Description and characteristics of plitonite tile adhesive, rules of work and tips

Plitonit is a series of German-Russian building mixtures for bonding tiles to different surfaces. A characteristic of ceramic materials is the high porosity, weight and thickness, which require special qualities of adhesives. Plitonit series products have earned high marks from professional builders and home crafters. Let's consider the features of tile adhesive from the Plitonit line, the features of its work and its advantages.

Description and features of the adhesive "Plitonit"

The glue is produced in the form of a dry building mixture in boxes or bags with a capacity of 5.25 kilograms. Ceramic tiles and the surfaces on which they are fixed differ in composition and properties, therefore the assortment contains products for various purposes. The correct choice of means is the basis for reliable and durable operation of the tile covering.

Characteristics of Plitonit adhesives:

• pronounced adhesive properties;
• moisture resistance;
• sustainability;
• Plastic.

Compositions reliably fix ceramics on vertical walls, hold heavy materials and do not collapse under the influence of high temperatures and high humidity.The adhesives are intended for domestic and professional use during construction and renovation work.

Started production of 3 series of "Plitonit" adhesives - "A", "B", "C". Means for porcelain stoneware, fireplaces, universal glue are produced separately. In the series there are products with improved adhesion and resistance characteristics in the indicated fields of application.

Features

Main technical parameters of Plitonit adhesives:

• fine-grained dry gray mixture with a grain size of 0.63 mm;
• dilution with water is required, the shelf life of the finished glue is 4 hours;
• composition - cement, glue, modifiers, fillers, additional binders;
• vertically sliding - 0.5 mm;
• open labor - within 15 (increased to 30) minutes;
• the possibility of adjustment - 15-20 minutes;
• the start of the operation of the tiled coating - 24 hours ("Plitonit S Marble" - 8 hours);
• thickness of the application layer, seam - 1 centimeter;
• temperature regime during work - 5-30 °;
• adhesion - 0.5-1.0 MPa;
• frost resistance -

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The shelf life of glue in a sealed package is 12 months, after which the composition loses its declared properties, it is better not to use it for work.

Purpose and features of the application

Before starting work, you need to evaluate the operating characteristics, properties of the base and select the appropriate product from the proposed product line. Characteristics of the use of the different products in the range:

1. Plitonit A is used as a base masonry product on vertical and horizontal substrates for interior work. The glue is moisture resistant.
2. "Plitonit B", "B +" is used for fixing artificial and natural stone, clinker ceramics, porcelain stoneware. Used for underfloor heating, swimming pools, facades, walls. "B+" is frost resistant, with increased grip.
3. Plitonic B6 (Express). Used for interior and exterior work. Bonds all types of tiles on concrete walls and floors and various coatings. Resistant to water, low and high temperatures.
4. "Plitonite V Maxisloy". Special tool for gluing large, heavy and embossed tiles with the possibility of working "from top to bottom".
5. "Plitonite Clinker B". They are used for fixing clinker tiles and stones both inside and outside the premises. It is allowed to use a layer of glue of different thickness.
6. "Plitonit V Superpol" is an adhesive mortar for working floors, leveling surfaces and filling joints. The basis is cement.
7. "Plitonite B PRO". For finishing skirting boards, terraces, balconies, rooms with heavy traffic, covering ceilings with mosaic tiles in dark tones.
8. "OgneUpor Super Fireplace". In the composition - heat-resistant fibers, which allows the use of glue for stoves, fireplaces, chimney masonry.
9. "AquaBarrier". The composition is intended for coating water tanks, resistant to the action of water with bleach.
10. "Accelerated". Universal product for flooring.
11. "Plitonic S". Adhesive for difficult surfaces - with old coating not removed (tile, paint, adhesive mixtures). Universal adhesive for swimming pools, floors, walls.
12. "Plitonite C marble". For fixing large marble tiles, mosaics. The composition includes components that protect against the formation of scale and efflorescence.

After choosing the glue, you need to read the attached instructions, do not neglect the manufacturer's recommendations.Particular attention is paid to maintaining the temperature regime, processing the surface to be glued, applying and distributing the required amount of adhesive.

