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Dr. Fixit Modern Tile Adhesive

C r ac k R e s i s ta n t a n d W at e r p r o o f t i l e a d h e s i v e

Description
Dr. Fixit Modern Tile Adhesive is polymer modified cement base powder tile adhesive. It is grey coloured

Dr. Fixit Modern Tile Adhesive

powder & as name suggest this product is most suitable for wall tiling on plastered wall & floor tiling on
cementitious substrate by substituting conventional method of cement & sand.

Areas of Application
}}Fixing all types of tiles on internal/External floor & ceramic tiles on wall.

Features & Benefits

}}Crack free, breakage free & firm surface that preserves beauty of tiling for longer time.
}}Excellent waterproofing characteristics
}}Ready to use, needs no curing
}} Excellent adhesion, low shrinkage.
}} Sufficiently flexible to accommodate thermal & physical movements.
}} Quick tiling benefits contractors & consumers in terms of time saving.

Method of Application
Floor Tiling

1 S u r fac e P r e pa r ati o n
}}The surface should be sound, clean, and free from dirt, oil or grease before Dr. Fixit Fevimate WMA is applied.
}}Expansion joints coinciding with joints in the substrate should be incorporated at the design stage with
spacing at 5 meters maximum & it is not to be covered with tiles.
}}Movement joints upto 5 mm width & wider joints to be filled with suitable joint fillers.
}}The surface must be plumb before application of adhesives.
}}The surface must be scabbled to expose at least 75% of the clean surface.
}}The surface must be in ssd condition before application of adhesive.

2 M ixi n g
}}Take 5- 6 litres of water in aclean & dry vessel, gradually start addition of 25 kg, Dr. Fixit Fevimate WMA
powder under continuous stirring to a uniform lump free consistency, soft & smooth paste using a forced
action mixer attached with paddle stirrer for 3 - 5 minutes.
}}Allow it to fatten for 5 minutes.
}}Hand mixing is recommended for small quantities only.
}}Mix as much quantity, which can be used within 60 minutes.

3 TI L ING
}}Spread the adhesive to a thickness of approx. 3-6 mm and comb with a notched trowel. Strictly apply the
adhesive paste which can be tiled within 10 to 15 mins.
}}Intermittently touch the adhesive paste on substrate by finger. If the adhesive sticks to fingers then continue
tiling and if not scrape off the adhesive and apply new coat.
}}Start placing the tiles on the surface to be tiled. Tap the tiles properly to ensure complete coverage of the
backside of tiles and to eliminate the possibility of any air voids.
}}Keep joints between two-tiles using spacers.
}}Start filling joints only after 24 hrs. with Dr. Fixit Fevimate TG.
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Dr. Fixit Modern Tile Adhesive
C r ac k R e s i s ta n t a n d W at e r p r o o f t i l e a d h e s i v e

Wall Cladding

Dr. Fixit Modern Tile Adhesive

1 S u r fac e P r e pa r ati o n
}}The surface to be tiled should be sound and thoroughly cleaned.
}}The surface to be tiled should be sound and thoroughly cleaned. Surface should be free from wax, grease,
polish etc.

2 M ixi n g
}}Add 3 parts of powder to 1 part of water.
}}Mix with a trowel / slow speed drills (50 - 100 rpm) until a lump free homogeneous paste is obtained.
}}Always mix the required quantity, which can be consumed with in 60 min. pot life.

3 TI L ING
}}Spread the adhesive to a thickness of approx. 3-6 mm and comb with a notched trowel. Strictly apply the
adhesive paste which can be tiled within 10 to 15 mins.
}}Intermittently touch the adhesive paste on substrate by finger. If the adhesive sticks to fingers then continue
tiling and if not scrape off the adhesive and apply new coat.
}}Start placing the tiles on the surface to be tiled. Tap the tiles properly to ensure complete coverage of the
backside of tiles and to eliminate the possibility of any air voids.
}}Keep joints between two-tiles using spacers.
}}Start filling joints only after 24 hrs. with Dr. Fixit Fevimate TG.

Precautions & Limitations

}}For laying tiles on floor, Surface should be sufficiently hard & good condition.
}} Always add powder to water & never add water to powder.
}} Do not add excess water than recommended.
}} Never add sand & cement at site.
}} Strictly not recommended for tiling on gypsum plaster, paint, wood & metal.
}} Do not use for vertical cladding of heavy stone & tiles.
}} Not recommended for Tile on Tile application..

Technical Information

PROPERTIES RESULTS
Appearance Cement Grey Powder
Mix ratio Approx. 3 to 4 = Powder : water (by vol).
Open time Approx. 10 - 15 minutes at 30°C
Pot life approx. 2 hrs at 30°C
Trafficable time 24 hrs (max.)

Coverage
}}50 - 55 sqft/20 Kg. Bag at 3 mm thickness
}} 30 - 35 sqft/20 Kg bag at 6 mm thickness

Packaging
20 & 30 kg
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Dr. Fixit Modern Tile Adhesive
C r ac k R e s i s ta n t a n d W at e r p r o o f t i l e a d h e s i v e

Shelf Life
12 months

Dr. Fixit Modern Tile Adhesive

Other Product Categories Available
DR. FIXIT has wide range of Waterproofing & Construction chemicals which includes,

£ Waterproofing Products £ Exterior Coating Products

£ Repair Products £ Tile Fixing Range
£ Sealants £ Concrete Admixtures
£ Flooring Products £ Grouts

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