Preparation Products

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2 PRIME BOND Multi Purpose SBR Primer & Sealer Internal & External Primes, Seals & Dust Proofs Water & Frost Resistant A multi purpose water based synthetic SBR polymer. It is water and weather resistant and is suitable for internal and external use on a wide range of substrates as a primer, sealer, dust proofer, slurry bonding coat and admixture in screeds and concretes. Coverage Undiluted Coverage 1:2 Dilution With Water Coverage 1:3 Dilution With Water Coverage 1:4 Dilution With Water Slurry Bonding Coat 1 litre will cover approx. 12m² 1 litre will cover approx. 36m² 1 litre will cover approx. 48m² 1 litre will cover approx. 60m² 1 litre will cover approx. 3m² Internal External Cement: Sand Render/ Screed Anhydrite Screeds Existing Vinyl/ Flooring Grade Asphalt Existing Glazed Tiles Heated Timber Total Immersion Seal & Prime As Overleaf Slurry Bond Coat Permalayer or Plywood/Pro Board Overlay

3 SUBSTRATE PREPARATION PRIME BOND General Surface Preparation All surfaces should be dry, clean and strong enough to support the tiles to be fixed. All traces of dirt, dust laitance and other contaminants must be mechanically removed. Substrates should be true and flat to allow tiles to be fixed without visible lipping of tile edges. On floors, variations in surface level of the substrate which exceed 3mm under a 2 metre straight edge, should be levelled using either Norcros Universal Floor Leveller or Norcros Pro 50 Levelling Compound. This will be particularly appropriate where larger tiles, tiles with rectified edges or mosaics are being installed. Porous or dusty surfaces must be sealed using Norcros Prime Bond diluted 1: 4 with water. CONCRETE/ POWER FLOATED CONCRETE Must be a minimum of 6 weeks old. This may be reduced to 48 hours if Norcros Permalayer anti-fracture Reduce porosity & dust proof using Prime Bond diluted 1:4 with water Power Floated concrete brush apply a slurry bond coat consisting of 2 parts adhesive: 1 part Prime Bond & allow to dry CEMENT: SAND SCREED CEMENT: SAND RENDER ANHDRITE/HEMIHDRITE ** SCREED(GPSUM) SCREEDS) WHEN USING CEMENT-BASED ADHESIVES ANHDRITE/HEMIHDRITE ** SCREED(GPSUM) SCREEDS) WHEN USING TILE TO GPSUM ADHESIVE HEATED FLOORS VINL TILES/ASPHALT Must be a minimum 21 days old. This may be reduced to 48 hours if Norcros Permalayer anti-fracture Reduce porosity & dust proof using Prime Bond diluted 1:4 with water Must be at least 14 days old (21 days in total immersion areas). Blockwork must be at least 6 weeks old before render coat is applied. Dry in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. Mechanically remove all traces of laitance. Prime using progressively stronger coats of Norcros Prime Bond 1: 4 with water: 1:3 with water & if still absorbent 1: 2 with water. Allow to dry between coats. Dry in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. Mechanically remove loose dust/laitance and smooth/shiny areas. Prime using Norcros Prime Bond 1: 4 with water:. Allow to dry. After levelling the heating should not be switched on for 14 days after which the temperature should be raised at a rate of 5 o C per day to operating temperature. Undertile heating cables and mats should be encapsulated in a bed of either Norcros Pro 50 or Norcros Universal Floor Leveller, Must be sound & in good condition. Prime with undiluted Prime Bond & allow to dry GPSUM PLASTER/PLASTERBOARD** EXISTING GLAZED TILES PLWOOD OVERLA ON EXISTING TIMBER FLOORS (WBP/MARINE GRADE)** Seal with undiluted Prime Bond & allow to dry. Plaster skim + backing coat must be a minimum 4 weeks old. Plaster skim only at least 7 days old. Maximum weight limits are: Plaster = 20kg/m 2 : Plasterboard = 32kg/m 2 Must be well fixed and able to support the additional weight of tiling, Thoroughly clean and degrease & allow to dry before brush applying a slurry bonding coat consisting of 2 parts leveller: 1 part Prime Bond. Allow to dry. Plywood must be minimum 15-18mm thick and be screwed to existing boards and joists with staggered joints at 300mm centres and 150mm centres along board edges. Seal back, face & edges with undiluted Prime Bond & allow to dry. All timber construction must be adequately ventilated behind to prevent warpage of boards. **In wet areas or those with intermittent wetting such as showers, moisture sensitive backgrounds such as plaster should be tanked using Norcros Wet Seal Tanking Membrane Storage Store in dry internal conditions away from direct sunlight between 5-25 o C. The product has a 12 month shelf life from date of manufacture. Technical Advice - For advice on tile installation products call Norcros Technical Helpline on 01782 524 140

