Description
An All Purpose Adhesive (APA) formulated with non-horizontal slump, excellent for large format tiles.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Spreads Easily
• Good bond strength
• Excellent pot life
• White powder
• Coverage 7m2
PACKAGING
Available in a 20kg bag
USAGE
Surfaces
Most common substrates; concrete, cement renders, screeds, rendered brickwork and blockwork, compatible waterproofing membranes. When mixed with Davco Davelastic, can be used over under-tile heating, timber floors (with fibre cement sheet underlay installed as stated in AS3958), flexible building boards and facades.
Tiles
Ideal for ceramic, mosaic, terracotta, slate, quarry, granite, marble, porcelain tiles and natural stone. Not suitable for translucent tiles and moisture sensitive stones such as green marble.
Areas
Suitable for interior and exterior applications. Commercial and domestic walls and floors including living areas, dining areas, bathrooms, walkways, office spaces and show rooms. When mixed with Davelastic, Davco APA is suitable for submerged areas such as swimming pools and spas.
Advantages
Spreads Easily
Good bond strength
Excellent pot life
White powder
Coverage 7m2
PRODUCT INFORMATION
VOC Content: Low VOC – 4g/L (SCAQMD method 304-91)
Coverage: 20kg bag of Davco APA covers approximately 7m2 (based on a 10mm notch trowel)
Set Time: 24 hours before grouting
Clean-up & Return to Service
• Clean tools and equipment with water before the adhesive dries
• Allow product to gain initial set before grouting
• Allow product to set firmly before return to service
Note: Setting times of adhesive is affected by site conditions, climate and could be faster or slower than specified
PRECAUTIONS
Safety
• SDS is available from www.davcoaustralia.com.au
• It is recommended that applicators wear PVC or similar gloves and safety goggles while handling this product
• Keep out of reach of children. If eye contact occurs, rinse with cool water
General
• Movement joints must be installed as stipulated in AS3958, “Guide to the Installation of Ceramic Tiles.” Failure to do so may result in drummy or lifting tiles
• Do not apply in temperatures above 35°C or below 5°C
• In cool and / or humid conditions, allow longer setting times
• Do not allow the adhesive to skin prior to laying the tiles. If the adhesive skins remove and dispose of it, then re-apply fresh adhesive
Specific
• Not suitable for tiling over existing ceramic tiles – use Davco SMP Evo
• Not suitable for moisture sensitive stone – use Davco 2 Part Rapid
• For other uses not mentioned in these instructions, please visit www.davcoaustralia.com.auTECNICAL D
