BAL, a manufacturer of full tiling solutions, has launched a product which performs as an uncoupling and fixing system in one. BAL AF Max is described as a highly flexible rubber-crumb adhesive that removes the need for uncoupling mats on problematic substrates.
The adhesive features anti-fracture technology designed to absorb lateral stress movement from the floor protecting tiles from failures. No other products are needed, the manufacturer says – just mix and fix.
A high-yield tile adhesive, you can get up to 8.5sqm per bag, meaning only 4 bags are needed for a 30sqm area. This compares with 12 bags of tile adhesive and a 30m roll of uncoupling mat for a traditional uncoupling install, according to BAL.
The company has calculated that based on a 30sqm install, BAL AF Max will save fixers and contractors approximately 40% in material costs, 70% in time saving and 70% less material weight.
The product has a pot life of 45 minutes and can be grouted in 5 hours. Crucially, BAL says, it can be used with most tile types, including certain natural stone, and can be used on a variety of substrates including but not limited to; cement:sand screeds, anhydrite screeds, concrete, bitumen adhesive residues and even steel.
Made with 30% recycled content by weight, the product removes the need for plastic uncoupling or anti-fracture mats and has lower lifecycle costs with BAL’s 25 Year Warranty.
To support the launch of BAL AF Max, BAL is also launching a new large red 30ltr mixing bucket – this will assist fixers and contractors with the larger volume of mixed material.
www.BAL-adhesives.com
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