Product Selection
professional fixing guide
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Helping product selectionThis guide is your comprehensive aid for selecting the right products for each specific tiling task. It includes a handy reference to all BAL products, as well as reminders of various factors that professionals may need to consider in making their final selection.For guidance and best practice advice on preparing tiling back-grounds, and using BAL products on-site, see our companion booklet BAL professional fixing guide SITEWORK GUIDANCE
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SeLectionSelection principlesKey considerations/ Classifications/Tile types 4-5
Product selectorsAdhesives for WALL tiling 6-7Adhesives for FLOOR tiling 8-9Grouts for WALL & FLOOR tiling 10-11
Selection factors and guidanceWall tiling weights/ Product flexibility 12-13Admixtures 14Primers 15
PRoDUct inFoRMAtionPreparation Floor levelling 16-17Screeds/Render/Waterproofing 18-19Primers/Sealers/Admixtures 20-21Uncoupling system 22-23
Adhesives Ready-mixed adhesives 24-25Cementitious powdered adhesives 26-31
Grouts Cementitious grouts 32-35Epoxy grouts 36-37
Antimicrobial range Microban® antimicrobial grouts 34-35
Sealing/Tile care Sealing/Temporary protection/ Tile care 38-39
coLoUR cHoiceColoured grouts for walls and floors 40-41
PRoFeSSionAL SUPPoRt SeRViceSBAL Fixer/Powerspec/Website 42BAL Training 43BAL Technical Advisory Service 43
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tipsBALthe benefits of experienceThroughout this PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE – and its SITEWORK GUIDANCE companion – you’ll find useful and helpful tips. While many of these will be recognised by most professionals, they are included to help everyone get the benefits of BAL’s experience – and get it right, every time.
Selection prioritiesThe key factors that influence correct product selection are:
n Background/base – What is the substrate onto
which tiles are to be fixed? – Is it flat – or does it need
levelling/smoothing?
n Location – Is it indoors or outdoors? – Is it a domestic installation –
or a public/communal place? – Will it be a dry place, or
intermittently wet – or regularly wet?
n Service conditions – What is the tiled area to be
used for? – Is there a power shower –
or total immersion? – Will it be subject to
movement/vibration and/or heavy trafficking? See page 13 for flexibility guide.
– Are there any special service requirements applicable (EXAMPLES: extra hygiene/ sterile conditions/protection from bacteria/chemical resistance)?
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n Tile type and size – Are tiles porous –
or fully-glazed/vitrified? – Are they light-coloured/
translucent or natural stone? – Is the tile material vulnerable
to staining by grouting? – Are the tiles subject to
water-staining? – Are they large format tiles? – What is the tile weight per m2?
(Is the substrate able to carry that weight?) See page 12 for wall tiling weight limits.
Note: Adhesive may take longer to set fully on some substrates.
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key considerations
tipsBALavoiding stains to preserve appearancen If the chosen tiles are
vulnerable to water staining, select a fast-setting adhesive
n For light-coloured/translucent tiles or natural stone, select a white adhesive
n To avoid unsightly stains on certain tile materials, use BAL Protective Sealer to provide temporary protection during grouting
BAL adhesives and grouts meet or exceed European standards according to classifications that define the type and properties of each product:
AdhesivesUnder BS EN 12004: 2007+A1:2012
TYPE = Cementitious = Dispersion (ready-to-use) = Reaction resin (e.g. Epoxy)
CHARACTERISTICS = Fast-setting = Reduced slip = Extended open time
Also, under BS EN 12002:2008 = Deformable = Highly deformable
GroutsUnder BS EN 13888:2009 = Cementitious grout = Reaction resin grout = reduced water absorption = high abrasion resistance
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Cementitious Screeds/ CompoundsUnder BS EN 13813:2002
TYPE = Cementitious screed
CHARACTERISTICS = Compressive strength = Flexural strength
In the above classifications the compressive and flexural strength number is the recorded measurement of N/mm after 28 days.
Example BAL Fibrebase CT- C25 - F7 whereby compressive strength is 25N/mm and flexural strength is 7N/mm after 28 days.
tile typesAlways check that the correct adhesive and grout are selected to suit the material of the tiles to be fixed. In addition to information in this guide, packaging for all BAL adhesives and grouts clearly identifies for which tile types the product concerned is suitable. Porcelain tiles are now an increasingly popular choice. As they absorb a negligible amount of moisture, to achieve adhesion strength and drying times, specially formulated products for fixing and grouting are required.
BAL products suitable for use with porcelain tiles are identifiable via the Porcelbond Plus mark.
SeLection – PRinciPLeS
product classifications
cDR
ct
Fte
cF
S1S2
cGRGWA
In any adhesive or grout classification above: = Normal characteristics = Improved/additional
characteristics
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PRoDUct SeLection
wall tile adhesive selector (guide only, contact TAS for details)
Green Star White Star Plus
Intermittent wet*
Power shower
Communal shower
Swimming pool
Minor vibration
Limited movement
Lightweight block
Render, Standard brick/block
Concrete, Dense brick/block
Plaster
Plasterboard
Tilebacker boards, Fibre reinforced cement boards
Existing Tiles: glazed ceramics
Existing Tiles: unglazed ceramics, Natural stone
Plywood walls
Lightweight Tilebacker boards
Interior (dry)
Exterior
Blue Star
ctf4
BACKGROUNDS
STANDARD SETTING
Tile & Grout
READy mIxED
STANDARD SETTING
READy mIxED
Gold Star
LOCATION
ENVIRONmENTS
– – – –
E E – – – – – – – – – s – – s s s – – – – – – – – – –
– – – – s & Q s & Q s & Q Q Q Q Q Q – – – – s s s Q Q Q Q Q Q w w w w s s s
w w w w s s s – – – 1:3
s s
– – s s s – – – 1:3 w w w w s s s
*Kitchen/Bathroom/Domestic shower
KEy = Suitable product
s = Use product with BAL Admix AD1* (1:1) 1:3 = Use product with BAL Admix AD1* (1:3) E = Use product with BAL Easypoxy/
BAL Easypoxy AGQ = Use product with BAL Prime APD w = Longer drying time (min. 3 days)
EPOxy- RESIN
EPOxy- RESIN
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wall tile adhesive selector (guide only, contact TAS for details)
Rapidset Flexible
SIngle Part Flexible
Supercover Rapidset
Supercover Rapidflex
Rapidset Flexible Fibre
Easypoxy AG
max-Flex Fibre
BACKGROUNDS
RAPID SETTING
RAPID SETTING FLEx
STANDARD SETTING FLEx
RAPID SETTING
RAPID SETTING FLEx
STANDARD SETTING FLEx
LOCATION
ENVIRONmENTS
– – – –
E E – – – – – – – – – s – – s s s – – – – – – – – – –
– – – – s & Q s & Q s & Q Q Q Q Q Q – – – – s s s Q Q Q Q Q Q w w w w s s s
w w w w s s s – – – 1:3
s s
– – s s s – – – 1:3 w w w w s s s
max-Flex Fibre
STANDARD SETTING FLEx
