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ABC TILE ADHESIVE is a cement-based adhesive Open Time:

designed for bonding polished and unpolished homogenous Open time is the period when the mortars adhesive strength
and ceramic wall and floor tiles, as well as marble, granite is most effective. Adjust and align accordingly within the
and natural stone on concrete surfaces. Only the highest adhesives open time only (picture 1).
quality portland cement, natural sand fillers and chemical
additives are used. ABC TILE ADHESIVE uses the thinbed Finger Check:
method for a faster, professional and lasting tile installation. To ensure that 2
open time has not
ADVANTAGES lapsed, check if the
- Prevents tile cracks and bonding failure tile adhesive mortar
- High adhesive tensile strength still adheres to
- Non-sag properties and high initial adhesiveness your finger in order
- Greater workability due to long pot life and open time to avoid bonding
- For interior and exterior application failure (picture 2).
- Higher productivity per worker per day If open time has
- Economical lapsed, remove
the applied
SURFACE PREPARATION adhesive layer and
The substrate must be fully cured, structurally stable and t h r o w a w a y.
level, smooth, clean and free from dirt, effloresence, dust, CAUTION: DO NOT add a newly prepared batch of
loose material, oil, chemicals and other contaminants. Acid ABC Tile Adhesive to a previously mixed batch.
etch or abrade surface to ensure proper bonding.
Cleaning:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS If excess mortar adheres on the tile face, remove with
1 Mixing: Into a plastic or metal pail containing clean clean water.
tap water, pour a sufficient amount of ABC TILE
ADHESIVE that can be used within the POT LIFE of COVERAGE & PACKAGING
4 hours. Pot life is the time during which the mixed Depending on substrate conditions, tile size and application
tile adhesive can be applied while sitting in a non- thickness, 25 kg of ABC TILE ADHESIVE will cover approx.
absorptive container. CAUTION: Use only plastic 5m2 (using 30 x 30cm tile). Available in 5kg and 25kg.
pail or galvanized iron sheet as mixing base. Never
use absorbent material such as plywood, wooden CLEANING & SAFETY
box, gypsum board or card board as it will change Remove excess mortar on tools using clean water.
the consistency of the mix. 25 kg of ABC TILE Non- toxic. However, as with any cementitious material,
ADHESIVE needs approximately 8L of water. Stir with avoid prolonged skin contact.
a mixing device or by hand. Let mixture rest for
15 minutes and restir just before applying. STORAGE & SHELF LIFE
NOTE: During hot and windy conditions, wet substrate Store in a cool dry place. When stored as directed, ABC
lightly before applying tile adhesive. TILE ADHESIVE will remain usable for a period of one
year from date of manufacture.
2 Application: Spread ABC Tile Adhesive mortar evenly
over 1 m2 area at a time using a notched trowel. WARRANTY
Due to the variety of applications, the differing methods of working, the
Special Applications: For tile installations over non- various properties of bases, etc., we cannot assume responsibility or
liability with regard to the application of our products. Our guarantee and
concrete surfaces, such as existing ceramic tiles, liability are restricted to the quality of our products at the time of acceptance
gypsum boards, fiber cement boards, granolithic floors, of the customer of such products. In no case shall our liability extend
marble, granite or wood, use ABC TILE ADHESIVE in beyond replacement of defective products, if any, found at the time of
combination with ABC Redifix or ABC TILE ADHESIVE acceptance. For all deliveries and services, our General Sales Condition,
including warranties stipulated for each case are valid.
HEAVY-DUTY.

3 Installation: Fix tiles immediately within the Open Time ALLGEMEINE-BAU-CHEMIE PHIL. INC.
of 20 minutes. Carry out random checks to determine Tel.: (+63 2) 842-6891 Fax: (+63 2) 842-7146
whether the back of the tile is fully covered with adhesive. E.mail: abc@abc.ph Website: http://www.abc.ph