Tiles Adhesive
SUPER TAJ SHREE
GOLD STAR ZIG ZAG (Grey & White) ST-FIX-335
High Performance, Polymer Modified, Reduced Slip Adhesive
DESCRIPTION
Grey & White cement based, high performance, high strength adhesive for fixing tiles/stones. The set adhesive is waterresistant and suitable for use in wet areas like swimming pools and water bodies.
Gold Star Zig Zig Grey & white is ideal for fixing vitrified tiles, industrial grade tiles, natural stones tiles on wall/floor in interior/exterior situations upto 6mm bed thickness (can be extended up to 12 mm in area of limited extent).
Note: Not recommended for direct use onto gypsum plaster
(wall finishes), paint or metal.
STANDARDS
Confirms to IS 15477: 2019 Type 2 “Specification for Adhesives for use with Ceramic, Mosaic and Stone Tiles”
Confirms to EN 12004: 2017 and is an improved cementitious adhesive (C2) with slip resistance (T) and extended open time (E) of class C1T,S1
FEATURES:
- Very high bond strength
- Non-slip
- Water resistant
- Easy mixing, smooth application & better workability
- Enhanced flexibility & adhesion can be obtained with
addition of ADMIX AD1 (latex additive)
SUITABLE SUBSTRATES
New substrates:
- Concrete walls & floor
- Cement sand screed
- Cement sand render
Renovation works on existing: - Unglazed tiles
- Hard natural stones
- Glazed tiles (vitrified and ceramic tiles)
- Mosaic tiles and In-situ mosaic flooring
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES @ 27 ± 2°C
| Bed Thickness | 2 – 6 mm (can be extended up to 12 mm in area of limited extent |
|---|---|
| Pot Life | 3 hours |
| Setting Time | 24 hours |
| Temperature Resistance | -5°C to 50°C |
| VOC Content | 1.26g/L |
Properties as per IS 15477: 2019 @ 27 ± 2°C
| Property with Test Method | Min. Requirements | Typical Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Adhesion Strength (as per Annex A) Dry Condition Wet Condition | 1.50 N/mm² 1.00 N/mm² | >1.50 N/mm² >1.10 N/mm² |
| Shear Adhesion Strength (as per Annex B) Dry Condition Heat Aging Condition Wet Condition | 1.50 N/mm² 1.00 N/mm² 1.00 N/mm² | >1.60 N/mm² >1.20 N/mm² >1.10 N/mm² |
| Open time (as per Annex C) | As per Mftr. | 30 mins |
| Adjustment time (as per Annex D) | As per Mftr. | 20 mins |
| Slip (as per Annex E) | < 0.50 mm | 0.30 mm |
Properties as per EN 12004: 2017
| Property with Test Method (as per Part 2) | Min. Requirements (as per Part 1) | Typical Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Adhesion Strength (Clause 8.3) Initial After water immersion After heat aging After freeze-thaw cycles | ≥ 1.00 N/mm² ≥ 1.00 N/mm² ≥ 1.00 N/mm² ≥ 1.00 N/mm² | > 1.30 N/mm² > 1.10 N/mm² > 1.10 N/mm² > 1.10 N/mm² |
| Open time | @20 mins 2 | |
| Slip (T) (Clause 8.2) |
COVERAGE ESTIMATES
Coverage
Approx. 35-40 sft per 20kg bag with 1/4” x1/4”
(6mmx6mm) square notched trowel for average
Bed of 3mm.
Coverage will vary depending on trowel notch size,type
and size of the tile and substrate smoothness and evenness
Pack size
20 kg
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Substrate Preparation
Before starting any work ensure that the base is:
- Sufficiently flat to permit the specified flatness of finished
tiling, bearing in mind the permissible thickness of the
adhesive. - Suitable for tiling in the service conditions to which it will be exposed.
- Surfaces to be tiled must be dry, clean and free from loose material and contamination.
SITE WORK INSTRUCTIONS
SURFACE considerations
New Concrete Bases:
Before commencing tiling, ensure that bases have been allowed
to air dry for at least 4 weeks.
New Cement Sand
Rendering/Brick/Block Wall:
Before commencing tiling, allow plastered surface to air dry for
at least 2 weeks (3 weeks for swimming pools).