SIngle Part Flexible
RAPID SETTING
PRoDUct SeLection
floor tile adhesive selector (guide only, contact TAS for details)
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Gold Star
BASES
STANDARD SETTING
ctf4 Supercover Rapidset
LOCATION
ENVIRONmENTS
Intermittent wet*
Power shower
Communal shower
Swimming pool
Minor vibration/Heavy use
Limited deflection
Cement:sand screed/ Asphalt
Concrete
Anhydrite screed
Underfloor heated screeds
Plywood overlay
Tongue & groove floorboards
Vinyl tiles/sheets
Concrete fibre boards
Uncoupling membrane** (such as BAL Rapid-Mat)
Existing tiles: glazed
Existing tiles: unglazed, Hard natural stone
Interior (dry)
Exterior
s s s s – – – – – – – – – – –
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q – Q s s s s s s – s Rm Q s Rm Q s Rm Q s Rm Q Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm – Q –
sorl sorl sorl – – – – – –
s s s – – –
s s s – – – 1:3 1:3 – – –
RAPID SETTING
STANDARD SETTING
STANDARD SETTING FLEx
*Kitchen/Bathroom/Domestic shower
** Can vary with matting system used. For guidance, contact BAL Technical Advisory Service
KEy = Suitable product
s = Use product with BAL Admix AD1* (1:1) 1:3 = Use product with BAL Admix AD1* (1:3) Rm = Use product with BAL Rapid-matl = Use product with BAL Bond SBR Q = Use product with BAL Prime APD
EPOxy- RESIN
EPOxy- RESIN
floor tile adhesive selector (guide only, contact TAS for details)
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Supercover Rapidflex
Rapidset Flexible Fibre
Stone & Tile PTB
Single Part Fastflex
PTB Flexible
Green Screed
BASES
POURABLE SPECIALIST
Rapidset Flexible
LOCATION
ENVIRONmENTS
s s s s – – – – – – – – – – –
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q – Q s s s s s s – s Rm Q s Rm Q s Rm Q s Rm Q Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm – Q –
sorl sorl sorl – – – – – –
s s s – – –
s s s – – – 1:3 1:3 – – –
RAPID SETTING FLEx
POURABLE SPECIALISTRAPID SETTING FLEx
Easypoxy AG
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PRoDUct SeLection
wall tile grout selector (guide only, contact TAS for details)
Interior (dry)
Exterior
– – – –
– – – – – – – –
– 1:2 – 1:2 1:2
Intermittent wet*
Power shower
Communal shower
Swimming pool
Minor vibration
Limited movement
LOCATION
ENVIRONmENTS
Bal Grout
microflex
micromax2
SPECIFIC FEATURES
Antibacterial
Hygienic/sterile – food use
Chemical resistant
floor tile grout selector
Interior (dry)
Exterior
Intermittent wet*
Domestic shower
Power shower
Communal shower
Swimming pool
Minor vibration/Heavy use
Limited deflection
LOCATION
ENVIRONmENTS
SPECIFIC FEATURES
Antibacterial
Hygienic/sterile – food use
Chemical resistant
Moderate trafficking
Heavy trafficking
– – – – –
– – – –
– – – –
1:2
–
1:2 –
1:2
s
Superflex
CEmENTITIOUS ANTImICROBIAL RANGE
Wide Joint
Superflex Wide Joint
microflex Wide Joint
micromax2
CEmENTITIOUS ANTImICROBIAL RANGE
CEmENTITIOUS ANTImICROBIAL RANGE
CEmENTITIOUS ANTImICROBIAL RANGE
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wall tile grout selector (guide only, contact TAS for details)
– – – –
– – – – – – – –
– 1:2 – 1:2 1:2
LOCATION
ENVIRONmENTS
Easypoxy
SPECIFIC FEATURES
Interior (dry)
Exterior
Intermittent wet*
Power shower
Communal shower
Swimming pool
Minor vibration
Limited movement
Antibacterial
Hygienic/sterile – food use
Chemical resistant
LOCATION
ENVIRONmENTS
SPECIFIC FEATURES
Interior (dry)
Exterior
Intermittent wet*
Domestic shower
Power shower
Communal shower
Swimming pool
Minor vibration/Heavy use
Limited deflection
Antibacterial
Hygienic/sterile – food use
Chemical resistant
Moderate trafficking
Heavy trafficking
– – – – –
– – – –
– – – –
1:2
–
1:2 –
1:2
s
Easypoxy AG
EPOxy-RESIN
Easypoxy Floor Epoxy
Easypoxy AG
EPOxy-RESIN
EPOxy-RESIN
EPOxy-RESIN
*Kitchen/Bathroom/Domestic shower
KEy = Suitable product
s = Use product with BAL Admix GT1* (1:1)1:2 = Use product with BAL Admix GT1* (1:2)
LOCATION
ENVIRONmENTS
SPECIFIC FEATURES
LOCATION
ENVIRONmENTS
SPECIFIC FEATURES
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When tiling walls, it is vital to ensure that:
n The combined weight of tiles PLUS adhesive and grout is compatible with the tiling background
n The tiling background/substrate is rigid and stable
n The correct adhesive is selectedThe table below gives general guidance on maximum recommended weights for tiling some common types of building board.
Typical weight equivalents 20kg/m2 – ceramic tiles up to 8mm thick (max.)
or natural stone tiles up to 7mm thick (max.)
32kg/m2 – ceramic tiles up to 12.5mm thick
(max.) or natural stone tiles up to 10mm thick (max.)
Remember to allow 2-4kg/m2 for adhesive in addition to the declared tile weight per m2.
SeLection – FActoRS AnD GUiDAnce
wall tiling weights
* RECOMMENDATION: Seek further advice/guidance from the manufacturers re installation of these boards
Typical wall substrates: maximum tiling weight guide
Wall substrates maximum weight‡ of tiling per m² (inclusive of adhesive & grout)
Gypsum plaster 20kg/m²
Plywood (WBP) Up to 30kg/m²
Gypsum fibre boards* Approx. 35- 40kg/m²
Lightweight tile-backing boards*
Up to 40kg/m² (or more), dependent upon type/
thickness of board
Glass reinforced cement sheets*
Up to 50kg/m² dependent upon type/thickness of board
Gypsum plasterboard direct (i.e. without a plaster skim)
32kg/m²
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BAL ADHeSiVeS
BAL GRoUtS
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flexibility
+ single part fastflex
supercover rapidsetstone & tile ptb
rapidset flexible fibre
+admix ADl
gold starctf4
supercover rapidflex
max-flex fibrerapidset flexible fibregreen screed adhesivesingle part flexiblerapidset flexible
ptb flexible
white star plusstone & tile ptb
supercover rapidset
gold starctf4
tile & groutblue stargreen star
Elastomeric – highly-flexible
Addition of Admix AD1 gives extra flexibility
+admix
GTl Highly flexible
when Admix GT1 added
wide joint groutbal grout
Very limited flexibility when set
microflex wide joint groutmicroflex grout
superflex wide joint groutsuperflex grout
micromax2 grout
Good flexibility as single part
Good flexibility as single part
(with no admix)
For use on rigid
substrates only
FL
eX
iBiL
itY
+
-
FLEx
IBIL
ITy
wide joint groutmicromax2 grout
bal grout
-
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The physical properties and performance of certain cement-based adhesives and grouts can be improved by adding admixtures to the mix. This may be to:– increase flexural strength and
flexibility: for backgrounds/bases subject to limited movement or vibration
– reduce water permeability: to give extra protection to water-sensitive backgrounds and minimise the risk of efflorescence
and– (for adhesives) increase tensile and
shear adhesion strength: essential for fixing glazed/vitrified and other tiles to dense, impervious surfaces
– (for grouts) increase mechanical strength: to provide greater adhesion and abrasion resistance
The diluted admixture should replace an equivalent volume of the required water in mixing the product.
