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CEMIX AMU is formulated with Portland cement and Polymers. Easy to use: simply mix with water and use it for setting porcelain tile, vitreous or semi vitreous ceramic tiles, quarry tiles, pavers, glass mosaic tile, Saltillo and natural stone, over hard to- bond – to surfaces. Meets ANSI A118.4 mixed with water.



Uses and advantages
  • For any porcelain tile installation project with cement based substrate on wall and floor.
  • For any ceramic tile floor project that would be exposed to intense traffic.
  • Use it with marble and granite on interior and exterior floors and walls.
  • For installations over cement backer boards, gypsum wallboard (dry areas), existing ceramic tile, vinyl tile, exterior grade plywood (interior residential dry areas), counter tops, concrete slabs and mortar beds.
  • Product size: 22 Pounds bag.


Technical Information
Feature Description Standar
Pot life Approximately 2 hours  
Open time at 70 °F to 77 ° > 50 minutes ANSI A 118.4
Room temperature adjustability 30 minutes  ANSI A 118.4
Initial Set > 6 hours  ANSI A 118.4
Final set > 9 hours <15 hours  ANSI A 118.4
Shear Strenght  7 days  ANSI A 118.4
Glazed wall tile > 20.9 kg/ cm2    (300 psi)  
Impervious ceramic mosaic tile > 14.0 kg/ cm2 (200 psi)  
Shear Strenght > 17.5 kg/cm (wood failure)  
Shelf life 18 months in a dry, well-ventilated area  


Presentation
22 pound bag

Approximate coverage
2.6—3.0 m² using a 1/4” x 1/7” x 1/4” square-notched trowel when installing tiles measuring up to 20 × 20 cm (8” × 8”)
2.3—2.8 m² using a 1/4” x 3/8” x 1/4” square-notched trowel when installing tiles measuring up to 33 × 33 cm (12” × 12”)
2.0—2.5 m² meters using a 1/2” x 1/2” x 1/2” square- or curved-notch trowel when installing tiles measuring up to 50 × 50 cm (20” × 20”)

 
NOTE: These coverage are approximate and for estimating purposes only. Coverage may vary depending on the type of trowel used, the condition of the substrate and installation practices. 


Recommendations
  • Do not use to install Rosso Levanto or Negro Marquina marbles, green marble or green marble agglomerates. Instead, use CEMIX Boquillex Époxico
  • Do not apply over particleboard panels, agglomerates, plaster patch materials, metals, plastic or any material that is unstable or too flexible.
  • Wear gloves and safety glasses. This material is alkaline when mixed with water. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
    The material adheres to skin and eyes upon drying.
  • Do not apply if the temperature in the work area is below 50 °F or on hot surfaces.
     



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