4 PRO 10 LEVELLING COMPOUND Polymer Modified Self Smoothing Cementitious Floor Leveller 0-10mm Self-smoothing Good abrasion resistance Single Part Tile after 3 hours Undertile heating CT C30-F9 A single part, self smoothing levelling compound suitable for use from 0 to 10mm in one application. Suitable for levelling a variety of substrates including concrete, cement: sand screed, flooring grade asphalt and existing quarry and vinyl tiles. The excellent levelling and flow properties of the product make it ideal for preparing sub floors prior to fixing ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles. It is ideal to encapsulate undertile heating mats and cables, protecting the heating elements during the tile fixing process as well as providing a level surface to tile to. Pot Life @ 20 C Set Time @ 20 C Bed Thickness Coverage Approx. 20 minutes Approx. 3 hours for ceramic/porcelain tiles Approx. 24 hours for natural stone tiles 0-10mm 20kg will cover approximately 5m 2 at 3mm thickness Internal External Cement: Sand Render/ Screed Anhydrite Screeds Existing Vinyl/ Flooring Grade Asphalt Existing Glazed Tiles Heated Timber Total Immersion N N N Seal & Prime As Overleaf Slurry Bond Coat

5 General Surface Preparation All surfaces should be dry, clean and strong enough to support the tiles to be fixed. All traces of dirt, dust laitance and other contaminants must be mechanically removed. Substrates should be true and flat to allow tiles to be fixed without visible lipping of tile edges. On floors, variations in surface level of the substrate which exceed 3mm under a 2 metre straight edge, should be levelled using either Norcros Pro 10, Norcros Pro 10+, Norcros Pro 30 Fast Track Eco or Norcros Pro 50 Levelling Compound. This will be particularly appropriate where larger tiles, tiles with rectified edges or mosaics are being installed. SUBSTRATE PREPARATION CONCRETE/ POWER FLOATED CONCRETE Must be a minimum of 6 weeks old. This may be reduced to 48 hours if Norcros Permalayer anti-fracture Power Floated concrete brush apply either Norcros Key Bond or a slurry bond coat consisting of 2 parts adhesive: 1 part Prime Bond & allow to dry CEMENT: SAND SCREED ANHDRITE/HEMIHDRITE ** SCREED(GPSUM) SCREEDS) HEATED FLOORS VINL TILES/ASPHALT Must be a minimum 21 days old. This may be reduced to 48 hours if Norcros Permalayer anti-fracture Dry in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. Mechanically remove all traces of laitance. Prime using progressively stronger coats of Norcros Prime Bond 1: 4 with water: 1:3 with water & if still absorbent 1: 2 with water. Allow to dry between coats. After levelling the heating should not be switched on for 14 days after which the temperature should be raised at a rate of 5 o C per day to operating temperature. Undertile heating cables and mats should be encapsulated in a bed Norcros Pro 10 Levelling Compound Must be sound & in good condition. Prime with undiluted Prime Bond & allow to dry EXISTING GLAZED TILES Must be well fixed and able to support the additional weight of tiling, Thoroughly clean and degrease & allow to dry before brush applying either Norcros Key Bond or a slurry bonding coat consisting of 2 parts leveller: 1 part Prime Bond. Allow to dry. **In wet areas or those with intermittent wetting such as showers, moisture sensitive backgrounds should be tanked using Norcros Wet Seal Tanking Membrane Mixing Into a clean pail add 4 4.2 litres of clean water and slowly add the 20kg of Pro 10 Levelling Compound. Mix with a rotary drill paddle to form a creamy lump-free consistency. Any aggregate should be introduced after the initial mixing stage. N.B. Using excess water may weaken the leveller causing it to separate, crack and debond. Application Pour the compound onto the floor and trowel out to the desired depth. The product is self-smoothing. Ceramic & porcelain tiles can be laid as soon as the product supports weight, i.e. after approximately 4 hours. It should be noted that the pot life and set times of the product will be extended in cold conditions and reduced at high temperatures. Storage Store in dry internal conditions away from direct sunlight between 5-25 o C. The product has a 12 month shelf life from date of manufacture. Technical Advice