For adhesivesBAL Admix AD1 @1:1 with water, may be added to:– Gold Star– ctf4– Supercover Rapidset
BAL Admix AD1 @1:3 with water, may be added to:– Rapidset Flexible Fibre– Stone & Tile PTB
For groutsBAL Admix GT1 may be added to:– Bal Grout (1:2 with water)– Wide Joint Grout (1:2 with water)
For single layer timber floorsBAL Admix GT1 may be added to:– Wide Joint Grout (1:1 with water)– micromax2 (1:2 with water)
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using admixtures
tipsBALgrouting in more demanding situationsn If using these products for
grouting in especially demanding situations (EXAMPLE: tiling to single layer timber floors), BAL Admix GT1 should be diluted as per above ratios.
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Before tiling, certain wall and floor backgrounds/substrates require priming. This may be to:– reduce porosity of backgrounds/
bases, and so prevent formation of air bubbles
– isolate surfaces containing calcium sulphate from cement-based adhesives, and so minimise risk of chemical reaction
– add surface strength to friable surfaces
– prepare surface for waterproofing/ tanking, or for application of levelling compound
Key substrates/backgrounds to be primed using BAL Prime APD:
TWO coats neatn Gypsum plastert§
n Tongue-and-groove floorboards
ONE to TWO coatsn Lightweight blockwork
TWO coats (1st coat diluted 1:1 with clean water 2nd coat neat)n Calcium sulphate screedn Anhydrite screed
ONE coat (diluted 1:1 with clean water)n Gypsum plastert‡
ONE coat (if required i.e. surface is dusty/friable)n Cement:sand rendern Concreten Cement:sand screed
Substrate/base recommended to be primed using BAL Bond SBR:
ONE coat neat The following substrates do not require priming on the face of the substrate/background that will receive tiles:
n Lightweight tile backer boardsn Calcium Silicate boardsn Fibre-reinforced cement sheets #
n Plywood/Chipboard #
§ If using cementitious adhesives‡ If using ready-mixed dispersion adhesivest BAL Bond SBR may be used instead
as primer – diluted 1:2 with clean water if using BAL cementitious adhesives (or 1:4 if using BAL ready-mixed dispersion adhesives)
# Apply ONE coat of neat BAL Bond SBR to the reverse side and edges
primer guide
tipsBALsecond coat priming When TWO coats of primer are required, it’s Good Practice to apply the second coat at 90° to the first coat – i.e. one coat horizontally, and one vertically. Always allow each coat to dry.
PRePARAtion Floor Levelling
n Bed depth 2–50mmn Built-in polymern Rapid-hardening:
sets in 4 hours
n Bed depth 2–12mmn Built-in polymern Rapid-hardening:
sets in 4 hours
n Bed depth feather edge to 15mm
n Built-in polymern Fast setting, accepts
foot traffic in 90 mins and ceramic tiles after 2 hours
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solidbase
Single-part rapid-hardening self-smoothing compoundUSE FOR:– preparing floors for tiling– most rigid substrates– dry – interiormAy BE TILED AFTER: 4 hoursCOLOUR: GreyCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 13813:2002 CT-C25-F5
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
with THICKNESS: 3mmSIZE: 20kg 4m2
rapidbase
Single-part fast setting self-smoothing compoundUSE FOR: – preparing floors for tiling– most substrates including soft and hard flooring
and for use with underfloor heating– dry – interiormAy BE TILED AFTER: 2 hoursCOLOUR: GreyCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 13813:2002 CT-C20-F7
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
with THICKNESS: 3mmSIZE: 20kg 4m2
thickbase
Single-part self-smoothing compoundUSE FOR:– preparing floors for tiling– most substrates including underfloor heating– dry – interiormAy BE TILED AFTER: 4 hoursCOLOUR: GreyCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 13813:2002 CT-C25-F7
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
with THICKNESS: 3mmSIZE: 20kg 4m2
n Bed depth 3-30mmn Fibre-reinforced with
built-in polymern Accepts foot traffic in
3 hours and ceramic tiles after 4 hours
n Suitable for timber floors
n Bed depth feather edge to 10mm. Up to 20mm max. with addition of suitable aggregate
n For heavy-trafficked floors
n Fast-hardening: sets in 3 hours
PRePARAtion Floor Levelling
fibrebase
Single-part fibre-reinforced self-smoothing compoundUSE FOR:– preparing floors for tiling, including timber floors*– substrates including underfloor heating– dry – interiormAy BE TILED AFTER: 4 hoursCOLOUR: GreyCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 13813:2002 CT-C25-F7
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
with THICKNESS: 3mmSIZE: 20kg 4m2
*Some timber floors that provide higher levels of movement may also require use of BAL 4x4mm Fibreglass Mesh. Contact TAS for further details.
