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NormalFix

Tile adhesive

For ceramic tiles and quarry tiles
Suitable for tile sizes up to 400 x 400 mm
For fixing insulating plates and light-weight aerated concrete elements, blocks, and panels
For interior and exterior use on floor and wall
Smooth and easy to apply
Bed thicknesses up to 5 mm

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Product information

Product

Grey, cement-based powder containing polymer modifiers.

Coverage

Notched trowel

Coverage per m²

4 x 4 mm

approx. 1,2

6 x 6 mm

approx. 1,8

8 x 8 mm

approx. 2,5

10 x 10 mm

approx. 3,1

Packaging

Available in 5 kg and 20 kg PE lined paper bags.

Precautions

	Alfix A/S H.C. Oersteds Vej 11-13 DK-6000 Kolding alfix.com 24	Declaration of performance No. 57	EN 12004 Alfix NormalFix Improved cementitious adhesive for internal and external tiling
Reaction to fire	E	Release of dangerous substances	See material safety data sheet www.alfix.com
Bond strength: Initial tensile adhesion strength	≥ 0,5 N/mm²	Durability, tensile adhesion strength after heat ageing	≥ 0,5 N/mm²
Durability, tensile adhesion strength after water immersion	≥ 0,5 N/mm²	Durability, tensile adhesion strength after freeze/thaw cycles	≥ 0,5 N/mm²

Tests

DS/EN 12004

Technical data

Working temperature
- +5°C - +30°C
Density
- 1.7 kg/litre (mixed with water)
Open time
- approx. 20 minutes
Working time
- Approx. 4 hours at +20°C
Foot traffic/grouting
- 24 – 48 hours at +20°C
Full strength
- 14 days at +20°C
Tensile adhesion
- strength concrete: 1,0 - 1,6 N/mm²
- freeze/thaw: 0,8 - 1,2 N/mm²
Classification EN 12004
- C1 E
Shelf life
- Min. 12 months in unopened bag

Other surfaces

When mixed with Alfix FlexBinder a highly flexible adhesive is obtained being very suitable for green/new concrete, light–weight concrete, wooden floors, PVC, vinyl, fibreglass, and steel.

Application

Surfaces

Plaster, wood, existing tiles, vinyl, and paint are not considered suitable surfaces for exterior use or in areas exposed to frequent or permanent water.

Surface preparation

The surface should be dimensionally stable, sound, and clean. Free from laitance, grease, and dust. There should be no blooms or crack formations. Residues from grease or soap can be removed with Alfix Deep Cleaner.
Straightening of lumps and unevenness of up to 5 mm can be carried out using Alfix NormalFix.
On absorbent, moisture sensitive interior surfaces, such as aerated concrete, gypsum plaster, plaster boards, and anhydrite floors, apply Alfix Primer (Sealing Primer) or Alfix PlaneMixPrimer
For exterior use, apply a thin contact layer of Alfix NormalFix.

How to use

Add approx. 0.3 litres of clean, cold water per kg powder.
Apply Alfix NormalFix to the surface with a notched trowel, using the straight edge to spread out adhesive and subsequently the notched edge to produce a ribbed bed.

Fix tiles within 20-30 minutes by pressing them firmly into position in the wet adhesive with a slight twisting action. When fixing mosaics, a firm tap is required.
Ensure complete adhesive coverage!

For exterior use, e.g. facades and pools, regardless of tile size, apply adhesive to both tiles and surface to ensure solid bedding leaving no voids (buttering/floating method).
For substrates with underfloor heating, mix NormalFix with 0.1 l Alfix Flexbinder per kg powder. Adjust
consistency with cold, clean water.
For tile sizes exceeding 400 x 400 mm, one of the following adhesives are suitable:
Alfix CombiFix, Alfix LetFix, Alfix LetFix less dust, Alfix LetFix Universal, Alfix ProFix, Alfix CombiQuickFix,
or Alfix QuickFix premium.

NB!
Additional water should not be added to adhesive already starting to set. Note that the temperature of mixing water will influence setting time.

Addition of Alfix FlexBinder may retard setting.
Repositioning of tiles should be done within approx. 15 minutes after fixing, depending on substrate and tile absorbency.

Cleaning

Clean adhesive residues from tools and tiles with water before the adhesive sets. Cement-based products harden when mixed with water, hence do not pour surplus adhesive into the drain system.

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