LAYING DIVISION PROFESSIONAL ADHESIVES
Professional, superior-technology,
high-adhesion quartz adhesive,
suitable for high-resistance laying on
flooring and walls of single-fired and
double-fired ceramic tiles on cement-based
substrates, with thicknesses up to 10 mm. For
indoor/outdoor use.
EN 12004
Class
C1
IN COMPLIANCE
WITH EUROPEAN
REGULATION
SUPER
PROLONGED WORKABILITY – The high level of absorption of the most common types of
substrates and tiles used in covering operations drastically reduces workability and adjustment times,
which are indispensable for fast, secure laying procedure. The SUPER technology provides a
prolonged open time and adjustability interval for laying high-porosity tiles on highly absorbent
substrates, ensured by the use of water-release adjustment polymers and micronised, highpurity index, mineral fillers.
HIGH ADHESION – Laying environments subject to increasing strain require
improvement of the final performance of the adhesive. The use of high-resistance,
hydraulic binders composed of only cement klinker and polymers with high degree of
dispersion and compatibility with a basic environment complete the chemical structure
of SUPER, ensuring rheological mixture properties characterised by prolonged
stability, which results in superior final performance.
TECHNOLOGY AND SECURITY FOR LAYING PROFESSIONALS – Our
basic task is to satisfy requirements for fast operation and guarantee
absolutely reliable products for building professionals. Our aim is thus to
formulate secure, optimum-performance adhesives for professional tile
setters. The strong point of SUPER lies not only in its excellent results but
also in the superiority of its conception.
Developed by the Research and Development Division and guaranteed by the Training Center.
Compliant with the CARE Project for the Protection of Health and the Environment:
Laying Division (Method M1 – Action P306).
SUPER
AREAS OF USE
Laying of ceramic tiles on flooring and walls. Thicknesses up to 10 mm.
Materials:
- ceramic tiles
- ceramic mosaic
Substrates:
-
cement plasters and cement-lime mortar
cement-based screeds
professional, ready-for-use screeds such as REKORD® PRONTO and KERACEM® PRONTO
screeds created with professional hydraulic binders such as REKORD® and KERACEM®
Use
Flooring and walls, indoor/outdoor use, in civil, industrial and commercial applications, also in areas subject
to freezing.
Do not use
On substrates with a gypsum and anhydrite base without use of PRIMER A, the professional, concentrated,
water-base, surface insulation product; on plasterboard; on old ceramic flooring, marble floor tiles and natural
stone, heat-radiant slabs, high-flexibility substrates; on plastic or resilient materials, metal and wood; on
substrates which are wet, subject to moisture rising or in continuous contact with water.
PREPARATION OF SUBSTRATES
In general, cement-based substrates must be free from dust, oil and grease, dry and free from any rising damp,
with no loose, flaky or imperfectly anchored parts such as residual traces of cement, lime and paint, which must
be totally removed. The substrate must be stable and without cracks, must have already completed curing
hygrometric shrinkage and must present suitable mechanical resistance levels. Non-planar areas must be
corrected with suitable smoothing and finishing products.
Substrates with weak surface consistency: screeds and plasters which present a weak crystalline structure in
the initial mm of thickness and which can be easily abraded must be consolidated by means of KERADUR, the
professional, water-base depth consolidant, to be applied with one or more coatings and according to the
instructions, until a surface has been obtained which is still absorbent but compact.
High-absorption substrates: on screeds and plasters which are compact but highly absorbent, in warm climates
and with direct ventilation, it is advisable to apply in advance PRIMER A, a professional, concentrated, waterbase, surface insulation product, with one or more coatings and according to the instructions, to reduce water
absorption and to improve spreadability of the adhesive.