acrybase
Two-part Self-smoothing CompoundUSE FOR: – preparing floors for tiling– most substrates– dry/wet – interior/exterior mAy BE TILED AFTER: 4 hoursCOLOUR: GreyCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 13813:2002 CT-C35-F10
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
with THICKNESS: 3mm
SIZE: 23.5kg 5.0m2
+ 5 litre liquid
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PRePARAtion Screeds/Render/Waterproofing
n Polymer-modified cement/sand mix
n Pre-blendedn Rapid-setting:
sets in 2 hours
quickset render
Preparation Render for WallsUSE FOR: – most substrates– dry/wet – interior/exterior mAy BE TILED AFTER: 2 hoursCOLOUR: Grey
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
with THICKNESS: 3mm SIZE: 25kg 5.3m2
quickset cement
For use in Screeds and Render MortarsUSE FOR: – screeding or rendering to prepare wall and floor
surfaces prior to installing most tile types– dry/wet – interiors/exteriors– fast-setting: accepts foot traffic in 3 hoursmAy BE TILED AFTER: – 4 hours (on bonded screeds)– 48 hours (on un-bonded or floating screeds)COLOUR: GreyCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 13813:2002 CT-C40-F7
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
SCREED RENDER (at 50mm (at 10mm thickness) thickness)
cement:sand ratio 1:4 1:5 1:7 1:4
SIZE: 20kg 1.0m2 1.1m2 1.5m2 5.6m2
or 20m2 if used for SLURRY BONDING COAT mixed with sand and BAL BOND SBR diluted 1:1 with water
n New improved formulation
n Low shrinkage with rapid strength development
n Pumpable for quick installation
n Can be used with underfloor heating systems
n Suitable for areas of total immersion (i.e. swimming pools)
n Water/frost resistantn Increased working
time of 60 minutes (at 20°C)
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n Flexiblen Waterproof/seamless:
sets in 24 hoursn Supports maximum
weight of 32kg/m2
on walls
n Flexiblen Waterproof/seamless:
sets in 24 hoursn Supports maximum
weight of 32kg/m2
on walls
WPl coating
Waterproof System for Walls & Floors USE FOR: – flexible, seamless waterproofing before tiling– most substrates– dry/wet – interior – showers, bathrooms, kitchens, laundry/utility rooms– around drainage channels, upstands, pipes and
floor wastesmAy BE TILED AFTER: 24 hoursCOLOUR: Grey
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
with THICKNESS: 1mm SIZE: 8kg 8.0m2
waterproofing kit
The Complete Waterproofing KitUSE FOR: – wet – interior– showers, wet rooms, laundry/utility rooms– around drainage channels, upstands, pipes and
floor wastes– industrial, commercial and domesticmAy BE TILED AFTER: 24 hoursNOTE: Not suitable for exterior use or total immersion
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
SIZE: 5kg 4.5m2
Sufficient for 1 domestic shower unit
PRePARAtion Screeds/Render/Waterproofing
For background and application info, please see our Sitework Guidance booklet.
n Priming of plaster/screed/timber/ vinyl surfaces
n Admixture for screeding/rendering mortars
n Promoting increased bond strength/ waterproofing/ performance properties
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PRePARAtion Primers/Sealers/Admixtures
n Stabilises dusty tiling substrates
n Reduces background porosity
prime APD
Acrylic Primer for Walls & FloorsUSE FOR:– preparing floor and wall backgrounds prior to fixing
of ceramic/mosaic and natural stone tiles– dry/wet – interior/exterior USE UNDILUTED ON: – plaster walls when using a BAL cementitious
powder adhesive– tongue & groove floorboardsUSE DILUTED 1:1 with clean water on: – dusty/porous plaster walls when using a BAL
ready-mixed adhesive– cement: sand screed/concrete floors– anhydrite/calcium sulfite screeds. 2 coats.
1st coat 1:1 with clean water. 2nd coat undiluted.mAy BE TILED AFTER: 30 minutes
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
UNDILUTED DILUTED 1:1 WITH CLEAN WATERSIZE: 2.5L 12.5-25m2 25-50m2
bond SBR
Multi-purpose Bonding & Priming Agent for Walls & FloorsUSE FOR: – enhancing the physical properties/performance of
mortars including adhesion, durability, flexibility, waterproofing and workability
– dry/wet – interior/exterior
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
AS BONDING AID/ADmIxTURE SIZES: 1L 5LPlastering (12mm bed): 5m2 25m2
Rendering (12mm thick): 1.5m2 7.5m2
Screeding (50mm thick): 0.25m2 1.25m2 @10 LITRES PER 50KG OPC
AS PRImER SIZES: DILUTED 1:4 WITH CLEAN WATER
1L 5LUndiluted (timber/vinyl): 12m2 60m2
Diluted* (plaster, dusty): 60m2 300m2
*1:4 clean water
Diluted** (plaster, for cement based adhesive): 36m2 180m2
**1:2 clean water
AS SLURRy COATSIZES: 1L 5LPortland cement (1mm thick): 3m2 15m2
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PRePARAtion Primers/Sealers/Admixtures
admix ADl
Admixture for Wall & Floor AdhesivesUSE FOR: – improving physical properties/performance of some
BAL cementitious powder adhesives including: BAL CTF4/BAL Gold Star/BAL Rapidset/BAL Supercover Rapidset/BAL Stone & Tile PTB/ BAL Rapidset Flexible Fibre*
– dry/wet – interior/exterior
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
DILUTED 1:1 WITH CLEAN WATERSIZES: 3.5L 21-29kg of BAL cementitious
powder adhesive 2.5L 14-21kg of BAL cementitious
powder adhesive
*BAL Stone & Tile PTB diluted 1:3 with clean water BAL Rapidset Flexible Fibre diluted 1:3 with clean water
admix GTl
Admixture for Wall and Floor GroutsUSE FOR: – improving physical properties/performance of some
BAL cementitious powder grouts including: BAL Grout/BAL Wide Joint Grout/ BAL micromax2*
– dry/wet – interior/exterior
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
DILUTED 1:1 WITH WATER SIZES: 2.5L 19-25kg of BAL Wide Joint Grout 1L 8-10kg of BAL Wide Joint Grout DILUTED 1:2 WITH WATERSIZES: 2.5L 30-37kg of BAL cementitious powder grout 1L 12-15kg of BAL cementitious powder grout
*BAL Micromax2 diluted 1:2 with clean water
For background and application info, please see our Sitework Guidance booklet.
n Improves adhesion and flexibility
n Suitable for use with porcelain tiles
n Improves grout flexibility
n Suitable for use with porcelain tiles
PRePARAtion Uncoupling system
n Uses over 20% less adhesive than matting systems with cavities
n Highly engineered, lightweight matting for ease of use
n Minimal loss of loading capacity making it suitable for medium/heavy duty commercial projects as well as domestic projects
rapid-mat
Uncoupling matting for fast track tiling onto problematic floorsUSE FOR:– protecting floor tiling against cracks, fractures
and other damage caused by stresses and lateral movement in the substrate
– suitable for most problematic floor substrates including timber floors, new screeds and floors with under-tile heating systems
– suitable for most tile types including mosaics mAy BE TILED: immediately
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
30m2 (1m x 30m) Always refer to Technical Data Sheet for full product information
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New BAL Rapid-Mat. Uncoupling matting for fast-track tiling. Unlike anything else. Innovative, because it’s from BAL, the market leader. Unique, because it has a 25-year guarantee. Really different, because we don’t just make claims: we challenge you to see it for yourself.
BAL Rapid-Mat Laying down a new benchmark.
Uses 20% less adhesive
Easier, faster installation
see-it-for-yourself.com
Uses 20% less adhesive when compared to using cavity mat systems.
