Dunlop Premixed Resaflex Tile Adhesive
Ready to use, flexible and tough ceramic tile adhesive for dependable indoor tiling. Ideal for interior walls and fibre-cement sheet residential floors. No mixing required, spreads smoothly, and delivers a secure bond when applied at the correct bed thickness.
Key Benefits
- Ready mixed convenience for faster start and less mess
- Flexible bond that helps accommodate minor movement
- Non-slump paste with excellent grab on vertical surfaces
- Suitable for common interior wall substrates and fibre-cement sheet floors
Where To Use
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Walls: Interior applications on cement render, plasterboard, and fibre-cement sheet
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Floors: Residential fibre-cement sheet floors
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Tiles: Ceramic and similar porous tiles
Surface Preparation
- Surfaces must be flat, clean, dry and firmly fixed. Remove dust, oil, grease and loose materials.
- Prime porous surfaces like cement render and fibre-cement sheet, and any base jointing compound on plasterboard, then allow to dry.
- Remove water based paints completely. If paint integrity is uncertain, roughen or remove.
Application
- Use an appropriate notched trowel: as a guide 6 mm for walls, 10 mm for floors.
- Spread only as much as you can tile within open time, typically about 1 m² at a time. Ensure no skin has formed.
- Bed tiles into a 1.5 mm to 6 mm adhesive layer. Press and slide to ensure full contact.
- Clean excess adhesive from tile faces and joints before it sets.
Coverage Guide
| Tile Size |
Notch Size |
Approx. Coverage per kg |
| Up to 150 x 150 mm |
4.5 mm |
~0.7 m² |
| 150 x 150 to 250 x 250 mm |
6 to 8 mm |
~0.5 m² |
| 250 x 250 mm and over |
10 to 12 mm |
~0.3 m² |
Coverage varies with substrate condition, trowel angle and application technique.
Drying and Grouting
- Typical set time is about 24 hours at 23°C and 50% relative humidity. Allow longer for dense tiles or cool and humid conditions.
- Grout after adhesive has set, usually after 24 hours.
Movement Joints
- Provide joints around perimeters and at intervals consistent with good tiling practice, for example at about 5 m on floors and about 3.5 m along walls.
- Keep joints about 6 mm wide and free of adhesive and grout. Fill with a suitable flexible sealant.
Limitations
- Not suitable over concrete where extended drying can occur.
- Not for areas subject to water immersion such as pools.
- Do not use for non-porous tiles over non-porous substrates or for moisture-sensitive stone.
- Final adhesive bed must be at least 1.5 mm and not more than 6 mm thick.
Clean Up
Clean tools and any fresh residue with water before the adhesive sets.
Technical Data
| Type |
Single part viscous paste |
| Colour |
Grey |
| Bulk Density |
~1.2 g/cm³ |
| pH |
~8.5 |
| Slip |
0 mm |
| Extended Open Time |
~1.2 MPa after 30 min |
| Shear Bond Strength |
~0.9 MPa |
Pack Sizes and Shelf Life
- Available in 1 kg, 4 kg, 10 kg and 20 kg pails
- Shelf life 12 months in unopened packaging stored in a dry place
Good Practice Tips
- Use tile spacers for consistent joints and remove them before grouting.
- Prime porous substrates as directed for best results.
- Always follow movement joint requirements for long-term performance.
