Mapei MapeStik Ready Mixed Adhesive D1T – Pallet Deals and Bulk Buy

Mapei MapeStik Ready Mixed Adhesive extended information

Consumption:

Bonding of ceramic tiles and Mosaic tiles: 1.5 kg/m2 (3 mm notch mosaic trowel)
Standard size tiles up to 300 x300 mm: 2.5 kg/m2 (5 mm notched trowel)

Where to use

Bonding of all types of porous bodied ceramic tiles and mosaics up to 300 mm x300 mm in size on to interior walls.

Some application examples

Installation of ceramic and mosaic tiles over:

• gypsum plaster;
• gypsum plasterboard;
• cement. based renders and cured reinforced concrete walls;
• tile backer boards

Technical characteristics

Mapei MapeStik is an adhesive in water dispersion based on synthetic resins, selectively graded minerals and various additives. MapeStik is a ready-to-use creamy paste that is easily trowelled with good high initial grab and thixotropic properties for installing wall tiles without slippage. When set, Mapei MapeStik has high bond strength and is sufficiently deformable for moderate vibration and deformation of building materials.

Mapei MapeStik Recommendations

• Use only for internal applications.
• Dispersion adhesives are not suitable for applications in continuous immersion in water (swimming pools, fountains, etc.).
• Contact MAPEI Technical Department for recommendations for fixing to other substrate materials.
• Do not use MapeStik to install porcelain tiles or natural stone, especially light coloured calcareous stone (e.a. Carrara marble).
• Do not use Mapei ManeStik on metal substrates

Mapei MapeStik Application Procedure

Preparation of the substrate

Preparing the substrate MapeStik can be applied on approved porous substrates which are sound, stable and free of oil, grease, wax, cracks and loose materials.

Applying the adhesive

Mapei MapeStik should be applied to the substrate with a notched trowel. The notch size must allow the adhesive to transfer to at least 65% of the rear of the tile in dry service areas and 100% in wet service areas, such as bathrooms:

The open time of MapeStik is approx. 20 minutes in normal temperatures and humidity. The tiles must be set within that open time and the adhesive must be spread accordingly, no more than 1 to 2 m2 at a time.
If a surface skin forms, the adhesive must be reapplied.
Do not use at temperatures below +5°C.

Installing the tiles

Press firmly using a twisting/sliding motion when positioning the tiles to ensure transfer of the adhesive. Maximum bed depth of compressed adhesive should not exceed 3mm. Any adjustment of the tiles must be done within 30 minutes.

GROUTING AND MOVEMENT JOINTS

At normal temperatures the joints can be grouted 12 hours after setting the tiles.
Joints between tiles can be filled using a suitable MAPEl grout such as Mapei Keracolor FF or Mapei Ultracolor Plus. If good resistance to chemical agents is required, use Mapei Kerapoxy, a two-component chemical-resistant epoxy grout.
For sealing flexible expansion joints, use Mapesil AC one-component silicone sealant.
In all of the above cases the width of the joints must be planned according to the type of grout and deformability of the substrate.

READY FOR USE

Areas can be put back to full service after 7 days, depending on the porosity of the substrate and temperature.

CLEANING

Mapestik can be cleaned from tile surfaces with a damp sponge while the adhesive is still wet. Tools and hands can be easily cleaned with water while the adhesive is still wet. When the adhesive has hardened it can be removed with mineral spirits or proprietary hand cleaner.

CONSUMPTION

Bonding of ceramic tiles and Mosaic tiles: 1.5 kg/m2 (3 mm notch mosaic trowel)
Standard size tiles up to 300 x300 mm: 2.5 kg/m2 (5 mm notched trowel)

PACKAGING

Mapei MapeStik is available in 15 kg buckets.

STORAGE

12 months in original sealed packaging.

Mapei MapeStik product identity

Consistencv:	Thick paste
Colour:	Light Beige
Density (g/cm3)	1.65
pH:	8.9
Dry solid content (%)	71 +-1
Brookfield viscosity (mPa-s):	1000 + 50

Mapei MapeStik composition and properties

Application temperature range:	from +5°C to +35°C
Open time:	approx. 20 minutes
Adjustability time:	approx. 30 minutes
Grouting:	after 12 hours
Fullv cured:	approx. 7 days depending on the absorption of the substrate and temperature

Mapei MapeStik final performances

Shear adhesion strength according to EN 1324 (N/mm2): - initial shear adhesion strength: - shear adhesion strength after ageing:	> 10 > 1.0 exceeds minimum requirements of BS EN 12004 Tvbe D1T
Resistance to moisture:	good
Resistance to ageing:	excellent
Resistance to solvents and oils:	fair
Resistance to acids and alkalis:	fair
Flexibility:	limited

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