BAL Single Part Fastflex Grey (12.5Kg)

BAL Single Part Fastflex is a highly flexible, rubber based powder, floor tile adhesive. This elastomeric adhesive is specifically designed for tiling areas subject to movement and vibration. It is water/frost resistant, suitable for use internally and externally in both wet and dry environments.

Key Features

• Coverage approx. 5.5m²
• Setting time 5 hours
• Elastomeric - recommended for areas subject to movement and vibration, as well as isolating anti-fracture underlay for ceramic tiles
• Suitable for fixing ceramics, porcelain, fully vitrified tiles, mosaics and natural stone
• Suitable for use in wet or dry environments
• Suitable for use in internally and externally

Quality and Standards

BAL Single Part Fastflex conforms to EN 12004 C1S2

Instructions for use

• Ensure surfaces to be tiled are flat, clean, dry, sound and free from contamination (in wet rooms, bathrooms, showers or swimming pools, use Ardex WPC waterproof tanking system to first waterproof the substrate)
• Mix the product with clean cold water; 3 parts powder to 1 part water
  (Mix until smooth, lump-free consistency achieved)
• Using a trowel, apply the adhesive to the wall or floor surface (max. 1m² at a time)
  (The size of notched trowel chosen, depends on the tile size, the surface being tiled, the profile on the back of the tile and the degree of coverage required - check out our wide range of trowels)
• Comb to required bed thickness (between 3-10mm) ensuring ribs all run in one direction
  (Note. if fixing large/heavily-patterned tiles, apply additional adhesive to tile reverse)
• Fix tiles before adhesive forms skin (typically 20 minutes at 20°C). If skin has formed, remove adhesive and apply fresh layer
• Press tile firmly into the ribs of the adhesive and into position, with slight twisting/sliding action to ensure optimum adhesive contact (tiles can be adjusted for 5-10 minutes after initial positioning)
• Ensure you have left adequate joint spaces between tiles for grouting
• Clean off surplus adhesive from tile face and between tile joints

Recommendations

BAL Single Part Fastflex Grey is not suitable for use on natural stone susceptible to staining, these include limestone, travertine and some granite; in this case, use BAL Rapid Set White Adhesive.