Existing Concrete/Screed Bases
Cut out all loose or hollow portions and make good with a 1:3
cement:sand mortar applied over a slurry bonding coat* and dry
and cure for 7 days.
Ceramic/Vitrified & Fully Vitrified Tile/Terrazzo/Hard Natural
Stone Bases:
Check that existing finish is firmly adhering to the base. Remove
any loose or hollow sounding tiles and reprofile with a 1:3
cement: sand mortar over a slurry bonding coat*. Any surface
contamination should be removed with HEAVY DUTY TILE
CLEANER/TILE & STONE CLEANER.
*Slurry bonding coat is prepared by mixing 2 parts of Portland cement to 1 part of ADMIX AD1. Brush on the base immediately before applying the adhesive.
Mixing
Add GOLD STAR to clean water. Mix thoroughly until a lump-free
mortar is obtained. The adhesive is immediately ready-for-use
and has a pot life of 3 hours. No further water should be added.
Where mixing by weight is not possible, volume mixing can be
carried out at site in the ratio of 1:3.5 (water : powder)
20 kg Bag : 3.80 to 4.10 ltrs
APPLICATION
1. Spread not more than the area which can be tiled within the
open time of the adhesive.
2. The mixed adhesive is applied to the prepared surface with
a trowel and then combed through with a suitably sized
square-toothed notched trowel.
3. The tiles should be fixed within the open time of the
adhesive and pressed into place with a twisting and sliding
action ensuring solid bed fixing is achieved. The open time
is dependent on site conditions and will be extended in
lower temperatures and shortened at higher temperatures.
4. Check periodically that good contact is maintained with the
back of each tile.
5. Touch the adhesive ribs periodically and if a skin has
formed, remove the adhesive and apply a new layer.
6. Leave adequate joints between individual wall and floor tiles
unless self-spacing tiles are used.
7. Clean off surplus adhesive from the tile face and between
joints
Note
- Do not use in damp conditions and temperature less than 5°C
- Seal the sides & bottom of porous stones with UNDERTILE & STONE PRIMER to avoid migration of moisture.
- Use suitable clamps along with adhesive at the time of installation of tiles/stones above 3m height as recommended by IS 15477: 2019
- For large span tiling works, leave movement joints at every 3m interval and fill with a flexible sealant as per BS 5385.
- Prevent foot traffic till the adhesive has completely set.
SPACERS
Use SUPER TAJ SHREE spacers (minimum 2mm) for uniform
joint width
GROUTING
Grouting should be carried out after 24 hours. Use the appropriate grouting material from the range of cementitious and epoxy grouts. EPOXY GROUT is strongly recommended for wet areas, swimming pools, locations with requirement of hygiene & chemical resistance.
Note: The addition of ADMIX GT 1 to cement – based grouts will enhance adhesion to tile/stones edges, increase water resistance and improves flexibility.
SEALERS
SUPER TAJ SHREE offers a range of Tile & Stone surface sealers depending on the desired finish:
- Wet look finish: Use ‘Heavy Duty Impregnating Tile & Stone Sealer
- Glossy finish: Use’ Impregnating Tile & Stone Sealer’
- Natural look: Use ‘FC SS’ or ‘FC Sealer’
CLEANING
Tools and containers may be cleaned using clean water when the
adhesive is still fresh. The hardened adhesive can be removed
from tools mechanically.
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
GOLD STARZIG ZAG (Grey & White) has a shelf life of 12 months
when storedin normal dry conditions.
PRECAUTIONS
Keep out of reach of children. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eyes/face protection. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of clean water. In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of clean water and seek medical advice.
For more details please refer the relevant Material Safety Data Sheet
CONDITIONS OF SALE
Sold subject to the Company’s conditions of sale which are
available on request.
NOTE
The information supplied in this datasheet is based upon
extensive experience and is given in good faith in order to help
you. Our Company policy is one of continuous Research and
Development; we therefore reserve the right to update this
information at any time without prior notice. We also guarantee
the consistent high quality of our products; however as we have
no control over site conditions or the execution of the work, we
accept no liability for any loss or damage which may arise as a
resultthereof.