Xtreme Ceramic
GftK vdw 815 Plus
The PHNA Xtreme Ceramic is a 2-component epoxy paving joint compound designed for narrow joints – especially those between ceramic tile.
Why Use the VDW 815 xtreme Ceramic Jointing compound?
GtfK Xtreme Ceramic is an epoxy mortar product that combines advanced technology with high-quality materials to deliver exceptional strength, durability, and sustainability performance. This product offers unmatched strength, durability, and sustainability if you want a high-performance solution for your ceramic tile installation.
Strength And Durability
Epoxy Mortar is known for its exceptional strength and durability. It forms a robust and resilient bond between tiles, providing superior resistance to cracking, staining, and other forms of damage. It can withstand anything from heavy foot traffic and moisture to UV exposure and chemicals.
Sustainability
Epoxy Mortar is an environmentally friendly choice for tile installations. It is made with eco-friendly materials that reduce its impact on the environment. It does not contain harmful chemicals, solvents, or VOCs that can harm the environment or pose a health risk to anyone exposed
Low Water Absorption
Outdoor tiles are exposed to rain, snow, and other forms of moisture, which can lead to water penetration and damage over time. Our epoxy mortar has low water absorption properties, reducing the risk of mold, mildew, or other water-related issues.
Easy To Clean And Maintain
Outdoor tile installations can accumulate dirt, stains, and other debris over time, especially in high-traffic areas. Epoxy mortar is easy to clean and maintain, making it an excellent choice for outdoor use. Consistent cleaning can keep your outdoor space looking fresh and sharp for years to come..
Technical Product Data
| Product Size | Comes in a 22 lb bucket |
| Application Time | Approx. 30 minutes at 20°C | 68°F* application temp. *Quick hardening at higher temperatures, and slow hardening at lower temperatures. |
| Compressive Strength | 19.6N/mm2/ 2,843 PSI |
| Minimum Joint Requirements | 1/8″ joint width Full joint depth – Recommended 20 mm / 0.79″ in bonded bedding; 30 mm / 1.18″ in non-bonded bedding |
| Water Permeability | Approx. 0.1 gal/min/sq. ft. for a joint fraction of 10% |
| Application Temp. | 2-26°C | 37-80°F (Do not lay onto frozen ground.) |
| Flexural Strength | 8.8N/mm2/ 1,276 PSI |
| Set Mortar Density | 1.6 g/cm3 |
| Storage Life | 1 year if stored unopened in sealed and undamaged packaging. Must also be kept dry and frost-free. Do not store at temperatures above 20°C / 68°F |
Recommended Mixing Tools:
X055 Double Paddle Mixer
This Dual Paddle Mixer Offers the Highest quality materials and the finest German engineering. It’s the most reliable product on the construction site. Proven hundreds of thousands of times on job sites all over the world.
Recommended Application Tools:
Brooms and Squeegee Bundle
The 3-Piece Brooms & Squeegee Bundle is all the tools you need for clean and easy 3-part installation of any 2-part Epoxy all in one place.
Suitable for all GftK products except VDW 480 and VDW 495
Application Instructions for Xtreme Ceramic (VDW 815 Plus)
1
Construction Site Requirements
- A stable, load-bearing structure, water-permeable sub-base, and a bedding layer
- We recommend the PHNA Xtreme Trass Bedding Compound (vdw 480)
- Must all be correctly designed and installed for the anticipated traffic loads and in accordance with ASTM.
- The PHNA Xtreme Easy jointing compound is designed for the quick and easy grouting of concrete pavers, ceramic tile, and natural stone.
- The Xtreme Easy cannot be used to compensate for any settlement of the substructure.
- Movement joints must be installed as necessary to comply with the required structural design and any anticipated levels of movement.
- The PHNA Xtreme Easy jointing compound can be applied on damp / wet paving and even in light rain.
2
Preparation
Preparation / Pre-wetting:
- Clean the surface thoroughly of all dirt, cement residues, organic materials or any other possible contaminants including cleaning out all of the joints to the required depth.
- We recommend a pre-treatment with the PHNA Xtreme Stone Protect 3-in-1 (vdw 950) for any porous and/or sensitive paving surface
- Please allow at least 24 hours after application prior to grouting.
- Thoroughly pre-wet the surface of the paving and mask adjacent surfaces which are not to be jointed. Always use clean, fresh tap water!
3
Mixing & Filling the Joints
- Open your bucket of PHNA Xtreme Easy jointing compound and cut open the vacuum-sealed packaging.
- Pour the PHNA Xtreme Easy jointing compound directly onto the pre-wetted surface in small piles.
- Add water to the material using a gentle water spray, and work the self-compacting material thoroughly into the joints using a rubber/foam squeegee and/or stiff broom.
- If the viscosity of the product diminishes, re-moisten by spraying lightly with water from a hose.
- The paved area must be kept constantly wet during application.
- We recommend working from the highest to the lowest points.
- All tools and shoes should be regularly cleaned with water.
4
Cleaning Off
- Remove any excess PHNA Xtreme Easy jointing compound residue from the area by spraying lightly with water from a hose.
- Avoid washing material out of the joints.
- Be careful to clean the paved surface towards areas not yet jointed and do not allow any water containing residues to pond, stand, or dry out on the completed areas.
- Finally, remove any remaining fine residues with a damp coconut fiber brush – do not brush any residual dry material into any unfilled joints.
- Chamfers must be brushed free carefully, as performance cannot be guaranteed on these.
- Clean this brush in water frequently.
5
Important Information
- Remain off the freshly applied areas and protect them from heavy rain for a period of min. 24 hours, or until the paving surface is no longer tacky.
- Then the areas can be walked over In general, a strength test should be carried out before final clearance of the area after 7 days.
- A very thin film of the resin binder may remain on rough surfaces or any surfaces that are not cleaned thoroughly.
- This film will disappear after a period of exposure to traffic and weathering.
- The PHNA Xtreme Easy is chlorine and chemical resistant, but we do not recommend using it around swimming pools for other reasons.
- We Recommend instead our Xtreme Ceramic, Xtreme, or Xtreme Plus jointing compound.
GFTK Consumption Calculator
Use This GFTK calculator to find out how much product you need!
Please Note For The Calculator:
Calculations will only occur if all fields are filled in correctly.
Please ensure that a 0. is listed where the dimensions are under an inch.
For The Xtreme Elutriant: Coverage is approximately 75 sq ft per bag of VDW 495.
Please Note For The GFTK Consumption Calculator:
We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our consumption calculator. We hope to have it resolved in the near future.
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