FixCera XL

Highly Flexible Large Format Tile Adhesive

FixCera ™ XL is a cementitious highly polymer modified flexible adhesive specialized for fixing all types of tiles and natural stones over a variety of substrates in interior and exterior areas over floors and walls. It is highly flexible which makes it an ideal choice for large format tiles/ stones and for exterior use.

Advantages

Highly flexible
Single component – just add water
Ultimate bond strength
Designed for application in interior and exterior areas
Excellent sag resistance
Excellent shock resistance
Ideal for all types of tiles and stones
Suitable over various substrates
Suitable for tile over tile fixing
Can be used directly on certain drywalls
1 year warranty

Description

Highly polymer modified and flexible adhesive designed for fixing glass mosaics, vitrified tiles, ceramic tiles and natural stones in interior and exterior areas over floors and walls. Also ideal for fixing tiles in wet areas such pools, bathrooms and spas.

Colors : Grey and White

Packaging : 20 kg Bags

Compliance

ANSI A 118.4TE
EN 12004 C2TES1
ISO 13007 C2TES1
IS 15477:2019 Type 3 TS1 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 formats of tiles and natural stones in interior and exterior areas. Ideal for use in wet areas as well due to high underwater shear strength.

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 Ceramic Tiles
Existing Natural Stones
Existing Vitrified Tiles
Existing Glass Mosaics
Cement Backer Board (Consult Manufacturer’s Data)
Calcium Silicate Board (Consult Manufacturer’s Data)
Gypsum Wallboard (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™ 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™ 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