Qwikmix™ Block Joint Adhesive
Qwikmix™ Block Joint Adhesive Cement based mortar designed for laying aerated light weight concrete blocks, Fly Ash Bricks and Cement Blocks.
1. Mixing Procedure
- Mix product with the required amount clean water.
- Mix thoroughly with a mechanical mixer or manually until mixture is homogeneous.
- Allow mixture to stand for 10 minutes for the additives to dissolve.
- Mix again and the plaster is ready for use.
- Using Qwikmix™ adhesive, vertical joints are to be filled with Qwikmix™ joint adhesive.
- Apply Qwikmix™ joint adhesive on the top side of the first course and next combined with a notched trowel.
- Place block onto mortar surface and press firmly to adjust blocks to their final position.
- The blocks to be water cured before the block joint adhesive.
2. Application Procedure
- After making the necessary setting up works, install first course of blocks using cement mortar. Vertical joints are too filled with Joint Adhesive.
- Apply Joint Adhesive onto the top side of the first course and next combed with a tooth-edged spatula.
- Place block onto adhesive surface and press firmly to adjust blocks to their final position.
- For the vertical joint, it is recommended to apply the adhesive onto the vertical side prior to laying.
- To ensure good adhesion, it is important that the blocks are pressed firmly against the adhesive bed.
- No further addition of water is allowed to unused adhesive that has exceeded its pot life or had begun to set.
3. Storage and Packing
Joint Mortar is delivered in 40Kg bags. Storage life is 6 months if product is kept in sheltered and dry place.
4. Note
Because it is not possible to give specific instructions for the various site conditions or to control the applications, the information on this technical data sheet is for general guidance only. SAANVI DRYMIX PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED the rights to amend the contents of the dat sheet at its sole direction.
Disclaimer
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither Mahi Drymix Mortars Pvt Ltd. or Qwikmix™, nor any of its subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
Qwikmix™ Block Joint Adhesive Cement based mortar designed for laying aerated light weight concrete blocks, Fly Ash Bricks and Cement Blocks.
| Form | Dry Powder |
| Water demand | Approx. 23°+ or 9.2 Litres/40 Kg Bag |
| Pot life | Approx 60 min |
| Bed thickness | Approx 3 mm |
| Coverage | Approx. 200sft/40kg bag at 3-4mm thickness |
| Adjusting time | 4-5 minutes |
| Tensile Adhesion Strength | 0.60(MV) MPa as per ASTM 4541 on Concrete Block after 28 days. 0.ss(MV) MPa as per ASTM 4541 on AAC Block after 28 days |
| Compressive Strength | > 4N/mm2 as per IS 4031 Part 6 after 7 Days |
| Flexural Strength | 5.5 N/mm2 as per ASTM 580 after 3 days |
| Self curing | No additional curing is required |
Disclaimer
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither Mahi Drymix Mortars Pvt Ltd. or Qwikmix™, nor any of its subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
