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ACT ADH-44 C2ETS1 Tile Adhesive 20kg
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- Provides C2 high-adhesion performance for demanding wall and floor tiling.
- S1 flexibility accommodates thermal movement and minor substrate movement.
- Extended open time allows controlled tile placement for larger installations.
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Overview & Features
- Suitable for internal and external wall and floor applications.
- Approximately 8 m² coverage per 20 kg bag using a 10 mm notch trowel.
- Approximately 30-minute open time and two-hour pot life at 23°C and 50% RH.
- Minimum seven-hour setting period before grouting under stated conditions.
- Low-odour, water-washable formulation with VOC below 1 g/L.
- PDS states performance exceeds AS 4992 requirements.
Application Guide
- 1. Confirm the substrate is clean, dry and free from dust, wax, oil, grease, laitance, curing compounds, paint, coatings and other contaminants.
- 2. Ensure fibre-cement sheeting and plasterboard are fixed to the manufacturer's requirements, then sponge down with clean water to remove dust. Prime Scyon Secura and Cemintel Constructafloor with ACT PR-1, or waterproof with ACT WP-1 in wet areas.
- 3. Test substrate absorption with water. If water is absorbed, sponge the surface with clean water before spreading. If water beads or is not absorbed, apply ACT PR-1.
- 4. Confirm existing tiles are sound and not loose or drummy. Clean thoroughly and mechanically grind where adhesion is uncertain, then remove all dust.
- 5. Mix one 20 kg bag with approximately 6 L of clean drinking water to a smooth, lump-free consistency. Allow the mix to stand for three minutes, then re-stir.
- 6. Provide movement joints through the tiling system in accordance with AS 3958.1-2007 and keep joints free of adhesive and grout residue.
- 7. Work the adhesive into the substrate with the appropriate notched trowel. Maintain a minimum adhesive bed of 2 mm on walls and 4 mm on floors, subject to tile size.
- 8. Lay tiles while the adhesive remains wet and tacky. If skinning occurs within the approximately 30-minute open time, remove the affected adhesive and apply fresh material.
- 9. Allow at least seven hours before grouting at 23°C and 50% RH. Permit additional curing time over waterproofing membranes, impervious substrates or beneath non-absorbent tiles.
Specifications & Standards
- Classification: C2ETS1
- Form: Off-white cementitious powder
- Pack size: 20 kg
- Mix water: Approximately 6 L per bag
- Coverage: Approximately 8 m² with a 10 mm notch trowel
- Pot life: Approximately 2 hours at 23°C and 50% RH
- Open time: Approximately 30 minutes at 23°C
- Setting before grouting: Minimum 7 hours
- Minimum bed thickness: 2 mm walls; 4 mm floors
- Application temperature: 5–34°C
- Tensile adhesive strength: ≥1.0 MPa at 28 days
- VOC: Less than 1 g/L
- Shelf life: Up to 12 months unopened
Applications
Bathroom
Shower
Laundry
Balcony
Podium
Terrace
Internal Wet Areas
Under Tile
Technical Specifications
Key technical properties of this product. Refer to the Technical Data Sheet for complete installation and performance information.
| Classification | C2ETS1; PDS states performance exceeds AS 4992 requirements |
|---|---|
| Mixing Ratio | Approximately 6 L clean drinking water per 20 kg bag |
| Coverage | Approximately 8 m² per 20 kg bag with a 10 mm notch trowel |
| Suitable Substrates | Concrete, green and sand-cement screeds, render, fibre cement, plasterboard, sound tiles and ACT-approved membranes |
| Internal / External Use | Internal and external walls and floors; external wall tiling limited to 2.7 m high |
| Tensile Adhesive Strength | ≥1.0 MPa at 28 days |
| Shelf Life | Up to 12 months unopened when stored cool, dry and off the floor |
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