Showerproof / Bostik A00 Power Showerproof Bostik J00 Smooth Finish Grout 7

15 Wall Backgrounds SAND: CEMENT RENDER EXISTING GLAZED TILES For new render allow weeks minimum drying time Prime if dusting or suction is high (see Bostik AP 0 Flexibond Primer page 0) The main consideration with tiles is to ensure the surface is perfectly dry and clean. Particular attention should be paid to cleaning, ensuring grease, grime and any parting agents are removed Tile on tile applications can present problems with regard to weight if on plaster or plasterboard backgrounds. 0 kg per m and kg per m are the maximum weights recommended to be applied to plaster and plasterboard respectively Blockwork Sand: Cement Render Bostik AP 0 Flexibond Primer Remove any loose or hollow sounding tiles and make good the area with a Rapid Repair mortar Bostik MC0 OPF Bostik J00 Smooth Finish Grout Blockwork Existing Glazed Bostik MC0 OPF Bostik J00 Smooth Finish Grout LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCKWORK WALLS Installation must be internal and dry Allow new blockwork to dry for a minimum of weeks before rendering or plastering Surface must be flat when direct fixing Prime if dusting or suction is high (see Bostik AP 0 Flexibond Primer page 0) PLYWOOD WALLS mm 8 mm exterior grade plywood screwed down at maximum centres of 00 mm is usually sufficiently rigid to receive tiles Use moisture resistant or exterior grade boards Seal sides and reverse edges with diluted Bostik AP 0 Flexibond Max weight: Approx. 0 kg/m² Including Adhesive & Grout Lightweight Blockwork Rigid Framework Bostik AP0 Flexibond Primer Plywood (For rendering) Bostik MC0 OPF, (For plastering) Bostik A00 Showerproof / A0 Supergrip / A00 Power Showerproof Bostik A00 Power Showerproof / Bostik MC0 OPF Bostik J00 Smooth Finish Grout Bostik Flexible Grout 8 9

16 Wall Backgrounds TILE BACKERBOARDS ONTO FRAMEWORK, RENDER, CONCRETE, BLOCKWORK, BRICKWORK (Dukkaboard, Wedi, Knauf Aquapanel, HARDIBACKER0, Marmox, No More Ply ) All recommendations given by the board manufacturer should be followed, though in general, when fixing to timber frames or batons,. mm board should be specified as a minimum thickness and ring nails or screws must be used to positively fix the boards over the complete area Ensure that the boards are rigid and the fixings do not protrude Where tiling exceeds a height of. m, reference should be made to the board supplier/ manufacturer The weight of the tiling should not exceed 0 kg/m Do not seal or prime the surface Rigid Framework Tile Backerboard Bostik MC0 OPF Bostik J Flexible Grout Floor Bases CONCRETE New concrete should be exposed to air drying after the end of curing for at least weeks before a screed or directly bedded materials are applied Prime if dusting or suction is high (see Primers page, or 0) Concrete Base Suitable Bostik Primer Bostik MC0 Porcelain Rapid SAND: CEMENT SCREED New sand/cement screeds should be cured for at least 7 days by covering with polythene or other impermeable membrane and be subject to continuous air drying after curing for at least weeks before tiling is applied Prime if dusting or suction is high (see Primers page, or 0) As an existing screed is not fresh, no additional drying period is required The screed should be sound, clean and free from loose deposits of dirt, dust, grease and residual adhesives Bostik J7 Wide Joint Grout If the surface of the screed is poor, the affixing of ceramic tiles may result in a loose top layer, or laitance being removed, exhibiting itself as a tiling failure. Whenever possible, existing screed surfaces should be mechanically abraded to ensure a sound clean bond can be achieved with the adhesive Concrete Base Bostik MC0 Porcelain Rapid Sand/Cement Screed Suitable Bostik Primer Bostik J7 Wide Joint Grout 0

