Substrate
Sand and Cement
Screed
Concrete/Brickwork
Timber
Floorboards
(sound and secure)
Timber Floorboards
overlaid with WBP
Plywood
(min depth 18mm)
Timber Floating Floors
Quarry, Clay,
Glazed Tiles
Vinyl Tiles, Flooring
Grade Asphalt
(internal use only)
Underfloor Heating
Watch Points
New concrete should be
allowed to dry for at least 6
weeks, cement sand screeds
3 weeks and cement sand
rendering 2 weeks
Must be screwed down to
joists and noggings and be
free from deflection
Countersink screws
to 150mm centres
If deflection exists in
floor, overlay with plywood
prior to using Fired Earth
Fleximat or install ‘bearers’
between joists*
Existing tiles must be well
fixed; any hollow spots
should be made good and
filled
Hollow or loosely fixed vinyl
tiles should be removed
along with their adhesive
residue, prime vinyl with
Fired Earth Universal
Bonding Agent*
Fit in accordance with
manufacturers instructions.
Specification may vary
according to substrate
Preparation
If dusty or porous seal
with Fired Earth Universal
Bonding Agent*
Seal with Fired Earth
Universal Bonding Agent,
overlay with Fired Earth
Fleximat (see instructions)*
Seal with Fired Earth
Universal Bonding Agent*
Seal with Universal
Bonding Agent, overlay
with Fleximat (see
instructions)*
All surfaces must be
degreased and thoroughly
cleaned to remove old
polish residues etc
All surfaces must be
degreased and thoroughly
cleaned to remove old
polish residues etc
Fit in accordance with
manufacturers instructions.
Specification may vary
according to substrate
NATURAL STONE TILES AND MOSAICS -
Tiles need to be dry before installation
Adhesive
Fired Earth White
Fastset Floor Adhesive*
Fired Earth White Fastset Floor Adhesive
with Fired Earth Flexibond added*
Fired Earth White
Fastset Floor Adhesive*
Fired Earth White Fastset
Floor Adhesive with Fired
Earth Flexibond added*
Grout
All Fired Earth grouts are suitable*
Additive
Not required
Fired Earth Flexibond in grout*
Not required
Fired Earth Flexibond
in grout*
GLAZED, PORCELAIN AND GEOMETRIC TILES
(Thickbed Adhesive can be used for all tiles 40 x 60cm and 60 x 60cm and above)
Adhesive
Fired Earth Flexible Fastset Adhesive*
Grout
Grey/Sandstone/Limestone*
Additive
Not required
Fired Earth Flexibond*
(grout only)
Not required
Fired Earth Flexibond
(grout only)*
GLASS TILES
(Use Thickbed Adhesive with all 40 x 60cm and 60 x 60cm Tiles)
Adhesive
Fired Earth White Fastset Floor Adhesive with Flexibond added*
Grout
White/Grey/Limestone*
Additive
Fired Earth Flexibond in grout*
Product Selector 1
(cont’d)
- Adhesives, Grout and Additives
Quick reference guide
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Read the instructions on the packaging of Adhesives, Grouts and Sealants very carefully.
Notes:
Use this table in conjunction with Fired Earth Installation guides.
