FixCera XF

Premium Indoor Tile Adhesive

FixCera ™ XF is a cementitious polymer modified adhesive suitable for fixing all types and sizes of ceramic tiles, vitrified tiles and natural stones in interior areas over floors and walls and on exterior floors.

Advantages

Ideal for small, medium and large format tiles and stones
Single component – just add water
Enhanced bond strength
Designed for application on interior floors and walls
Also suitable for exterior floors
Excellent sag resistance
1 year warranty

Description

Premium indoor tile adhesive suitable for fixing vitrified tiles, ceramic tiles, terrazzo, and natural stones on interior floors and walls and on exterior floors. Suitable for installing medium and large format tiles over various cement based substrates.

Colors : Grey and White

Packaging : 20 kg Bags

Compliance

ANSI A 118.1TE
EN 12004 C1TE
ISO 13007 C1TE
IS 15477:2019 Type 2 T 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 of vitrified tiles, ceramic tiles, terrazzo, and natural stones on interior floors and walls and on exterior floors.

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 or natural stones can be suitable substrates if roughened and cleaned appropriately before installation of new tiles or stones

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™ XF 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 5.5L of clean potable water is required for one 20 kg bag of FixCera™ XF.

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