FixCera Hydra XL

Damp-Proof Wet Area Tile Adhesive

FixCera ™ Hydra XL is India’s first water repellent tile adhesive. Highly water repellent and extremely flexible tile adhesive for fixing all types and formats of tiles/ stones in interior and exterior wet/ exposed areas over floors and walls. Special additives allow for excellent bond strength, assist in waterproofing, prevent damp risings, microbial growth, water ingress and efflorescence. Ideal for use in demanding wet areas and for fixing large format tiles/ stones anywhere.

Advantages

Prevents damp risings
Prevents efflorescence
Prevents microbial growth
Prevents water ingress
Extremely flexible, S2 classification
Designed for wet/ exposed areas
Visible beading effect once cured over exposed adhesive
Breathable yet impenetrable
Single component – just add water
Excellent bond strength
Suitable for fixing all types and formats of tiles and natural stones
1 year warranty

Description

Highly water repellent and flexible tile adhesive for fixing all types and formats of tiles/ stones in interior and exterior wet area over floors and walls. Excellent tensile and shear adhesion under any condition allows this product to be used in the most challenging areas.

Colors : Grey and White

Packaging : 20 kg Bags

Compliance

ANSI A 118.4TE
EN 12004 C2TES1
ISO 13007 C2TES1
IS 15477:2019 Type 3TS1 Adhesive

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) : Nil

Coverage : Approximately 5.5 m2 per 20 kg bag for a bed thickness of 3mm

Instructions for Use

Areas of Application

Best suited for installation of all types and formats of tiles/ stones in interior and exterior wet/ exposed areas for excellent adhesion and to prevent water ingress related issues.

Substrate

The substrate to be tiled must be levelled, cured, undamaged, compact, rigid, resistant, dry, and free from any loose particles and damp risings.

Suitable Substrates

Concrete
Concrete Masonry
Cement based Screeds
Cement Mortar Beds
Cement Plaster
Cement Terrazzo
Brick Masonry
Existing Tiles and Natural Stones
Cement Backer Board (consult manufacturer’s data)
Gypsum Wallboard (consult manufacturer’s data)
Calcium Silicate Board (consult manufacturer’s data)

Surface Preparation

All surfaces must be dimensionally stable as per IS 1443 (1972)
If the adhesive is to be applied onto a cement based surface, ensure that the substrate to be tiled has cured for a minimum of 7 days before application of the adhesive
It is recommended to always dampen absorbent cement-based surfaces
Ensure that the back of the tile or stone to be fixed is free of any dust or coating

Adhesive Preparation

Pour clean potable water into a container and to it add FixCera™ Hydra XL and mix until a smooth consistency is attained. Add more water to the mixture if needed to obtain the desired consistency. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes and remix again before use. Ensure to always add adhesive to water and not vice-versa.

Mixing Proportion

Approximately 6.0L of clean potable water is required for one 20 kg bag of FixCera™ Hydra XL.

Installation

Dampen the substrate and remove any excess water before applying the adhesive, and ensure that the area is shaded from sunlight
Apply the adhesive onto the substrate with the straight edge of a trowel with a scraping motion to ensure optimum surface contact
Then apply the additional adhesive with an appropriate notched trowel
To ensure maximum adhesion it is important to apply a sufficiently thick layer of the adhesive
For large tile with anyone side greater than 300mm should be back buttered with the same adhesive to appropriate thickness
It is crucial to check samples and make sure that the back of the tile is completely bedded in the adhesive with total coverage
Any excess adhesive should be cleaned from the surface of the tile with a wet cloth or sponge while the adhesive is fresh