CeraSet CS-3 is a superior performance bagged cementitious tile adhesive to install tiles and natural stone using the thin-set method of installation.To be used with clean water only . For improved performance & tile over tile fixing mix with CS-TA .CS-3 is available in grey &white.
Suitable Surfaces where CS-3 can be used are Brick Masonry, Concrete Surfaces ,Cement mortar Bed, Cement Plaster & on existing tiles (mix with CS-TA).
Advantages
Uses
Designed for interior or exterior installation of ceramic tile and natural stone for walls and floors.
Coverage
One kg will cover approx 3sqft for a bed of 3 mm thickness.
Packing
25 kg BOPP Valve Type BagsSubstrates
- Cement mortar bed
- Cement plaster
- Cement floor
- Cement terrazzo
Technical data and application properties at 73°F(23°C) and 50% relative humidity
Installation Instructions
Surface preparation
Proper surface preparation is essential for the correct installation of any floor covering. Surface must be structurally sound, smooth and dry. Glossy or painted surfaces must be sanded, stripped and cleaned of waxes, dust grease, loose material and any other contamination, which may interface with good bond.surface temperature should be maintained between 10°C to 38°C for good adhesion. Conrete bricks/blocks/wall to dry out by exposure to air for atleast 28 days.
Mixing
- The standard mixing ratio is 4.5 to 5 liters for 20 Kg.put the clean water or recommend latex admixture in the mixing container first, then add ceracrete thin set adhesive.
- For best result, mix with mixing paddle and 1%” heavy-duty drill.
- To mix by hand, use a margin trowel and mix vigorously mix with hand or slow speed mixer until it’s obtain a homogeneous lump free paste.
- Let the properly mixed adhesive to slake for 4-5 minutes.
- Remix again for 2 minutes and apply with the recommended notched trowel.
- Properly consistence mixed material will settle in the substrates in the form of strips(ridges) without slump when it is applied on substrates.
Application procedure
- Use properly sized notched on trowel to ensure 100% coverage under a tile. Wet the substrate floor or wall slightly before applying the adhesive mixture. Apply thin bond coat of the mortar to the substrate with flat edge of the trowel approximately 3mm thickness. Comb the mixture with a notch edge of the trowel working in 1 direction at 45° angle.
- If possible, spread in approximately 1 square meter at a time. Only apply as much adhesive mixture as can be covered with tile within a open time. Check open time by touching the adhesive bed with your finger tip because open time will vary depending on temperature and humidity.
- Position tiles in the adhesive bed and press the tile firmly in a perpendicular motion across ridged moving back and forth because it allows maximum coverage. Back buttering advisable for some tile. Adjust tile promptly and beat in with a beating block and (wooden hammer) rubber mallet.
- Periodically pull up tile and check back to ensure proper adhesive coverage. If material is dry or not sticky, recomb with notch trowel. If too dry ,remove and replace with fresh material.
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