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[edit] Preparation and Adhesives
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SURFACE TO BE TILED |
PREPARATION |
ADHESIVE |
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Fibre Cement Sheets |
The boards shall be fixed according to the manufacturer's instructions. The rough side of the sheet should be used for tiling. Prime the fibre cement sheet with ABA Multiprime prior to tiling or remove dust with a damp sponge. |
Isoflex 2.1 Grey/White |
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Compressed Fibre Cement Sheets |
The boards should be fixed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Prime the fibre cement sheet with ABA Multiprime prior to tiling. In exterior applications, waterproof the sheet with Barrierflex. |
Barrierflex (Ext.) |
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Plasterboard Internal Only |
The sheets should be fixed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Where joining plaster has been used, it should be primed with ABA Multiprime prior to tiling. |
Barrierflex |
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Gypsum Plaster |
Clean surface, prime with ABA Multiprime. |
Resaflex Pre-mix |
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Water Resistant Plasterboard |
The boards should be fixed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Seal W.R. boards with Barrierflex or ABA Superflex prior to tiling. (Prime surface prior to sealing.) Multiprime. |
Barrierflex |
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Cement Render |
The render should be left with a wood float finish and allowed to cure for at least 7 days prior to tiling. |
Barrierflex |
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Cement Render |
The render should be left with a wood float finish and allowed to cure for at least 7 days prior to tiling. |
Barrierflex |
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Lightweight Concrete, |
The surface should be rendered and allowed to cure for at least 7 days prior to tiling. Before rendering, apply 2 coats of Multiprime. |
Barrierflex |
| Calcium Silicate Bricks |
The surface should be rendered and allowed to cure for at least 7 days. |
Barrierflex |
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Existing Tiles |
Existing tiles should be sound, free from dust, grease, oil etc. Roughen the surface by mechanical means. |
Barrierflex |
| Painted Surfaces |
Remove flaking paint, roughen surface by mechanical means. Thoroughly remove water-based paints. |
Barrierflex |
| Concrete |
New concrete should be allowed to cure for 28 days before tiling. Smooth concrete to be mechanically roughened prior to tiling. |
Barrierflex |
| Concrete Walls Tilt Up Construction |
Ensure all release agents are removed prior to tiling. NOTE: Do not use acid for this purpose. Use mechanical means. |
Barrierflex |
| Shower Recesses |
Waterproof walls and floors using Barrierflex. Allow to cure prior to tiling. |
Barrierflex |
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Swimming Pools |
New concrete should be cured for at least 6 weeks. Render should be left with wood float finish and allow to cure for 7 to 14 days. |
Barrierflex |
[edit] Grouting
Wet all tile joints before grouting.
[edit] Coverage Guide for Walls and Floors
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Adhesive |
3 mm Bed |
5 mm Bed |
| Barrierflex | 15 litre 40kg 22m2 | 14m2 |
| Isoflex 2.1 | 20 litre 40/kg 20m2 | 12m2 |
| SuperTileset | 3kg/m2 | 5kg/m2 |
| Tileset | 3kg/m2 | 5kg/m2 |
| Tileset Abalastic | 3kg/m2 | 5kg/m2 |
| CTF Super Smooth | 3kg/m2 | 5kg/m2 |
| ABAfix 2000 | 2kg/m2 | |
| Resaflex Pre-mix | 1m2/L | |
| ABAflex | 3kg/m2 | 5kg/m2 |
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Swimming Pool Tileset |
5kg/m2 | |
| ABAflex | 3kg/m2 | 5kg/m2 |
| ABAmastic |
2kg/m2 |
[edit] See Also
- Glues, Adhesives, Sealants And Gap Fillers - For more information about glues, adhesives, sealants and gap fillers, that could be used in your tiling project.
- Sanding And Preparation Tips - For more information on how to prepare your surfaces before tiling.
