Tile Adhesive – Pool

High-Performance Cementitious Tile Adhesive for Swimming Pools and Submerged Areas

POOL WHITE SAND is a high-quality polymer-modified cementitious tile adhesive formulated to be mixed with clean water to provide a durable, high-performance and easily workable thin-bed adhesive. It is designed for ceramic tiles in swimming pools and areas subjected to continuous contact with water.

The product comprises Portland cement, specialised polymeric materials, graded silica sand, selected fillers and special chemical additives.

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Properties

Technical Data

Properties

Property	Value
Color	White and grey pre-mixed cementitious powder
Mixing Water	Approximately 5 litres per 20 kg bag
Wet Density	Approximately 1.40 kg/L
Pot Life	90 minutes
Open Time	30 minutes
Adjustability	10-15 minutes
Tensile Adhesion Strength (EN 1348)	≥ 1.0 MPa after 28 days
Shore D Hardness	≥ 57
Compressive Strength (ASTM C109)	> 17.5 MPa after 28 days
Shear Strength to Glazed Wall Tiles – Normal Conditions	> 2.2 MPa after 7 days
Shear Strength to Glazed Wall Tiles – Water Immersion	> 1.5 MPa after 7 days
Shear Strength to Impervious Tiles – Normal Conditions	> 1.5 MPa after 7 days
Shear Strength to Impervious Tiles – Water Immersion	> 1.1 MPa after 7 days
Shear Strength to Glazed Wall Tiles – Normal Conditions	> 2.3 MPa after 28 days
Shear Strength to Impervious Ceramic – Normal Conditions	> 1.8 MPa after 28 days
Ready for Grouting	After 24 hours
Ready for Light Traffic	After 48 hours
Ready for Heavy Traffic	After 14 days
Coverage	Approximately 4.5-6.0 m² per 20 kg bag
Packaging	20 kg paper bags
Shelf Life	Minimum 12 months under recommended storage conditions

Technical Data

Uses

Installation of ceramic tiles in swimming pools.
Submerged areas and areas in continuous contact with water.
A wide range of ceramic tiles.
Porcelain tiles up to 20 × 60 dimensions, as stated in the data sheet.

Advantages

Good application properties and superior workability.
High bond strength.
Slump-free, anti-slip consistency.
Excellent water resistance.
Designed for swimming-pool tile installation.
Suitable for different kinds of ceramic tiles.

Substrate Preparation

All surfaces must be clean, sound and free from loosely adhering particles. Cement laitance must be removed. Wire brushing, sandblasting, water blasting or grinding may be used to clean and prepare the substrate.
Concrete substrates must be at least four weeks old, depending on climatic conditions. Wet the surface with clean water before application, except gypsum board. The surface should appear damp without standing or pooled water.

Standards Compliance

Complies with EN 12004, class C2TE.
Complies with EN 12002, class S1.
Complies with ANSI A118.4 requirements.

Mixing

Slowly add POOL WHITE SAND to approximately 5 litres of clean water.
Mix with a slow-speed electric drill and suitable paddle for at least two minutes until smooth and slump-free.
Allow the material to stand for 5-10 minutes before use.
Do not add water once the adhesive begins to harden.

Application

Apply the mixed adhesive to the prepared surface and press it firmly using a trowel.
Comb the adhesive with a suitably sized notched trowel in straight ribs to form a uniform adhesive bed.
Spread only the amount of adhesive that can be tiled within the period stated in this product’s data sheet.
Within the open time, place and press the tiles firmly with a slight twisting action to ensure full contact.
Adjust the tile position within the stated adjustability time.
Use suitable cross-spacers to control the joint width.
Ensure that the tiles are fully supported and that no voids remain underneath.
Remove excess adhesive from the tile surface and grout lines with a damp cloth before it sets.
Keep the installed tiles undisturbed for the period stated in the product data.
The adhesive must not rise above half the tile thickness inside the joints.
WHITE SAND TILE GROUT is recommended for filling the joints after the period stated in the data sheet.

Yield and Coverage

A 20 kg bag mixed with 5 kg of clean water covers approximately 4.5-6.0 m². Actual consumption depends on the substrate, application method and wastage.

Cleaning

Clean all tools with water immediately after completing the application. Hardened material must be removed mechanically.

Storage and Shelf Life

Minimum shelf life is 12 months in the unopened and undamaged original bag, stored in a dry, shaded place away from direct sunlight below 35°C.

Packaging

20 kg paper bags.

Health and Safety

Suitable protective gloves and safety goggles are recommended during handling, mixing and application.
Avoid unnecessary direct contact with the skin and eyes.
In case of skin contact, wash immediately with soap and clean water.
In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with plenty of clean, cold water.
Seek medical advice if irritation continues.
The product is non-flammable and is not classified as hazardous under current legislation.
Do not dispose of the material in water or soil. Follow applicable local disposal regulations.

Quality and Technical Support

WHITE SAND products are developed and manufactured through quality-oriented product development processes and an independently standardized quality management system.

WHITE SAND provides site support, consultations and technical advice regarding substrate preparation and treatment, product selection and correct application techniques.