Mapei Type 1 Tile Adhesive Not Drying

If the cement board manufacturer recommends a polymer modified mortar use mapei porcelain tile mortar or ultraflex 2.

Mapei type 1 tile adhesive not drying.

Mapei type 1 is a professional grade interior application tile adhesive for setting glazed and unglazed ceramic and porcelain tiles on floors walls and counter tops. For use with ceramic and porcelain tile. Excellent grab capable of setting 12 x 12 30 x 30 cm tile on walls and 6 x 6 on floors. I ve seen a lot of issues using these premixed type stuff especially on floors.

For use on shower walls. It is also ideal for fixing large format tiles up to 600x600mm on walls without s lippage. Gypsum wallboard dry walls only cement board exterior grade plywood interior only concrete and masonry block. Recommended for floor applications with tile up to 8 x 8 and wall applications with tile up to 12 x 12.

Remember to always use white adhesive with light coloured natural stone products such as travertine. If you used 12x12 or larger it may take much longer. This adhesive is used for interior applications only. For interior use only.

Mapei s type 1 and premium mortar should not be used under cement board. Smooth and easy to spread premixed. All fields below are required. It meets ansi a136 1 type 1 and 2 specifications spreads easily and sets quickly and is easy to clean up.

Type 1 is a premium grade traditional nonflammable acrylic adhesive for setting glazed and unglazed ceramic and porcelain tiles on walls floors and countertops. Tile up to 12 in x 12 in on walls 6 in x 6 in on floors. You should ve used a 1 4 x 3 8 x 1 4 square notch trowel for 12x12. I m not really surprised.

Mapei recommends adding 5 to 10 in overage to ensure that your entire project is covered. This can also be affected by how thick you laid it down. Actual jobsite coverage may vary according to tile size and thickness exact joint width job conditions and grouting methods. Adesilex p9 white is a slow setting non flexible adhesive suitable for ceramic porcelain and mosaics in wet or dry areas not suitable for swimming pools.

Refer to the cement board manufacturer s written installation instructions for cement based mortar recommendations.