Traditerm Ceramic

Two-component high-performance adhesive for applying ceramic in the WalAce CERAMIC (EIFS) System. No sagging and excellent initial adhesion. It has a high open time, allowing the rectification of parts. This adhesive mortar for insulation systems is highly deformable


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Additional information

Composition

Two-component product composed of mineral binders, selected aggregates, and resins in dispersion.

Features and applications

  • Ceramic application over WalAce CERAMIC (EIFS) System.
  • For installing ceramic over the WalAce CERAMIC (EIFS) System
  • Non-slip. Excellent initial bonding.
  • Long open time, allows for the repositioning of tiles.
  • Highly Deformable. Type S2. 

Substrates

  • External thermal insulation system WalAce CERAMIC (EIFS).
  • The base coat of the system to be treated with ceramic, must have been previously cured for at least 48 hours.
  • In case of hot or windy weather conditions it is advisable to wet the substrate and wait until the thin layer of water disappears.

Instructions for use

  • At least 48 hours after applying the last WalAce MORTAR base coat, the ceramic is applied to the system with Traditerm CERAMIC adhesive.
  • The  Traditerm CERAMIC adhesive product consists of two components: a bag of mortar and a container of liquid resin, which must be mixed mechanically in its entirety without any other additives, until a uniform consistency has been obtained.
  • Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes and remix.
  • Spread the mixed product onto the substrate (WalAce CERAMIC (EIFS) System) with a trowel to a maximum surface area of 1 m2.
  • Spread with a notched trowel to adjust the thickness (see chart).
  • With the aid of a trowel, spread the product over the surface of the ceramic tile (using the double bonding technique).
  • Lay the tiles, pressing and moving them to ensure total and correct adhesion to the grooves and correct adhesion with the entire surface.
  • Respect the construction joints:
    • Expansion Joints.
    • Partitioning Joints – Carry out every 3 vertical metres and 4 horizontal metres. Subsequently seal with a neutral and elastic filler for sealing and bonding.
    • Joints between tiles – Minimum thickness of 4 mm. After at least 24 hours after fixing the tiles, grout with the colured and waterproof mortars for patching ceramic coatings.
 

Notched-trowel panel

Maximum tile weight with the WalAce CERAMIC System: 22 kg/m²

TILE FORMAT

NOTCHED TROWEL BONDING
< 100 cm2 U4 (4 x 4 x 4) Single
< 450 cm2 U6 (6 x 6 x 6) Single
< 900 cm2 U6 (6 x 6 x 6) / U9 (9 x 9 x 9) or n10 Double - Single

 

Cautions and recommendations

  • Do not apply under 5ºC nor above 30ºC.
  • Do not apply when there is a risk of frost, rain, strong wind or direct sunlight.
  • In extreme weather conditions (strong winds or hot temperatures) drying may occur faster than normal.
  • The mortar and resin kit supplied must be fully mixed to achieve the product's performance.
  • For best results lay tiles as soon as possible after spreading.
  • The double bonding technique should be used for fixing ceramic tiles.
  • Do not install ceramic tiles higher than 30 metres with the WalAce CERAMIC (EIFS) System. Please consult our technical department for heights above 30 metres.

Main Characteristics of the ceramic to be used:

  • The maximum tile format is 300 x 300 mm x 10 mm
  • Maximum weight of the tiles: 22 kg/m²
  • Groups I and II in accordance with EN-14411

Packaging

The kit contains: powder product in 20 kg laminated paper sacks + resin dispersion in 5.2 kg plastic packages.
Shelf life: 1 year in sealed original packaging, sheltered from weather conditions and humidity.

Technical data

(Statistical data obtained under standard conditions)

Appearance WHITE powder
Apparent density of powder 1.6 ± 0.2 g/cm³
Open time Approx. 30 mins. (depending on weather conditions)
Adjustment time Approx. 30 mins. (depending on weather conditions)
Paste open time Approx. 2 hours. (depending on weather conditions)
Initial adhesion > 2.0 N/mm²
Adhesion after immersion > 1.0 N/mm²
Adhesion after heat ageing: > 1.5 N/mm²
Adhesion after freeze/thaw cycles > 1.0 N/mm²
Classified according to UNE EN 12004:2008:  C2TE
Classified according to UNE NE 12002:2009:  S2
Performance Approx. 5-8 Kg/m² (Double Bonding and according to notched trowel size)

Note

The instructions for use are given according to our tests and knowledge and do not imply any commitment by PIDILITE GRUPO PUMA nor free the consumer from the examination and verification of the products for their correct use. Claims must be accompanied by the original packaging to allow a proper traceability.

PIDILITE GRUPO PUMA is not responsible, in any case, for the application of its products or constructive solutions carried out by the application company or other parties involved in the process and / or execution of the work, limiting the responsibility of PIDILITE GRUPO PUMA exclusively to the damages directly attributable to the supplied products, individually or integrated in systems, due to failures in their manufacturing process.

In any case, the drafter of the work project, the technical management or the person responsible for the work, or collaterally the application company or other parties involved in the process and / or execution of the work, must ensure the suitability of the products addressing the characteristics of them, as well as the conditions, support and possible pathologies of the work in question.

The values obtained by PIDILITE GRUPO PUMA's products or its constructive solutions that, as the case may be, are determined by the EN standards or any other regulation that applies to it in each case refers exclusively to the conditions specifically stipulated in said regulation and that are referred to, among others, to certain characteristics of the support, humidity and temperature conditions, etc. without being them required in the tests obtained under different conditions, all in accordance with the relevant regulation.