6 PRO 10+ LEVELLING COMPOUND Polymer Modified Self Smoothing Cementitious Floor Leveller Featheredge -10mm Resilient flooring & top coat finishes Good abrasion resistance Tile after 3 hours Apply soft floor coverings next day Pumpable CT C30-F9 A single part, self smoothing levelling compound suitable for use from 0 to 10mm in one application without the requirement for additional aggregate. Suitable for levelling a variety of substrates including concrete, cement: sand screed, flooring grade asphalt and existing quarry and vinyl tiles. The excellent levelling and flow properties of the product make it ideal for preparing sub floors prior to fixing ceramic, porcelain or natural stone tiles and soft floor coverings. It is ideal to encapsulate undertile heating mats and cables, protecting the heating elements during the tile fixing process and providing a level surface to tile to. It may be used for patching and feathering the sub-floor to cover depressions and ridges, trowel marks and day joints in addition to smoothing over screw-heads and joints between plywood sheets. 1 day compressive strength = 7.4 N/mm² 7 day compressive strength = 27.2 N/mm² 28 day compressive strength = 35N/mm 2 Pot Life @ 20 C Set Time @ 20 C Bed Thickness Coverage Approx. 20 minutes Approx. 3 hours for ceramic/porcelain tiles Approx. 24 hours for natural stone tiles Approx. 48 hours for soft floor coverings 0-10mm 20kg will cover approximately 5m 2 at 3mm thickness Internal External Cement: Sand Render/ Screed Anhydrite Screeds Existing Vinyl/ Flooring Grade Asphalt Existing Glazed Tiles Heated Timber Total Immersion N N N Seal & Prime As Overleaf Slurry Bond Or Key Bond

7 General Surface Preparation All surfaces should be dry, clean and strong enough to support the tiles to be fixed. All traces of dirt, dust laitance and other contaminants must be mechanically removed. Substrates should be true and flat to allow tiles to be fixed without visible lipping of tile edges. On floors, variations in surface level of the substrate which exceed 3mm under a 2 metre straight edge should be levelled using either Norcros Pro 10+, Norcros Pro 10, Norcros Pro 30 Fast Track Eco or Norcros Pro 50 Levelling Compound. This will be particularly appropriate where larger tiles, tiles with rectified edges or mosaics are being installed. Porous or dusty surfaces must be sealed using Norcros Prime Bond diluted 1: 4 with water. SUBSTRATE PREPARATION CONCRETE/ POWER FLOATED CONCRETE Must be a minimum of 6 weeks old. This may be reduced to 48 hours if Norcros Permalayer anti-fracture Power Floated concrete brush apply either Norcros Key Bond or a slurry bond coat consisting of 2 parts adhesive: 1 part Prime Bond & allow to dry CEMENT: SAND SCREED ANHDRITE/HEMIHDRITE ** SCREED(GPSUM) SCREEDS) Must be a minimum 21 days old. This may be reduced to 48 hours if Norcros Permalayer anti-fracture Dry in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. Mechanically remove all traces of laitance. Prime using progressively stronger coats of Norcros Prime Bond 1: 4 with water: 1:3 with water & if still absorbent 1: 2 with water. Allow to dry between coats. HEATED FLOORS After levelling the heating should not be switched on for 14 days after which the temperature should be raised at a rate of 5 o C per day to operating temperature. Undertile heating cables and mats should be encapsulated in a bed of Norcros Pro 10+ Compound. VINL TILES/ASPHALT Must be sound & in good condition. Prime with undiluted Prime Bond & allow to dry EXISTING GLAZED TILES PLWOOD OVERLA ON EXISTING TIMBER FLOORS (WBP/MARINE GRADE)** Must be well fixed and able to support the additional weight of tiling, Thoroughly clean and degrease & allow to dry before brush applying either Norcros Key Bond or a slurry bonding coat consisting of 2 parts leveller: 1 part Prime Bond. Allow to dry. Plywood must be minimum 15-18mm thick and be screwed to existing boards and joists with staggered joints at 300mm centres and 150mm centres along board edges. Seal back, face & edges with undiluted Prime Bond & allow to dry. All timber construction