Ready-to-use paste glue: Flex-019
Price: Price range: €23.00 through €44.00
Ready-to-use, zero-slip solution for installing Mattonflex coverings and ceramic tiles. Highly flexible and water-resistant. Professional adhesive for excellent results indoors and outdoors.
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| Format | 5 kg, 10 kg |
|---|---|
| Composition | Water-based polymers, mineral fillers and specific additives |
| Average consumption | Approximately 4 kg/m2 (with 6mm notched trowel) |
| Thixotropy | Excellent thixotropy. The glue is creamy and easy to spread, but it doesn't slip. |
| Conservation | Up to 12 months in a dry place and in the original, tightly closed packaging. Any remaining product can be stored and reused. |
| Opening time | 30 minutes |
| Technical data sheet | Download the tech spec |
| Tutorial | Watch the tutorial |
Our coverings
From pale shades to intense red, our range of brick veneer offers the perfect color solution for every style. Discover all the color options, from the elegance of white brick veneer to the modernity of gray brick-effect veneer.
Simple, quick and clean installation!
In just a few steps, you can create a durable and long-lasting brick-effect covering, without any invasive work.
The perfect adhesive: flexibility and resistance
Flex-019 is a high-quality paste adhesive made from water-dispersed polymers. Its formula ensures excellent flexibility and extraordinary water resistance, making it the perfect choice for coatings exposed to moisture. Application is quick and easy: the product is ready to use, requiring only brief stirring. Its zero-slip properties and extended open time (30 minutes) allow for precise and unhurried application.
Where to apply paste glue
Flex-019 paste is a ready-to-use flexible adhesive, ideal for installing wall coverings. It guarantees long-lasting and secure adhesion for interior and exterior wall projects.
Interior/Exterior
For wall installation of Mattonflex and medium/small sized ceramic tiles, both indoors and outdoors.
Wet Areas
For installation in bathrooms, shared showers and environments subject to high humidity, thanks to its high water resistance.
Insulating Materials
For bonding insulation panels (polystyrene, expanded polyurethane, rock wool, glass wool, cork) on absorbent substrates.
Special Supports
For applications on substrates such as plaster, plasterboard, scagliola or anhydrite screeds.
Where NOT to use Flex-019 glue paste
There are substrates and conditions where the use of Flex-019 paste is not recommended or prohibited for safety and durability reasons.
Unstable/Uncured Substrates
Do not apply on fresh screeds or substrates that have not completed hygrometric shrinkage and curing.
Metals
Not suitable for installation on metals without the use of a specific and compatible primer.
Moisture-sensitive Substrates
On materials such as wood or wood-based materials, always consider using epoxy/polyurethane adhesives or specific cementitious adhesives.
Preparation and application of Flex-019 glue: practical tips
Correct installation and durability of the covering require compliance with the following phases:
1. Preparation of the support
The substrate must be clean, solid, cured, and free of contaminants (dust, oil, paint). Prime highly absorbent substrates to prevent rapid absorption.
2. Ready-to-use product preparation
Briefly stir the creamy product in the jar before use. Apply to the substrate with a notched trowel (a 6mm trowel will cover approximately 4kg/m2). It is recommended to apply only the amount of adhesive that can be worked within the open time.
3. Quick Check: Finger Test
To check workability, touch the glue once it's spread. If there's residual glue on your finger, it's still workable. If a "skin" (dry film) has formed, adhesion is compromised; remove the glue and apply fresh product.
4. Removing the excess
Any excess glue seeping from the joints or onto the surface of the Mattonflex must be removed immediately with a damp sponge. Once hardened, the glue can be very difficult and damaging to remove.
Common mistakes to avoid with Flex 019 paste
To maximize the performance of Flex 019 paste and avoid adhesion or degradation problems, it is essential to strictly follow the operating instructions. The following instructions address the most common application errors that can compromise the work.
Bad Conservation
After use, any leftover product can be stored in the tightly closed jar for later use (expiry: 12 months if stored correctly).
Wrong temperature
Do not apply at substrate/ambient temperatures below +5°C or above +35°C.
"Point" pose
Always ensure a full bed of adhesive to maximize strength. The spot-laying technique (applying only small mounds of adhesive) is unacceptable and compromises final adhesion.
Getting through the open time
Strictly respect the 30-minute opening time. Do not apply after a superficial "skin" has formed.
Products for laying the covering
To complete the installation, you can use specific Mattonflex primers and adhesives. These products are designed to ensure maximum adhesion and long-lasting durability of your flexible brick cladding.
Certifications
Mattonflex offers only CE-marked products, compliant with European standards for construction materials. Tested for strength, adhesion, water absorption, and thermal stability (UNI EN 14411, 14617-5, 14617-15, 15285), they guarantee quality, safety, and durability. Consult the technical data sheets to discover all the certifications.
FAQ
Flex-019 paste is ready to use. Simply open the jar and stir briefly with a trowel before use. The product is a creamy paste that is easy to spread with a trowel, but with excellent thixotropy. Once the application is complete, any leftover product can be stored in the tightly closed jar for later use.
Apply a thin layer of Flex-019 paste to the substrate with a notched trowel, using the amount of adhesive necessary to ensure correct application.
Consumption: 4 kg/m² with a 6 mm trowel.
- Indoor and outdoor wall installation suitable for Mattonflex.
- Installation of polystyrene, polyurethane foam, rock wool, glass wool and cork insulation panels on absorbent substrates.
- Suitable for installation in damp environments such as bathrooms and communal showers.
- Applications on plaster, plasterboard, scagliola or anhydrite screeds.
Under standard conditions (approximately 23°C and 50% humidity), drying times are 24/48 hours.
- Cement-based plaster: for wall coverings.
- Concrete: provided it is cured (usually at least 6 months) to prevent shrinkage that could crack the tiles.
- Mixed mortars: classic mixtures of sand, cement and lime.
- Overlaying other tiles: you can lay new tiles over old ceramic, marble or natural stone tiles (after thorough degreasing).
- Heated screeds: thanks to their elasticity, they resist the thermal shocks of radiant pipes.
- Waterproofing: they can be applied directly over elastic membranes (such as the Kedilastic or Isolflex line by Kedil), typically in showers, balconies and swimming pools.
- Swimming pools and tanks: they resist constant immersion.
- Plasterboard, insulating cladding.
Notched trowel
5 / 6kg/mq
It is a tile adhesive that can be used for almost all types of coverings. For more information, contact us by email at info@mattonflex.it.
