Bond It CTA Flexible Tile Adhesive Grey Cement Ceramic Floor Wall Non Slip 20kg

Description:
A grey, cement based, flexible ceramic floor and wall tile adhesive with built in admix. Conforms to EN 12004
Type C2 T E S2. Suitable for large format and porcelain tiles.

Benefits:
w Excellent bond strength and high grab.
w Water resistant.
w Flexible / non‐slip.
w Suitable for ceramic, porcelain, vitrified and natural
stone tiles.
w For internal and external use.

Uses
Bond It CTA FLEXIBLE is a grey, cement based, thin and thick bed,
standard setting, wall and floor tile adhesive. CTA FLEXIBLE offers
properties such as; high grab, non-slip and flexibility making it
suitable for use in areas subject to limited movement and
vibration, internally and externally. Suitable for use with all types
of ceramic floor and wall tiles, mosaics, porcelain, natural stone,
marble and travertine tiles onto substrates including; underfloor
heating, tile on tile and properly prepared sheeted timber. This
product is particularly ideal for use with porcelain but if using light
coloured tiles (ones which may be subject to staining) or porous
natural stone tiles use CTA FLEXIBLE WHITE as it will prevent
trowel marks grinning through. It is water resistant making it
suitable for use in bathrooms, saunas and swimming pools.

Preparation
All surfaces, including existing tiles, must be clean, structurally
sound and free from dust, oil, grease, curing compounds, wax
residues, paint and any other contamination that may prevent
adhesion. Any separating agents must be removed. CTA FLEXIBLE
can accommodate minor surface irregularities provided that the
bed thickness does not exceed 6mm (up to 12mm in isolated areas).
Porous gypsum, aerated concrete and interior asphalt
substrates should be primed with products such as
Bond It PRIMER AND FLEXIBLE ADDITIVE (P&FA).
Note: PVA is not recommended for priming.
Plastered surfaces must be strong enough to support
the combined weight of the tiles and adhesive. Allow
4 weeks for plaster to dry. Plaster and plywood must
be primed with Bond It PRIMER AND FLEXIBLE ADDITIVE.
Tongue and groove floorboards should be covered with a
minimum of 15mm exterior grade plywood sheet, screwed at
300mm centres and primed accordingly. Chipboard must not be
used. The surface of existing tiles should be sound, any loose or
hollow sounding tiles should be made secure. Any surface
contaminants must be removed.
When tiling on vinyl tiles, check they are securely bonded and are
free from polish, wax or other substances that may impede
adhesion. Provide a key by rubbing with coarse sandpaper and
prime with Bond It PRIMER AND FLEXIBLE ADMIXTURE.
When tiling on substrates incorporating underfloor heating, turn
off 48 hours before tiling and do not turn on for 48 hours after
completion, from a low setting slowly increasing the temperature
by 5oC per day.
Anhydrite/calcium sulphate screeds should be sanded and
vacuumed before priming with 2 coats of Bond It PRIMER AND
FLEXIBLE ADMIXTURE and left to dry for 24 hours prior to
application.

Mixing
20Kg of CTA FLEXIBLE should be mixed to 5L of clean water. Slowly
add the powder to the water while stirring with a suitable slow
speed drill or paddle. Never add more water to a mixture that has
begun to set.

Application
Taking account of surface irregularities, use a suitable sized
notched trowel that will give 100% coverage of adhesive to the
back of the tile. Press and twist the tiles into place ensuring a
minimum bead thickness of 3mm. For deep studded tiles, large
format tiles (larger than 250 mm x 300 mm) or for wet areas, it
will be necessary to butter the back of the tile with adhesive to
improve adhesion. Remove and inspect the back of a tile
occasionally to ensure adequate bedding is being achieved.
Expansion joints must be provided according to the relevant part
of BS5385. ‘Dot and Dab’ is not a recommended method of
application. Do not use in temperatures below 5oC.
Final set will occur after 24 hours.

Grouting
Grouting may proceed only when the adhesive has cured sufficiently to accept light foot
traffic. Depending upon conditions this is normally after approx. 12 hours. Cold or humid
conditions will slow drying times.

Cleaning
Tools should be washed with water immediately after use.

Coverage
Coverage is dependant on application technique, substrate and type of tiles used. However,
20Kg of CTA FLEXIBLE will cover approx 6 - 7m2 @ 3mm bed thickness.

Container Size
20Kg paper sacks.

Colour
Grey powder.

Shelf Life
12 months from date of manufacture when stored in unopened sacks.

Storage Conditions
This product must be stored in unopened manufacturers bag away from extremes of
temperature and in dry conditions.

Disposal of Containers
Do not leave empty containers where residue could be harmful to children, animals or the
environment. Remove any bags or used material to a central disposal point in accordance
with local regulations.

Health & Safety
Please refer to separate material safety data sheet for full handling, use and storage
instructions. Keep out of reach of children. It is the users responsibility to determine
suitability for use. If in doubt contact our Technical Department for advice.
Note: this information is for general guidance only, since site conditions and labour are beyond our
control. It is recommended that users make their own tests to determine suitability.

BOND IT
G16 River Bank Way, Lowfields Business
Park, Elland, West Yorkshire. HX5 9DN20
EN12004:2007+A1:2012
Improved deformable cementitious adhesive
with reduced slip and extended open time for
external and internal tiling
Reaction to fire Class E
Release of dangerous See MSDS
substances

Bond strength
Tensile strength after 30 minutes ≥0.5 N/mm2
Durability, for
Tensile adhesion strength after
heat ageing > 1N/mm2
Tensile adhesion strength after
water immersion > 1N/mm2
Tensile adhesion strength after
freeze/ thaw cycles > 1N/mm2
Slip <0.5mm
Traverse deformation >2.5

Specification Summary
Bed Thickness 3 to 6mm
Pot Life 4 to 5 hours
Grout After 12 hours
Light Traffic 12 hours
Full Traffic 24 hours
UFI M530-M079-400Y-VTWR

Product Details:
Colour: Grey
Code: BDCTAF20GR
Size: 20Kg
Barcode: 5056437401489

Package Content:
Bond It CTA Flexible Tile Adhesive Grey Cement Ceramic Floor Wall Non Slip 20kg