Aga Ranges Fired Earth specifications Watch Points, Preparation, Adhesive, Grout, Additive

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Product Selector 1 - Adhesives, Grouts and Additives

 

 

Quick reference guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sand and

Timber

Timber Floorboards

Timber Floating

Quarry, Clay,

Vinyl Tiles, Flooring

Underfloor

 

 

 

Substrate

Cement Screed

Floorboards

overlaid with WBP

Grade Asphalt

 

 

 

Floors

Glazed Tiles

Heating

 

 

 

 

Concrete/Brickwork

(sound and secure)

Plywood (min depth 18mm)

(internal use only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New concrete should be

 

 

If deflection exists in

Existing tiles must be

Hollow or loosely fixed vinyl

Fit in accordance with

 

 

 

 

allowed to dry for at least 6

Must be screwed down to

 

floor, overlay with

tiles should be removed

 

 

 

Watch Points

Countersink screws

well fixed; any hollow

manufacturers instructions.

 

 

weeks, cement sand screeds

joists and noggings and be

plywood prior to using

along with their adhesive

 

 

to 150mm centres

spots should be made

Specification may vary

 

 

 

 

3 weeks and cement sand

free from deflection

Fleximat* or install

residue, prime vinyl with

 

 

 

 

 

good and filled

according to substrate

 

 

 

 

rendering 2 weeks

 

 

‘bearers’ between joists

Universal Bonding Agent*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If dusty or porous seal

Seal with Fired Earth

 

Seal with Fired Earth

All surfaces must be

All surfaces must be

Fit in accordance with

 

 

 

Preparation

Universal Bonding Agent,

Seal with Fired Earth

Universal Bonding Agent,

degreased and thoroughly

degreased and thoroughly

manufacturers instructions.

 

 

with Fired Earth Universal

 

 

overlay with Fleximat

Universal Bonding Agent*

overlay with Fleximat

cleaned to remove old

cleaned to remove old

Specification may vary

 

 

 

 

Bonding Agent*

 

 

 

 

(see instructions)*

 

(see instructions)*

polish residues etc

polish residues etc.

according to substrate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESEALED AND RECLAIMED TERRACOTTA TILES AND LUBELSKA BRICKS

 

 

Tiles need to be dry before installation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adhesive

Fired Earth Fastset Floor Adhesive or Fired Earth Thickbed Adhesive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with Lubelska Brick and Reclaimed Terracotta tiles*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grout

Sandstone*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additive

Not required

Fired Earth Flexibond* in both adhesive and grout

 

Not required

 

Fired Earth Flexibond* in

 

 

 

 

 

both adhesive and grout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENCAUSTIC - Tiles need to be dry before installation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adhesive

Fired Earth White Floor Adhesive*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grout

All Fired Earth grouts are suitable*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additive

Not required

Fired Earth Flexibond* in both adhesive and grout

 

Not required

 

Fired Earth Flexibond* in

 

 

 

 

 

both adhesive and grout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLATE TILES - Tiles need to be dry before installation

 

 

(Use Thickbed Adhesive with all 40 x 60cm and 60 x 60cm Tiles)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adhesive

Fired Earth

Fired Earth Flexible Fastset Floor Adhesive*

 

Fired Earth

Fired Earth

Fired Earth

 

 

 

Fastset Floor Adhesive*

 

Flexible Fastset Adhesive*

Flexible Fastset Adhesive*

Flexible Fastset Adhesive*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grout

All Fired Earth grouts are suitable*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additive

Not required

Fired Earth Flexibond*

 

 

Not required

 

Fired Earth Flexibond

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this table in conjunction with Fired Earth Installation guides.

 

 

 

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* Read the instructions on the packaging of Adhesives, Grouts and Sealants very carefully.

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Contents Disclaimer Ancillary ProductsUseful Numbers +44 01295Contents Substrates Grout joints PlanningFixing Damp TilesTiles have been grouted and have completely dried SealingCutting Be new and unusedPointing and Slurry Grouting GroutingTerracotta Tiles except Presealed Terracotta SealingGeometric and Roman Mosaic Tiles Presealed TerracottaEncaustic Tiles Product notes Slate and Lubelska BricksNatural Stone Tiles and Mosaics Surplus sealer should be removed with white spiritExternal Floor Tiling Porcelain and Glass TilesGlossary Adhesive Watch PointsPreparation GroutProduct Selector 1 cont’d Adhesives, Grout and Additives Pre-sealed terracotta Sealant Finish Cleaner Maintenance TerracottaInc. Reclaimed terracotta Lubelska bricks

Fired Earth specifications

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