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ADESILEX P4
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4 Pet xpid s itlera sn act, eco dull AF TH EUROPEA E WI N NC EN 12004 S High performance, rapid-setting, full contact, cementitious adhesive for ceramic tile and stone material installations; smoothing compound for interiors and exteriors; mortar for brick and concrete block walls CLASSIFICATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH EN 12004 Adesilex P4 is an improved (C2) fast setting (F) cementitious adhesive classified as C2F. Conformity of Adesilex P4 is declared in ITT certificate n° 25070275/Gi (TUM) issued by the Technische Universität München laboratory (Germany) and as declared in ITT certificate n° 1220.6/10/R03 NPU issued by the ITB Katowice Institute (Poland). WHERE TO USE Tile and stone flooring installations • loor bonding of all types of medium and large F ceramic tiles, natural stone (if not sensitive to moisture or subject to surface efflorescence), terracotta, and terrazzo in interiors and exteriors. Smoothing compounds • nterior and exterior smoothing of all substrates I generally used in building, provided they are clean, such as concrete slabs, cementitious screeds, and existing ceramic tile, terrazzo and natural stone floors. Brick and concrete block walls • xpansive mortar for brick or concrete block walls. E Some application examples • otal bonding of large size porcelain tiles on floors T subject to heavy traffic, such as offices, shopping malls, hospitals and schools. • onding of stone material and terrazzo, including B large sizes. • Setting quarry tiles, klinker or single-fired tiles on terraces and balconies. • Setting ceramic tiles of every type over all kinds of underfloor heating installations. • Overlaying of ceramic tiles and stone material on old floors (ceramic, natural stone, cement, terrazzo), as long as they are solid and perfectly clean. • Easy levelling and localised smoothing with rapid curing prior to fixing ceramic tiles. • Rapid replacement of tiles, when filling irregularities in the substrate is required simultaneously. • onding of brick and concrete blocks for building B walls rapidly. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Adesilex P4 is a grey powder composed of cement and fine-graded mineral fillers, containing high quantities of synthetic resins and special additives according to a formula developed in the MAPEI Research Laboratories. Mixed with water, Adesilex P4 becomes a mortar with the following properties: • emi-fluid and easily trowellable; s • 00% back-buttering is guaranteed. With Adesilex P4 1 it is possible to obtain adhesive beds 3 mm to 20 mm thick without undulations, ideal for external installations and heavy traffic areas; • ble to absorb deflections of the substrate and tiles; a

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• perfect bonding to all materials generally used in building; • cures rapidly without significant shrinkage until it builds a sufficient bond strength; • waterproof, weatherproof and resistant to frost. RECOMMENDATIONS Do not use Adesilex P4: • on walls or slanted surfaces; • wood and wood conglomerates; • metal surfaces, rubber, PVC or linoleum; • with natural or artificial stone material slabs subject to movement due to moisture. Spreading with semicircular notched trowel APPLICATION PROCEDURE FLOOR INSTALLATION Preparing the substrate The substrate must be cured, mechanically strong,...

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TECHNICAL DATA (typical values) Adesilex P4 complies with: EN 12004 as C2F – PRODUCT IDENTITY Consistency: Bulk mass density (kg/m³): EC1 R Plus - very low emission APPLICATION DATA (at +23°C - 50% R.H.) Mix ratio: 19-21 parts water to 100 parts of Adesilex P4 Application temperature range: Open time: Setting time: a) initial: b) final: Adjustability time: Laying porcelain tiles Set to light foot traffic: Smoothing existing flooring with Adesilex P4 FINAL PERFORMANCES Adhesion (according to EN 1348) (N/mm²): – initial (after 28 days at +23°C - 50% R.H.): – after heat ageing: – after water...

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BRICK AND CEMENT BLOCK WALLS Preparing the mix Adesilex P4 should be mixed in a clean receptacle with 5-5.5 litres of clean water for every 25 kg bag until a smooth lump-free mix is obtained. Let the mix sit for 3 minutes then stir again and the mix is ready for use. Adesilex P4 has a pot life of approx. 60 minutes at +23°C and 50% R.H. Laying brick or concrete blocks Pour the Adesilex P4 mix into a receptacle large enough for the size and shape of the brick or cement blocks. Place the brick or concrete block on the surface of the mix so the adhesive is transferred. Place the brick or block...

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