MasterTile® 30 (Formerly known as Mastertile 30)
Cementitious, polymer modified tile adhesive for non-vitrified and vitrified tiles, glass and porcelain
mosaic
DESCRIPTION COMPOSITION
MasterTile 30 is a cement based tile adhesive for MasterTile 30 is a blend of Portland cement, and
thin or thick bed fixing of ceramic tiles in interior or graded sand, reinforced with a high organic
exterior situations, especially those exposed to polymer content.
permanently wet conditions.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Suitable substrates are concrete, sand cement
screeds and renders, plaster boards, gypsum fibre
Colours: Off white and Grey
boards and suitably prepared timber.
Flash point: None
Plastic 1800kg/m³
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS density:
MasterTile 30 is the adhesive of choice for Yield: A 25kg bag mixed with 5 Iitres of
swimming pools and may be used with confidence water yields 16.7 Iitres of mixed
in all wet process applications including: abattoirs, adhesive.
shower rooms, institutional kitchens, bathrooms,
and decorative, high risk cladding. STANDARDS
MasterTile 30 may be used to tile directly onto
BS 5980 Part 10 : 1980
glazed tile surfaces and is especially
ANSI A 118.1
recommended for non-porous or high density and
ANSI A 118.4 (MasterTile 30 mixed with
glass mosaics where it may be used to both fix
MasterTile A 200)
and grout.
Used in conjunction with MasterTile RSG 705, the COVERAGE
system is suitable for use where chemical
resistance or a high standard of hygienic quality is Solid bed fixing: 3 - 6 mm depth
essential. 5.4kg - 10.8kg/m²
Notched trowel: smooth surface 2kg/m²
For extreme conditions such as vibration or
temperature extremes etc. MasterTile 30 can be APPLICATION PROCEDURE
mixed with MasterTile A 200 instead of water. Surfaces to be tiled, should be sound,
dimensionally stable, clean and free from loose
MasterTile 30 mixed with MasterTile A 200 is laitance, paint, oil, grease, mould release agent
suitable for fixing certain types of natural stone. and residual curing compound. It should be
Please consult BASF Technical Service ensured that tiles are dry, and free of
Department for advice. contaminants that could impair adhesion.
ADVANTAGES
Waterproof: immersion will not affect adhesion.
Non-slip.
Ready for use - just add water.
Thin or thick bed.
Exceeds British Standard requirements.
Extended open / wet time.
High adhesive bond strength.
PACKAGING
MasterTile 30 is available in 25kg bags.
MasterTile® 30 (Formerly known as Mastertile 30)
SURFACE PREPARATION APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Porous concrete, mortars, renders, plaster boards Apply MasterTile 30 to a uniform thickness of
and gypsum fibre boards should be primed with 3mm 6mm or sufficient to cover the studs or keys
PCI Primer Gisogrund to reduce suction. on the tile back; (on a working area of not more
than 1m²). Solid bed fixing is recommended for
Timber surfaces should be checked to ensure wet conditions and for ceramic and marble flooring
rigidity and soundness to accept the additional tiles, and vertical heavy duty applications including
loading without deflection. decorative stone cladding. If preferred, the
MasterTile 30 can additionally be buttered on the
Provision must be made to ensure adequate backs of the tiles to ensure full adhesive contact.
ventilation beneath tiled timber flooring. Tongue For all other vertical application the adhesive bed
and groove, parquet and sprung floorings must should be combed horizontally with a notched
first be strengthened by screwing 12mm thick trowel to remove excess.
exterior grade plywood at 200mm centres onto the
existing timber base. Tiles should be dry and fixed by pressing into
place with slight twisting motion, ensuring the tile
Timber partition walls should be stiffened by back achieves full contact with the adhesive.
screwing at 200mm centres onto studding, in both
directions. Ceramic tiles should never be butt joined. Leave a
minimum of 2mm around tiles. Adjustments to
Timber surfaces should always be primed with tiles should only be made during the adhesives
MasterCast 141 / CEMENT SLURRY. open wet time.
MasterCast 141 / CEMENT SLURRY should only
be applied after MasterTile 30 has been mixed, to Remove excess adhesive from the face of the tile
ensure adhesive is ready to apply immediately with a damp sponge or cloth before it sets.
onto wet primer. Similarly, joints must be raked out in readiness for
grouting.
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Leave for a minimum of 24 hours before grouting.
Add MasterTile 30 to cool, clean water at the Select the appropriate grout for joint size and in
following rates: service use from the MasterTile range of
products.
By weight 5:1 by volume approximately 3.3:1, mix
to a uniform lump free consistency and allow to WATCHPOINTS
stand for 5 minutes before use. Full bag volumes Movement joints should be provided in
should be mixed in a forced action mixer. Part accordance with normal practice. Refer to
bags should preferably be mixed using a slow published local standards or BS 5385.
speed drill and mixing paddle.
MasterTile 30 should not be used on painted or
metal surfaces. The use of chilled mixing water
will extend open wet time in high ambient
temperatures.
Gypsum plaster boards and surfaces, must be
subjected to pre-treatment. Please consult
BASF's Technical Services Department for advice.
STORAGE
Store out of direct sunlight, clear of the ground on
pallets protected from rainfall. Avoid excessive
compaction.
MasterTile® 30 (Formerly known as Mastertile 30)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
As with all chemical products, care should be
taken during use and storage to avoid contact with
eyes mouth, skin and foodstuffs. Treat splashes
to eyes and skin immediately. If accidentally
ingested, seek immediate medical attention.
Reseal containers after use. For further
information, refer to material safety data sheet.
NOTE
Field service, where provided, does not constitute
supervisory responsibility. For additional
information contact your local BASF
representative.
BASF reserves the right to have the true cause of
any difficulty determined by accepted test
methods.
QUALITY AND CARE
All products originating from BASF’s Dubai, UAE
facility are manufactured under a management
system independently certified to conform to the
requirements of the quality, environmental and
occupational health & safety standards ISO 9001,
ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
* Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.
® = Registered trademark of the BASF-Group in many countries.
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The technical information and application advice given in this BASF publication are based on the present state of
STATEMENT OF our best scientific and practical knowledge. As the information herein is of a general nature, no assumption can be
RESPONSIBILITY made as to a product's suitability for a particular use or application and no warranty as to its accuracy, reliability or
completeness either expressed or implied is given other than those required by law. The user is responsible for
checking the suitability of products for their intended use.
Field service where provided does not constitute supervisory responsibility. Suggestions made by
NOTE BASF either orally or in writing may be followed, modified or rejected by the owner, engineer or contractor since
they, and not BASF, are responsible for carrying out procedures appropriate to a specific application.
BASF Construction Chemicals UAE LLC
P.O. Box 37127, Dubai, UAE
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