must be adequately ventilated behind to prevent warpage of boards. **In wet areas or those with intermittent wetting such as showers, moisture sensitive backgrounds should be tanked using Norcros Wet Seal Tanking Membrane Mixing Into a clean pail add 5 litres of clean water and slowly add the 20kg of Pro 10+ Levelling Compound. Mix with a rotary drill paddle to form a creamy lump-free consistency. Any aggregate should be introduced after the initial mixing stage. N.B. Using excess water may weaken the leveller causing it to separate, crack and debond. Application Pour the compound onto the floor and trowel out to the desired depth. The product is self-smoothing. Ceramic & porcelain tiles can be laid as soon as the product supports weight, i.e. after approximately 3 hours. It should be noted that the pot life and set times of the product will be extended in cold conditions and reduced at high temperatures. Storage Store in dry internal conditions away from direct sunlight between 5-25 o C. The product has a 12 month shelf life from date of manufacture. Technical Advice For advice on tile installation products call Norcros Technical Helpline on 01782 524 140

8 PRO 30 FAST TRACK ECO LEVELLING COMPOUND Polymer Modified Self Smoothing Cementitious Floor Leveller Featheredge to 30mm in one application Tile after 45 minutes Flexible Ready to receive impervious floor coverings after 90 minutes Good abrasion resistance Eco Friendly Underfloor / Undertile Heating Overlaid timber floors CT C30 F9 An Eco-Friendly, flexible single part, self smoothing levelling compound suitable for use from featheredge to 30mm in one application without the requirement for additional aggregate. Suitable for levelling a variety of substrates including concrete, cement: sand screed, flooring grade asphalt and existing quarry and vinyl tiles. It is ideal to encapsulate undertile heating mats and cables, protecting the heating elements during the tile fixing process as well as providing a level surface to tile to. The product is also suitable for use on timber floors which have been overlaid with 15-18mm WBP or Marine grade plywood. The excellent levelling and flow properties of the product make it ideal for preparing sub floors prior to fixing ceramic, porcelain or natural stone tiles and soft floor coverings. 1 day compressive strength = 21.8 N/mm² 7 day compressive strength = 28.4 N/mm² 28 day compressive strength = 35 N/mm 2 Pot Life @ 20 C Set Time @ 20 C Bed Thickness Coverage Approx. 20 minutes Approx. 45 minutes for ceramic/porcelain tiles Approx. 90 minutes for natural stone tiles and soft floor coverings Featheredge to 30mm 20kg will cover approximately 5m 2 at 3mm thickness Internal External Cement: Sand Render/ Screed Anhydrite Screeds Existing Vinyl/ Flooring Grade Asphalt Existing Glazed Tiles Heated Timber Total Immersion N N Seal & Prime As Overleaf Slurry Bond Coat

9 General Surface Preparation All surfaces should be dry, clean and strong enough to support the tiles to be fixed. All traces of dirt, dust laitance and other contaminants must be mechanically removed. Substrates should be true and flat to allow tiles to be fixed without visible lipping of tile edges. On floors, variations in surface level of the substrate which exceed 3mm under a 2 metre straight edge, should be levelled using either Norcros Pro 30 Fast Track Eco, Norcros Pro 10, Norcros Pro 10+ or Norcros Pro 50 Levelling Compound. This will be particularly appropriate where larger tiles, tiles with rectified edges or mosaics are being installed. Porous or dusty surfaces must be sealed using Norcros Prime Bond diluted 1: 4 with water. SUBSTRATE PREPARATION CONCRETE/ POWER FLOATED CONCRETE Must be a minimum of 6 weeks old. This may be reduced to 48 hours if Norcros Permalayer anti-fracture Power Floated concrete brush apply either Norcros Key Bond or a slurry bond coat consisting of 2 parts adhesive: 1 part Prime Bond & allow to dry CEMENT: SAND SCREED ANHDRITE/HEMIHDRITE ** SCREED(GPSUM) SCREEDS) HEATED FLOORS VINL TILES/ASPHALT Must be a minimum 21 days old. This may be reduced to 48 hours if Norcros Permalayer anti-fracture Dry in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. Mechanically remove all traces of laitance. Prime using progressively stronger coats of Norcros Prime Bond 1: 4 with water: 1:3 with water & if still absorbent 1: 