iTePROTILE BASE – is a grey cement-based product, designed for preparing surfaces when used in conjunction with iTePROTILE KEY, prior to tiling using iTePROTILE tile adhesives.
iTePROTILE BASE is intended to be used with iTePROTILE KEY, formulated for wall and floor applications for improved adhesion and also has waterproofing characteristics.
iTePROTILE BASE used with iTePROTILE KEY, is an effective priming and keying agent when tiling over very smooth off shutter concrete, power floated cement surfaces, wood or epoxy coated surfaces, correctly treated steel, tile on tile applications and concrete brick work
iTePROTILE BASE has a pot life of 1 hours and after application a drying time of between 6-12 hours depending on climatic and site conditions
All Substrates or renders on walls must be hard, sound, dry and free of dust, dirt and other materials such as grease, oil, paint and gypsum and skim plaster renders or any other contaminants which may compromise the adhesion properties of the adhesive to the surface.
Any cracks, brittle friable surfaces or hollowness of screeds should be removed and made good prior to commencing with the installation of tiles and iTePROTILE BASE
Other surfaces: Refer to the appropriate priming technique for these applications in the iTe PROTILE BASE technical data sheet.
Off-shutter concrete, epoxy or polished floor surfaces must be mechanically abraded by means of course grinder or scabbling machine.
Existing Gypsum skimcoats and PVA paint must prepared by chipping 80% of the application area.
Any bitumen or enamel paint should be completely removed from the application area.
Any surface with vinyl sheeting or planks will need to be removed and all old fixative removed mechanically scraper or floor grinder.
** Prime surface by mixing by volume 1 part of iTe PROTILE KEY together with 2 parts of iTe PROTILE BASE and apply in form of a slurry by means of a block brush. Allow for 4-6 hours to cure before proceeding with tiling application.
New surfaces must be allowed to cure and dry out sufficiently for at least:
Concrete: 6-7 weeks
Sand Cement Screeds: 4 weeks
Brick Work 3-4 weeks
Renders 10 Days
All surfaces must be lower than 5% prior to tiling commences. Should the moisture content exceed this amount and or no damp proof membrane is used in ground contact slabs, VAPORiTe®+PLUS epoxy moisture barrier is to be applied as per the VAPORiTe®+PLUS datasheet together with iTe SLURRY.
Should priming be required (as per datasheet) – Prepare a slurry using 1 part of iTe PROTILE KEY and 2 parts of iTePROTILE BASE. Apply with a block brush over the area and allow 4-6 hours to cure prior to commencing the tiling.
Mixing ratio is 2 PARTS iTePROTILE BASE : 1 Part iTePROTILE KEY i.e. 20kg iTePROTILE BASE to 10 ltr iTePROTILE KEY.
Add the required amount of iTePROTILE KEY into a clean mixing container.
Add the iTePROTILE BASE into the iTePROTILE KEY gradually whilst mixing using a +/-900 rpm electric paddle mixer until a lump free slurry is produced. This will take approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Stop the mixer and scrape the inside of the mixing vessel to allow any unmixed product to fall onto the paste.
Briefly remix the iTePROTILE BASE again.
The mixed product should be used within 1 hour of mixing.
Note:
Warm ambient temperatures, surfaces, and water above 30°C will shorten the pot life and working time of the adhesive, it can also lead to flash setting of the adhesive.
Low ambient temperature, surface and water at 10°C and below will compromise the curing of the adhesive.
Do not add additional iTePROTILE KEY to the mixed slurry that has been standing for a period of time as this will compromise the integrity and final strength of the product.
Apply the slurry onto the prepared surface using a builder’s block brush to an average thickness of about 2mm, the applicator is to ensure full coverage and consistency of the application over the area is obtained.
Allow a drying time of between 6-12 hours before tiling with iTePROTILE, this will vary depending on climatic and site conditions.
20kg iTePROTILE BASE mixed with 10Ltr iTePROTILE KEY has a yield of approximately 30m2 in a single coat application of 2mm thick. Actual coverage will be determined by floor and wall conditions on site as well as workmanship.
All data given has been tested at a room temperature of 20°C and 50% relative humidity. Site conditions vary and setting times may accelerate under warmer conditions and slow down under colder or wetter conditions. The applicator should adjust his work method accordingly.
Do not ingest. Keep away from children and pets. Do not empty into a drain. Wear rubber gloves, and in the event of contamination, rinse thoroughly with cold water. Seek medical advice if irritation or discomfort persists. For further information, consult the relevant health and safety data sheet.
iTe® PROTILE BASE is guaranteed to be free of any manufacturing defect. iTe PRODUCTS® further warrants that if iTe® PROTILE BASE is applied in accordance with the relevant method statement issued for the specific project, by an approved applicator, the system is guaranteed for the life of the floorcovering.
The information supplied in our literature is given in good faith. We reserve the right to modify information supplied as and when needed. iTe PRODUCTS® warrants that iTe® PROTILE BASE is manufactured to the highest possible standards and that it contains no defects. It is warranted that when applied in accordance with our relevant method statement by accredited applicators trained by us, the compound will perform as required. iTe PRODUCTS® cannot be liable for factors outside of its control, such as defective substrates.
Designed for preparing surfaces when used in conjunction with iTePROTILE KEY, prior to tiling using iTePROTILE tile adhesives.
