Glue "Lithokol K 80": properties, characteristics, features of use

The most common mistake that many home masters allow: choosing a tile, they pay attention to the slightest of its characteristics and features, but the glutinous substance acquires what was available in the store. Why is this a mistake? Because the best and most expensive tiles are kept precisely because of the quality of the glue mixture. And if it does not fit, very soon the tile will begin to retreat, and as a result - to break down. One of the best quality adhesives for its installation is Litokol K 80.

Material Features

The substance is available as a dry mix. It is designed for fixing ceramic granite and ceramic tiles to any kind of base. It can be concrete, warm floors, old tile covering and other types of surfaces. The basis for the preparation of the mixture was cement, to which synthetic resins and special substances were added.

A distinctive feature of the adhesive substance "Lithokol K 80" is the ability to use it in the manufacture of floor coverings for electric or water heating systems.

Specifications

Due to the use of this material, it is much easier to perform installation work, since the substance is convenient in operation. But the most important advantages, which differs from similar products are the adhesive "Lithokol K 80" - technical characteristics. These are:

1. Ability to withstand at least 50 cycles of freezing and thawing.
2. Maturation of the solution occurs for 5 minutes.
3. The material can remain usable for at least 8 hours after mixing.
4. The temperature at which the material retains its properties, +5 ... +40 ° С.
5. For each square. M leaves from 2 to 5 kg of glue. The amount depends on the size of the tile and the state of the substrate.
6. Adhesive layer can be applied in thickness from 2 to 5 mm, the maximum figure - 8 mm. A smaller layer can not be - then it will not provide a reliable grip of both surfaces.
7. Adjustment is possible for half an hour.
8. Available in bags weighing 25 kg.

Advantages of the material

The adhesive "Litokol", thanks to its composition, has many important properties for the use of the material. It:

1. High adhesion, which allows to equip the coatings even in those places where greater traffic and high loads are foreseen.
2. Excellent elasticity. This material feature compensates for the tension between the tile and the substrate. Thanks to this, even in case of occurrence of temperature or structural deformations, the tile remains intact.
3. Moisture resistance. The glue is not destroyed by water, so tiles can be laid in rooms where the humidity parameters are high enough. These are not only bathrooms and showers, but also cellars, production shops, medical institutions, exhibition and shopping centers, etc.
4. Frost resistance. It is thanks to this property that the adhesive substance "Lithokol K 80" can be used for facing surfaces outside buildings.
5. Increased vitality time. Therefore, time is usually enough to completely consume the solution without waste.
6. Fast curing. After the laying has been completed, it is possible to start rubbing the interlacing seams on the walls after 7-8 hours, and on the floor - a day later.
7. Low cost - on "Litokol K 80" the price is about 1950-2000 rubles. For a bag weighing 25 kg.

Features of application

On that, so correctly applied Litoflex K80, depends on the strength of the connection, and as a consequence - the quality of the lined surfaces. Therefore, the work should be carried out as follows: apply adhesive to the substrate. Do this with the smooth side of the spatula. Adhesive should be applied with a layer of approximately 1 mm. Top with a solution, using the side of the tool with the teeth for this. The size of the teeth depends on the size of the tiles.

Pick up the putty knife so that one movement can cover 70% of the surface of the tile when doing work inside buildings and 100% - in a street. Next, the prepared surface is laid tiles. Applying glue Litoflex K80 to it is necessary only when very high requirements are imposed on the facing surface.

Scope of application

The glue "Litokol" is produced for finishing the exterior and interior. It can be work on:

• Facing ceramic tiles of facades, stairs, terraces, loggias;
• Installation of natural stone, clinker and other materials.

And the work is possible not only with a stable base, but also with surfaces subject to deformation. What is noteworthy, the material performs its purpose so qualitatively that the sliding of tiles from vertical surfaces is impossible.

But in order to ensure high-quality fixation of elements, it is necessary to properly prepare the base. It should be smooth, dry, and have sufficient load-bearing capacity. In addition, the surface must first be removed paint, oil, grease, dust and any other substances. If left, this can lead to a decrease in the adhesive ability of the adhesive.

Recommendations for use

To "Litokol K 80" retained all its properties, you must follow the following tips:

1. Cement, lime and other materials in the product do not add.
2. Before working on the back of the tile, remove dust. Soak the tile is not necessary.
3. If the environment has increased humidity and a lower temperature, more time will be needed to solidify the substance. More it will go to hardening if the adhesive layer is too thick.
4. Use of the product for purposes that are not provided for in the technical description is unacceptable.