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Arki-Bond UW

Premium cementitious tile adhesive for totally submerged conditions.

Arki-Bond UW is a polymer-modified cementitious tile adhesive formulated using Portland cement, graded silica sand, polymeric materials, selected property-improvers, fillers and chemicals. When mixed with water, it provides a durable thin-bed adhesive for ceramic tiles used in swimming pools and other areas subjected to continuous contact with water.
  • Class C2 — BS EN 12004
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Uses

  • Fixing ceramic tiles in swimming pools.
  • Suitable for areas exposed to continuous water immersion.
  • Ideal for interior and exterior applications.
  • Suitable for floors and walls.
  • Designed for tropical and hot climate conditions.

Advantages

  • Excellent water resistance.
  • Ideal for swimming pools.
  • High bond strength.
  • Slump-free consistency with no sag.
  • Suitable for all kinds of ceramic tiles.
  • Suitable for tropical and hot climate conditions.

Usage Instructions

Follow each step for best results.

01 Surface Preparation
All surfaces must be clean, sound and free from loosely adhering particles. Remove cement laitance by wire brushing, grinding, sand-blasting or water-blasting. Concrete substrates should be at least 3–4 weeks old, depending on climate conditions.
Slowly add Arki-Bond UW to approximately 6 litres of clean water while mixing. Mix using a slow-speed drill with a mixing paddle for at least 2 minutes until a smooth, slump-free consistency is achieved. Allow the mixture to stand for 5–10 minutes before use.
Spread the mixed adhesive with a trowel and comb using a suitable notched trowel to form a ribbed adhesive bed. Fix tiles within the product’s open time, pressing firmly with a slight twisting motion to ensure full contact. If skinning occurs, re-trowel the adhesive before laying tiles.
Clean excess adhesive from tile surfaces and grout joints with a damp cloth before it hardens. Wash tools with clean water immediately after use.
Technical Data
Form Pre-mixed cementitious powder
Colour White / Grey
Mixing Ratio ~6 L water / 20 kg bag
Bulk Density 1.60 kg/L
Wet Density 1.90 kg/L
Pot Life 2 hours
Open Time 15 minutes
Ready for Grouting After 1 day
Light Traffic After 2 days
Heavy Traffic After 14 days
Classification C2 – BS EN 12004

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