Bendito-401 Adhesive is a highly polymer-modified, thin-set tile adhesive for fixing all types of ceramic, semi-vitreous, vitrified tiles, and natural stones on a variety of surfaces. It is suitable for both vertical and horizontal applications, in dry as well as wet areas, for indoor as well as outdoor applications. It is also recommended for tile-on-tile applications.

Areas of Application:

• Designed for interior and exterior floor and wall installations of all types of ceramic tile, vitreous tile, semi-vitreous tile, glass mosaic tiles, precast terrazzo, and natural stones over concrete and a variety of substrates.

Features & Benefits:

• For fixing ceramic tiles and vitrified tiles on interior floors and walls.
• Ideal for new floor tiling.
• Easy to use – just add water on site, ready to use.
• Crack and breakage-free, firm surface that preserves the beauty of tiling for a longer time.
• Ready to use, needs no curing.
• Excellent adhesion, low shrinkage.
• Water-resistant – suitable for wet areas.
• Good adhesive bond strength & bonds to various cement-based substrates.
• Low VOC – for healthy living.

Method of Application:

1. The surface to be tiled should be sound and thoroughly cleaned. The surface should be free from wax, grease, polish, etc.
2. Add 3 to 3.5 parts of powder to 1 part of water.
3. Mix with a trowel or slow-speed drill (50-100 rpm) until a lump-free homogeneous paste is obtained.
4. Always mix the required quantity, which can be consumed within a 60-minute pot life.
5. Leave the mixture for 5-10 minutes and remix before use. Mix only sufficient quantity of adhesive for immediate need.
6. Spread the adhesive to a thickness of approximately 3-6 mm and comb with a notched trowel. Strictly apply the adhesive paste which can be tiled within 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Ensure that the tile is completely bedded in the mortar or adhesive with 100% coverage to eliminate any air voids.
8. Clean excess mortar or adhesive from the surface of the stone with a wet cloth or sponge while the mortar is fresh.
9. If a plaster/leveling mortar bed is applied, ensure that it is cured for at least 7 days to achieve proper strength before applying tile adhesive.
10. Dampen the wall before the application of thin-set adhesive.
11. Keep joints between two tiles using spacers.
12. Use suitable support along with adhesive for fixing tiles on vertical surfaces.
13. Clean off surplus adhesive from the tile face and between joints.
14. Clean tools and tile work with water while the adhesive is fresh.
15. Start filling joints only after 24 hours with Bendito Epoxy Kit or Bendito TG Mix.

Precautions & Limitations:

• For laying tiles on the floor, the surface should be sufficiently hard and in good condition.
• Always add powder to water and never add water to powder.
• Do not add excess water than recommended.
• Never add sand and cement at the site.
• Not recommended for tiling on gypsum plaster, paint, plywood & wood derivatives, metal, decorative laminates, and highly deformable surfaces subject to vibrations.
• Adhesives for ceramic tile, bricks, and stone are not designed as replacements for waterproof coating.
• Leave no voids behind tiles.
• Protect from direct rainfall/foot traffic for at least 24 hours.
• For heavy tile applications or external floor areas, use with Bendito Stone Faijar.
• Do not use for fixing artificial/nano/engineered stone/composites/metal tiles.

Technical Information:

• Product Type: Powder
• Colors: White Free Flow Powder
• Mix Ratio: Approx. 3 to 3.5 parts powder to 1 part water (by volume)
• Open Time: Approx. 10-15 minutes at 30°C
• Pot Life: Approx. 60-90 minutes at 30°C
• Coverage:
  • 5-5.5 sq. meters per 20 kg bag at 3 mm thickness
  • 2-2.5 sq. meters per 20 kg bag at 6 mm thickness
• Trafficable Time: 24 hours (max.)
• Shelf Life: 12 months for sealed packs when stored under cover, out of direct sunlight, in damp-proof conditions, and protected from extremes of temperature.
• Packaging: 20 kg