17 Floor Bases EXISTING TILES, QUARRIES & STONE BASES HEATED SCREEDS The main consideration with tiles is to ensure the surface is perfectly dry and clean. The previous usage of the floor should be checked and particular attention paid to cleaning. Ensuring grease, grime and any parting agents are removed. Remove any loose or hollow sounding tiles and make good the area with Rapid Repair Mortar Concrete Base Existing Bostik MC0 Vitri-Flex It may be found with existing quarry tiles that the previous usage has ingrained sufficient grease or polish that the only way to obtain a sound clean surface on which to apply the new tiles is by physically removing the surface Bostik J7 Wide Joint Grout With any new screed, time must be allowed for curing and drying. Screeds should be kept covered with waterproof sheeting for at least 7 days after laying to prevent drying out After this period, screeds should be subjected to continuous air drying for at least a further weeks The screed should then be gradually heated by no more than C per hours up to C then and maintained for a couple of days. Then allowed to cool to room temperature Ensure that the heating has been turned off at least 8 hours before any tiling work is carried out and not turned on until at least 8 hours after the work has been completed After tiling, when the heating is turned on, ensure that the temperature is again increased by no more than C per hours up to C This is to prevent delamination and cracking caused by thermal shock VINYL TILES Heated Screed Bostik MC0 Vitri-Flex Bostik J Flexible Grout The main consideration with vinyl is to ensure the surface is perfectly dry and clean Particular attention should be paid to cleaning, ensuring grease, grime and any parting agents are removed Remove any damaged, loose or hollow sounding tiles and make sure they are firmly bonded to a solid base Make good the affected areas with Bostik low odour screed Base Vinyl Bostik J Flexible Grout Bostik MC0 Vitri-Flex

18 Floor Bases UNDER TILE HEATING ON SAND : CEMENT SCREED (WITH A TILE BACKER BOARD AS INSULATION) The base must be rigid and flat enough to allow tiling Free from contamination Tile backerboard insulation board can be fixed to the base with Bostik MC0 Vitri-Flex (See page 0) Concrete Base Tile Backerboard Primer (diluted Bostik AP 0 Flexibond) Matting UNDER TILE HEATING (OVER TIMBER FLOORS) Wooden floors, in particular, are prone to movement and rebracing Strengthening or overlaying with a suitable material such as a tile backerboard (minimum thickness 0 mm) is a possible option to improve the condition of the substrate, or if using Plywood minimum mm Screw boards to both noggins and joists at 00 mm centres 8 7 Bostik Speedmaster Flex Bostik MC0 Vitri-Flex 7 8 Bostik J Flexible Grout 8 7 Tiling onto Wooden Surfaces WBP PLYWOOD OVERLAY Minimum thickness mm exterior grade plywood screwed down at maximum centres of 00 mm is usually sufficiently rigid to receive tiles If the plywood is not rigidly fixed any deflection exhibited can cause a failure to occur in the tiling Prior to fixing the boards seal the reverse side and edges with Bostik AP 0 Flexibond at a dilution rate of : parts clean water. Also leave provision for ventilation behind the boards to prevent warping from atmospheric changes Joists Existing sub-base Plywood overlay Once the boards have been fixed it is necessary that they are stabilised to the ambient humidity and conditions otherwise warping can occur Ensure that no fixings are protruding There should be no necessity to prime the surface unless the substrate is extremely dusty or highly porous Bostik MC0 Vitri-Flex / Bostik MC0 OPF Bostik J Flexible Grout Concrete Base Bostik Speedmaster Flex Tile Backerboard Bostik MC0 Vitri-Flex Primer (diluted Bostik AP 0 Flexibond) 7 Matting 8 Bostik J Flexible Grout

