LATAFIX® 305
Floor and Wall Thin Set Adhesive
Coverage
Approx 55 - 60 ft 2 per 20 kg bag with 1/4” x 1/4”
(6mm x 6 mm) square notch trowel
Shelf Life
Factory sealed containers of this product are
guaranteed to be of first quality for one (1) year if
stored off the ground in a dry area.
High humidity will reduce the shelf life of bagged product
Limitations
• Use LATAPOXY ® 300 Epoxy Adhesive for installing green
marble or water sensitive natural stone and agglomerates.
• Adhesives/mastics, mortars and grouts for ceramic tile, pavers
brick and stone are not designed as replacements for
waterproof membranes. When a waterproof membrane is
required, use a LATICRETE Waterproof
Membrane.
• Note: Surfaces must be structurally sound, stable and rigid
enough to support ceramic/stone tile, thin brick and similar
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION finishes. Substrate deflection under all live, dead and impact
LATAFIX 305 Floor and Wall Thin Set adhesive is a bagged loads, including concentrated loads, must not
cementitious powder to be mixed with either water or latex exceed L/360 for thin bed ceramic tile/brick installations or L/480
admixtures for installing ceramic tile and natural stone using for thin bed stone installations where L=span length.
the thin-set method of installation.
Cautions
Application • Contains Portland cement and silica sand. May
Designed for floors and walls and interior applications. irritate eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes or
prolonged contact with skin. In case of contact,
Advantages flush thoroughly with water.
• Can be used for interior applications on floors and walls • Do not take internally. Silica sand may cause
over masonry, concrete, mortar beds and cement plaster cancer or serious lung problems. Avoid breathing
dust. Wear a respirator in dusty areas.
Suitable Substrates • Protect finished work from traffic or damage by
• Cement Mortar Beds other trades for an extended period of time during
• Ceramic Tile and Stones** cold weather conditions. At room temperature
• Cement Plaster conditions 70°F (20°C), protect overnight.
• Brick Masonry • Keep out of reach of children.
• Cement Terrazzo
**When mixed with LATICRETE 73 Mortar TECHNICAL DATA
Admixture.
Applicable Standard
Packaging ANSI A 118.1 - 1999
20 kgs bag
Colours: Grey Performance Properties
Latafix 305 Floor and Wall thinset adhesive mixed with Water
Test Test Method Results
Shear Bond ANSI A 118.1 200 psi (1.3
Porcelain Tile Mpa) Application
28 day cure Apply adhesive to the substrate with the flat side of the trowel,
Shear Bond ANSI A118.1- 170 psi (1.1 pressing firmly to work into surface. Comb on additional adhesive
Porcelain Tile 1999; C-5.2.3 Mpa)
with the notched side. Use the proper sized notched trowel to
Water
immersion insure full bedding of the tile. Spread as much adhesive as can
Compressive ANSI A118.4- 2000 psi (13.7 be covered with tile in 10 minutes. Back butter large tiles (>
strength 1999; F-1 Mpa) 12”x12”) to provide full bedding and firm support. Place tiles into
(modified) wet, sticky adhesive and beat in using a beating block and rubber
mallet to imbed tile and adjust level. Check adhesive for
Working Properties complete coverage by periodically removing a tile and inspecting
LATAFIX 305 Floor and Wall thinset adhesive when bedding adhesive transfer onto back of tile If adhesive is skinned
mixed with water (70° F(21° C) over (not sticky), remove and replace with fresh adhesive.
Grouting
Grout installation after a minimum of 24 hours curing time at 70°
Open Time 30 minutes
F(21° C). Grout with LATICRETE Sanded or Unsanded Grout
mixed with LATICRETE 282 Grout Admix . For maximum stain
Pot Life 3 - 4 hours resistance use LATAPOXY SP-100 Stainfree Grout.
Time to Heavy Traffic 24 hours
Cold Weather Note: The setting of Portland cement
Wet Density 1849 kg/m3 adhesives and grouts are retarded by low temperatures.
Protect finished work for an extended period when installing in
cold weather. For faster setting adhesive use LATICRETE 73
Specifications subject to change without notification. Results
Rapid admix with LATICRETE 111
shown are typical but reflect test procedures used. Actual
Do not set tile when surface temperature is below freezing or
field performance will depend on installation methods and
when substrate is frozen.
site conditiions.
Hot Weather Note: The evaporation of moisture in Portland
INSTALLATION cement adhesives and grouts is accelerated by hot, dry
conditions. Apply to dampened surfaces and protect freshly
Surface Preparation spread adhesive and finished work when installing in
All surfaces should be between 40° F(4° C) and 90° F(32° C) temperatures over 95°F (35°C).
and structurally sound, clean and free of all dirt, oil, grease,
loose peeling paint, laitance, concrete sealers or curing Cleaning
compounds.Rough or uneven concrete surfaces should be Clean tools and tile work with water while adhesive is fresh.
made smooth with LATICRETE Latex Portland Cement
underlayment to provide a wood float (or better) finish. Dry, AVAILABILITY AND COST
dusty concrete slabs or masonry should be dampened and
excess water swept off. Installation may be made on a damp Availability
surface. New concrete slabs shall be damp cured and 28 LATICRETE and LATAPOXY ® materials are available worldwide.
days old before application. *No minimum cure time for For distributor information:
concrete slabs when thin-set mortar is mixed with latex Telephone: +91-40-30413100
additive. All slabs must be plumb and true to within ¼”(6mm) FAX: +91-40-23378784
in 10 ft(3m). Expansion joints shall be provided through the e-mail: contact@myklaticrete.com
tile work from all construction or expansion joints in the
substrate. Follow ANSI Specification AN-3.8 “Requirements
for Expansion Joints” or TCA Detail EJ171 “Expansion
Cost
Joints”. Do not cover expansion joints with adhesive. Contact a LATICRETE Distributor in your area.
MAINTENANCE
Mixing
LATICRETE and LATAPOXY grouts require routine cleaning with
Stir LATICRETE admix thoroughly before use.
a neutral pH soap and water. All other LATICRETE and
Place clean, potable water or a LATICRETE latex admix into
LATAPOXY materials require no maintenance but installation
a clean pail. Add LATICRETE 307 powder. Use
performance and durability may depend on properly maintaining
approximately 6L of water for 20 kg of powder.
products supplied by other manufacturers.
Mix by hand or with a slow speed mixer to a smooth,
trowelable consistency. Allow adhesive to slake for 5-10
minutes. Adjust consistency if necessary. Remix and apply WARRANTY
with the proper sized notched trowel. MYK LATICRETE India Pvt Ltd warrants that LATIAFIX ® 305
Floor and Wall thinset adhesive is free from manufacturing
defects and will not break down, deteriorate or disintegrate under
normal usage for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase
subject to the terms and conditions stated in LATICRETE
Product Warranty
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Technical assistance
Information is available by calling the LATICRETE Technical
Service at:
Telephone: +91-40-30413100
FAX: +91-40-23378784
e-mail:contact@myklaticrete.com
MYK Laticrete India Pvt Ltd.
6-3-569/2, First Floor, Kamadhenu Complex
Rockdale Compound, Somajiguda
Hyderabad – 500082, (A.P)
Telephone: +91-40-30413100
FAX: +91-40-23378784
e-mail: contact@myklaticrete.com
Website: www.myklaticrete.com
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