LATEX is a polymer latex, used as an admixture to significantly improve the properties of mortars in several ways:
- Increases bonding to the substrate.
- Improves elasticity.
- Increases abrasion resistance.
- Makes mortars water impermeable.
- Eliminates shrinkage and prevents resulting cracks.
- Improves plasticity, water retention and workability of fresh mixtures.
- Improves resistance to chemicals and petroleum products.
Fields of application
- Bonding layer between old and new concrete or mortar.
- Repair mortars and thin layers.
- Wear-resistant, dust-proof floor screeds.
- Waterproof cement mortars, resistant to water pressure.
- Plasters with high strength and water impermeability.
- Mortars with resistance to chemicals and petroleum products.
- Grouting mortars for natural stones.
- Mortars for forming grooves across wall-floor joints.
Preparation of substrate
The substrate must be clean and free of dust, loose materials, oil, grease or old plaster, paint, cement residues etc. It should be thoroughly dampened but without water accumulation.
Application
LATEX is added into the mixing water of mortars. The mixing ratio of LATEX to water could be forrm 1:1 up to 1:5, depending on the desired effect and the technical requirements. LATEX solution should be added into the mixer first, before cement and aggregates, to avoid lumps.
LATEX is supplied in plastic containers of 1 kg, 5 kg, 20 kg and in drums of 150 kg.
18 months from production date if stored in original, unopened packaging, in temperature between +5oC and +35oC. Protect from direct sun exposure and frost.
