Argocola Elite 200

Fitting medium-to-low-absorption tiles and stoneware paving (group IIa and IIb absorption ≥3%), for interiors and exteriors, on mortar finishes, concrete block, fibre-cement, artificial stone, concrete floors, Arliblock, etc. Particularly suitable for laying swimming-pool tiles, plasterboard and tiling old terrazzo floors.

The approximate yield of Argocola Elite 200 is 3.5–4 kg/m² for single-surface application.

25 kg sacks (1000 kg pallet).

In the original container in a covered area, for up to 12 months.

The support should be resistant, flat (max. tolerance 3 mm measured with a 1m rule), with a certain amount of absorption, completely set and if possible rough and free of dust, paintwork, oil, etc.
The humidity of the support should be <3%, so leave the plasterwork to dry for at least three weeks before using. If exposed to direct sunlight or highly absorbent, wetting is advisable first.

1. Mix mechanically with clean water until an even, plastic mixture is achieved, without any lumps, using 24% water (approx. 6 l/sack).
2. Leave the mixture to stand for 10 minutes and then remix before applying.
3. Spread the paste onto the support in small sections (1–2 m²) and comb with a 6x6 (for tiles <450 cm²) or 8x8 (for tiles 450–900 cm²) toothed mortarboard. For sizes <900 cm²) apply adhesive to both surfaces.
4. Lay the ceramic tiles by pressing them onto the support until the grooves are flattened, ensuring that the glue is still plastic and has not formed a surface film that will hinder adhesion.
 

When using it is essential for the tiles to be fixed firmly, with no gaps between the tile and the support.
For large-sized (>30x30 cm) or otherwise heavy tiles, use two coats of adhesive, spreading a fine coat of Argocola Elite 200 on the reverse side (max. weight 40 kg/m² and max. size 40x60x1.5 cm).
Make fitting joints between tiles of at least 2 mm for wall tiles and 5 mm for floor tiles and exteriors, fitting dilation joints every 30 m² max. (small-sized tiles) or 60 m² max. (large-sized tiles), fitting perimeter joints and respecting the building’s structural joints.
 

Mixing water approx. (%): 24
Max. aggregate size (mm): 1
Apparent powder density (g/cm³): 1.5
Apparent paste density (g/cm³): 1.7
Initial adherence (N/mm²): ≥0.5
Mortar adherence after water immersion (N/mm²): ≥0.5
Adherence after heating (N/mm²): ≥0.5
Freeze/thaw adherence (N/mm²): ≥0.5
Open time 20 mins. (N/mm²): ≥0.5
Slippage (mm) ≤0.5
Tile-adjustment time (mins) 30
Usability time (mins): 180