BAL AF MAX – 17kg Anti-Fracture Tile Adhesive
BAL AF MAX is an advanced, all-in-one rubber-crumb tile adhesive & uncoupling in a 17kg bag—designed to simplify and speed up tile installations while providing excellent performance in dry, wet, interior, and exterior settings.
Key Features
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Acts as both adhesive and uncoupling / anti-fracture layer—no need for separate uncoupling mats
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Designed to absorb lateral movement & stress (vibration, limited movement) to help prevent cracked tiles, grout, etc.
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Groutable after just 5 hours (at ~20°C) once tiles are fixed.
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Classified as BS EN 12004 C1S2: a cementitious, rubber/cement-based adhesive with “normal characteristics, highly deformable.”
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Temperature resistance from approx −30°C to +60°C during use; occasional exposure up to 100°C for limited periods.
Coverage & Working Info
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Open time: 20 minutes when spread
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Pot life: 45 minutes at 20°C.
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Bed thickness: typically 3-6 mm, up to 10 mm in limited areas.
- Setting Time: 5 minutes
Suitable Applications & Usage
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For interior & exterior floors, wet & dry environments.
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Compatible with a wide range of tiles: ceramics, porcelain, mosaics, slate, certain natural stones, terrazzo.
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Can be applied over many substrates: concrete, cement:sand screeds, existing tiles, plywood, etc.