Mapei Type 1 Tile Adhesive Not Drying

This can also be affected by how thick you laid it down.

Mapei type 1 tile adhesive not drying. Tile up to 12 in x 12 in on walls 6 in x 6 in on floors. I m not really surprised. Excellent grab capable of setting 12 x 12 30 x 30 cm tile on walls and 6 x 6 on floors. Gypsum wallboard dry walls only cement board exterior grade plywood interior only concrete and masonry block.

For interior use only. This adhesive is used for interior applications only. For use with ceramic and porcelain tile. It is also ideal for fixing large format tiles up to 600x600mm on walls without s lippage.

Recommended for floor applications with tile up to 8 x 8 and wall applications with tile up to 12 x 12. Actual jobsite coverage may vary according to tile size and thickness exact joint width job conditions and grouting methods. Installation guide shows 72 hours for 8x8 tile. Remember to always use white adhesive with light coloured natural stone products such as travertine.

It meets ansi a136 1 type 1 and 2 specifications spreads easily and sets quickly and is easy to clean up. I ve seen a lot of issues using these premixed type stuff especially on floors. Refer to the cement board manufacturer s written installation instructions for cement based mortar recommendations. If you used 12x12 or larger it may take much longer.

All fields below are required. You should ve used a 1 4 x 3 8 x 1 4 square notch trowel for 12x12. If the cement board manufacturer recommends a polymer modified mortar use mapei porcelain tile mortar or ultraflex 2. Smooth and easy to spread premixed.

Mapei type 1 is a professional grade interior application tile adhesive for setting glazed and unglazed ceramic and porcelain tiles on floors walls and counter tops. Type 1 is a premium grade traditional nonflammable acrylic adhesive for setting glazed and unglazed ceramic and porcelain tiles on walls floors and countertops. Adesilex p9 white is a slow setting non flexible adhesive suitable for ceramic porcelain and mosaics in wet or dry areas not suitable for swimming pools. Mapei recommends adding 5 to 10 in overage to ensure that your entire project is covered.

Adhesive can be used for installing ceramic porcelain natural stone quarry and mosaic tile on interior floors and walls.