ADHeSiVeS Ready-mixed wall adhesives
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n Excellent non-slipn High bond strength
n Excellent non-slipn High bond strengthn Easy to apply
green star
Tile Adhesive for WallsUSE FOR: – ceramics/mosaics/some natural stone– dry/intermittent wet – interior GROUT AFTER: 24 hoursCOLOUR: WhiteCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 D1TE
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
DRy WALL WET WALLSIZES: 15kg 6.0m2 5.0m2
7.5kg 3.0m2 2.5m2
3.75kg 1.5m2 1.25m2
blue star
Tile Adhesive for WallsUSE FOR: – ceramics/mosaics/some natural stone– dry/intermittent wet – interior – domestic/commercialGROUT AFTER: 24 hoursCOLOUR: WhiteCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 D1T
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
DRy WALL WET WALLSIZES: 10L 6.6m2 5.0m2
5L 3.3m2 2.5m2
2.5L 1.6m2 1.25m2
1L 0.66m2 0.5m2
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ADHeSiVeS Ready-mixed wall adhesives
For background and application info, please see our Sitework Guidance booklet.
n Fibre Strand Technology for maximum performance
n Highly flexiblen Highly water-resistantn Excellent non-slipn High bond strengthn Light-weight rheology
for easier and faster application
n Enhanced white colourn Use with some
porcelain tilesn Extended open time
n Highly water-resistant adhesive
n High bond strengthn Can be used as a
grout in domestic environments
white star plus
Highly Flexible Tile Adhesive for WallsUSE FOR: – ceramics/mosaics/natural stone – some porcelain tiles (up to 150x150mm)– dry/wet – interior – domestic/commercial – including communal
showers/commercial kitchensGROUT AFTER: 24 hoursCOLOUR: WhiteCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 D2TE
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
DRy WALL WET WALLSIZES: 10L 6.6m2 5.0m2
5L 3.33m2 2.5m2
2.5L 1.66m2 1.25m2
tile & grout
Highly Flexible Tile Adhesive for Walls and GroutUSE FOR: – ceramics/mosaics/some natural stone– dry/wet – interior – most interior domestic walls (commercial walls as
adhesive only)GROUT AFTER: 24 hours OF ADHESIVE APPLICATIONCOLOUR: WhiteCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 D2T
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
AS ADHESIVE AS GROUT DRy WALL WET WALL SIZES: 10L 7.69m2 3.84m2 26.9m2 5L 3.84m2 1.92m2 16.6m2 2.5L 1.92m2 0.96m2 8.3m2
(200x200x8mm tiles and 3mm joints)
ADHeSiVeS Cementitious powdered wall & floor adhesives – Standard-setting
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gold star
Tile Adhesive for Walls & FloorsUSE FOR: – most tile types, including porcelain– suitable for most rigid substrates/backgrounds– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including showers/swimming poolsPOT LIFE AT 20°C: 5 hoursGROUT AFTER: 16 hoursCOLOUR: GreyCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 C2TE
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
DRy WALL WET WALL FLOORSIZES: 20kg 8.0m2 6.6m2 5.0m2
ctf4
Tile Adhesive for Walls & FloorsUSE FOR: – most tile types, including porcelain– suitable for most rigid substrates/backgrounds– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including showers/swimming poolsPOT LIFE at 20°C: 5 hoursGROUT AFTER: 16 hoursCOLOUR: WhiteCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 C2TE
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
DRy WALL WET WALL FLOORSIZES: 20kg 8.0m2 6.6m2 5.0m2
n Non-slipn Good bond strengthn Water/frost-resistantn Add BAL Admix AD1
to enable extra applications
n Non-slipn Good bond strengthn Extended open timen Suitable for
swimming pools/showers
n Slow setting – grout after 16 hours
n Add BAL Admix AD1 to enable extra applications
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single part flexible
Flexible Tile Adhesive for Walls and FloorsUSE FOR: – most tile types, including porcelain– suitable for most substrates/backgrounds,
including those with limited movement/vibration and for underfloor heating
– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including showers/swimming pools/
total immersionPOT LIFE AT 20ºC: 5 hoursGROUT AFTER: 16 hoursCOLOUR: Grey and WhiteCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 C2TE
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
DRy WALL WET WALL FLOORSIZES: 20kg 10.0m2 8.0m2 5.3m2
max-flex fibre
Highly Flexible Tile Adhesive for Walls & FloorsUSE FOR: – most tile types, including porcelain and glass– suitable for most substrates/backgrounds,
including those with limited movement/vibration and for underfloor heating
– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including swimming poolsPOT LIFE AT 20°C: 5 hoursGROUT AFTER: 16 hoursCOLOUR: Grey (20kg only); White (20kg/10kg/5kg)
CLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 C2TES1
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
DRy WALL WET WALL FLOOR
TROWEL TyPE: Mosaic Round notched
SIZES: 20kg 12.5m2 10.0m2 8.0m2 5.3m2
10kg 6.3m2 5.0m2 4.0m2 2.7m2
5kg 3.1m2 2.5m2 2.0m2 1.3m2
For background and application info, please see our Sitework Guidance booklet.
ADHeSiVeS Cementitious powdered wall & floor adhesives – Standard-setting
n Flexiblen Non-slipn Excellent bond strengthn Installation subject
to limited vibration, shrinkage, deflection and heated screeds
n Highly flexiblen Excellent non-slip
and bond strengthn Water/frost resistantn Super-smooth
consistency for mix and application
n Extended open time
n Goes 60% further (vs standard adhesive coverage)
n Easier application/ workability
n Water/frost-resistantn Excellent bond strengthn Add BAL Admix AD1
for extra applications
supercover rapidset
High Yield, Rapid-setting Tile Adhesive for Walls & FloorsUSE FOR: – most tile types, including porcelain– suitable for most rigid substrates/
backgrounds– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including showersPOT LIFE at 20°C: 45 minutesGROUT AFTER: 2 hoursCOLOUR: GreyCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 C1FT
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
DRy WALL WET WALL FLOORSIZE: 15kg 9.6m2 7.9m2 6.0m2
supercover rapidflex
High Yield, Flexible and Rapid-setting Tile Adhesive for Walls & FloorsUSE FOR: – most tile types, including porcelain– suitable for most substrates/
backgrounds, including those with limited movement/vibration and for underfloor heating
– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including showers/swimming pools/total immersionPOT LIFE at 20°C: 45 minutesGROUT AFTER: 3 hoursCOLOURS: Grey and WhiteCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 C1FTS1 (grey); BS EN 12004 C1FT (white)
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
DRy WALL WET WALL FLOORSIZE: 15kg 12.0m2 9.6m2 6.4m2
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ADHeSiVeS Cementitious powdered wall & floor adhesives – Rapid-setting
n Goes 60% further (vs standard adhesive coverage)
n Easier application/ workability
n Flexiblen Highly water/
frost-resistantn Excellent bond strength
n 3 times longer open-time than most rapidsets; apply to larger areas to reduce installation time
n 2 times longer working-time than most rapidsets; allows larger mixes, and avoids wasteRapid-setting: grout after just 3 hours
n FST formulation: excellent flexibility and strength
n Ideal for use with large format, translucent stone and glass tiles
n Suitable for most installations subject to limited vibration, shrinkage, deflection and heated screeds
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rapidset flexible
Flexible and Rapid-setting Tile Adhesive for Walls & FloorsUSE FOR: – most tile types, including porcelain
and natural stone– suitable for most substrates/backgrounds,
including those with limited movement/vibration and for underfloor heating
– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including showers/swimming pools/total immersionPOT LIFE AT 20ºC: 45 minutesGROUT AFTER: 3 hoursCOLOUR: GreyCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 C2FT
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
DRy WALL WET WALL FLOORSIZE: 20kg 10.0m2 8.0m2 5.3m2
rapidset flexible fibre
Highly Flexible and Rapid-setting Tile Adhesive for Walls & Floors with extended open & working timesUSE FOR: – most tile types, including porcelain, natural stone,
rigid foam insulating materials and brick slips– suitable for most substrates/backgrounds,
including those with limited movement/vibration and for underfloor heating
– dry/wet – interior/exterior– including showers/swimming pools/total immersionPOT LIFE AT 20°C: 60 minutesGROUT AFTER: 3 hoursCOLOURS: Grey and WhiteCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 C2FE
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
DRy WALL WET WALL FLOORSIZE: 20kg 10.0m2 8.0m2 5.3m2
For background and application info, please see our Sitework Guidance booklet.