2 with water. Allow to dry between coats. After levelling the heating should not be switched on for 14 days after which the temperature should be raised at a rate of 5 o C per day to operating temperature. Undertile heating cables and mats should be encapsulated in a bed of Norcros Pro 30 Fast Track Eco Levelling Compound. Must be sound & in good condition. Prime with undiluted Prime Bond & allow to dry EXISTING GLAZED TILES PLWOOD OVERLA ON EXISTING TIMBER FLOORS (WBP/MARINE GRADE)** Must be well fixed and able to support the additional weight of tiling, Thoroughly clean and degrease & allow to dry before brush applying either Norcros Key Bond or a slurry bonding coat consisting of 2 parts leveller: 1 part Prime Bond. Allow to dry. Plywood must be minimum 15-18mm thick and be screwed to existing boards and joists with staggered joints at 300mm centres and 150mm centres along board edges. Seal back, face & edges with undiluted Prime Bond & allow to dry. All timber construction must be adequately ventilated behind to prevent warpage of boards. **In wet areas or those with intermittent wetting such as showers, moisture sensitive backgrounds should be tanked using Norcros Wet Seal Tanking Membrane Mixing Into a clean pail add 5 litres of clean water and slowly add the 20kg of Pro 30 Fast Track Eco Levelling Compound. Mix with a rotary drill paddle to form a creamy lump-free consistency. Any aggregate should be introduced after the initial mixing stage. N.B. Using excess water may weaken the leveller causing it to separate, crack and debond. Application Pour the compound onto the floor and trowel out to the desired depth. The product is self smoothing. Ceramic & porcelain tiles can be laid as soon as the product supports weight, i.e. after approximately 45 minutes It should be noted that the pot life and set times of the product will be extended in cold conditions and reduced at high temperatures. Storage Store in dry internal conditions away from direct sunlight between 5-25 o C. The product has a 12 month shelf life from date of manufacture. Technical Advice For advice on tile installation products call Norcros Technical Helpline on 01782 524 140

10 PRO 50 LEVELLING COMPOUND Polymer Modified Self Smoothing Cementitious Floor Leveller 3-50mm Internal & External Fibre Reinforced Single Part Traffic after 4 Hours Undertile Heating Flexible CT C30-F9 A single part, fibre reinforced self smoothing levelling compound suitable for use from 3mm to 50mm in one application without the need for additional granite chippings. Suitable for levelling a variety of substrates including timber floors strengthened with a plywood overlay and heated floors. The excellent levelling and flow properties of the product make it ideal for preparing sub floors prior to fixing ceramic, porcelain or natural stone tiles and soft floor coverings. 1 day flexural strength = 5.0 N/mm² 1 day compressive strength = 20.5 N/mm² 7 day flexural strength = 6.8 N/mm² 7 day compressive strength = 39.2 N/mm² Pot Life @ 20 C Set Time @ 20 C Bed Thickness Coverage Approx. 20 minutes Approx. 4 hours for ceramic/porcelain tiles Approx. 24 hours for natural stone tiles Approx. 48 hours for soft floor coverings 3-50mm Approx. 1.7kg/m² per 1mm thickness i.e. 4mm thick = 1.7 x 4 = 6.8kg/m² Therefore 20kg will cover approx. 3m² (20 6.8) Internal External Cement: Sand Render/ Screed Anhydrite Screeds Existing Vinyl/ Flooring Grade Asphalt Existing Glazed Tiles Heated Timber Total Immersion Seal & Prime As Overleaf Slurry Bond Coat Permalayer or Plywood/Pro Board Overlay N

11 General Surface Preparation All surfaces should be dry, clean and strong enough to support the tiles to be fixed. All traces of dirt, dust laitance and other contaminants must be mechanically removed. Substrates should be true and flat to allow tiles to be fixed without visible lipping of tile edges. On floors, variations in surface level of the substrate which exceed 3mm under a 2 metre straight edge, should be levelled using either Norcros Universal Floor Leveller or Norcros Pro 50 Levelling Compound. This will be particularly appropriate where larger tiles, tiles with rectified edges or mosaics are being installed. Porous or dusty surfaces must be sealed using Norcros Prime SUBSTRATE PREPARATION CONCRETE/ POWER FLOATED CONCRETE Must be a minimum of 6 weeks old. This may be