FLEX JOINT FILLER-SILICONE ADDITIVE
Product Description:
Cement-based, silicone-added, mold and fungus resistant, high performance, flexible joint filler with high water impermeability, suitable for 1-6 mm joints.
It is suitable for TS EN 13888 I CG2WA class
C: Cement based
G: Grouting
2: Normal performance
W: Reduced water absorption
A: High abrasion resistance
Public Works Pos No: 04.013/2
Areas of Use:
It is used to fill the joint gaps of 1-6 mm in coating materials such as ceramic, granite, cotto, clinker, glass mosaic, marble, natural stone.
It gives excellent results in wet areas such as bathrooms, showers, toilets, easily contaminated places such as kitchens, horizontal and vertical applications.
It is used for horizontal and vertical applications in wet areas such as pools, Turkish baths, saunas, and hot springs.
It gives excellent results in places where there is heavy pedestrian and freight traffic and sudden temperature changes such as facades, terraces, floor heating systems, warehouses.
Features:
It is difficult to get dirty and easy to clean.
It is resistant to freezing-thawing cycle.
It repels water.
It is resistant to mold and fungus growth.
Its colors do not fade.
Provides a smooth surface.
It is resistant to abrasion.
Splinterproof.
Technical Specifications:
Appearance: White or Colored Powder
Application Temperature: + 5ºC to + 35ºC
Water Mixing Ratio: 6.5-7.0 Liter / Bag
Rest Time of Mortar: 5-10 min.
Pot Life: 1 hour
Ready to Use: 1 Day
Flexural Strength: ≥ 2.5 N / mm²
Compressive Strength: ≥ 15 N / mm²
Abrasion Resistance: ≤ 1000 mm³
Shrinkage: ≤ 3mm / m
Water Absorption: (30 min.) ≤ 2 g, Water Absorption: (240 min.) ≤ 5 g
Temperature Resistance: -30ºC to + 80ºC
The above values are given for +23 ºC and 50% relative humidity.
Pre-Application Preparation:
The adhesive must be cured prior to grouting.
Joint gaps should be completely free of residues that will prevent adhesion.
The depth of the joint should be at least 2/3 of the thickness of the ceramic.
When using highly absorbent coating materials, when applying in hot and windy weather, the joints should be moistened with clean water.
Application:
Slowly pour 20 kg of Alfuga Ultra Flex, Silicone Enhanced Flex Joint Filler into 6.5-7.0 lt of water and mix until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Mixing should be done with a low speed mixer. Any additives not specified in the application instructions should not be added. Adding more or less water than specified may cause cracking, dusting and color defects. The prepared mortar should be rested for 5-10 minutes to mature. It should be mixed again for 1-2 minutes before starting the application. The mortar should be spread on the surface and filled with a rubber trowel into the joint gaps with cross movements and the excess should be scraped off the surface. When the material filled into the joint gap loses its water and becomes dull, usually after 10-20 minutes, the surface should be cleaned with a damp sponge in circular motions. This period may be shortened in applications performed under unfavorable ambient conditions such as direct sunlight and wind, among coating materials with high absorption or waiting in the sun. The problem of color fluctuation may be encountered when the wiping process is done before time or with a very watery sponge. The sponge should be cleaned at frequent intervals. After making sure that Alfuga Ultra Flex is dry enough that it does not drain from the joint, the residues remaining on the surface should be cleaned with a dry cloth.
Warnings:
Expired or crusted mortar in the container should be discarded. Hands and application tools should be washed with plenty of water after application. When Alfuga Ultra Flex is applied in very hot, dry and windy conditions, it is recommended to sprinkle water on it a few hours after application to improve the final performance.
Consumption: See, Joint Consumption Chart
Packing: 20 kg craft bag.
Storage and Shelf Life:
It should be stored in its unopened original package, in a cool and dry environment, protected from frost. For short term storage, maximum 3 palettes should be placed on top of each other and the shipment should be made on a first in, first out system. Palettes should not be stacked on top of each other during long term storage. Suitable storage conditions are 12 months from the date of production. Opened packages should be stored under appropriate storage conditions and used within one week.
Safety Advices:
For more detailed information, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet.
Responsibility:
The application instructions and technical values given in this technical document are based entirely on our scientific and practical knowledge. These values may vary depending on the ambient conditions. Allmax Construction Chemicals reserves the right to make changes in products in line with technological developments. Allmax Yapı Kimyasalları cannot be held responsible for the results that may arise out of written recommendations regarding where and how the product will be used and / or due to incorrect use. Therefore, when using Allmax Construction Chemicals products, make sure that you use the right product in the right place. Allmax Construction Chemicals is only responsible for the quality of the product.