ADHeSiVeS Cementitious powdered wall & floor adhesives – Rapid-setting
n Flexiblen Non-slipn Excellent bond strengthn Highly water/
frost-resistantn Installation subject
to limited vibration, shrinkage, deflection and heated screeds
NEW
stone & tile ptb
Flexible and Rapid-setting Tile Adhesive for FloorsUSE FOR: – most large tile types, including
porcelain and uneven surfaces– suitable for most substrates, including
those with limited movement/vibration and for underfloor heating
– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including swimming pool bases/wet room floorsPOT LIFE AT 20ºC: 45 minutesGROUT AFTER: 3 hoursCOLOURS: Grey and WhiteCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 C2F
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
with THICKNESS: 3mm SIZE: 20kg 5.0m2
ptb flexible
Flexible and Rapid-setting Tile Adhesive for FloorsUSE FOR:– most large tile types, including
porcelain and uneven surfaces– suitable for most substrates, including
those with limited movement/vibration and for underfloor heating
– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including swimming pool bases/wet room floorsPOT LIFE AT 20ºC: 45 minutesGROUT AFTER: 3 hoursCOLOURS: Grey and White CLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 C2F
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
with THICKNESS: 3mmSIZE: White 20kg 5.0m2 Grey 20kg 3.7m2
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ADHeSiVeS Cementitious powdered floor adhesives – Pourable
n Pourablen High strength and
flexibilityn Ideal for large format
and natural stone tilesn Water/frost-resistant n Fast-setting:
grout in 3 hoursn Add BAL Admix AD1
for extra applications
n Pourablen High strength and
flexibilityn Water/frost-resistantn Fast-setting:
grout in 3 hours
ADHeSiVeS Cementitious powdered adhesives – Specialist
n Rubber-like flexibilityn Allows tiling direct on
timber floors without uncoupling mats
n Allows tiling direct to steel
n Water/frost resistantn Improves sound
reduction properties of tiled floors (used with approved acoustic mat) to help achieve requirements of Building Regs Part E (resistance to sound)
green screed
Fast-Track Tile Adhesive for FloorsUSE FOR: – enhancing adhesion to
low porosity substrates– most tile types, including porcelain– suitable for most substrates; particularly
newly laid concrete or screeds– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including swimming pools/showersPOT LIFE AT 20°C: 5 hoursGROUT AFTER: 24 hoursCOLOUR: GreyCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 C1S1
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
with THICKNESS: 3mm SIZE: 15kg 2.8m2
single part fastflex
One-part Elastomeric Tile Adhesive for Walls & FloorsUSE FOR: – most tile types, including porcelain– suitable for most substrates/backgrounds,
including those with movement/vibration/ sound reduction and for underfloor heating
– dry/wet – interior/exterior POT LIFE AT 20ºC: 45 minutesGROUT AFTER: 5 hoursCOLOUR: Grey (12.5kg/5kg); White (12.5kg only)
CLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 C1S2
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
TROWEL TyPE: Thick bed Large Solid bed solid bed format tipped
SIZE: 12.5kg 6.5m2 4.3m2 5.7m2
5kg 2.6m2 1.7m2 2.3m2
n Allows fast track installation (new concrete after 7 days/ new screed after 24 hours)
n Water/frost-resistant
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Now also available BAL Easypoxy AG– Epoxy-resin adhesive and grout– Also suitable for the adhesion of new
microthin slate sheets, thin resin back tiles and glass.
See page 36 for full details.
n Water/frost-resistantn Add BAL Admix GT1
to enable extra applications
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bal grout
Tile Grout for Walls JOINTS: up to 3mmUSE FOR:– ceramics/mosaics– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including swimming pools/
showers (NOT power showers)POT LIFE AT 20ºC: 60 minutesSETS IN: 24 hoursCOLOURS: White (all sizes); Ivory (3.5kg/1.5kg);
Grey (3.5kg only) CLASSIFICATION: BS EN 13888 CG1
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
TILE SIZES: 150x150x5.5mm 200x200x5.5mmwith JOINT WIDTH: 2mm 2mmSIZES: 20kg 102.4m2 135.7m2
10kg 51.2m2 67.9m2
3.5kg 17.9m2 23.7m2
1.5kg 7.7m2 10.2m2
NOTE: Water-resistant tile adhesive/tanking required for wet applications
wide joint grout
Tile Grout for Walls & FloorsJOINTS: from 2mm – 12mmUSE FOR: – ceramics/mosaics– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including swimming pools/showers
(NOT power showers)POT LIFE AT 20ºC: 30 minutesSETS IN: 24 hoursCOLOURS: White; Grey; Ivory and Charcoal (10kg/3.5kg),
Limestone and Sandstone (10kg only) CLASSIFICATION: BS EN 13888 CG1
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
TILE SIZES: 300x300x9mm 200x200x9mmwith JOINT WIDTH: 3mm 3mmSIZES: 10kg 32.2m2 21.6m2 3.5kg 11.3m2 7.6m2
NOTE: Water-resistant tile adhesive/tanking required for wet applications
n Water/frost-resistantn Add BAL ADmIx GT1
to enable extra applications
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n Extra flexibility/ bond strength
n Water/frost-resistant
superflex
Flexible Tile Grout for Walls* JOINTS: up to 5mmUSE FOR:– most tile types, including porcelain– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including swimming pools/power showersPOT LIFE AT 20ºC: 30 minutesSETS IN: 24 hoursCOLOURS: White and IvoryCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 13888 CG2WA
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
TILE SIZES: 150x150x5.5mm 200x200x5.5mmwith JOINT WIDTH: 2mm 2mmSIZES: 10kg 47.9m2 63.5m2
3.5kg 16.8m2 22.2m2
NOTE: Water-resistant tile adhesive/tanking required for wet applications
*May be used on some floors depending on tile type, area and traffic. Please contact BAL Technical Advisory Service for more information on 01782 591120 or 0845 600 1222
superflex wide joint
Flexible Tile Grout for Walls & FloorsJOINTS: from 3mm – 20mmUSE FOR: – most tile types, including porcelain– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including swimming pools/power showersPOT LIFE AT 20ºC: 30 minutesSETS IN: 24 hoursCOLOURS: White; Grey; Ivory; Charcoal; Limestone
and Sandstone (10kg/3.5kg)
CLASSIFICATION: BS EN 13888 CG2WA
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
TILE SIZES: 300x300x9mm 200x200x9mmwith JOINT WIDTH: 3mm 3mmSIZES: 10kg 32.6m2 21.9m2 3.5kg 11.4m2 7.7m2
NOTE: Water-resistant tile adhesive/tanking required for wet applications
n Extra flexibility/ bond strength
n Water/frost-resistant
For background and application info, please see our Sitework Guidance booklet.
