Floor Tiling – Concrete

With wall tiling there is not always a need for a full bed bond, but with floor tiles it is essential. The strength build-up of the adhesive is far more important too as the tiles need to be walked upon to grout, and in most cases, the floor needs to get back into service. To enable this we advise the use of powder products rather than ready mixed adhesives.

To ensure full bonding, the substrate should be as even and level as possible. In most cases, rough floors or floors with height variations can be prepared using UltraTile ProLevel One, UltraTile ProLevel Two and UltraTile ProLevel Fibre.

All offer extremely goof flow, and a floor level classified as SR2 can easily be achieved (no greater than a 5mm deflection under a 3m straight edge).

With skill an SR1 floor can be achieved (3mm deflection under a 3m straight edge). For more information on these products please contact the UltraTile Technical Department.

Concrete

Instructions:Concrete varies significantly in its finish, from tamped to power-floated. In all cases, the concrete must be fully cured and have been left to dry. For power-floated concrete it may be necessary to remove surface additives and hardeners by mechanical abrasion. Power-floated concrete should be considered a non-porous surface. Fully dry concrete surfaces can be improved with the application of an UltraTile levelling compound. Before commencing the tiling process the substrate should be confirmed dry. If in doubt, a moisture reading should be taken to confirm.

Priming:Tamped concrete – apply 1 coat of UltraTile ProPrimer (diluted 3 parts water to 1 part primer). Power-floated concrete – apply 1 neat coat of UltraTile ProPrimer. Allow the primer coat to dry before continuing.