Terraco Maxi Tile Paste

Terraco Maxi Tile Paste

Product Overview

- Maxi Tile Paste is an economical, high quality, all-purpose acrylic adhesive for tiles and clinkers. It is ideally suited for use on exterior and interior surfaces of concrete, plasterboard, etc.

- Maxi Tile Paste is ready-mixed and easy to apply by notched trowel. Properties

- Maxi Tile Paste is formulated from a mixture of precisely graded, crushed fillers, with an acrylic binder and special additives to improve plasticity and adhesion.

- Take a weight of cement equal to 25% of the weight of the Maxi Tile Paste to be used.

- Slurry this cement, using a Cement : Water ratio of 3:1.

- Incorporate this slurry gradually into the Maxi Tilepaste , ensuring that it is thoroughly and evenly mixed in.

Application Method

Preparation of Surface

- Ensure that the surface is level and all dust, dirt and foreign matter are brushed and scraped away.

- Also ensure the surface is solid and free from salts, oil, grease and ridges.

- All cracks, chips, voids and damages should be repaired with an appropriate filler.

- Terraco Acrylic Filler or Terramix (for cementitious materials) is recommended.

- Absorbent or porous surface and plasterboards should be primed with TERRACO Penetrating Primer.

Application & Cleaning of tools

- Apply Maxi Tilepaste in a layer approximately 3mm thick to the surface with the smooth side of a notched trowel. Pull the notched edge of the trowel through the applied layer.

- Push and twist the tiles into place so that complete adhesion is established. Fix tiles before the adhesive layer is surface dry.

- Plan work accordingly.

- Do not allow a “skin” to form on the surface of applied adhesive.

- Clean tools and equipment with water after use.

- Clean tools and equipment with water after use.

Cleaning of tools

- Remove excess adhesive from the face of the tile with a wet sponge before the adhesive dries.

Expansion joints

- Expansion joints, when necessary, should be incorporated at the design stage.