19 Calcium Sulphate Screeds TESTED FOR USE ON LAFARGE GYVLON SCREEDS A Calcium Sulphate (often referred to as Gypsum or Anhydrite) screed is a free flowing screed that utilises a different binder than traditional sand and cement screeds. The binder in it s various forms can be collectively known as Calcium Sulphate. The use of this material is becoming more widespread as it offers a faster application for the screeding contractor with minimal shrinkage enabling thin applications (compared to sand and cement) and does not require any reinforcement. This is beneficial for the screeding contractor but must be taken into account by the tiler. It is however very difficult for the tiler to be able to identify the calcium sulphate screed to that of a traditional one other than by the colour which generally appears to be lighter. If a cement based adhesive is applied directly to a Calcium Sulphate screed the cement can react with the Calcium Sulphate resulting in the formation of a crystal structure called Ettringite. This will result in expansion which will break the bond at this interface resulting in a separation of the two materials. Concrete Base Anhydrite Screed Bostik Epoxy Primer Adhesive Grout PREPARATION Surface Laitance Where necessary the screeding contractor will usually remove any surface laitance (a shiny, hard crust) prior to any further works being carried out. If laitance is still present this must be removed first before continuing. The screed should then be vacuumed to remove all dust and friable material so that the surface is clean, dry and sound. Moisture Content / Drying This type of screed usually takes approximately mm/day up to 0 mm thick and you should add days/mm above 0 mm (based on a sealed site with controlled environment). The tiling work should not be undertaken on a screed with a moisture content above 0.% (or an RH of 7% or above when tested with a Surface Hygrometer). Sealing the Screed The screed should be sealed with a primer that will provide a barrier to prevent any contact between the cementitious adhesive and the Calcium Sulphate screed. We recommend Bostik Screedmaster Epoxy Primer (diluted as below). This is a two part epoxy primer and must be allowed to dry to a translucent, tacky film before subsequent work is undertaken ( to hrs). Tiling should be undertaken within days and the surface should be protected from dust and other contaminants. Bostik Screedmaster Epoxy Primer is a two component water dispersible primer. Supplied as a kg two component set. Diluted with litres of water Coverage on Calcium Sulphate approx. 00 m Quick and easy to apply Specified/approved by major manufacturers of these screeds. For calcium sulphate application mix the materials in a larger tub mixing Part B (hardener - small kg tub) and Part A ( kg tub) completely until a uniform colour is obtained, using an electric drill and propeller blade (typically minutes to mix) then slowly add litres of clean cold water whilst continuing to mix. Only mix the components when ready to apply and apply as soon as mixing is completed using brush or roller. Apply adhesives within 8 hrs of priming to achieve best bond. Tile Fixing Select the appropriate adhesive and apply in accordance with individual product instructions. ADHESIVES Bostik MC0 OPF Bostik MC0 Stone Flex Bostik MC0 Stone Flex Rapid Bostik MC0 Vitri-Flex Bostik MC00 Porcelain Standard Bostik MC0 Porcelain Rapid Tile Grouting Grouting may commence once the adhesive bed has firmed up. GROUTS Bostik J Flexible Grout Bostik J7 Wide Joint Grout Bostik J00 SGS Pourable Grout 7

