Tile adhesive Basic 25 kg Baumakol BAUMIT

Baumit Baumacol Basic is a high-quality tile adhesive, specially developed for laying faience and terracotta using the thin-layer method, guaranteeing reliable adhesion and long-lasting durability. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, thanks to its water and frost resistance, which makes it an ideal choice for kitchens, bathrooms, terraces and facades. Its composition meets the requirements of class C1 according to EN 12004, ensuring the necessary strength and stability of the laid tiles.

The product is extremely economical and easy to work with, combining strength with an excellent price. It is designed to be applied in a layer with a thickness of between 3 and 5 mm, which allows for even distribution and optimal adhesion of the tiles. With Baumacol Basic you can count on a minimum consumption of about 3 kg/sq.m depending on the substrate and type of tiles, which saves material and money. The adhesive is ready to use after mixing with water and offers a processing time of about 4 hours, ensuring convenience and flexibility in work. The open time of at least 20 minutes allows for easy and precise adjustment of the tiles, and the possibility of walking on the tiled surface is available after at least 24 hours.

Thanks to its frost and moisture resistance, the product guarantees long-term protection of the tiles, without the risk of peeling or cracking. Its formula provides excellent adhesion to various types of substrates, including concrete, screeds and cement plasters. Baumacol Basic is the ideal choice for craftsmen and amateurs looking for a reliable, economical and easy-to-use adhesive. With it, any repair or new construction becomes faster, better and safer.

Main advantages:

• Suitable for faience and terracotta
• Water and frost resistant - ideal for outdoor and indoor conditions
• Class C1 according to EN 12004 - reliable adhesion
• Healthy, affordable and easy to apply
• Economical consumption - from 3 kg/sq m
• Open time: minimum 20 minutes
• Settable after 24 hours
• Maximum layer thickness: 5 mm
• Minimum layer thickness: 3 mm
• Processing time: approx. 4 hours
• Required water: approx. 0.28 l/kg
• Restoration time: approx. 15 min
• Correction time: approx. 5 min

Technical characteristics:

• Packaging: 25 kg bag
• Tensile strength: ≥ 0.5 N/sq.mm
• Water required: about 0.28 l/kg (about 7.0 l per bag)
• Waiting time before work: about 5 minutes

Applying the adhesive:

• First step: A thin contact layer is applied to the base
• Second step: The adhesive is spread with the appropriate comb at an angle of 45°-60° to the base onto the still fresh first layer
• The tiles are laid and pressed into the fresh adhesive composition, and any excess is removed using a wet sponge.