NSA - I - 1950
The ultimate one-step, polymer modified, thin-set mortar for interior and exterior installation of ceramic tile, stone, quarry tile, pavers and brick. Kediv NSA I 1950 Adhesive, designed to just mix with water, has a long open time with unsurpassed adhesion and work ability.
Applying vitrified wall and tiles on wall externally (600×600 mm, 600×1200 mm, 800×800 mm, 800×1200 mm,1000×1000 mm)up to 30 feet , Applying small size marble & granites on wall externally (up to 800×1200 mm).
- High polymer modified adhesive
- Easy mixing & smooth application & better workability
- For use on walls & floors in interior & exterior.
- High strength & Water resistance
- NSA Adhesive I 1950 meets the performance requirements of ISO 9001:2015 “Specification for Adhesives for use with Wall Tiles, Floor Tiles, Marbles,Granites and Stones
1. Surface Preparation
- The surface should be sound, clean, and free from dirt, oil or grease before Kediv NSA I 1950 Adhesive (Grey & White) is applied.
- Substrate should be in Saturated Surface Dry (SSD) condition before application of adhesive.
- Substrates should be in plumb before application of adhesive
2. Mixing
- Mix 20 kg of Kediv NSA I 1950 Adhesive (Grey & White) with 5 to 6 liters of water.
- Mix to a uniform lump-free consistency using a forced action mixer.
- Keep it for approximately 5 minutes to fatten it.
- Hand mixing is recommended for small quantities only.
- Mix as much quantity as can be consumed in 45 min.
3. Application
- Apply Kediv NSA I 1950 Adhesive (Grey & White) paste on substrate with plain side of notch trowel. Press paste firmly to work into substrate.
- Comb with notch trowel with notched side, notch trowel to be selected as per required bed thickness.
- Spread as much adhesive paste as can be tiled within 15 minutes.
- Start placing/fixing of tiles & tap using beating block or rubber mallet.
- For large format tiles & stone provide back butter for 100 % coverage & firm bonding.
- Periodically remove a tile to check transfer of material on tile. Also check spread of adhesive, if not proper and if becomes non-sticky then scrap it & apply paste again.
4. Grouting
- Grouting should preferably be carried out at least 24 hours after the completion of tiling.
- For grout joints upto 3mm wide use Kediv Tile Grout.
- For grout joints above 3mm wide use RTM Wide.
- After grouting clean and polish tiles with a damp sponge or cloth.
5. Cleaning
- Clean the tools & equipments with potable water immediately after use.
- Always add powder to liquid and not liquid to powder.
- While working in temperature more than 35OC ( 95OF ) always dampen the substrate & finish faster.
- Tiling should not be done when surface temperature is below 4OC.
Properties | Results |
Appearance | Free flowing powder |
Colour | Grey / White |
Pot life @ 250C, minutes | 35 to 45 |
Open time, minutes | >20 |
Adjustability time, minutes | 5 |
Trafficable time, Hrs | 24 |
Shear adhesion, M pa | 8-10 |
Tensile adhesion strength, 14 days, M pa | >1950 N Force |
EN 12004 Standards | C2TE |