reduced to 48 hours if Norcros Permalayer anti-fracture Power Floated concrete brush apply a slurry bond coat consisting of 2 parts adhesive: 1 part Prime Bond & allow to dry CEMENT: SAND SCREED ANHDRITE/HEMIHDRITE ** SCREED(GPSUM) SCREEDS) HEATED FLOORS VINL TILES/ASPHALT Must be a minimum 21 days old. This may be reduced to 48 hours if Norcros Permalayer anti-fracture Dry in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. Mechanically remove all traces of laitance. Prime using progressively stronger coats of Norcros Prime Bond 1: 4 with water: 1:3 with water & if still absorbent 1: 2 with water. Allow to dry between coats. After levelling the heating should not be switched on for 14 days after which the temperature should be raised at a rate of 5 o C per day to operating temperature. Undertile heating cables and mats should be encapsulated in a bed of either Norcros Pro 50 or Norcros Universal Floor Leveller Must be sound & in good condition. Prime with undiluted Prime Bond & allow to dry EXISTING GLAZED TILES PLWOOD OVERLA ON EXISTING TIMBER FLOORS (WBP/MARINE GRADE)** Must be well fixed and able to support the additional weight of tiling, Thoroughly clean and degrease & allow to dry before brush applying a slurry bonding coat consisting of 2 parts leveller: 1 part Prime Bond. Allow to dry. Plywood must be minimum 15-18mm thick and be screwed to existing boards and joists with staggered joints at 300mm centres and 150mm centres along board edges. Seal back, face & edges with undiluted Prime Bond & allow to dry. All timber construction must be adequately ventilated behind to prevent warpage of boards. Setting Out To gauge the floor to be levelled use a 2 metre straightedge and rotate through 360 noting where any gaps are present between the base and straightedge. Any gaps greater than 3mm should be chalk marked. In the case of more serious deviations in levels, countersunk screws should be drilled and plugged into the floor at 500mm centres. The screws should then be lined up and adjusted to the correct height by placing the straightedge and a spirit level across them to achieve plumb markers up to which the compound can be screeded. Mixing Into a clean pail add 4 to 4.4 litres of clean water and slowly add the 20kg of Pro 50 Levelling Compound. Mix with a rotary drill paddle to form a creamy lump-free consistency. Any aggregate should be introduced after the initial mixing stage. N.B. Using excess water may weaken the leveller causing it to separate, crack and debond. Application Pour the compound onto the floor and trowel out to the desired depth. The product is self smoothing. Ceramic & porcelain tiles can be laid as soon as the product supports weight, i.e. after approximately 4 hours. It should be noted that the pot life and set times of the product will be extended in cold conditions and reduced at high temperatures. Storage Store in dry internal conditions away from direct sunlight between 5-25 o C. The product has a 12 month shelf life from date of manufacture. Technical Advice For advice on tile installation products call Norcros Technical Helpline on 01782 524 140

12 PERMALAER Anti-Fracture Underlay for Tiles Timber/Metal & Areas with Limited Movement Green Screeds & Concrete Fracture Resistant up to 3mm Underfloor Heating Waterproof when used with Norcros Waterproofing Admixture 1.8mm thick 2 Roll Sizes: 0.5m x 8m (approx. 4m 2 ) 1.2m x 16.5m (approx. 20m 2 ) Designed for use beneath ceramic, porcelain, natural stone and mosaic tiles in areas where limited movement stresses are anticipated such as timber and metal surfaces and green concretes and screeds. The unique Permalayer system enables fractures up to 3mm wide to be bridged without affecting the tiled finish. When used correctly it eliminates the requirement for costly floor build-ups such as plywood overlays. The layer enables the substrate beneath to move laterally, protecting the tiled finish from the detrimental effects of subfloor movement. Permalayer provides a flat surface to tile directly onto meaning that it is easy to achieve a solid bed of adhesive beneath the tiles eliminating problems associated with point loading as well as making it suitable to receive mosaics without the need to level the floor first. Independent testing of Permalayer performed by Ceram Research (now Lucideon) showed that the product