New Era Tiles & Finishes Limited

Description

Kwik Set is a modified acrylic additive that is designed to be used in lieu of water with dry-set Portland cement mortars to produce a rapid set time for the installation of ceramic, mosaic, quarry and dimension stone (absorptive, semi-vitreous and vitreous) tiles. It may be used for either floors or walls in both, interior or exterior applications where a fast setting latex-Portland cement mortar is required. Kwik Set enables an experienced tile setter to set and grout within 2 to 4 hours and open to traffic within 6 to 8 hours. It is ideal for use for in areas that require minimum down time, cold temperature installation and tile repairs. 

The use of Kwik Set additive accelerates the set time, improves adhesion, provide greater bond strengths and resistance to impact and shock. For use in service requirements of residential, light commercial and light industrial applications as follows:

• Ceramic
• Porcelain
• Quarry
• Mosaics
• Dimension Stone
• Concrete Substrates
• Cementitious Backer Units
• Gypsum Wallboard (interior only)
• Exterior grade plywood (interior only)
• Masonry

INSTALLATION:
SURFACE PREPARATION:

Concrete and Plaster Surfaces:
All floors should be 28 days cured and shall be structurally sound, clean and free of any moisture, wax, oil, paint particles, curing agents or foreign matter. The slab should have a steel trowel or broom swept finish. Remove any liquid curing agents or concrete sealers, followed by a clear water wash. Surfaces may be cleaned with sulfamic acid (SGM Safe clean crystals) then thoroughly flushed and neutralized. Concrete shall be free of any efflorescence and hydrostatic pressure. Test to confirm that concrete can absorb water by sprinkling water droplets. If water beads up and does not absorb into substrate, scarify surface via mechanical abrasion with a Carborundum disk followed by a clear water wash. Test again to ensure that water is absorbed into substrate before proceeding with installation. Smooth concrete should also be roughened to ensure a mechanical bond. For hot and dry conditions, lightly dampen surface with water leaving no standing water. When used to install tile in any area that will be continually wet (shower receptors, swimming pools, etc.) allow mortar to cure a minimum of 14 days before exposure to water.

Plywood And Wooden Substrates:
All plywood floors (including sub floors) shall be engineered to meet all ANSI requirements. All plywood shall be exterior grade (for interior, residential and light commercial use in dry areas only), free of dust, oil or other foreign matter. 

Alternate Surfaces:
To bond over existing ceramic tile, marble, vinyl, vct and resilient flooring, floors must be bonded well to its sub floor and free of any wax, oil, dust or paint articles. For use over existing ceramic tile; scarify surface of tile via mechanical abrasion with a Carborundum disk followed by a clear water wash. Do not use over vinyl, particle board, luan plywood, gypsum based underlayments, wall coverings, adhesive residue, masonite, metal, glass, plastic or painted surfaces. Surfaces such as these will prevent bonding and should be covered with a cleavage membrane topped with a 3/8” to ¾” (9.5 to 19.1 mm) reinforced mortar bed for floors. Wait a minimum of 20 hours before dry-set mortar may be applied to the mortar bed. Kwik Set may be used with dry set Portland cement mortars for radiant heating system installations. Do not use to install resin-backed stone. Not recommended for setting green, red or black marble. Moisture sensitive marbles must be set with EGS epoxy mortar.

Expansion Joints: Do not tile over expansion, cold or control joints. 

WARNING:
Product is alkaline on contact with water. Use paddle for mixing to avoid splashing into eyes or contact with skin. During mixing or application avoid contact with eyes. In case of such contact, flood eyes repeatedly with water and CALL PHYSICIAN. Wash thoroughly after handling and before smoking or eating. Do not take internally
 

CONTAINS FREE SILICA DO NOT BREATHE DUST. Prolonged exposure to dust may cause delayed lung disease (Silicosis). Wear NIOSH approved mask for silica dust. ALL PORTLAND CEMENT BASED PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN DETECTABLE AMOUNTS OF CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. THIS IS IN COMPLIANCE TO PROPOSITION 65.

MIXING:
Add approximately 1 ½ gal (5.7L) Kwik Set additive to per 50lb (22.7Kg) dryset Portland cement powder. Machine mixing with a slow speed drill and mixing paddle is preferred (250-350 RPM). Higher speeds are not recommended and will entrain air. Mix the two components together thoroughly until smooth. The proper consistency is obtained when the mortar is applied with the notched trowel to the substrate and the ridges formed do not flow or slump. Allow mortar to slake for 5 minutes, and then remix before use. Do not add any additional water, latex or powder after the mortar has slaked. Re-mix mortar occasionally during use and discard after initial set in bucket.

APPLICATION:

All materials and effected areas should remain above 50° degrees (10° C) or below 100° degrees F (38° C) 24 hrs. prior and 72 hrs. after placement. Apply mixed mortar liberally with the flat side of trowel, using sufficient pressure to key into substrate; then apply additional mortar with notched edge of trowel leaving enough mortar to give 100% coverage with the back of tile. Place tile while surface is wet and tacky and spread mortar over an area no greater than can be covered with tile before the mortar skins over. Place tiles with a twisting motion and beat lightly before initial set takes place to fully embed in the mortar. Mortar that has formed a skin should be re-troweled before applying tile. Some irregular tiles may require back buttering. During the setting of tile, it is recommended to periodically remove a tile and check to see that sufficient transfer of mortar is being attained. Industry standards require a minimum of 3/32” (2 mm) mortar thickness after beat in. Do not adjust tiles after they have been set more than 10 to 15 minutes. Note: It is suggested that a mock-up for the evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application be done by applying 3-4 tiles and bonding mortar from the actual installation. These tiles should be left to cure for 3-7 days and then removed to determine if an adequate bond has been obtained before commencement of the installation. A ¼” gap shall be left around vertical abutments to allow for structural movement and filled with appropriate Elastomeric sealant.

CLEANING: 
Use water to remove uncured mortar.

CURING AND GROUTING: 
Minimum cure is reached in 12-24 hours. Setting may vary according to atmospheric conditions. Normal grouting should be done 48 hours later.

COVERAGE:
Approximately 75 sq. ft. per 50 lbs. When applied with ¼” X ¼” (6.4mm X 6.4mm) sq. notched trowel. 65 sq. ft using ¼” X 3/8” (6.4mm X 9.5mm) sq. 
notched trowel. 40 sq. ft. using ½” X ½” (13mm X 13mm).

SHELF LIFE: 
Up to one year from date of manufacture in unopened properly stored container.