Product Description
Arki-Bond C10 is a polymer-modified cementitious tile adhesive formulated to be mixed with water to provide a high-performance thin-bed adhesive for a wide range of floor and wall ceramic tiles.
The raw materials used in manufacturing Arki-Bond C10 (Portland cement, graded silica sand, polymeric materials, and selected fillers and chemicals) were carefully chosen to enhance the mechanical properties of the product and provide the most effective application properties.
Advantages
- Excellent application properties.
- High bond strength.
- Slump-free consistency, no sag.
- Long open time.
- Used for both floor and wall applications.
- For interior and exterior use.
- Suitable for tropical and hot climate conditions.
Standard compliance
- Arki-Bond C10 conforms to Saudi standards 2093/02
- Arki-Bond C10 complies with BS EN 12004 as C2
- Arki-Bond C10 conforms to Gulf Standards1235/02
Product working properties *
| Type: | Pre-mixed cementitious powder |
| Mix ratio: | 6 liters of cold clean water per 20 kg bag |
| Bulk density: | 1.55 kg/I |
| Wet density: | 1.85 kg/I |
| Pot life: | 2 hours |
| Open time (EN 1346): | 20 minutes |
| Adjustability: | 15 – 20 minutes |
| Set time: | 1 day (ready for grouting)
2 days (light traffic) 14 days (heavy traffic) |
Product performance properties *
| Tensile adhesion strength (EN 1348): | Pre-mixed cementitious powder |
| Shear strength: | 6 liters of cold clean water per 20 kg bag |
| Compressive strength: | 1.55 kg/I |
| Shore ‘D’ hardness: | 1.85 kg/I |
* Values are valid at an ambient temperature of 23°C and at 55% relative humidity.
Directions for use
Substrate preparation
All surfaces must be clean, sound, and free from any loosely adhering particles. Cement laitance must be removed. Wire brush, sand- or water blast, or grinding may be used to clean the substrate.
All substrates must be with deflections not to exceed 1/360 of the span.
Concrete substrates must be at least 3 – 4 weeks old, depending on climate.
Mixing
Arki-Bond C10 should be added slowly to 6 liters of clean water during mixing. It is recommended to use a mixing paddle attached to a slow-speed electric drill for at least 2 minutes until the material becomes smooth in consistency and slump-free. Allow the material to saturate for 5 – 10 minutes before use.
Application
The mixed adhesive is applied to the prepared surface with a trowel and then combed through a suitably sized notched trowel in straight ribs to give a ribbed adhesive bed.
After applying the adhesive and within the open time, bed the tiles firmly with a slight twisting action to achieve the required contact with the prepared substrate. If the applied adhesive is out of open time (skin formation), re-trowel the adhesive with the notched trowel.
Use the correct cross spacer to control joints. Ensure that there are no voids under the tiles and they are fully supported by the adhesive. Clean off the excess adhesive from the tile face and the grout lines with a damp cloth before it sets. The adhesive must not be disturbed for at least 24 hours.
Yield
A 20 kg bag of Arki Bond C10 mixed with 6 liters of water yields in approximately 14 liters of mixed adhesive.
Cleaning
Clean tools with water before hardening the adhesive.
Storage and shelf life
Arki-Bond C10 has a minimum shelf life of 12 months when stored in dry warehouse conditions in an unopened, undamaged original bag. Storage should be away from direct sunlight in an ambient temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
Packaging
20 kg bags
Safety precautions
Arki-Bond C10 is a non-flammable material and not classified as a hazardous material under current legislation.
The cement content of the product may cause irritation to the skin and eyes. Therefore, unnecessary contact with the product is to be avoided and suitable gloves and goggles must be worn.
Accidental contact of Arki-Bond C10 to the skin or eyes should be washed off with clean water.
In the event of prolonged irritation, seek medical advice.
Do not dispose into water or soil. Dispose of the material according to local regulations.
For further information refer to the material safety data sheet.
Technical support
Arki provides assistance to its customers and gives site support, consultations, and technical advice on concrete repair, surface preparation and treatment, tile adhesive and tile grout selection, tile installation techniques, and maintenance of different types of tiles.
Product Quality
All Arki products are manufactured under an independently certified quality management system to conform to the requirements of the international standards.
