Description
Discover the power of Drizoro branded products, your ultimate solution for waterproofing and protection. With Drizoro branded products, you’re not just buying a product; you’re investing in peace of mind. Our range of high-performance solutions ensures that your structures remain durable and secure against water damage, corrosion, and environmental wear. From sealing cracks to waterproofing basements, Drizoro products deliver unmatched quality and reliability. Don’t let water compromise your investments. Choose Drizoro Maxkola Flex a cement based non slip adhesive for tiles to keep your tiles fixed and safeguard your structures for years to come.
USAGES: Drizoro Maxkola Flex
- Fixing of low porosity or non-porous tiles, vitrified tile, glass mosaics, porcelain, marble, natural stone, etc for indoor or outdoor use, on floors and walls.
- Tiling of ceramic tiles on substrates subject to movements such as facades, underfloor heating systems, roofs, timber, plastic, etc.
- Tiling on substrates subject to water immersion such as swimming pools, fountains, water tanks, etc.
ADVANTAGES – cement based non-slip adhesive mortar
- Very high adhesion on non-porous substrates and with good mechanical performance.
- Good flexibility, absorbing movements from the substrate due to shrinkage processes, thermal dilatations, etc.
- Easy to use. Long open mixing time.
- Excellent water retention avoids dampening the substrate or tiles.
Application Instructions
Surface preparation
Surfaces must be structurally sound, clean and free from dust, grease, paints, efflorescence, oils, demoulding agents, gypsum, loose concrete or any other material that could affect the adhesion of the product.
Substrate must be as flat as possible, with no unevenness greater than 5 mm measured with a 2 meters long guide. Prepare Voids, non- active cracks and surface damage by chipping or sandblasting up to 2 cm depth.
Prepared cracks are repaired with structural mortars e.g. Drizoro Maxrest or Drizoro Maxrite® 700. Observe a minimum curing time 24 hours before
applying MAXKOLA® FLEX. Do not apply MAXKOLA® FLEX over dead, thin or delayed setting gypsum plasters.
Mixing
A 25 kg bag of Drizoro Maxkola Flex is mixed with from 6,5 to 7,5 litres of clean water (26 – 28%), according to ambient conditions and desired consistency. Add the necessary amount of water in a clean container and pour MAXKOLA® FLEX
slowly. Mix mechanically using a low speed drills (400-600 rpm) until achieving a lump free and homogeneous paste.
Small quantities of product can also be mixed by hand. Do not mix for prolonged period nor use high-speed mixer. Allow mortar to rest for at least 5 minutes and then, remix briefly again before applying.
Only mix quantities that can be placed in 30 minutes. After this period, setting process starts and mortar losses its workability. If required, remix again briefly to keep its workability, but do not add more water
Fixing the Tiles
Apply Drizoro Maxkola Flex in a thin layer on areas not greater than 2 m² at a time with a 6×6 mm notched trowel. This controls the application thickness and avoids the slumping of the tiles placed on vertical surfaces.
Do not apply in thickness greater than 6 mm. While mortar is still fresh, place the pieces together. Then press them with a slight twisting motion, until flattening the ridges ensures the tile back achieves full contact with the mortar.
Check the adhesion by occasionally removing a set piece and inspecting mortar transfer onto the back of the tile.
Material remains workable, at 20 ºC, for 30 minutes. The rectification time is 5 minutes, increasing with lower temperatures and reducing with higher temperatures. Remove excess mortar from the joint before it sets.
Joint grouting can be carried out after 24 hours using a suitable MAXJOINT® range product.
Large format or non-absorbent tiles will take a longer time. Where tiles are large-format pieces, bigger than 35×35 cm, Drizoro recommends that the Drizoro Maxkola® Flex adhesive to be applied onto the surfaces of both the substrate and the tile.
Application Conditions
Do NOT apply Maxkola Flex:-
- after application if rain is expected within 24 hours .
- Ambient or substrate temperatures below 5º C or if lower temperatures are expected during the following 24 hours.
- on frozen or frosted surfaces.
Protect the application from high temperatures (> 30 ºC), moderate to high winds, low humidity conditions or direct sunlight exposure, i.e. in summer time. Damp the substrate with water.
Curing
Allow a minimum curing time of 1, 2 and 7 days at20º C and 50% R.H. before joint grouting, open to pedestrian traffic, and for permanent immersion, respectively.
Applications carried out at lower temperatures with high relative humidity or with poor ventilation will require longer curing times.
Protect the application during the first hours of curing from high temperatures, high winds, low humidity conditions or direct sunlight exposure.
Cleaning
Before MAXKOLA® FLEX sets all tools and equipment should be cleaned immediately with water.
Once it hardens, i t c a n only be removed by mechanical means.
Maxkola Flex CONSUMPTION
The estimated consumption is 1.5 kg/m² mm thickness.
Consumption may vary depending on the roughness, porosity and other conditions for both tile and surface. A preliminary test on-site will determine the coverage exactly.
IMPORTANT INDICATIONS
- Allow 28 days minimum curing for new concrete and mortars.
- Do not add cements, admixtures or aggregates that may affect the mortar properties.
- Observe the recommended mixing water ratio.
- Remix briefly the mortar in order to keep its workability, but do not add more water.
- Do not exceed the maximum thickness recommended per layer of 6 mm.
- The ceramic tiles must be set within the open time of the mortar, before non-adhesive skin is formed on the surface of the mortar.
- Double spread application is required for 35 x 35 cm ceramic tiles or higher dimensions and in heavy pedestrian traffic and with pronounced relief.
For further information and other uses not specified in this Technical Bulletin, consult our Technical Department.
PACKAGING
MAXKOLA® FLEX is supplied in 25 kg bag and it is available in standard grey and white colours.
STORAGE
24 months in its original unopened packaging. Store in a dry covered place, protected from direct sunlight, humidity and frost, with temperatures above 5 ºC.
SAFETY AND HEALTH
MAXKOLA® FLEX is non-toxic but has abrasive compounds. Protective rubber gloves and safety goggles must be used to prepare and apply the mixture.
In case of eye contact, rinse thoroughly with clean water, but do not rub.
In case of skin contact, wash affected areas with soap and water.
If irritation continues, seek medical attention.
For further information, Safety Data Sheet of MAXKOLA® FLEX is available by request.
Disposal of the product and its empty packaging must be made by the final user and according to official regulations.
Drizoro’s Maxkola Flex is an adhesive cement mortar with reduced slip
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