Substrate
Sand and
Cement Screed
Concrete/Brickwork
Timber
Floorboards
(sound and secure)
Timber Floorboards
overlaid with WBP
Plywood
(min depth 18mm)
Timber Floating
Floors
Quarry, Clay,
Glazed Tiles
Vinyl Tiles, Flooring
Grade Asphalt
(internal use only)
Underfloor
Heating
Watch Points
New concrete should be
allowed to dry for at least 6
weeks, cement sand screeds
3 weeks and cement sand
rendering 2 weeks
Must be screwed down to
joists and noggings and be
free from deflection
Countersink screws
to 150mm centres
If deflection exists in
floor, overlay with
plywood prior to using
Fleximat* or install
‘bearers’ between joists
Existing tiles must be
well fixed; any hollow
spots should be made
good and filled
Hollow or loosely fixed vinyl
tiles should be removed
along with their adhesive
residue, prime vinyl with
Universal Bonding Agent*
Fit in accordance with
manufacturers instructions.
Specification may vary
according to substrate
Preparation
If dusty or porous seal
with Fired Earth Universal
Bonding Agent*
Seal with Fired Earth
Universal Bonding Agent,
overlay with Fleximat
(see instructions)*
Seal with Fired Earth
Universal Bonding Agent*
Seal with Fired Earth
Universal Bonding Agent,
overlay with Fleximat
(see instructions)*
All surfaces must be
degreased and thoroughly
cleaned to remove old
polish residues etc
All surfaces must be
degreased and thoroughly
cleaned to remove old
polish residues etc.
Fit in accordance with
manufacturers instructions.
Specification may vary
according to substrate
PRESEALED AND RECLAIMED TERRACOTTA TILES AND LUBELSKA BRICKS
Tiles need to be dry before installation
Adhesive
Fired Earth Fastset Floor Adhesive or Fired Earth Thickbed Adhesive
with Lubelska Brick and Reclaimed Terracotta tiles*
Grout
Sandstone*
Additive
Not required
Fired Earth Flexibond* in both adhesive and grout
Not required
Fired Earth Flexibond* in
both adhesive and grout
ENCAUSTIC -
Tiles need to be dry before installation
Adhesive
Fired Earth White Floor Adhesive*
Grout
All Fired Earth grouts are suitable*
Additive
Not required
Fired Earth Flexibond* in both adhesive and grout
Not required
Fired Earth Flexibond* in
both adhesive and grout
SLATE TILES -
Tiles need to be dry before installation
(Use Thickbed Adhesive with all 40 x 60cm and 60 x 60cm Tiles)
Adhesive
Fired Earth
Fastset Floor Adhesive*
Fired Earth Flexible Fastset Floor Adhesive*
Fired Earth
Flexible Fastset Adhesive*
Fired Earth
Flexible Fastset Adhesive*
Fired Earth
Flexible Fastset Adhesive*
Grout
All Fired Earth grouts are suitable*
Additive
Not required
Fired Earth Flexibond*
Not required
Fired Earth Flexibond
Product Selector 1
- Adhesives, Grouts and Additives
Quick reference guide
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Read the instructions on the packaging of Adhesives, Grouts and Sealants very carefully.
Notes:
Use this table in conjunction with Fired Earth Installation guides.