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For work, you need to purchase special spatulas (serrated, smooth), which will facilitate application and reduce the consumption of the composition.

Work rules

When performing facing works, the following sequence of actions should be observed:

1. Base preparation. The surface is cleared of old materials, dirt, dust and debris are removed. The base should be solid, not subject to deformation. Level the surface, patch the cracks. They are treated with a primer, for porous materials they put the floor in 2 layers. It is better to use quality materials "Plitonit" containing components for protection against fungus.
2. An adhesive solution is prepared. Pure water is poured into a container (240 milliliters of water per kilogram of dry mixture), glue is added. All components should be at room temperature (10-30°). Potable water, mixing vessels free of old materials. Use construction mixer or drill to mix (3 minutes). As a result, you should get a homogeneous composition without lumps. The readiness is checked on the wall - if it does not flow, the consistency is correct.
3. After checking, leave the glue for 5 minutes, mix again. Proceed with siding, remembering to use the glue within 4 hours. In warm, dry rooms, in the wind, the glue loses its properties faster, you need to hurry.

Tile Sticker Features:

• the composition is distributed with a spatula with a smooth or serrated edge;
• the layer is laid with a thickness corresponding to the recommendations for a particular type of "Plitonite";
• the tiles are laid on glue and driven in with pivoting movements;
• within 15-20 minutes the position can be corrected using a laser level;
• excess glue from the joints and the tile surface is immediately removed, without letting it harden.

When working, make sure no voids form, fill them with an extra amount of glue (applied directly to the back of the tile), otherwise the coating will "play" when pressed.

Tip: the glue is prepared in the amount necessary for work, the rest of the mixture is closed in the package. The dried adhesive solution is not rediluted.

How to calculate consumption

The indicated consumption rates are 1.7 to 5 kilograms of mixture per square meter. The amount of glue depends on several factors:

• tile thickness, material and size;
• the quality of database processing;
• skills and abilities of the teacher.

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For the medium-sized tile sticker (10x10 centimeters) with a narrow seam, 1.7 kilograms per square meter is required. If the size is 30x30 centimeters, the seam is 2-3 millimeters, 5 kilograms will be needed. To calculate the consumption, this indicator is multiplied by the area of ​​​​the glued surface.

Advantages and disadvantages

"Plitonit" mixtures are in high demand by home craftsmen and professionals. Advantages of adhesives include:

• excellent adhesion;
• elasticity - a layer of glue compensates for the fragility of the tile;
• resistance to moisture, frost and heat;
• reasonable price;
• the possibility of choosing an adhesive for all types of tiles and substrates.

Dry mixes are easily diluted, working with glue does not require special skills. When working with Plitonit compositions, masters note the following advantages:

• wide range of temperatures allowed during installation;
• ease of application;
• enough time to correct deficiencies;
• fast drying.

We found a few drawbacks in the Plitonit line. The craftsmen point out the particular importance of meticulous surface preparation and some disadvantages related to the size of the packaging (too large container volume, if a little glue is needed).

Reference: it is recommended to work with "Plitonite" with glasses, gloves and a respirator; in case of contact with the skin, immediately wash off the glue with water.

Tips & Tricks

What do masters advise when working with Plitonit glue:

• do not waste time leveling the base - glue consumption will decrease;
• do not use the blanket before the period recommended in the instructions;
• if the applied glue has dried on top and the tile is not glued, remove the dried up areas, lubricate with a new part of the composition;
• Regularly stir the glue in the container (do not allow a film to form), with a lack of experience, prepare the composition in small portions;
• additional heating of the room will accelerate the hardening process of "Plitonite";

When gluing tiles with a back relief of 2 millimeters or more, the composition is applied to the base and the tile. Glue is purchased with a markup (consumption increases by 1.2 kilograms per meter).

Plitonit adhesives reliably bond all materials.If you follow the instructions, do not violate the technology of work and the rules of operation, the coatings will serve for many years, demonstrate true German quality. Operational characteristics, ease of work make products of the Plitonit series one of the most demanded building materials on the market.