GRoUtS Cementitious grouts
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GRoUtS microban® antimicrobial cementitious grouts
n Water/frost-resistantn Built-in admixture for
increased flexibility and high bond strength at edges of tiles/mosaics
n Contains Microban® antimicrobial protection: for extra hygiene
microflex
Flexible Tile Grout with Microban® for Walls* JOINTS: up to 5mmUSE FOR: – protecting against bacteria and black mould– most tile types, including porcelain– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including power showers/swimming pools(NOT food preparation/storage areas)
POT LIFE AT 20ºC: 30 minutesSETS IN: 24 hoursCOLOURS: White and Ivory (10kg/3.5kg),
Ebony (3.5kg only) CLASSIFICATION: BS EN 13888 CG1 CG2WA
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
TILE SIZES: 150x150x5.5mm 200x200x5.5mmwith JOINT WIDTH: 2mm 2mmSIZES: 10kg 47.9m2 63.5m2
3.5kg 16.8m2 22.2m2
NOTE: Water-resistant tile adhesive/tanking required for wet applications
*May be used on some floors depending on tile type, area and traffic. Please contact BAL Technical Advisory Service for more information on 01782 591120 or 0845 600 1222
microflex wide joint
Flexible Tile Grout with Microban® for Walls and Floors JOINTS: from 3mm – 20mmUSE FOR: – protecting against bacteria and black mould– most tile types, including porcelain– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including power showers/swimming pools(NOT food preparation/storage areas)
POT LIFE AT 20ºC: 30 minutesSETS IN: 24 hoursCOLOURS: Grey (10kg/3.5kg),
Cocoa and Pebble (3.5kg only)
CLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 CG2WA
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
TILE SIZES: 300x300x9mm 200x200x9mmwith JOINT WIDTH: 3mm 3mmSIZES: 10kg 34.3m2 23.0m2
3.5kg 12.0m2 8.1m2
NOTE: Water-resistant tile adhesive/tanking required for wet applications
n Water/frost-resistantn Built-in admixture for
increased flexibility and high bond strength at edges of tiles/mosaics
n Contains Microban® antimicrobial protection: for extra hygiene
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GRoUtS microban® antimicrobial cementitious grouts
n Super fine formulationn Strong and flexible
to avoid shrinkage, slumping or cracking
n Efflorescence-free/water-repellent
n Water/frost-resistantn Contains Microban®
antimicrobial protection: for extra hygiene
micromax2
Rapid-setting, Flexible Tile Grout with Microban® for Walls & FloorsJOINTS: from 1mm – 20mmUSE FOR: – most tile types, including porcelain– dry/wet – interior/exterior – including power showers/wet rooms(NOT swimming pools or food preparation/storage areas)
POT LIFE AT 20ºC: 30 minutesSETS IN: 2-3 hoursCOLOUR CHOICE: 9 (see below) CLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 CG2WA
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
TILE SIZES: 300x300x9mm 200x200x9mmwith JOINT WIDTH: 3mm 3mmSIZES: 10kg 35.5m2 24.0m2
5kg 17.7m2 12.0m2
2.5kg 8.9m2 6.0m2
NOTE: Water-resistant tile adhesive/tanking required for wet applications
For background and application info, please see our Sitework Guidance booklet.
White Ebony
Manilla Smoke
Jasmine
Gunmetal
Pebble
Chocolate
Cocoa
micromax2 Grout is available in these 9 colours:
Matching colour sealants also available (see page 38)
Colours are shown above for guidance only. For actual colour match, ask to see BAL grout swatches at your BAL stockist.
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n Hygienicn Waterproofn Chemical-resistantn Durable/abrasion-
resistant
n Waterproof, hygienic & chemical-resistant
n Suitable for heavy trafficked areas as both an adhesive and durable/abrasion-resistant grout
n Ideal for almost all applications/substrate and materials for both walls and floors
n Ideal for new thin resin backed stone tiles*
*Subject to testing by Building Adhesives Ltd.
easypoxy
Hygienic Waterproof Tile Grout for Walls & Floors JOINTS: up to 12mmUSE FOR: – most tile types – dry/wet – interior/exterior– kitchens/worktops/food preparation areas/showers/
swimming pools/hospitals/industrial plantsPOT LIFE AT 20ºC: 45 minutesCURES IN: 24 hoursCOLOURS: White and GreyCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 13888 RG
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
WALL FLOOR TILE SIZES: 150x150x5.5mm 300x300x9mmwith JOINT WIDTH: 2mm 3mmSIZES: 5kg 20.1m2 16.3m2
easypoxy ag
Hygienic Waterproof Tile Adhesive and Grout for Walls & Floors USE FOR: – most tile types (including new microthin slate
sheets, thin resin back tiles and glass) – dry/wet – interior/exterior– ideal for fixing to most substrates/backgrounds
including stainless steel, fibreglass and resin floors, including limited movement/vibration and underfloor heating
– suitable in nearly all environments including kitchens/worktops/food preparation/storage areas/ showers/swimming pools/sport centres/hospitals/therapy pools/industrial plants/chemical plants/ industrial areas/hydro therapy pools
POT LIFE AT 20ºC: 35 minutesGROUT AFTER: 24 hours COLOUR: WhiteCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 12004 R2 (adhesive) BS EN 13888 RG (grout)
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
AS ADHESIVE TROWEL TyPE: Mosaic Mosaic Mosaic
DRy WALL WET WALL FLOORSIZE: 5kg 3.3m2 1.6m2 1.1m2
AS GROUT TILE SIZES: 150x150x6mm 300x300x9mmwith JOINT WIDTH: 2mm 3mmSIZE: 5kg 21m2 19m2
GRoUtS Epoxy grouts
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n Hygienicn Highly chemical-
resistantn Hard-wearing:
high resistance to abrasion/impact
floor epoxy
Hygienic Impervious Tile Grout for Floors JOINTS: up to 20mmUSE FOR: – most tile types – dry/wet – interior/exterior – large installations including: supermarkets/ malls/
swimming pools/sports centres/ food preparation plants/hospitals/ industrial plants
POT LIFE AT 20ºC: 60 minutesCURES IN: 24 hours COLOUR: GreyCLASSIFICATION: BS EN 13888 RG
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
TILE SIZES: 200x200x9mm 300x300x9mmwith JOINT WIDTH: 3mm 3mmSIZE: 10kg 22.7m2 33.8m2
GRoUtS Epoxy grouts
For background and application info, please see our Sitework Guidance booklet.
