Argocola Elite 300

Fitting low-absorption tiles and stoneware paving (group I absorption ≤3%), for interiors and exteriors, on mortar finishes, concrete block, fibre-cement, artificial stone, concrete floors, Arliblock, etc. Particularly suitable for laying porcelain stoneware, natural stone (e.g. marble) and glass mosaic.

The approximate consumption rate of ARGOCOLA ELITE 300 is 3.5–4 Kg/m² for single application.

25 kg sacks (1000 kg pallet).

In the original container in a covered area, for up to 12 months.

The support should be resistant, flat (max. tolerance 3 mm measured with a 1 m rule), with a certain amount of absorption, completely set and if possible rough and free of dust, paintwork, oil, etc.
The humidity of the support should be <3%, so leave the plasterwork to dry for at least three weeks before using. If exposed to direct sunlight or highly absorbent, wetting is advisable first.
 

1. Mix mechanically with clean water until an even, plastic mixture is achieved, without any lumps, using 25% water (approx. 6.25 l/sack).
2. Leave the mixture to stand for 10 minutes and then remix before applying.
3. Spread the paste onto the support in small sections (1–2 m²) and comb with a 6x6 (for tiles <450 cm2) or 8x8 (for tiles 450–900 cm2) toothed mortarboard. For sizes <900 cm²) or very high absorption differences between the tile and the support, use double adhesive coats.

4. Lay the ceramic tiles by pressing them onto the support until the grooves are flattened, ensuring that the glue is still plastic and has not formed a surface film that will hinder adhesion.

When using it is essential for the tiles to be fixed firmly, with no gaps between the tile and the support.
Make fitting joints between tiles of at least 2 mm for wall tiles and 5 mm for floor tiles, fitting dilation joints every 30 m² max. (small-sized tiles) or 60 m² max. (large-sized tiles), fitting perimeter joints and respecting the building’s structural joints.

Mixing water approx. (%): 25
Max. aggregate size (mm): 0.5
Apparent powder density (g/cm³): 1.5
Apparent paste density (g/cm³): 1.7
Initial adherence (N/mm²): ≥1.0
Mortar adherence after water immersion (N/mm²): ≥1.0
Adherence after heating (N/mm²): ≥1.0
Freeze/thaw adherence (N/mm²): ≥1.0
Open time 30 min (N/mm²): ≥0.5
Slippage (mm) ≤0.5
Tile-adjustment time (mins) 30
Usability time (mins): 180