WHITE ADHESIVE OF INCREASED FLEXIBILITY AND ADHESION,
FOR NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC MARBLE, STONE TILES AND GLASS MOSAIC
RECOMMENDED FOR TERRACES, BALCONIEFACADES, FIRE-PLACES,
FLOOR AND WALL HEATING
FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL USE
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| ATLAS PLUS WHITE is a special adhesive designed for fixing wall and floor ceramic tiles of increased absorption and tiles at risk of discolouration, based on “grey cement” contained in traditional cement adhesives. It is used in particular for fixing tiles made of natural and synthetic marble, natural stone, stone agglomerate and ceramic tiles. Apply ATLAS PLUS WHITE adhesive on balconies, terraces, façades and on wall or floor heating systems. ATLAS PLUS WHITE can be used on the following substrates: cement plaster, cement-lime plaster, gypsum plaster, concrete, aerated concrete, cement or anhydrite jointless floor, and rough surfaces made of bricks, blocks, hollow bricks and other similar ceramic or lime-sand materials. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use with maximum thickness of the adhesion layer of 2÷5 mm. |
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| ATLAS PLUS WHITE is ready-to-use dry mix of top-quality cement binder – “white cement”, aggregates and modifying agents. As opposed to mortars based on “grey cement”, it does not cause discolouration of absorbent stone or ceramic tiles. It has increased flexibility and adhesion that ensure its resistance to the deformations occurring during the period of use in the layer arrangement: substrate - adhesive – tile (e.g. on façades or wall and floor heating systems). Optimum selection of consistency and thickness of adhesion layer in accordance with recommendations (for relevant conditions of mortar application) eliminate slip of newly adhered tiles. ATLAS PLUS WHITE is frost-resistant and water-proof. |
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| In order to prepare the adhesive, pour dry adhesive into a container with suitable amount of water (in proportion: 0.26÷0.27 l of water for 1 kg of dry adhesive) and mix until homogenous. It is best to mix it mechanically, using a drill with a mixer. The adhesive is ready to use after 5 minutes and after remixing. It maintains its properties for ca. 4 hours. |
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| The substrate should be dry, even and structurally sound i.e. strong enough; it should be free from anything that may weaken adhesion of the adhesive, in particular dust, dirt, lime, oil, fat, wax, remains of emulsion and oil paint. It is recommended that any irregularities of substrate’s surface that prevent from the application of the appropriate layer thickness (2÷5 mm) of ATLAS PLUS WHITE should be adjusted with, for example, ATLAS levelling mortar, ATLAS plastering mix, ATLAS TEN-10 quick-setting mortar, etc. If necessary, use ATLAS UNI-GRUNT priming emulsion to reduce substrate’s excessive absorption. In case of applying the adhesive to unstable substrates of bearing capacity that can hardly be determined (e.g. dusty, difficult to clean), it is recommended to make an adhesion test, i.e. to adhere a tile and check the bonding after 48 hours. |
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ATLAS PLUS WHITE is applied in a thin layer for tile fixing. Apply the adhesive to the prepared, primed substrate with a trowel or a smooth float made of steel and then distribute it evenly and shape it (possibly in one direction) using a notched trowel. Do not lay the adhesive over excessively large surface because it maintains its adhesive properties for 10÷30 minutes. The time depends on substrate parameters and environment conditions. In order to check if it is still possible to fix tiles, you should make a test, i.e. press the mortar with your fingers. If the adhesive has remained on the fingers, you may fix tiles. If the fingers are clean, remove the old layer of the adhesive and apply a new one. After having spread the adhesive place the tile and press it towards the substrate. Apply such an amount of the adhesive that when a tile is pressed down, its contact surface with the adhesive is even and as large as possible (min. 2/3 of tile surface). In case of tile fixing on floors located outdoors, it is recommended to ensure complete adhesion surface. To do that, apply the adhesive both on the substrate as well as on the other side of the tile. Tile position may be adjusted within 10 minutes afterwards. If grouting is to be carried out, remove excess of the adhesive when tiles are pressed towards the surface. The floor can be accessed or grouted no earlier than 24 hours after the tiles have been fixed; the adhesive achieves its full functional strength after 3 days. Caution: in case of fixing thin marble tiles, there may appear temporary discolourations resulting from high marble absorptivity. Fixed marble will regain its previous colour after ca. 7 days i.e. after complete drying.
The information comprises basic instructions of product application and does not relieve users of responsibility for work in accordance with good construction practice and OHS regulations. |
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On average 1.5 kg of the adhesive is used for 1 m2 for each 1 mm of the adhesive layer. In practice consumption depends on how smooth and even the substrate is and what type of ceramic material is applied.
Approximate consumption of adhesive for selected types of tiles
| Type of tile | Trowel’s notch size | Thickness of adhesive layer | Average consumption (kg/m2) |
Small (15 x 15 mm) and medium (25 x 25 mm)
mosaic of smooth or slightly profiled bottom surface | 4.0 mm | ca. 2.0 - 2.5 mm | 2.1 - 3.75 |
| Small tiles (up to 10x10 cm) of smooth or slightly profiled bottom surface | 4.0 - 6.0 mm | ca. 2.0÷3.0 mm | 2.1÷4.5 |
Medium tiles
(25x25 cm)
of slightly profiled bottom surface | 6.0÷8.0 mm | ca. 2.5÷4.0 mm | 2.65÷6.0 |
| Large tiles (30x30 cm) of medium profiled bottom surface | 8.0÷10.0 mm | ca. 3.5÷5.0 mm | 3.7÷7.5 |
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| A drill with a mixer, smooth and notched float made of metal. Wash the tools with clean water directly after use. Clean the remainder of the set mortar, that is difficult to remove, with ATLAS SZOP |
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Paper bags: 25 kg
Pallet: 1050 kg in 25 kg bags |
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| Store and transport in tightly closed bags, in dry conditions (pallets are particularly recommended). Keep dry. Shelf life in conditions complying with the requirements is 12 months from the date on the packaging. |
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| Irritant. Protect skin, eyes and respiratory system. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not inhale dust. In case of contact with eyes, immediately rinse them with plenty of water and seek medical attention. In case of ingestion, immediately seek medical attention and show doctor the packaging or label. |
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Mixing proportions:
0.26÷0.27 l of water for 1 kg of mortar
6.50÷6.75 l of water for 25 kg of mortar
Pot life – ca. 4 hours
Open time – min. 20 minutes
Tile adjustment time – 10 minutes
Temperature:
adhesive preparation temperature – from +5°C to +25°C
Substrate and ambient temperature during work – from +5°C to +25°C
Temperature resistance
during work – from -20°C to +60°C
Floor utilisation – after 24 hours
Grouting – after ca. 24 hours
Min. thickness of mortar layer - 2 mm
Max. thickness of mortar layer - 5 mm
Content of soluble chromium (VI)
in ready-to-use mix - ≤ 0.0002%
PN-EN 12004: 2002/A1: 2003
Cementitious adhesive C2TE S1 type
Tensile adhesion:
initial
After heat ageing C2TE S1 type
After water immersion (≥ 1.0 N/mm2)
After freeze-thaw cycles
Open time – adhesion after open time no less than 20 minutes C2TE S1
Slip C2TE S1
Class of reaction to fire acc. to PN-EN 13501-1:2008 A2-s1, d0/A2fl-s1 |
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| The product conforms with PN-EN-12004: 2002/A1: 2003 for C2TE S1 class adhesive |
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