BAL AF Max

Sustainable high yield rubber crumb tile adhesive that works as an uncoupling system and tile adhesive in one

Overview
Technical Data
  • A unique rubber-crumb, high-yield tile adhesive that performs as an uncoupling and fixing system in one – removing the need for uncoupling mats on problematic floors. BAL AF Max has anti-fracture technology that absorbs lateral stress movement from the floor protecting tiles from failures. With BAL AF Max get up to 8.5m2 per bag, meaning only 4 bags are needed for a 30m2 area.

    Specifiy BAL AF Max where uncoupling systems are usual specified – over heated screeds and other areas with limited movement. AF Max is sustainable high yield uncoupling and fixing system in one – made with 30% recycled content by weight. Removes the need for plastic uncoupling or anti-fracture mats. Lower lifecycle costs with BAL’s 25 Year Warranty. BAL AF Max also supports BAL’s Cool Earth partnership, helping to protect the rainforest.

  • USE FOR:
    Most types of FLOOR and WALL tiles including:

    • Ceramics
    • Porcelain and fully vitrified tiles
    • Mosaics
    • Natural Stone including marble
    • Slate

    Most substrates including:

    • Asphalt (suitable grade e.g. flooring)
    • Bitumen adhesive residues
    • Concrete, cement:sand screeds and rendering
    • Anhydrite Screeds
    • Existing vinyl tiles, unglazed ceramic tiles, quarry tiles, terrazzo and natural stone
    • Fibre reinforced cement boards and lightweight tile backer boards
    • Tongued and grooved floorboards, plywood overlay
    • Underfloor heating
    • Existing thermoplastic vinyl tiles

    Other substrates that may be suitable include:
    Steel, GRP (internal dry), Epoxy coatings

    POT LIFE AT 20C: 45 Minutes

    GROUT AFTER: 5 hours

    COLOUR:
    Grey

    PACK SIZE: 17kg (7.4 – 8.5m2)

    CLASSIFICATION: 
    BS EN 12004 C1S2