protected tiles and grout joints from drying shrinkage in concretes and screeds only 48 hours old. Their trials performed on chipboard floors on joists at 600mm centres showed that when Permalayer was laid into a bed of Norcros Rapid Porcelain Grey adhesive, a mean failure load of 6.2 kn was achieved at a mean deflection of 16.3mm with only the tile directly under load cracking after the timber floor itself had failed. There were no signs of failure in the surrounding tiles and no cracking was noted in the adhesive bed. This exceeds the requirements of BS 6399-1 1996 Loadings for Buildings Part 1, the code of practice for dead and imposed loads which states that the maximum load a floor must resist for domestic, office and shopping areas is 4.5 kn. A copy of the test report is available from Norcros Adhesives upon request. Concrete/Cement: Sand Screed Anhydrite Screeds Existing Vinyl/ Flooring Grade Asphalt Existing Glazed Tiles Heated Timber Showers/Wet Rooms 48 hours after laying Seal & Prime As Overleaf Slurry Bond Coat Mix adhesive with Norcros Waterproofing Admixture to provide a tanked system & protect the underlying substrate

13 General Surface Preparation All surfaces should be dry, clean and strong enough to support the tiles to be fixed. All traces of dirt, dust laitance and other contaminants must be mechanically removed. Porous or dusty surfaces must be sealed using Norcros Prime Bond diluted 1: 4 with water. SUBSTRATE PREPARATION CONCRETE/ POWER FLOATED CONCRETE Must be a minimum of 48 hours old. Power Floated concrete brush apply a slurry bond coat consisting of 2 parts adhesive: 1 part Prime Bond & allow to dry CEMENT: SAND SCREED Must be a minimum 48 hours old.. ANHDRITE/HEMIHDRITE SCREED(GPSUM) SCREEDS) HEATED FLOORS VINL TILES/ASPHALT EXISTING GLAZED TILES PLWOOD OVERLA ON EXISTING TIMBER FLOORS (WBP/MARINE GRADE)** Dry in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. Mechanically remove all traces of laitance. Prime using progressively stronger coats of Norcros Prime Bond 1: 4 with water: 1:3 with water & if still absorbent 1: 2 with water. Allow to dry between coats. After tiling the heating should not be switched on for 14 days after which the temperature should be raised at a rate of 5 o C per day to operating temperature. Undertile heating cables and mats should be encapsulated in a bed of either Norcros Pro 50 or Norcros Universal Floor Leveller Must be sound & in good condition. Prime with undiluted Prime Bond & allow to dry Must be well fixed and able to support the additional weight of tiling, Thoroughly clean and degrease & allow to dry before brush applying a slurry bonding coat consisting of 2 parts adhesive: 1 part Prime Bond. Allow to dry. Plywood must be minimum 15-18mm thick and be screwed to existing boards and joists with staggered joints at 300mm centres and 150mm centres along board edges. Seal back, face & edges with undiluted Prime Bond & allow to dry. All timber construction must be adequately ventilated behind to prevent warpage of boards. TONGUE & GROOVE FLOORBOARDS FLOORING GRADE/WATER RESISTANT CHIPBOARD WBP/MARINE GRADE PLWOOD MINIMUM 15-18mm THICK Must be screw fixed to joists at maximum 300mm centres using countersunk screws. Additional noggings should be inserted where necessary. Board edges should be glued. Prime with a neat coat of Norcros Prime Bond and allow to dry before tiling. The boards must be screw fixed to joists at maximum 300mm centres using countersunk screws. Additional noggings should be inserted where necessary. N.B. Wax coated boards are not suitable to receive a tiled finish Boards must be a suitable grade to receive a tiled finish and be screw fixed at maximum 300mm centres using countersunk screws. Additional noggings should be inserted where necessary. The back, face and edges of the plywood should be sealed with neat Norcros Prime Bond. FLOATING TIMBER FLOORS METAL Tongue & groove boards should be glued together using a good quality wood glue. If the floor is considered to be sufficiently deflection-free, the floor will be suitable for direct tiling. If however there is a large amount of deflection in the floor, overlay with a 15-18mm plywood. It should be noted that in some instances, a floating timber floor may not be deemed suitable to receive a tiled finish. Even when strengthened with plywood. Must be in good