Fast setting and hardening self-levelling compound, suitable for internal and external areas. It is suitable for levelling floor irregularities of 1 – 7mm in each layer. For application thickness 8 – 20mm, the addition of 25% (in dry weight) of properly graded sand PLANOCOLOR GRANULATES S 20 is recommended. The fast drying and hardening feature, combined with high compressive and flexural strength, makes it ideal for substrate levelling prior to the application of coverings in heavy traffic floors and in a short time, such as: before laying large size tiles, wooden floors, carpet, linoleum, PVC, rubber. Ideal for levelling floors before the application of PLANOCOLOR RESIN decorative coatings. Also suitable for non-absorbent substrates, after priming with PLANO CONTACT. On absorbent substrate, it is recommended to prime with PLANOPRIMER or NOVAPRIMER.
• PLANO 120 S/F fast setting and drying cement-based self levelling compound is suitable for:
o levelling substrate irregularities of 1 – 7 mm in:
o internal and external floors with intense traffic like showrooms, shopping malls, hospitals, public buildings, hospitals, offices, etc.
o application of resilient and rigid coverings such as:
o ceramic tiles, PVC, linoleum, carpet, wooden floors, etc.
o decorative coatings like PLANOCOLOR RESIN
o application on substrates such as:
o concrete and cement screeds
o non-absorbent substrates by means of appropriate primer
• Form: powder
• Workability: 20 - 30 minutes
• Application thickness: 1 - 7 mm
• Walkability: after 2 - 3 hours
• Minimum waiting time prior to covering application: 6 hours
• Application temperature: from +5°C up to +35°C
Substrate preparation:
Cement based substrates have to be compact, level, clean, free of grease, oil, laitance and any substances which may compromise the adhesion of PLANO 120 S/F. The minimum tensile strength shouldn’t be less than 1,5 N/mm² and the minimum compressive strength at least 25 N/mm². Concrete substrates must be mechanically prepared, for example, by grinding to achieve a uniform surface of open porosity without protruding points. Existing cracks on the substrate should be bonded with the fluid epoxy resin EPO FLUID. On the still fresh EPO FLUID surface, scatter S 500 silica sand or similar in order to create a mineral surface. Existing construction movement joints from the substrate shouldn’t be covered from the levelling mortar.
Absorbent substrates should be primed with PLANOPRIMER in order to increase the adhesion and provide a sealed substrate. Substrate of reduced strength should receive consolidation treatment by means of WATERPRIMER EPX and full coverage with the sand S 500, by scattering on the still wet primer surface.
Existing floor coverings like in example ceramic tiles, gres porcelain, marble, terrazzo, etc. have to be firmly attached on the substrate. They also have to be clean and free of laitance or any substance which will compromise adhesion on them. If required, use for cleaning ALCALINE CLEANER or ACID CLEAN depending on the type of application, and rinse well with water. Prime the clean and dry covering with PLANO CONTACT FAST. For additional information refer to the Technical Data Sheets of the products.
Preparation of the mix:
Mix the content of the 25 kg paper bag PLANO 120 S/F with 3,7 ‒ 3,9 liters of clean and fresh water by means of appropriate electrical stirrer at low speed (300-400 rpm) for at least 3 – 5 min or construction mixer, until a viscous uniform mortar free of lumps is obtained. In case of GRANIT S20 sand ADDITION, reduce the quantity of mixing water to 12% of the total mixture.
Do not exceed the maximum recommended quantity of mixing water since this prolongs drying time and reduces the final strength. Let the mix rest for 1-2 minutes until water bubbles disappear and then apply. The mortar has to be used within the next 20 minutes (in a temperature of +20°C). Higher temperatures reduce and lower temperatures increase the working time of the mix.
Application:
PLANO 120 S/F is applied on the desired thickness with a mortar-laying tool, spatula, squeegee or pressure pump. The use of spike roller is not necessary but recommended. Where a second coat is required, this can be applied in about 3 hours in case of light traffic. If the previous coat is completely dry, priming with PLANOPRIMER is required. The waiting time before the coverings application depends on the application thickness, the ambient conditions and the substrate. The following waiting times refer to laboratory conditions of 23°C and a relative humidity of 50% with a water /powder ratio of 15.5%. In any case, always ensure that residual moisture is lower than that required by the final coating-covering.
Recommendations:
PLANO 120 S/F shouldn’t be applied:
• In cases where the substrate and ambient temperature is less than +5°C or higher than +35°C
• Under direct sunlight exposure and/or strong wind
• On substrates not properly prepared
• Upon metal, wood or surfaces with polyurethane materials, paints, acrylics, PVC films, asphalts and general materials that in long-term period are polymerized
• In thick layers. Applies with a maximum of 7 mm per layer or in 8-20mm by adding 25% type S20 quartz sand.
• Upon loose substrates or substrates not properly cured
• On nonabsorbent substrates without appropriate primer
Also note the following:
• Do not exceed the recommended quantity of mixing water
• Protect from rain and frost the first 24 hours
• Do not add cement, lime, gypsum, other binders or substances which may affect the mortar characteristics
• The minimum thickness prior to the application of coverings sensitive to humidity like wooden parquet is 3mm.
• For application thickness of more than 3 mm the PLANO 120 S/F mortar must be isolated from walls and any other vertical element of the structure
• Application should be performed by professional skilled workers
Cleaning:
Tools, buckets, tiles etc. can be cleaned with fresh and clean water as long as, PLANO 120 S/F is still fresh. After hardening occurs, cleaning can take place only by mechanical means.
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