20 Movement (Expansion) Joints TILES ADHESIVE CONCRETE POSITIONING MOVEMENT JOINT SAND CEMENT SCREED Movement joints should be positioned in accordance with the recommendations set out in BS 8 Part. FLOOR TILE CONSTRUCTIONS Position exterior or interior movement joints: Over existing joints in the base. Around the floor perimeter and around any feature interrupting the floor surface e.g. structural features, fixed plant and machinery etc. At. to 0 m centres, depending on subfloor construction, along the width and length of the floor and over supporting beams or walls, in large areas especially on suspended floors. In heavy traffic areas the edges of the movement joint may need to be reinforced with a metal edge. Contact Bostik Technical Services for more information. Note. Stresses may result from factors such as drying shrinkage, deflection and moisture movements in the base and thermal and moisture changes affecting the flooring. These stresses can sometimes cause loss of adhesion and bulging or cracking of the flooring. To counteract this, movement joints extending through the tiling and its bed should be incorporated in the installation. Movement joints for floor tiling are as follows: Flexible joints aligned to structural movement joints (EXPANSION JOINTS). Flexible joints to accommodate smaller movements than structural joints (DAY JOINTS). Contraction joints which are non-compressible to relieve tension (TILED FINISH). STRUCTUAL MOVEMENT JOINTS Structural movement joints in the bed and tiling should be positioned directly over and be continuous with structural movement joints in the base. OTHER MOVEMENT JOINTS Flexible joints should be placed over supporting walls and beams at intermediate positions to accommodate deflection of the base and movements in the flooring. Flexible joints should be used around floor perimeters and to divide the floor into areas of approx. to metre bays. Wherever possible they should coincide with structural features, e.g. columns and door openings, or they can be planned to provide a decorative panelled effect. Where high temperatures are expected, for instance around boilers, over heating installations INCLUDING UNDERFLOOR/TILE HEATING or from strong sunlight, an assessment of the likely temperature range in the subfloor should be made to determine whether and where any additional allowance for movement joints are necessary. On floors that have to withstand hard-rimmed wheel traffic or the dragging of heavy loads, the position of movement joints should, where possible, be planned so that they do not occur in the traffic area. Where this is not practicable the joints should be of types having their edges reinforced with metal or rigid plastics sections. Joints other than those protected by metal or rigid plastics edging, subject to traffic heavier than light pedestrian, should not be wider than 0 mm. Information on the permissible maximum and minimum joint widths should be obtained from the manufacturer of the particular joint filler selected. MOVEMENT JOINTS IN WALLS Interior Wall Tiling Position movement joints: Over existing movement joints. Where tiling butts up to other materials. At junctions between different substrate materials where the tiling continues across different types of substrate. TILES EXTERIOR WALL TILE CONSTRUCTIONS Position movement joints: Over existing movement joints. Where cladding butts up to other materials. At junctions between different substrate materials where the tiling continues across different types of substrate. Horizontally at storey heights and vertically between to. m apart. VERTICAL MOVEMENT JOINT At internal vertical corners and at between. to 0 m centres, depending on construction, vertically and horizontally in large tiled areas. Apply Silicone Building Sealant to all vertical and horizontal movement joints in walls. TILES Try to locate them over movement joints in structural substrate. Where structural substrate materials change. At external angles vertically between 0. m and m from the angle. Apply Silicone Building Sealant to all vertical and horizontal movement joints in walls. 8 9

21 Floor & Wall Adhesive Product Selector Walls Floors Dry Interior Power Showers Minor Vibration & Deflection F F Limited Vibration & Deflection Exterior READY MIXED ADHESIVES BOSTIK A00 SHOWERPROOF BOSTIK A0 SUPER-GRIP Brickwork Walls F F Calcium Sulphate Screed (Gypsum based) EP EP EPF EPF EP EP Concrete Walls Concrete Floors Epoxy Resin & Painted Floors Existing / Stone / Quarry Tile Bases Existing Glazed Wall Gypsum Plaster Walls P P P P P P Latex Screeds On Rigid Floors Latex Fexible Screeds on Wooden Floors F F Lightweight Blockwork Walls P P PF PF P P Plaster Board - Paper Faced Plaster Board - Gypsum Skimmed P P P P P P Sand : Cement Screed Tilebacker Boards - Floors (0mm min thickness) F F Tilebacker Boards - Walls Uncoupling Membranes F F Underfloor Heating Mats on Screeds F F Underfloor Heating Mats WBP Splywood Overlay F F Underfloor Heated Screeds F F Vinyl F F WBP Plywood Overlay - Floors (mm min thickness) F F WBP Plywood - Walls (mm min thickness) F F BOSTIK A00 POWER SHOWERPROOF CEMENTITIOUS POWDER ADHESIVES BOSTIK MC0 OPF BOSTIK MC0 VITRI-FLEX BOSTIK MC00 PORCELAIN STANDARD BOSTIK MC0 PORCELAIN RAPID BOSTIK MC0 STONE FLEX BOSTIK MC0 STONE FLEX RAPID F - With the addition of Bostik Flexibond P - Prime with Bostik Flexibond. EP - Prime with Screedmaster Epoxy Primer. 0

