Build Green Tile Adhesive for Ceramic is a grey, cement-based powder adhesive that delivers superior strength. It is designed for fixing ceramic and clay tiles in internal dry areas only. This easy-to-handle, general-purpose adhesive requires only the addition of clean water to produce a workable mortar. Ideal for tiles with an apparent porosity greater than 3%, it ensures a strong bond and durability.
All Surfaces should be free from all dirt, oil, grease, loose sand particles. If it is old painted wall/lime washed wall then first scratch old surface. Dry and absorbent surfaces should be moistened/pre wet with clean water.
Check the surface to be true to plumb. Rough or uneven concrete surfaces should be made smooth with Screed/Plaster material.
Place clean, potable water into a clean mixing bowl. Add Build Green Tile Adhesive powder into the mixing bowl. Use approximately 5.5-6L of water for 20 kg of powder. Mix by hand or with a slow speed mixer to a smooth, trowelable consistency. Allow adhesive to wait for 5 min. Adjust consistency if necessary. Remix and apply with the proper sized notched trowel.
Apply Build Green Tile Adhesive on the substrate using a notched trowel in order to achieve a minimum uniform thickness of 3 mm. Press firmly the tile into the substrate for certain seconds to ensure good contact with the adhesive. For better and full adhesion, apply Green Build Tile Adhesive on both; back of the tile and substrate.
Approx 50 to 60 sft per 20 kg bags Using 6X6 mm square notch trowel for a bed thickness of 3 mm (Coverage will vary depending on trowel notch size, type and size of tile and substrate smoothness and evenness).
20,25 & 40 KG packs
| characteristic | standard | unit | requirement | typical value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Density | Internal | Kg/m 3 | 1400-1650 | 1522 |
| Water | Internal | % | 23-28 | 25.5 |
| Spread Mesh | Internal | mm | 170-190 | 180 |
| Tensile Adhesion | ||||
| Dry Condition | IS:15477:2019 | N/mm² | 0.5 | 0.61 |
| Shear Adhesion | ||||
| Dry Condition | IS:15477:2019 | N/mm² | 1 | 1.16 |
| Open Time | IS:15477:2019 | min | > 20 | 27 |
| Adjustability Time | IS:15477:2019 | min | > 15 | 19 |
| Potlife | IS:15477:2019 | min | > 120 | 155 |
| Slip resistance | IS:15477:2019 | mm | <0.5 | 0.26 |
(Actual field performance will depend on installation methods and site conditions.)
12 months
* if stored off the ground in a dry area. "High humidity will reduce the shelf life of bagged product.