condition, free from any rust or surface contamination and able to support the additional weight without excessive deflection. Some grades may require priming with a suitable rust inhibiting primer. Application Cut the Permalayer to the required room size. Apply Norcros Rapid Porcelain Grey to the substrate using a thin bed notched wall trowel. Lay the Permalayer onto the adhesive bed, roll and press flat until the adhesive appears through the surface. Allow the adhesive to dry. Lay the tiles normally using Norcros Rapid Porcelain Grey Adhesive. Joints between the tiles must be minimum 3mm wide. Allow the adhesive to dry prior to grouting using Norcros 4 into 1 or Norcros Flexible Floor & Wall Grout. Permalayer does not eliminate the need for movement joints which should be incorporated in the tiled installation in accordance with BS 5385: Part 3.. In wet areas such as shower and wet rooms, mix Norcros Rapid Porcelain Tile Adhesive with Norcros Waterproofing Technical Advice - For advice on tile installation products call Norcros Technical Helpline on 01782 524 140

14 ACOUSTIC MATTING Sound Reduction Membrane System Easy to Install Minimal build height 3mm thick Suitable under ceramic, porcelain & natural stone tiles Document E Compliant 18dB Impact Sound Improvement without covering Good Thermal Properties Suitable for Refurbishment & New Build A resilient layer made of waste rubber and cork mixed with a polymer binder which is suitable for use under most floor finishes such as ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles and soft floor coverings such as vinyl, wood and carpet. The matting has been developed for use in both commercial and residential buildings such as apartments, hotels, hospitals etc. The product has been developed to meet the current Building Regulations and is Document E compliant. The matting also has exceptionally good insulating qualities. Resistance to the Passage of Sound (Part E) Effective from July 1st 2004 Part E was introduced to deal with the problem of noise and to improve the resistance of structures to the passage of transmitted sound. Insulation standards are specified for walls and floors: a minimum of 45dB for airborne sound and a maximum of 62dB for impact sound on floors Roll Size Colour Density Service Temperature Acoustic Adhesive Coverage 1m x 20m x 3mm thick Black/Beige 390kg/m 3-30 o C to 80 o C Approx. 45 m 2 /15 litre tub with 1mm vinyl trowel Tensile Strength Heat Conductivity Environmental Behaviour Elongation at Break Flammability Rating Castor Chair Suitability Coefficient of Friction 0.6 N/mm 2 0.19W/mk Limited resistance to acid Approx. 60% B2 es AVR 0.66

15 General Surface Preparation All surfaces should be dry, clean and strong enough to support the tiles to be fixed. All traces of dirt, dust laitance and other contaminants must be mechanically removed. Porous or dusty surfaces must be sealed using Norcros Prime Bond diluted 1: 4 with water. SUBSTRATE PREPARATION CONCRETE/ POWER FLOATED CONCRETE Must be a minimum of 6 weeks old. Power Floated concrete brush apply a slurry bond coat consisting of 2 parts adhesive: 1 part Prime Bond & allow to dry CEMENT: SAND SCREED Must be a minimum 3 weeks old.. Fixing Norcros Acoustic Matting With a suitable vinyl trowel, apply Norcros Acoustic Adhesive to the substrate and push the acoustic matting firmly into the adhesive. Allow to dry. Fixing Tiles Prime the Acoustic matting with undiluted Norcros Prime Bond and allow to dry. Tiles should be fixed using Norcros Thick Bed Stone & Porcelain Adhesive. Only mix enough adhesive that can be used within 20 minutes. Apply the adhesive to the floor using an appropriate notched floor trowel. Push the tiles into the adhesive ribs with a firm twisting action and check by lifting a tile that the adhesive is in total contact with the floor and that void free solid bed fixing is achieved. Apply in temperatures above 5 o C. When used in high temperatures a shortened application time will result. Once the adhesive has dried, (generally after 3 hours at 20 o C) tiles may be grouted using either Norcros 4 into 1 or Norcros Flexible Floor & Wall Grout. Movement Joints Movement joints should be provided as specified in British Standard BS 5385: Part 3. Technical Advice For advice on tile installation products call Norcros Technical Helpline on 01782 524 140