Tile Adhesives

Cement Based Adhesive

Monneli Neofil Mosaic Fix

High Performance Cementitious Adhesive for Mosaic Tiles

Uses
NEOFIL MOSAIC FIX is used for fixing of mosaic tiles in interior and exterior walls and floors applications especially to those exposed to permanently wet condition.
Kitchens, bathrooms and shower rooms
Swimming pools and other water features
Mosaic Tiles: Ceramic, porcelain, marble.
Special Mosaic Tiles: Glass or metalic (when mixed with ELASTOKOL)
Tiles: Ceramic, porcelain tiles, vitrified tiles, granite & marble floors
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Technical Information
Product Description

NEOFIL MOSAIC FIX is a high performance polymer modified cementitious tile adhesive. It is water/weather resistant and does not contain asbestos nor any other harmful components.

Advantages
  • Enhanced bond and tensile strengths
  • Water and Weather resistant
  • Eco-friendly
  • Good open time and slip resistance (non sagging)
  • Formulated to suit Middle East conditions
Compiliance Standard
  • ISO 13007/EN 12004: C2TE (S1 when mixed with ELASTOKOL)
  • ANSI  A 118.4
  • EN 1346 / EN 1348
Packaging, Coverage / Consumption

Packaging:

NEOFIL MOSAIC FIX is packed in 25 kg bags.

 

Consumption:

Approx. 2.5 to 4.5 kg per m² using notched trowel on smooth surface. Consumption will vary according to type of tiles and support condition.

Shelf Life & Storage

Storage:

Store in dry covered place in the original closed bags and shelf life is 12 months if stored as recommended.

Colors
Grey / white
Technical Properties
PROPERTIES RESULTS
Appearance Grey or white powder
Density   
Dry 1.55 kg/L
Wet  1.70 kg/L
VOC <1.0
Water resistance Excellent
Slip resistance Excellent
Open time 30 minutes
Workable time 45 minutes
Wall grouting After 10 hours
Floor grouting After 24 hours
Shear strength 1.6 N/mm²
Adhesion strength (EN 1348)  
Initial adhesion at 28 days 1.5 N/mm2
Adhesion after heat-ageing 1.0 N/mm²
Adhesion after water immersion 1.1 N/mm2
Adhesion after freeze thaw cycle 1.10 N/mm²
All results are under standard lab conditions  
Application Information
Instructions for use

Surface treatment

All surfaces should be sound, clean & uncontaminated. This preparation should leave an exposed concrete surface free from dust, loose particles, deletrious matter, oil, grease, chemical films & other contaminant. All loose particles of mortar, paint, etc. must be physically removed.

Concrete or blockwork: should be allowed to cure sufficiently so that all shrinkage movements take place before fixing tiles.
Gypsum supports: Must be treated with PRIMER A16. Should not have a percentage of humidity more than 10%.
The surface of substrates must be moistened slightly with clean water to reduce the absorption of water from the mortar. Do not moistened the tiles.

Mixing
Place 5.0 – 5.5 liters of cold, potable water (or ELASTOKOL as needed) in the mixing bucket and add slowly 25 kg bag of NEOFIL MOSAIC FIX under continuous mixing till a uniform lump free consistency mix is achieved. For mixing process, a slow speed drill (200- 300rpm) fitted with a suitable paddle is recommended.
Allow the obtained mix to stand for 3 minutes and then remix before application.

Application
Spread NEOFIL MOSAIC FIX on the substrate to a uniform thickness using a toothed spatula, the first pass with its straight edge and the second pass immediately after, to the desired thickness using the toothed part.
Place the tiles onto the adhesive bed. Apply sufficient pressure on the tile during fixing it with slight twisting movement in order to ensure good contact with the adhesive.

In case of large size tiles, it is necessary to spread the adhesive also to the backside of the tile and then place the tiles into the adhesive bed.

Apply enough material that can be tiled during the adhesive’s open wet time.

Spreading large areas may result in drying the adhesive before tiles can be fixed causing poor adhesion.  

Finishing
Remove excess adhesive with damp cloth before the material has set.  Joint grouting between tiles may be commenced 10 hours after tiles have been laid on the walls and 24 hours after tiles are laid on the floors.

Cleaning
Tools and equipment should be cleaned with water immediately after use. Hardened materials should be mechanically removed.

Recommendations

  • To achieve improve adhesion strength, it is recommended to replace water with ELASTOKOL
  • Stiffened mortar  must neither be diluted with water nor with fresh mortar
  • Do not use on metal or non-absorbing surfaces
  • Do not apply in rainy weather, high winds and sand storms
  • Do not apply under direct sun
  • Keep equipment cool and use cold water
  • Porosity of tiles and substrates has significant effect on adhesive strength of tiles.
Additional Information
Health & Safety

NEOFIL MOSAIC FIX can be harmful to skin as it contains cement powders which may releases alkalis when mixed with water.
During application, wear appropriate protective clothing, goggles, gloves and respiratory equipment if necessary.
In case of contact with skin, rinse with water and again wash thoroughly with soap and water. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical advice accordingly.
If ingested, obtain medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting.

Important note

The information in this Technical Data Sheet is based on Colmef Monneli’s experience. Colmef Monneli does not accept any liability arising from the use of its products as it has no direct or continuous control over where or how its products are applied. All Colmef Monneli’s Data Sheets are updates on regular basis. It is the user’s responsibility to obtain the latest version.

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