Substrates preparation

• on all substrates perform a thorough cleaning with the utmost care, eliminating all loose parts, oils, grease, paint and any other thing could prevent a proper adhesion of the adhesive;
• ensure that the substrate does not show any sign of rising damp;
• if deep chalking has taken place on the surface, proceed with the consolidation with NORPHEN SW SOLID diluted 4÷5 times in water.

To smooth a laying surface:

• on an interior wall use RASANTE 1200
• on interior floor surfaces use either LEVEL FINO or LEVEL HB; apply GROVE MASSETTO to sloping surfaces);
• GROVE MASSETTO is to be used for outdoor floor areas, while for outdoor wall surfaces RASANTE 2000 2K must be chosen.

Product preparation

The product is ready for use.

Product application

Laying the mixture

• The adhesive should always be spread over the surface in a thin, even layer using the smooth side of the trowel for uniform absorption and, above all, to take full advantage of the product open time;
• the desired layer shall be applied using a notched trowel to match the size of the tile, as specified here below.

Spatula type

• For small and medium-format tiles to be laid on smooth surface use a trowel with 4 or 5 mm notches;
• on slightly irregular surfaces and medium / large format tiles use a trowel with 6 mm notches.

 

Tile Installation

If the material does not produce dust in the contact area, there is no need to wet it; proceed with the tiles installation, making sure to press them (even using a rubber hammer) in order to facilitate the contact with the adhesive and wetting an area as large as possible.

 

Checking the Mixture

As you lay down the mix, make sure no film forms on the surface, especially if you are working in a hot and windy weather, in which case the adhesive must be taken off and applied again.

Tool cleaning

Whilestill fresh, PK 170 can be removed from coating using a damp. Tools can be cleaned with water if the product is fresh. If the product has hardened it must be removed mechanically.

Average Consumption

Ceramic Bonding: coverage can vary from 2 to 4 kg/m² depending on the spatula, the tile format and the substrate roughness.

Bonding insulating materials: coverage can vary from 0.5 to 3 kg/m² depending on the spatula and the manufactured product you want to bond.

Colors

The product is available in WHITE.

Features

IDENTIFYING DATA
Consistency				---	dough
Colour				---	white
Bulk Density, EN 1015-6				g/cm3	1,84 ± 0,05
APPLICATION DATA (+23°C and 50% RH)
Application Temperature				°C	from +5 to +35
Operatine Temperature				°C	from –20 to +90
Open Time, EN 1346				min	> 30 min
Adjustment time				min	Approx. 45
Execution of grouting after installation			walls	hours	24
Execution of grouting after installation			floors	hours	24-48
walkover time				hours	24-36
usability				days	7-10
FINAL PERFORMANCE ( a +23°C e 50% UR)
Shear Adhesion, EN 1324	initial			N/mm2	≥ 1
Shear Adhesion, EN 1324	After thermal aging			N/mm2	≥ 1
Shear Adhesion, EN 1324	After immersion in water			N/mm2	≥ 0,5
Shear Adhesion, EN 1324	at high temperature			N/mm2	≥ 1
Shear Adhesion, E WFT	(minimum classification according to Tab.4 EN 12004:2007+A1:2012)			class	E

Note: testing methods are in accordance with the standards referred to on the table. 

Warning and informations

• If using very dusty tiles, it is advisable to wet them to remove the dust from the surface.
• Do not apply any adhesive to surfaces that are frozen or are expected to freeze in the next 24 hours.
• Do not apply the adhesive directly on substrates made ​​of gypsum and anhydrite, but only after treating them with RICRETE 1C.
• Do not expose any coating bonded with PK 170 to a thorough washing in the first 7÷10 days after laying;
• Do not use PK 170 to install non-absorbing tiles on non-absorbent screeds.
• Do not use PK 170 to bond natural stone, especially if it is calcareous and light in colour.

Preservation

24 months in original packaging, in a covered, dry area at temperatures between +5°C and +30°C. Frost sensitive.

Related Products

• RICRETE 1C
• NORPHEN SW SOLID
• GROVE® MASSETTO
• LEVEL FINO
• LEVEL HB
• RASANTE 1200
• RASANTE 2000 2K