Setup, Compatibility & Care
Preparation is Key: Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry, and free from dust or grease. For concrete, screeds, and renders, a standard clean is usually sufficient. For unskimmed plasterboard and blockwork, ensure the surface is sound.
Timber Floors: Use only moisture-resistant exterior-grade plywood (minimum 12mm thick) securely screwed down. Ensure adequate ventilation beneath the timber floor to prevent moisture buildup.
Existing Tiling: Roughen the surface of existing tiles and apply a bonding coat of neat EVERBUILD PVA BOND before applying the adhesive.
Mixing: Mix the powder with clean water to a smooth, lump-free consistency. Follow the water ratio recommendations on the packaging precisely. Allow the mixed adhesive to stand for a few minutes before remixing briefly.
Application: Use a notched trowel to apply the adhesive evenly to the substrate or the back of the tile. Work in small sections to prevent the adhesive from drying out.
Curing: Allow at least 24 hours for the adhesive to cure fully before grouting, although same-day grouting is possible for walls and floors under dry conditions after initial set.
Care: Once cured, the tiled surface can be cleaned with standard household cleaners. Avoid harsh abrasive cleaners.