* Extremely Flexible * Flexural Strength * Premium Grade * Grout in 3 Hours
Description
Powerflex is a cementitious one pack flexible, fast setting rubber based tile adhesive. It provides extraordinary handling and when mixed with water becomes a smooth creamy paste that is easy to trowel. Powerflex is quick setting while providing excellent adhesion, water resistance, flexibility and bond strength. Grouting can be done in 3 hours.
| Suitable Tiles | Suitable Substrates | Colour |
| * Natural Stone | * Concrete/Cement Render | Grey White |
| * Bicottura | * Brickwork/Blockwork | Interior | Exterior |
| * Monocottura | * Fibre Cement Sheets (primed) | Walls
Floors | Walls
Floors |
| * Fully Vitrified | * Plasterboard (primed) |
| * Porcelain | * Over Morgan’s Waterproof Membrane |
| | * Painted Surfaces |
| | * Tilt Up Slabs |
| | * Tile over Tile |
| | * Tile over Vinyl, Cork Tiles (Refer to Morgan Adhesives) |
| | * Tile over Vinyl Adhesive (Refer to Morgan Adhesives) |
| | * Tile over Timber Flooring (Refer to Morgan Adhesives) |
Precautions
Powerflex is unsuitable for:
- bonding moisture sensitive green marble;
- bonding to MDF board, (timber and wax impregnated wood must be sheeted with fibre cement sheeting);
- substrates subject to constant water immersion such as swimming pools.
Surface Preparation
All surfaces to be tiled must be flat and true, free from oil, dirt, grease or any other contaminants. Very porous surfaces should be primed with Plastinex (1 part Plastinex mixed with 4 parts water).
Concrete : New concrete must be allowed to cure for 6 weeks and should have a wood flat finish. When finished with a steel trowel, concrete must be acid etched, using Floor Prep.
Cement Render : Render to be left with a wood float finish and allowed to cure for 7 days.
Fibre Cement Sheets : Compressed fibre sheets should be primed with Plastinex (1 part Plastinex mixed with 4 parts water) and all joints to be taped with PVC duct tape and fixed according to manufacturer's instructions.
Plasterboard : Must be fixed as per manufacturer's instructions. Jointing compound must be primed with Plastinex (1 part Plastinex mixed with 4 parts water).
Painted Surfaces : Oil based paints must be in good condition with all flaky paint removed and the surface washed with a commercial cleaner such as Sugar Soap. Acrylic based paints to be treated in the same manner as oil based paint surfaces. PVA based paint surfaces must be scabbled to expose at least 80% of the original substrate. (Refer to Morgan Adhesives)
Tilt Up Slabs : Release agents on the surface can be a problem if not removed properly (e.g. silicone based products, diesel, etc.) liaise with the builder to find out which one has been used and remove it accordingly (e.g. using manufacturer's directions). Only then can tiling commence.
Tile over Tile : Tiles should be thoroughly cleaned with a commercial cleaner such as Sugar Soap.
Vinyl Flooring : Any loose debris should be removed. Surface should be thoroughly cleaned with a commercial cleaner such as Sugar Soap.
Mixing Powerflex
Add Powerflex to clean water at a ratio of 20 kg to 6 litres of water. Mix product to a smooth paste free from lumps by using a drill that has a speed lower than 300 rpm, or mix by hand. Slacken the adhesive and re-mix after 5 minutes.
Pot Life
Powerflex has a pot life of approximately 1 hour at 20°C and 50% relative humidity.
Open Time
Powerflex has an open time of approximately 30 minutes, which can be shortened to just a few minutes by the action of sun, wind, high temperatures or highly absorbent surfaces. Tilers need to constantly check that the adhesive has not formed a surface skin and is still fresh to the touch.
Wetting or priming the substrate prior to tiling prolongs the open time of the adhesive. It is not advisable to wet the adhesive when it has formed a skin as water only increases the rate of cement hydration and will result in an anti adhesive film. Skinned adhesive must always be removed and disposed of.
Application
Always install the tiles in accordance with AS 3958 1:1991 and ensure the backs of the tiles are free of dust. Spread Powerflex evenly across one square metre at a time with a 6 x 6 x 6 notched trowel for walls or a 10 x 10 x 10 notched trowel for floors. The choice of trowel should be governed by the depth of the knobs, grooves or ridges on the back of the tile and the evenness of the substrate.
Lay the tiles with a fair pressure and at right angles to the notched pattern.
The final bed of adhesive should be between 2mm and 4mm. Wall tiles should have a finished joint width of 2mm - 4mm and floor files a finished joint width of 3mm - 6mm. Tiles can be adjusted for approximately 10 minutes after laying.
Coverage
20 kgs of Powerflex will cover approximately 8-10 square metres with a 10mm notched trowel for floors and/or 10-12 square metres with a 6mm notched trowel.
Dry Time
Powerflex dries in approximately 3 hours and cured within 24 hours at 23°C and 50% relative humidity. It may require longer times to cure for denser tiles and substrates or at installation temperatures below 10°C.
Expansion Joints
Joint Grouting
Grouting may commence after approximately 3 hours (depending on variables such as sun, heat, wind, etc.)
Shelf Life
Powerflex can be stored in the original packaging in a dry elevated position for 6 months.
Packaging
Powerflex is available in 20kg, 10kg and 5kg bags and 1kg handyman tubs.
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| Technical Data | Complies with AS 2358-1990 |
| Product Identity |
| Colour and Type | Grey/White powder |
| Specific Gravity | 0.82 kg/ltr |
| Toxic Hazard | No |
| Inflammable | No |
| Application Data |
| Mixing ratio | 10.3 |
| Consistency of mix | Very viscous |
| Application temperature range | From +10oC to 40oC |
| Ready for traffic | After 12 hours |
| Cure time | Initial cure in 7 days Full cure in 14 days |
| Wall grouting | After 3 hours depending on absorption |
| Floor grouting | After 3 hours |
| Final Performance |
| Damp resistance | Excellent |
| Ageing resistance | Excellent |
| Resistance to solvents and oils | Excellent |
| Resistance to acids and alkalis | Good |
| Resistance to temperature | From -30oC to +90oC |
| Flexibility | High |
Correct procedures for use can be found in AS 3958 1 & 2 and must be followed at all times.
