NOVACOL PB

Cement based adhesive and plaster for masonry block walls made from porobeton

Cement based adhesive mortar certified for fixing expansive block masonry. It has an extended open time providing easy application process. It can also be applied with flat trowel as a levelling compound in a small thickness (6mm) without the need of special primer.

Consumption: 5-7 kg/m²
Color: White
Package: Paper bags 25 kg
Pallet: 1350 kg

Description

  • NOVACOL PB adhesive mortar:
    • is suitable for:
      • bonding and coating of concrete elements from aerated concrete
      • internal and external areas
    • offers:
      • highly adhesive and mechanical strength
      • resistance to moisture and frost
  • Form: powder
  • POT life: > 3 hours
  • Application temperature: from +5°C up to +35°C

Substrate preparation:

Cement based substrates have to be free of cracks, compact, clean, free of grease, oil, laitance and any substances which may compromise the adhesion of NOVACOL PB. On hot and/or windy days saturate well the substrate and the bricks with water and remove excess with appropriate toll like sponge.

Preparation of the mix:

Mix the content of the 25kg paper bag containing NOVACOL PB (25 kg) with 5,5 – 6,5 liters of clean and fresh water by means of appropriate electrical stirrer at low speed for at least 3 – 4 min or construction mixer, until a uniform mortar free of lumps is obtained. The mix has a pot life of 3 hours.

Application of the mix:

NOVACOL PB is applied by means of metallic trowel or other similar appropriate tool, depending on the type of application. The aerated concrete bricks must be compact clean without oil, grease or any substance which may compromise the adhesion of NOVACOL PB on them.

Recommendations:

Avoid using NOVACOL PB:

  • In cases where the substrate and environment temperature are less than +5°C or higher than +35°C
  • On surfaces like metal, wood or surfaces like polyurethane, epoxy and similar paint or coatings
  • On friable or not properly cured substrates
  • Over existing expansion joints

Also note the following:

  • Never exceed the maximum recommended quantity of mixing water
  • Protect the grouted surface from rain and frost for the first 24 hours
  • Do not add cement, lime, gypsum or other binders or substances which may affect the mortar characteristics
  • Application should be performed by professional skilled workers

Cleaning:

Tools, buckets, tiles etc. can be cleaned with fresh and clean water as long as, NOVACOL PB is still fresh. After hardening occurs, cleaning can take place by mechanical means.

Legal Notice:

The technical data and recommendations included or listed are the outcome of laboratory measurements combined with our current knowledge and expertise. All information and specifications should in any case be considered as indicative. The Company makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein. Product specifications are subject to change without notice and may differ from product images. Due to printing and application procedures, the colors displayed here should be considered as indicative. In particular, variations in materials, substrates and on-site application conditions are such that no warranty can be given or implied reference to the suitability of the materials for trading or use for a particular purpose and conditions of any given project. Anyone interested in using the product must ensure beforehand that the product is suitable for the intended use and in any case, the user is solely responsible for any outcomes associated with the use of product. Among other things, the Company is not responsible for any normal wear or tear from environmental or any other unsuitable conditions. We reserve the right to revise or change the data herein without prior notice. Restrictions and disclaimers apply to the extent permitted by applicable law. The Company has a Technical Support Department, which has exclusive responsibility for providing technical advice and solutions, addressing relevant issues. Requests to the Technical Support Department are addressed and answered, only in writing. For the latest and valid version of the Technical Data Sheet, the user of the material must refer to our website www.novamix.gr.