LATICRETE 325 Premium Tile Adhesive User Guide

: June 13, 2024
: LATICRETE

Table of Contents

TECHNICAL DATA
INSTALLATION
AVAILABILITY AND COST
WARRANTY
TECHNICAL SERVICES
References
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LATICRETE 325 Premium Tile Adhesive User Guide

ADVANTAGES

Flexible – Smooth and creamy.
Easy to apply – Ready to use just mix with water.
Long open time.
Water & heat resistant.
Strong bond and durable.

USES

Good bond to Ceramic tiles, Porcelain tile and Stones
Recommended for wet areas such as bathrooms, kitchens etc.
For exterior floor & interior floor / wall use.

STANDARDS
Meets ANSI A 118.4, Euro Norms Standard (C2TE) ISO 13007 & EN 12004 requirements.

DCLD CERTIFIED

Please see the technical data

Packaging,
20 kg bags, 72 bags per pallet
Color: grey and white

Approximate Coverage
20 Kg bag will cover approximately 5.5 – 6.5 m2 using 6 x 6 mm square notch trowel.

NOTE: Above coverage is intended as a guide, it may vary depending upon application technique, substrate profile/flatness, trowel angle, trowel wear and wastage factor.Actual coverage shall be determined by mockup area based on site conditions.

Shelf Life
Factory sealed containers of this product are guaranteed to be of first quality for one (1) year if stored off the ground in a dry area.)

Limitations
Adhesives/mastics, mortars and grouts for ceramic tile,pavers, brick and stone are not replacements forwater proof membranes. When a waterproof membrane is required, use a LATICRETE Waterproof Membrane.

Note: Surfaces must be structurally sound, stable and rigid enough to support ceramic/stone tile, thin brick and similar finishes. Substrate deflection under all live, dead and impact loads, including concentrated loads, must not exceed L/360 for thin bed ceramic tile/brick installations or L/480 for thin bed stone installations where L=spanlength.

Cautions

Contains Portland cement and silica sand. May irritate eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes or prolonged contact with skin. In case of contact, flush thoroughly with water.
Do not take internally. Avoid breathing dust. Wear a respirator in dusty areas.
Keep out of reach of children.

TECHNICAL DATA

Certification/ Approvals
DCLD: This product has been certified for Low EmittingMaterials by Dubai Central Laboratory Department (DCLD)of Dubai Municipality. No.CL20020733: 2017 Al Sa’fat Dubai Green Building Evaluation System

VOC/LEED Product Information
Total VOC Content grams/liter of product in unused form is <0.00 g/l.

Test	Standard	Requirement	Result
28 Days Shear bond Strength	ANSI A 118.4	1.3 MPa	1.4MPa

Physical Properties

Tensile Adhesion Strength EN 1346

Test/Property| EN| Result
20 minutes open time| 0.5 MPa| 0.93 MPa
30 Minutes open time| 0.5 MPa| 0.58 MPa

Working Properties

Wet density	1.56 gm/cm3
Open time	30 minutes
Pot life	2 Hrs.
Time to traffic	48 Hrs.

Specifications subject to change without notification. Results shown are typical but reflect test procedures used. Actual field performance will depend on installation methods and site conditions.

INSTALLATION

Surface Preparation

All surfaces should be between 4º C to 35º C and structurally sound, clean and free of all dirt, oil, grease, loose peeling paint, laitance, concrete sealers or curing compounds. Rough or uneven concrete surfaces should be made smooth with LATICRETE® Latex Portland Cement underpayment to provide a wood float (or better) finish. Dry, dusty concrete slabs or masonry should be dampened and excess water swept off. Installation may be made on a damp surface. All slabs must be plumb and true to within 6mm in 3m. Expansion joints shall be provided through the tile work from all construction or expansion joints in the substrate. Follow ANSI Specification AN-3.8” Requirements for Expansion Joints” or TCA Details EJ171 “Expansion Joints”. Do not cover expansion joints with mortars. Cement Backer Board; follow TCA installation detail W244.

Mixing

Place clean potable water into a clean pail. Add the powder of 325 Premium Tile Adhesive. Use approximately 4.2- 4.6 Liters of water for 20 Kg bag of powder. Mix by hand or with a slow speed mixer to a smooth, trowelable consistency. Allow mortar to slake for5 – 10 minutes. Remix and apply with the proper sized notched trowel.

Application

Apply mortar to the substrate with the flat side of the trowel, pressing firmly to work into surface. Comb on additional mortar with the notched side.

Note: Use the proper sized notched trowel to insure full bedding of the tile. Spread as much mortar as can be covered with tile in 15-20 minutes. Back butter large tiles (>8”x8”) to provide full bedding and firm support. Place tiles into wet, sticky mortar and beat in using a beating block and rubber mallet to imbed tile and adjust level. Check mortar for complete coverage by periodically removing a tile and inspecting bedding mortar transfer onto back of tile. If mortar is skinned over (not sticky), remove and replace with fresh mortar.

Cleaning
Clean tools and tile work with water while mortar is fresh.

AVAILABILITY AND COST

Availability
LATICRETE® materials are available worldwide.

For distributor information,
please contact us by email at: enquiry@laticrete.me or, visit www.laticrete.me

Cost
Contact a LATICRETE® closer distributor to obtain complete information and cost.

WARRANTY

The supplier warrants this product will not deteriorate under normal conditions and use, the warranty validity of one (1) year. The product subject to the terms and conditions stated in the LATICRETE® Product Warranty. Please consult our technical support for further information.

TECHNICAL SERVICES

Technical assistance
For information contact us by email at: enquiry@laticrete.me

Technical and safety literature
To obtain technical and safety literature, please visit our website at: www.laticrete.me

Warning: The information and the instructions in the data sheet, although based on knowledge gained through years of applications, are indicative. LATICRETE® unable todirectly control the installation conditions and modalities of application of products, do not assume any liability arising from their implementation. Those who want to use the LATICRETE® products must conduct adequate tests to determine the site specifications. Results shown are typical but reflect test procedures used. Actual field performance will depend on installation method and site conditions.

MANUFACTURER

LATICRETE Middle East LLC.
P.O. Box. 86028, Ras Al Khaimah
United Arab Emirates
Toll Free (with in UAE) 800 5632
Telephone: + 971 7 244 6396
Fax: + 971 7 244 5915
www.laticrete.me

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