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The mortar is then applied to the wall with the smooth end of a wide-toothed trowel, which after application is turned and the toothed end is drawn through the layer of mortar. |
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 The tiles are pressed and twisted into the mortar so that 80% - 100% coverage of the back of the tiles is obtained. |
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 Mortar covering adherence should be checked regularly by tiling a newly fixed tile away from the wall. |
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LIP TILE MORTAR Is a special cement-based dry mortar.
waterproof (for wet rooms, swimming pool & fountains).
frost & heatproof (for indoor & outdoor use, freezhouse & bakeries).
Inorganic (cannot rot).
Applications Fixing and laying walls and floor tiles, marble, mosaic, stales, facing bricks, glass wool batts, rock wool batts, polystyrene veneers, decoration tiles and blocks On concrete components, light weight aggregate concrete, plastered walls, aerated concrete, gypsum board, painted concrete, old tiles and terazzo.
Directions for use
Mix 5kg powder of LIP Tropic Tile Mortar with 1.2 liters of water while stirring. Remix after 10 minutes and apply at wall. The mix must be used within 4 hours time. The base must be cleaned of dirt and dust to ensure optimum adherence. Realignment of tile can normally be done up to 15 minutes after fixing depending on the suction capacity of the base. Any remnants of mortar on the tiles can be removed easily before setting by scraping with a thin stick and by washing with water.
Consumption
Approximately 1.5 to 2kg of LIP Tropic Tile Mortar covers one sq. meter. Use LIP Grout to fill separations between the tiles after 48 hours.
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