Tile Adhesive – Porcelain

High-Performance Polymer-Modified Porcelain Tile Adhesive

PORCELAIN WHITE SAND is a high-quality, polymer-modified cementitious tile adhesive formulated to be mixed with clean water to produce a high-performance, easy-to-apply adhesive mortar. It provides high bond strength, excellent workability and slump-free, anti-slip performance for installing porcelain, marble, natural stone and ceramic tiles on floors and walls.

PORCELAIN WHITE SAND consists of Portland cement, specialized polymeric materials, graded silica sand, selected fillers and special chemical additives. These materials are carefully selected to improve bonding performance, mechanical properties and application characteristics.

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Properties

Technical Data

Properties

Property	Value
Form	Premixed cementitious powder
Color	White or grey
Mixing Water	Approximately 5 litres per 20 kg bag
Bulk Density	Approximately 1.10 kg/l
Wet Density	Approximately 1.40 kg/l
Pot Life	Approximately 1 hour
Application Thickness	2–6 mm
Adjustability	10–15 minutes
Open Time	30 minutes
Tensile Adhesion Strength after 28 Days	≥ 1.0 MPa
Compressive Strength after 28 Days	≥ 10.0 MPa
Flexural Strength after 28 Days	≥ 3.0 MPa
Ready for Grouting	After 24 hours
Ready for Light Traffic	After 48 hours
Ready for Heavy Traffic	After 14 days
Coverage	Approximately 4.5–5.5 m² per 20 kg bag
VOC Content	Less than 20 g/litre
Chloride Content	Nil
Reaction to Fire	Class A1 according to EN 13501-1
Standards and Classification	EN 12004: C2TE, EN 12002: S1 and SASO GSO 12004: C2TES1
Packaging	20 kg and 50 kg paper bags
Shelf Life	Minimum 12 months under recommended storage conditions

Technical Data

Uses

Installation of porcelain tiles, including heavy and large-format tiles.
Installation of marble and natural stone.
Installation of ceramic tiles on floors and walls.
Suitable for internal and external applications.
Suitable for horizontal and vertical applications.
Suitable for correctly prepared concrete and cementitious substrates.

Advantages

High bond strength.
Excellent application properties and workability.
Slump-free, anti-slip consistency.
Suitable for heavy and large-format porcelain tiles.
Easy tile installation for increased productivity.
Suitable for floor and wall applications.
Suitable for internal and external applications.
Requires the addition of clean water only.
Available in white and grey.
Classified as C2TES1.

Standards Compliance

Complies with EN 12004, class C2TE.
Complies with EN 12002, class S1.
Conforms to SASO GSO 12004, class C2TES1.

Substrate Preparation

All surfaces must be sound, clean and free from dust, oil, grease, paint, loosely adhering particles and any contaminants that may reduce adhesion.

Cement laitance and weak surface layers must be removed. Depending on the substrate condition, wire brushing, sandblasting, water blasting or grinding may be used to clean and prepare the surface.

New concrete substrates should be at least four weeks old, depending on climatic conditions and the condition of the concrete.

Dampen all surfaces with clean water before application, except gypsum boards. The substrate should appear damp without standing or pooled water.

Mixing

Place approximately 5 litres of clean water in a suitable mixing container for each 20 kg bag.
Slowly add PORCELAIN WHITE SAND powder to the water while mixing.
Use a slow-speed electric drill fitted with a suitable mixing paddle.
Mix for at least two minutes until a smooth, homogeneous and slump-free consistency is achieved.
Allow the mixture to stand for 5–10 minutes, then remix briefly before application.
Do not add water after the adhesive mixture begins to harden.

Application

Apply the mixed adhesive to the prepared substrate and press it firmly onto the surface using a trowel.
Comb the adhesive using a suitably sized notched trowel in straight ribs to obtain a uniform adhesive bed.
Spread only the amount of adhesive that can be tiled within 10–15 minutes.
Place the tiles within the open time and press them firmly into the adhesive with a slight twisting action to ensure full contact.
Adjust the tile position within 10–15 minutes after installation.
Use suitable tile 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 joints with a damp cloth before it sets.
Leave the installed tiles undisturbed for at least 48 hours.
The adhesive must not rise above half the tile thickness inside the joints.
WHITE SAND TILE GROUT is recommended for filling the joints after 24 hours.

Yield and Coverage

One 20 kg bag of PORCELAIN WHITE SAND covers approximately 4.5–5.5 m².

The stated coverage is approximate. Actual consumption may vary depending on substrate condition, surface level, trowel size, tile size, application thickness, installation method and material wastage.

Cleaning

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

Storage and Shelf Life

PORCELAIN WHITE SAND has a minimum shelf life of 12 months when stored in its unopened and undamaged original packaging in a dry, shaded place, away from moisture and direct sunlight, at an ambient temperature below 35°C.

Packaging

20 kg paper bags.
50 kg paper bags.

Health and Safety

Suitable protective gloves and safety goggles are recommended during mixing and application.
Avoid unnecessary contact with the skin and eyes.
In case of skin contact, wash immediately with clean water and soap.
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 manufactured under an independently certified quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

WHITE SAND provides technical assistance and advice regarding substrate preparation, tile adhesive and grout selection, tile installation techniques, application requirements and maintenance.