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Morgan Adhesives Powergrip Premium

Morgan Adhesives Powergrip Premium is a thick or thin bed premium cement based tile adhesive for porous type tiles. It has a high bond strength, adhering to all rigid surfaces and exceeds the requirements of ISO 13007.

Product Type: Cement Adhesive

Application Area: Floor, Wall

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Brick, Concrete, Porcelain, Stone

Application Method: Trowel

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Identification & Functionality

Product Type

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Features
  • Exceeds Australian Standards
  • Non-slump
  • High Bond Strength
  • Voc Free
  • Rubber Modified

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Suitable Substrates
  • Concrete/Cement Render
  • Brickwork/Blockwork (Cement Rendered)
  • Over Morgan Waterproof Membrane
Suitable Tiles
  • Natural Stone
  • Porcelain
  • Fully Vitrified
Precautions

Powergrip Premium is unsuitable for:

  • Bonding moisture sensitive green marble
  • Bonding to MDF board or timber & wax impregnated wood
  • Bonding to substrates subject to constant water immersion such as swimming pools
Application On
Interior/Exterior
Walls
Floors
Substrate Preparation & Expansion Joints
  • All substrates to be tiled must be flat and true, free from oil, dirt, grease or any other contaminants. Very porous substrates should be primed with Morgan Universal Primer. Incorporate expansion joints in accordance with AS 3958.
  • Concrete: New concrete must be allowed to cure for 6 weeks and should have a wood float finish. Use Floor Prep to acid etch an adhesive key into concrete finished with a steel float.
  • Cement Render: Render to be left with a wood float finish and allowed to cure for 7 days.
Mixing
  • Add Powergrip Premium to clean water at a ratio of 25kg to 5 liters of water. Mix the adhesive to a smooth paste free from lumps by using a drill that has a speed lower than 300 rpm, or mix by hand.
  • Slacken the adhesive and re-mix after 5 minutes.
Open Time

Powergrip Premium has an open time of approximately 20 minutes, which can be shortened to just a few minutes by the action of sun, wind, high temperatures or highly absorbent surfaces. Dampening or priming the substrate prior to tiling prolongs the open time of the adhesive. Tilers need to constantly check that the adhesive has not formed a surface skin and is still fresh to touch. Adhesive with a surface skin must be always removed and discarded.

Application, Tools And Adjustability Time
  • Always install the tiles in accordance with AS 3958 and ensure the backs of the tiles are free of dust. Spread Powergrip Premium evenly across one square meter at a time with a 6mm notched trowel for walls and a 10mm notched trowel for floors. The choice of trowel should be governed by the depth of the knobs, grooves or ridges on the back of each tile and the evenness of the substrate.
  • Lay the tiles with a fair pressure and at right angles to the adhesive notched pattern. The final bed of adhesive should be between 2mm and 4mm. Wall tiles should have a finished joint width of 2mm - 4mm and floor tiles should have a finished joint width of 3mm - 6mm. Tiles can be adjusted for approximately 45 minutes after laying.
Coverage

25kgs of Powergrip Premium will cover approximately 9 square meters with a 6mm notched trowel for walls and approximately 7 square meters with a 10mm notched trowel for floors.

Cure Time

Powergrip Premium cures in approximately 24 hours at 23°C and 50% relative humidity. High density substrates or tiles and temperatures during installation below 10°C will significantly increase the cure time.

Clean Up

Remove excess Powergrip Premium from the grout joints after 30 minutes and clean the tiles with a damp cloth or sponge. Tools and hands can be cleaned with water while the adhesive is still wet.

Joint Grouting

Depending on environmental conditions, commence grouting after approximately 12 hours. Use Regular or Superior Grout for grout joints between 3mm to 6mm. Morgan Slate & Quarry Grout should be used for joint sizes between 6mm to 20mm. Use Aquapoxy, a three component acid resistant epoxy grout, if the joints are required to have a good chemical resistance. Grout Add may also be mixed with Regular Grout to impart extra flexibility, reduce porosity and increase water resistance.

Joint Grouting Precautions
  • Do not use excessive amounts of water during mixing or initial cleaning as this will cause irregular color finishes and also weaken the grout. Do not mix the grout with an electric drill above 300 rpm as this can entrap air into the mix causing grout to dry soft and powdery or with unsightly pin holes in the surface.
  • All grouts should be damp cured for 48 hours. Refer to the australian standard as 3958 part 1 2007 section 5.7.3.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Regulatory & Compliance

Specification Clause

The wall & floor adhesive shall be Morgan Powergrip Premium - a tile adhesive complying with all relevant Australian & International technical standards.

Morgan Quality Policy Statement

Powergrip Premium is manufactured and distributed to a quality system based on ISO 9001:2000. Powergrip Premium is guaranteed for 15 years when installed to the guidelines of AS 3958 Part 1 & 2, 2007 and in conjunction with written technical information supplied by Morgan Ceramic Tile Adhesives.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

Powergrip Premium is available in 20kg bags.

Storage & Handling

Pot Life

Powergrip Premium has a pot life of approximately 4 hours at 23°C and 50% relative humidity.

Shelf Life

Twelve months if stored in a dry & elevated position in the original factory sealed packaging.