ABSTRACT
High-resistance application of ceramic tiles must be carried out with a professional, superior-technology quartz adhesive,
compliant with EN 12004 – class C1, such as SUPER manufactured by Kerakoll. The substrate must be compact, free from
any flaky, loose parts and must be clean and cured, having already completed the shrinkage stage. A ____ mm toothed
spreader must be used for an average coverage of ≈ ___ kg/m2. Existing joints must be respected and elastic fractionizing
joints must be created for every ____ m2 of continuous surface. Ceramic tiles must be laid with joint-gap spacers with a width
of ____ mm.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Preparation
Prepare SUPER in a clean container, first of all pouring in a quantity of water equal to approximately 3⁄4
of that which will be required. Gradually add SUPER to the water in the container, mixing the paste from
the bottom upwards with a low-rev (≈ 400/min.) helicoidal agitator. Then add more water until the desired consistency is obtained. The mixture must be homogeneous and without any lumps. For best results,
and to mix larger quantities of adhesive, a stirring device with vertical blades and slow rotation is
recommended. Specific polymers with high-dispersion properties ensure that SUPER is immediately
ready for use. The amount of water to be added, indicated on the packaging, is an approximate value
and will vary between the SUPER grey and white types. It is possible to obtain mixtures with a more or
less thixotropic consistency, depending on the type of application. Adding extra water does not improve
the workability of the product, and may cause shrinkage in the plastic phase of drying and result in less
effective final performance with a reduction in compressive strength and adhesion to the substrate.
Application
SUPER should be applied with a suitable toothed spreader, to be chosen according to the size and
characteristics of the rear surface of the tiles. It is best to use the smooth part of the trowel to spread a
fine initial layer, pressing down hard so as to obtain maximum adhesion to the substrate and to regulate
water absorption, after which the thickness can be adjusted as required by tilting the spreader at an
angle. Spread the adhesive over a surface area which will allow for laying of the surface materials
within the indicated open time, and check for suitability of the adhesive at regular intervals. The open
time may vary considerably during the same operation, depending on various factors such as exposure
to sunlight, air currents, absorbency of the substrate, temperature and relative humidity of the
atmosphere. Press down each tile to allow for complete, uniform contact with the adhesive. In the case
of laying in environments subject to heavy traffic or in outdoor locations, the double-spread technique
must be used, to ensure 100% coverage of the rear of the tiles. In general, ceramic tiles do not require
preliminary treatment, however these materials should be checked to ensure there are no traces of dust,
dirt or surface coatings of any kind that are not properly anchored to the substrate or which may modify
the absorption characteristics of the tiles.
Cleaning
Residual traces of SUPER can be removed from tools and covered surfaces with water before the product
has hardened.
SPECIAL NOTES
Special applications: replacement of mixing water with TOP LATEX, the professional elastomer latex,
provides the adhesive with greater capacity of transversal deformation and greater resistance to water
and tensile stress without modifying the open time and adjustment interval. SUPER with addition of TOP
LATEX exceeds the level of performance required by EN 12004 class C2 E. Please consult the Kerakoll
Worldwide Global Service to define use of this product for particular purposes such as: laying on
deformable flooring and walls in plasterboard, laying on heat-radiant slabs, laying of large-format
paving slabs in outdoor applications and in permanently humid environments, direct bonding on
substrates in smoothed concrete with reduced water absorption.
Elastic joints: provide desolidarisation joints and elastic fractionizing joints for areas of 20 – 25 m2 in
indoor applications, 10 – 15 m2 in outdoor applications and for every 8 metres length in the case of
long, narrow applications.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance
Apparent volumetric mass
Mineralogical nature of inert material
Granulometric interval
CARE
Storage
Packaging
White or grey ready-mixed
White ≈ 1.32 kg/dm3 – Grey ≈ 1.38 kg/dm3
Silicate-crystalline carbonate
≈ 0 – 800 µm
Method M1 – Action P306
≈ 12 months in original packaging in dry environment
25 / 5 kg bags
UEAtc/CSTB 2435
TECHNICAL DATA compliant with Kerakoll Quality Standard
Mixing water for SUPER white
Mixing water for SUPER grey
Specific weight of the mixture
Pot life
Temperature range for application
Max thickness obtainable
Open time
Working time
Foot traffic
Grouting
Interval before normal use
Coverage *
≈ 8.2 l / 1 bag 25 kg – ≈ 1.7 l / 1 bag 5 kg
≈ 7.9 l / 1 bag 25 kg – ≈ 1.6 l / 1 bag 5 kg
White ≈ 1.72 kg/dm3 – Grey ≈ 1.60 kg/dm3
≥8h
from +5 °C to +35 °C
≤ 10 mm
≥ 30 min.