22 Grout Product Selector GROUTS Grout Usage Calculator Grout usage depends on the size of tile, joint and the coverage factor of the grout being used. BOSTIK J00 SMOOTH FINISH GROUT BOSTIK J FLEXIBLE GROUT BOSTIK J7 WIDE JOINT GROUT BOSTIK J00 SGS POURABLE GROUT BOSTIK J00 SMOOTH FINISH GROUT BOSTIK J FLEXIBLE GROUT GROUTS BOSTIK J7 WIDE JOINT GROUT BOSTIK J00 SGS POURABLE GROUT USE Walls Floors LOCATION Dry Interior Exterior SUSTAINABILITY FOR ENVIRONMENTS Power Showers Water Resistant Mould Resistant Swimming Pools Fast Track Installations Minor Vibration & Deflection F Lightweight Blockwork Floors F Steel F Tongue & Groove Floorboards F Uncoupling Membrane F Underfloor Heating F Heavy Trafficking F WBP Plywood Overlay Floors F - mm min thickness FILE TYPE Fully Vitrified Glass Glazed Ceramics Marble Metal Mosaics Natural Stone Porcelain Quarry Slate Terracotta Terrazzo Travertine Unglazed Ceramics F - When mixed with Bostik Flexibond (*Setting time delayed 0% with Bostik Flexibond) SPECIFIC GRAVITY FORMULA KEY Tile length Tile width Joint width Joint depth Specific Gravity (A + B) x C x D x G A x B =kg/m A B C D G Adhesive & Grout Flexiblity chart HIGH FLEXIBLILITY LOW FLEXIBLILITY BOSTIK ADHESIVE EXAMPLE Tile length 0mm Tile width 0mm Joint width mm Joint depth mm Specific gravity.8 Area of tile 0m (0 + 0) x x x.8 0 x 0 =kg/m EUROPEAN STANDARDS DEFORM- IBILITY Bostik MC0 Vitri-Flex EN 00 CFT S Highly flexible Bostik MC0 OPF + AP 0 Flexibond EN 00 CFT S Bostik MC0 Stone Flex + AP 0 Flexibond EN 00 CFT S AP 0 Flexibond Bostik MC0 Stone Flex Rapid gives extra EN 00 CFT S flexibility + AP 0 Flexibond Bostik MC0 Stone Flex Rapid EN 00 CFT Bostik MC0 OPF EN 00 CTE Bostik MC0 Stone Flex EN 00 CTE Bostik MC00 Porcelain Standard + AP 0 Flexibond EN 00 CTE Bostik A00 Power Showerproof EN 00 DTE Bostik A00 Showerproof EN 00 DTE Wall applications Bostik A0 Super-Grip EN 00 DTE only BOSTIK GROUT HIGH Bostik J Flexible Grout EN 888 CGW Good flexibility Bostik J00 SGS Pourable Grout EN 888 CGW Good flexibility Bostik J00 Smooth Finish Grout EN 888 CG Some flexibility LOW Bostik J7 Wide Joint Grout EN 888 CG Very limited i.e x 0 =.88 kg. Therefore:.88 kg of grout will grout 0 m. A kg bag will grout approx. 7. m in this installation.

23 Refer to product data and safety sheets for full instructions and precautions in use. Recommendations and suggestions are for guidance only, since conditions of use are completely beyond our control. Bostik Ltd., Common Road Stafford ST EH, U.K Tel:+ (0) Bostik Industries Ltd., Newtown Swords Co. Dublin, Ireland Tel: