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HOW TO GUIDES & Tips
From interior feature walls to exterior walkways, KWIKtile supports confident tiling across a wide range of environments. Ideal for wet areas, high-traffic zones, exposed outdoor surfaces, and complex layouts, our products are trusted on-site for their reliability under real construction conditions
Ensure the surface is clean. All surfaces must be dry and have a moisture content of 5% or less before tiling begins. Surface beds should have a damp-proof membrane.
lf a primer is required, prime the surface with a slurry consisting of 1 part KWIK-Key (Keying Agent) to 2 parts tile adhesive powder or 1.5 parts KWIKBUILD Cement (by volume). Apply using a builder’s block brush and ensure that the entire surface is fully covered with the slurry coat. Allow this coat to dry for 4-6 hours before applying the adhesive.
Clean thoroughly or mechanically abrade to remove shutter release and curing agents, laitance, etc.
Must be in good condition and firmly attached to the substrate, i.e.not cracked, loose, or hollow sounding. Acid wash and neutralise to remove dirt, grease, grime, sealants, polish, etc.
Floor covering must be lifted, and the floor mechanically abraded (chipping, grinding, scabbling, etc) to remove existing fixative.
For all domestic/interior and commercial/exterior applications; mechanically abrade (chipping, grinding, scabbling, etc.) to remove at least 80% of the paint/polish/gypsum skim coat.
Floor covering must be lifted, and the floor mechanically abraded (chipping, grinding, scabbling, etc) to remove existing fixative.
Add a 20 kg bag of KWIKtile to approx. 6 L clean, cool water while mixing. For best results use a mechanical mixer.
Mix to a buttery consistency and ensure there are no lumps. Allow the mixture to stand for approx. 5 minutes and then mix again.
For optimal performance use a full bag in one mix and ensure that the water temperature is between 20 -25°C
Pot life after mixing is approx. 1 hour.
For all exterior areas that are exposed to moisture, high traffic areas, areas that can experience significant temperature changes, or where some flexibility is required, replace the water in the mix with KWIKbond (Bonding Liquid) .
Once an adhesive mix has been standing for a long time, it is not advised to add more water to the mix as this will negatively affect the performance of the adhesive.
Setting times may be delayed during winter (cold weather conditions below 15°C), flash setting may occur during summer (hot weather conditions above 25°C). We advise using water of +/- 21 °C for optimum results.
Approximate coverage is 1kg per m² when applied using a notched wall trowel. Actual coverage may vary depending on application thickness and the type or condition of the substrate.
Once a grout mix has been standing for a long time, It Is not advised to add more water to the mix as this will negatively affect the performance of the adhesive.
Setting times may be delayed during winter (cold weathar conditions below 15°C), Flash setting may occur during summer (hot weather conditions above 25°C). We advise using water of+/- 21 °C for optimum results.
20KG’s of KWIKscreed will cover approx. 5m² at 3mm thickness.
Actual coverages will be determined by site conditions, workmanship, surface levels etc.
See KWIKtile Adhesive or KWIKgrout packaging for estimated coverage.
Moisture content <5%. All substrates must cure for their minimum required curing time before application commences.
All loose particles, contaminants & dust cleaned. Substrate must be sound.
Smooth Surfaces, such as, off shutter concrete, ceramic tile, etc. Must be Acid Washed Painted / gypsum plastered / bitumen surfaces: At least 80% must be chipped away.
Smooth Dense Areas / Highly
Porous Substrates >
1 part prime to 2 parts 18hr tile adhesive or similar strength adhesive or 1.5 part KBC 32.5N
Cement.
Apply with a builders block brush to a minimum thickness of 2mm.
Wear protective gloves & goggles. Use only in a well ventilated area. Do not throw down the drain, dispose of the product in accordance with local regulations. Contact KWiKtile for further health & safety information.
Store in a dry and protected environment with temperate conditions out of direct sunlight in an undamaged sealed container.
Our vision is to empower people, to make a positive impact in the communities they are a part of.
Siyakha Nawe
Diamond Sponsor of the Concrete Society of Southern Africa.
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