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SeALinG/tiLe cARe Silicone sealants
n Flexible: ready-to-usen Mould-resistantn Service temperature
range: -50ºC to +150ºCn Firm bonding
silicone
Flexible ready-to-use Silicone Rubber SealantUSE FOR: – general purpose sealing, including movement joints– most surface types– dry/wet – interior/exterior – sinks/worktops/baths/basinsNOTE: Not suitable for some natural stones
CURES IN: 24 hours (per 4mm thickness)COLOURS: White, cream and transparent
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
with BEAD SIZE: 6x6mm SIZE: 310ml 8.8m
micromax sealant
Anti-Mould Silicone Sealant for Walls & Floors USE FOR: – sealing movement joints– protecting against bacteria and black mould– most surface types, including acrylic/ceramic/
fibreglass/glass/glazed/painted– dry/wet – interior/exteriorNOTE: Not suitable for some natural stones
CURES IN: 24 hours (per 3mm thickness)COLOURS: White, Jasmine, Chocolate, Cocoa, Ebony, Gunmetal, Manilla, Pebble and Smoke (Colours match those within micromax2 grout range – see page 35 or 40)
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
with BEAD SIZE: 6x6mm SIZE: 310ml 8.8m
n Waterproof and weatherproof
n Excellent adhesionn Service temperature
range: -50ºC to +200ºCn Contains Microban®
antimicrobial protection: for extra hygiene
n Protects against bacteria and black mould
n Protects surface against discolouration when using pigmented grouts
n Sealer is removed by washing-off process after grouting
n Contains Microban® antibacterial protection: for extra hygiene
n Inhibits growth of bacteria and black mould
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SeALinG/tiLe cARe Temporary protection
SeALinG/tiLe cARe Tile care
protective sealer
Temporary Protection prior to GroutingUSE FOR: – preventing discolouration of tile surfaces
whilst grouting– most tile types– dry/wet – interior/exterior
TYPICAL COVERAGE (per pack):
TILE SIZES: 152x152x5.5mm SIZE: 2.5L 25-37m2 (with 2 coat application)
microshield
Antibacterial Tile Cleaner for Walls & FloorsUSE FOR: – renewing appearance of existing grouts– dry/wet – interior/exteriorCOLOUR: WhiteSIZE: 750ml
For background and application info, please see our Sitework Guidance booklet.
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antimicrobial coloured groutsAntimicrobial grouts for Walls and Floors micromax2 Grout is available in these 9 colours:
Colours are shown above for guidance only. For actual colour match, ask to see BAL grout swatches at your BAL stockist.
White Ebony
Manilla Smoke
Jasmine
Gunmetal
Pebble
Chocolate
Cocoa
White Grey
Pebble
Cocoa
Ivory
Ebony
microflex Grout is available in these 3 colours:
microflex Wide Joint Grout is available in these 3 colours:
micromax2
microflexw i d e j o i n t
microflex
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standard coloured groutsStandard grouts for Walls and Floors Available colours for other BAL grouts vary according to product, as listed below: Wide Joint Grout and Superflex Wide Joint Grout are each available in all these colours:
Colours are shown above for guidance only. For actual colour match, ask to see BAL grout swatch case at your BAL stockist.
White Charcoal
Ivory Limestone
Grey Sandstone
Available colours for other BAL Grouts are:
Bal Grout White Ivory Grey
Easypoxy White Grey
Easypoxy AG White Only
Floor Epoxy Grey Only
Superflex White Ivory
superflexw i d e j o i n t
wide joint &
tipsBAL
The final colour of a grout can be affected by a number of factors.
When selecting products, remember that:– there can be a slight difference
between grout product batches– the addition of BAL Admix
GT1 can intensify the colour
TIP To help minimise the risk of colour variation:
n Use the same batch number wherever possible
n Plan for consistent mix ratio when adding admixture
Other factors affecting grout colour concern site conditions and installation practice (see Professional Fixing Guide SITE GUIDANCE for further BAL TIPS)
reducing the risk of variation
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Quote Builder: the professional quotation toolA professionally-presented quote always impresses potential customers. It confirms that you know your trade, and helps win their confidence.
BAL Quote Builder makes it easy for fixers to produce such quotes – fast. This addition to BAL Powerspec enables you to:n Log-in to your own
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It immediately provides a complete specification – including itemised product quantities and your labour rates (optional), as well as other items you wish to include.
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PRoFeSSionAL SUPPoRt SeRViceS
BAL training
The importance of correct training should never be underestimated. As the UK’s most trusted name for professional wall and floor tiling adhesives and grouts, BAL has also set the standards for training quality. BAL Training courses have won several awards: including recognition from the National Training Awards
and, for the first Training Centre in Stoke, ‘Centre of Excellence’ status from The Tile Association (TTA).
The expertise behind the trusted BAL range of tiling adhesives and grouts is also always on hand to support professional fixers. The BAL Technical Advisory and Specification Service handles approx 50,000 queries annually – providing FREE assistance, advice and specifications for all aspects of ceramic tiling installations.
BAL training: getting fully qualified
BAL technical Advisory ServiceIn addition, a nationwide team of BAL Product Support Technicians are available to offer practical knowledge and on-site advice and training.
Call0845 600 1222(Calls to this number are charged at local rate)
Alternatively, fax your enquiry to 01782 591121
There are BAL Training Centres in Stoke-on-Trent, Bristol, Ipswich, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, and Southampton. A number of independent training organisations also now provide BAL-Approved Training courses for professional fixers. For further information on courses, dates and venues refer to our website.www.bal-adhesives.com/training
or email [email protected]
or call 01782 591120/01782 591100 for a training pack
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For apprentices/inexperienced fixers, BAL training develops skills essential for consistent Best Practice achievement of high quality, lasting installations. It is an important step towards NVQ Level 2 and to earning the CSCS card that is increasingly required for access to building sites:
A range of wall & floor tiling courses Comprehensive programmes of presentations, workshops, demonstrations and hands-on practical skills development.
For experienced professional tilers, BAL Training is a means to build on existing skills, and to keep fully up to speed with new techniques and new challenges:
A range of specialist courses Focusing on preparation of walls and floors for advanced projects; and fixing natural stone and larger format tiles.
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