Product features
• Great for high humidity areas.
• Minimized efflorescence with WCAC technology.
• Great for every types of tile and large tiles. Both interior and exterior floor and wall installation.
• White cement gives brighter look for light tone of marble and natural stone.
• Suitable for floor and wall tiling.
USA Standard : ANSI A118.1, A118.4, A118.15
Thai Industrial Standard : TIS 2703-2566 (2023) (Special Quality Class)
Color : White
Net Weight : 20 kg/Bag
Stone Mate Crocodile Tile Adhesive is powder latex enhanced dry-set mortar, composed of Portland white cement, sand and special chemical to avoid efflorescence. Excellent for natural stone and all types of tile both interior and exterior installation.
Installation
Preparation
For new substrate : The surface must be dry, flat, level and fully cured. It should be free from all grease, oil, dust, curing compounds, old adhesive residues and any other adulterant. Make sure water absorption of the substrate is at normal level. In case of new rendering or leveling, the substrate should be fully cured for 7 days or 168 hours per 1 cm thickness of adhesive before tiling.
For old substrate : Clean up the surface with high-pressure jet spray to remove dust, adulterant and any de-bonding tiles. Allow the substrate to dry completely before re-tiling.
Proportion of Mixing
Stone Mate Crocodile Tile Adhesive 20 kg (per bag) per 4.0-4.4 L of water.
Stone Mate Crocodile Tile Adhesive 3.5-3.7 parts per 1 part of water by volume.
Mixing
• Mix Tile Adhesive with clean, potable water thoroughly until smooth with a mechanical mixer at a low speed (<150 rpm).
• Let mortar slakes for 15 minutes before mixing a second time. Do not add water, latex, or additional powder after slaking period.
Application
1. Spread mortar with flat side of trowel to key-in substrate, and then apply additional mortar to ensure that it covers 100% at the back of tile.
2. Apply notched side at 60-degree angle in the same direction throughout installation surface.
3. Recommend applying the product all over the back of tile to compensate for bending and prevent a gap under tile that may cause less compressive strength and be easy to crack.
4. After placing tile on the prepared surface, slide it orthogonally to the notched lines and tap to maximize bonding.
5. Tiles can be adjusted for proper alignment within 15 minutes after applying the products. Timing may vary depending on temperature. Recommend not to adjust further after setting. Make sure that the products are covered all over the back of tiles. Suitable thickness of tile adhesive on substrate is 3-10 mm
Curing and Grouting
• A minimum cure is obtained in 24-48 hours, depending on ambient temperatures.
• For better quality, The suitable Crocodile tile grout should be chosen, based on the application, surface and places of use
Suggestion
• Grouting after tile installation at least 48 hours to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Recommend to apply the product all over the back of tile to maximize bonding strength.
Limitations
Able to use over plywood structure. Cement plywood board must be at least 19 mm thick, firmly installed and not bent.
** Please contact us for application on exceptional materials.
Caution
• May be harmful to the eyes, skin, or lungs. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection
• In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with water and seek medical advice.
• After contact with skin, wash immediately with water
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not eat
Storage
• It should be kept in a dry place and the temperature is not too high to avoid product’s degradation.
• Use within 1 year from the date of manufacturing
Packing
Net weight : 20 kg / Bag
