BAL Supercover Rapid Flex 15kg
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£39.85 ex. VAT
- Area of use: Dry or wet, interior and exterior environments
- Application Method: Notched Trowel
- Volume: 15kg
- Colour: Grey, White
- Brand: BAL
- Manufactuer: BAL
- Box Size: 1
BAL Supercover Rapid Flex is a rapid-setting, highly flexible, high-yield tile adhesive for walls and floors, available in grey and white. It is suitable for fixing ceramics, porcelain, vitrified tiles, mosaics, certain natural stones, terrazzo, brick slips, and rigid foam insulating materials in dry or wet interior and exterior environments. Ideal for large-format wall tiles, areas of total immersion, installations with limited movement or vibration, and heated screeds, it provides rapid-setting in just 3 hours, excellent flexibility for challenging backgrounds, and high yield for more coverage per bag, helping fixers complete jobs efficiently and cost-effectively.
Key Points:
– Rapid-setting in 3 hours for fast installations
– Highly flexible for challenging backgrounds, including total immersion and vibration-prone areas
– High yield provides more coverage per bag, maximizing cost-effectiveness
– Suitable for a wide range of tiles, mosaics, natural stones, terrazzo, brick slips, and rigid foam insulation
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Use For:
– Fixing ceramics, porcelain, vitrified tiles, mosaics, certain natural stones, terrazzo, rigid foam insulating materials, and brick slips in dry or wet interior and exterior environments
Note: Some natural stones (limestone, marble, travertine, certain granite) may stain; in such cases, use BAL RAPID-FLEX ONE or BAL XL FLOOR ONE
– Large-format wall tiles, areas of total immersion (e.g., swimming pools and showers)
– Installations subject to limited movement or vibration
– Heated screeds
Restrictions: NOT suitable for:
– Metal, painted surfaces, glass/metal tiles with water-sensitive coatings on the back
– Plywood walls or tiling over existing glazed tiles
– Moisture-sensitive natural stone
– Large-format thin panels (3m x 1m)
APPLICATION/USAGE
Do NOT use in temperatures below 5°C or in damp conditions.
Trowel Recommendations
Area Trowel
Internal Dry Wall (up to 300x300mm tiles) Min 6mm Notched Trowel
Internal Wet Wall (up to 300x300mm tiles) Min 6mm Notched Solid Bed Trowel
External Walls & Floors Min 10mm Notched Solid Bed Trowel
Mosaics (up to 100x100mm tiles), including
with BAL RAPID-MAT/BAL FLEXBONE Min 4mm Notched Trowel
Notes:
– Ensure correct adhesive contact and thickness to both the background and tile in line with BS 5385, Parts 1–5.
– Follow British Standards guidelines: minimum 2mm joints for walls, 3mm for floors (sizes may vary depending on tile and environment). Contact BAL TECHNICAL ADVISORY AND SPECIFICATION SERVICE for more info.
– For larger format tiles, back-butter the tile with a thin layer of adhesive to ensure full bedding.
– For thick applications (max 12mm), reduce mixing water to maintain slump resistance. Do not use thick beds with porous or soft-bodied tiles. Ensure the substrate is level to SR1 to avoid excessive bedding.
Fixing Procedure
1. Apply adhesive to the wall or floor and comb to the required bed thickness, ensuring ribs run in one direction. Bed thickness: 2–6mm, up to 12mm in limited areas (max 0.5m²). For large or patterned tiles, apply adhesive to the tile reverse.
2. For mosaics, press sheets into adhesive with a rubber tile float, ensuring joints between sheets match tesserae. For tiles, press firmly into ribs with slight twisting/sliding for optimum contact.
3. Fix tiles before adhesive forms a skin (approx. 20 minutes at 20°C). If skin forms, remove adhesive and apply fresh layer. Do not add water to set adhesive.
4. Occasionally lift tiles to check adhesive coverage: min. 75% for dry areas, 100% for wet areas. Avoid voids.
5. Leave adequate joints and install movement joints per BS 5385, Parts 1–5.
6. Clean excess adhesive from tile faces and joints before it dries.
Grouting
1. Wait a minimum of 16 hours at 20°C after fixing. Use a BAL cementitious grout (e.g., BAL MICROMAX3 ECO GROUT) or epoxy grout (e.g., BAL ABSOLUTE GROUT).
2. For paper-faced mosaics: pre-grout sheets, remove surplus, place in position, tap down for full contact, and wet/remove paper before adhesive hardens. Clean tile face and finish grouting.
3. Fill movement joints with suitable sealant, e.g., BAL MICROMAX SILICONE SEALANT. Avoid use on surfaces sensitive to acetic acid. For intermediate movement joints, consider epoxy-polysulphide sealants or pre-formed movement joint strips for durability.
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