≥ 40 min.
≈ 24 h
≈ 3 h on walls / ≈ 24 h on flooring
≈ 7 days
≈ 2.5 – 4 kg/m2
UNI 7121
EN 1346
Values taken at +23 °C and 50% R.H. and no ventilation. Data may vary depending on specific conditions at the building site, i.e. temperature,
ventilation and absorbency level of the substrate and of the materials laid.
(*) Can vary depending on the irregularity of the substrate and the format of the tile.
FINAL CHARACTERISTICS
Adhesion to concrete after 28 days
Adhesion after action of heat
Adhesion after water immersion
Adhesion after frost-thaw cycles
Shear strength
Working temperature
Conformity
≥ 1 N/mm2
≥ 0.5 N/mm2
≥ 0.5 N/mm2
≥ 0.5 N/mm2
≥ 1 N/mm2
from -30 °C to +80 °C
C1
EN
EN
EN
EN
1348
1348
1348
1348
EN 12004
Values taken at +23 °C and 50% R.H. and no ventilation. Data may vary depending on specific conditions at the building site.
WARNING
- Product for professional use
- do not use the adhesive to correct substrate irregularities greater than 10 mm
- lay and press tiles onto fresh adhesive, making sure it has not formed a surface film
- protect against rain and freezing for at least 24 h
- the temperature, ventilation and absorption of the substrate and covering materials may vary the adhesive workability and
setting times
- use a toothed spreader suitable for the format of the tiles
- use the double-spread technique for all outdoor laying
- if necessary, ask for the safety data sheet
- for further information please consult the Kerakoll Worldwide Global Service +39-0536.811.516
NUOVO ARCHIVIO DI STATO
Turin - ITALY
KERACEM®
Professional,
superiortechnology, hydraulic binder for
high-resistance screeds, with
normal setting and rapid drying
SUPER
Professional, superior-technology quartz
adhesive with high adhesion properties for
high-resistance laying of ceramic tiles, up to 10
mm thickness
FUGABELLA® 2-12
Professional, superior-technology, singlecomponent grout with reduced water
absorbency, for high-resistance grouting
of ceramic tiles
SIGIBUILD® SPC
Superior-technology, two-component,
pourable polyurethane system
for elastic sealing of expansion
joints
SUPER
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KERAKOLL QUALITY STANDARD
In all units of the Kerakoll Group, before being considered suitable for
production, products undergo stringent testing in accordance with the very
high requirements set by the Kerakoll Quality Standard: a process supported
by the Centre for Applied Technology which assists the work of researchers
with its sophisticated resources and laboratories. At the Kerakoll laboratories
the various elements of formulations are carefully analysed to identify and
eliminate any factors of weakness by means of simulation of real working
conditions in building sites After the testing cycles, the new products are
submitted to the extreme fatigue of the Safety-Test process.
EUROPEAN CONFORMITY REGULATIONS
The Kerakoll testing and quality-control methodology complies with the
tests indicated by the new European Regulations, which represent a longoverdue step forward in the standardisation of the current European
regulatory system. This new standard of conformity for the field of
adhesives and grouts for ceramic tiles and natural stone once again
confirms the technological superiority of Kerakoll products.
SAFETY, HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
For an industrial system such as Kerakoll it is vitally important to ensure
that human health and the environment are protected. The Kerakoll
company policy is to ensure that every possible safeguard be taken to
make sure that these factors are always considered, and regulations and
specific methods have been developed over the years for this purpose at
all levels of the organisation. The CARE Project is the result of the Group's
concern for human health and the environment, and ensures that the
Group's products are perfectly safe for use and that the building materials
supplied to builders ensure a very high level of safety before, during and
after their use.
The information given here is based on our technical and practical knowledge. As it is not possible for us
to directly check the conditions in your building yards and the execution of the work, this information
represents general indications that do not bind our Company in any way. Therefore, it is advisable to
perform a preliminary test to verify the suitability of the product for your purposes.
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