Nitotile Fix PRO constructive solutions

Polymer-modified, High performance,

Waterproof Tile Adhesive

Uses

Nitotile Fix PRO is a high quality adhesive for the permanent Note : Nitotile Fix PRO should only be used on gypsum or
fixing of ceramic wall and floor tiles including porcelain and gypsum board substrates after priming with Cebond
fully vitrified tiles, ceramic mosaics, quarry tiles, dark natural or Nitobond PVA.
stone, terrazzo and brick slips.
Mixing
It is ideally suited for use in wet areas - kitchens and
bathrooms, swimming pools, bridges, underpasses, high A slow speed drill fitted with a suitable mixing paddle and
rise buildings and external claddings. mixing vessel of minimum 30 litre capacity is recommended.
Measure out 6.25 litres of clean water into the mixing
Description vessel. With the Fosroc Mixing Paddle MR4 in operation,
add the powder component to the mix and continue mixing
Nitotile Fix is a cementitious powder, to which only water is for 2 to 3 minutes until a uniform, lump-free consistency is
added on site. It consists of selected Portland cements, achieved.
graded fillers and adhesion promoting additives suitable for
concrete, cement plaster, cement mortar beds, ceramic Tile Application
& Stone and cement terrazzo. It comes in grey and white
cement base. Once mixed, Nitotile Fix PRO is typically spread on the
substrate to a uniform thickness of 2-8mm. This is then
combed horizontally.
Properties
Place tiles firmly into adhesive bed ensuring good contact
Density 1700 kg/m3 with a twisting motion. Only apply to areas which can be
Tensile adhesion strength (EN 1348 - stoneware tiles) tiled in the adhesive’s open wet time (up to 1m2 at a time).
2
28d sc >1.5 N/mm
7d sc+21d water >1.0 N/mm² Joints
14d sc+14d 70°C+1d sc >2.0 N/mm²
Open time by tensile adhesion strength It is recommended that when fixing ceramic tiles, a minimum
(EN 1346-earthenware tiles) spacing of 2mm be left around each tile.
5 min: >1.5 N/mm²
20 min: >1.0N/mm² Finishing
30 min: >0.7 N/mm²
Shear adhesion Glazed Impervious Quarry Remove excess adhesive with a damp cloth before material
(ANSI 118.4) (N/mm²): Tiles Tiles Tiles has set.
48h sc: >0.7 - -
7d sc: >2.09 >1.6 >1.2 Cleaning
7d sc + 7d water: >1.4 >1.05 -
4 weeks sc: >2.4 >1.5 >1.35 Nitotile Fix PRO should be removed from tools, equipment
12weeks sc: >2.5 >1.7 >1.3 and mixers with clean water immediately after use. Cured
material can only be removed mechanically.
Instructions for use
Grouting
Surface preparation
Grout installation should be after a minimum of 24 hours
All surfaces must be sound and thoroughly clean before curing time at 25°C. Grout with Nitotile Grout PRO or Nitotile
Nitotile Fix PRO is applied. All traces of grease, oil and Grout, depending on the floor application.
loose particles of mortar, old wallpaper, paint etc. must be
physically removed.

Surfaces

Nitotile Fix PRO can be applied directly on concrete, cement

screeds, and cement or lime mortar. Special attention must
be given to new construction prior to commencing tiling.
Tiles should not be placed on concrete or blockwork until all
shrinkage movement has taken place.

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Limitations

 Nitotile Fix PRO should not be used when the

temperature is below 5oC and falling.

 The product should not be exposed to moving water

during application.

Estimating

Supply

Nitotile Fix PRO: 25 kg bags

Yield

Nitotile Fix PRO: 14.3 litres/pack

Storage

When stored in a dry condition in the original, unopened

bags, Nitotile Fix PRO will have a shelf life of 12 months. If
stored at high temperature and / or high humidity conditions
the shelf life will be reduced.

Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous
control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products,
whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.

Fosam Company Limited

Head Office Telephone: +966 2 637 5345 Fax: +966 2 637 5891 email: fosam@fosroc.com
Post Box 11081 Regional Offices
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Registered Office: Industrial Area, Phase 4, Road No. 414, Street No. 407

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