Description
“VIGAFix”, is a fast setting plaster in the form of whitish powder, ready for manual application after the addition of the specific amount of water. It’s mechanically mixed and automatically packed with constant tested ratios, composed from primary raw materials and high quality additives enhancing the product performance. Natural elements compose more than 98% from the total weight. After adding the right portion of clean water, it gives a homogeneous mortar ready for application without adding any additives. It has the ability to level edges and corners especially in contact with concrete beams, giving it an unbreakable edge, whitish appearance in addition to completion in shorter duration. It is used to prepare leveling screeds and spots without the need to remove them in future especially if the surface will be leveled using “VIGA Fill”,“VIGA Fix”, after its setting gives a very thick coat. It also features a very high adhesion to concrete and all types of bricks substrates without the need for cement slurry projection, in addition to a very high worker productivity per day with the lowest percentage of waste and an adapted setting time for site needs
Usages
- Perfect for applying vertical and horizontal screeds and spots with a large range of thicknesses
- Ideal for applying in edges, corners or installing galvanized steel edges and plastic mesh tapes in construction separations
- Ideal for electrical and carpenter repairs
Advantages
Doesn’t require removal of screeds and spots before applying the filling coat “VIGA Fill”
- Doesn’t show separations or cracks when “VIGA Fill” or traditional plaster
- Gives a very strong white surface that doesn’t erode in the phase of leveling
- Rich with adhesion additives improving its adhesion to different types of substrates
- The consistence of the plaster after mixing with water and cohesion additives included in its formula reduces significantly the application waste compared to traditional methods
- Gives a very hard smooth whitish surface
- Easy to handle and store, resulting in an organized and clean working site
- Easy to prepare, only spray the powder to the indicated ratio of water then mix thoroughly till reaching the required consistency
- Easy to apply especially if used to apply vertical screeds results in higher productivity and finishing quality
- Adjusted setting time ranging 15-20 mins according to application and storage conditions
- Guaranteed by ALROWAD FOR IMPORT AND EXPORT, the world leader manufacturer and producer of building materials
- Very healthy both during application or housing and doesn’t cause any odors
- Environment friendly as it consumes a low thermal energy during manufacturing and it is packed in recyclable sacks
Technical characteristics
- Mix density : 1400-1500 Kg/m3
- Average coverage rate : One sack can serve to apply screed s to 10-15 m2
- Maximum thickness: 50 mm
- Average compressive strength: 12 Newton/mm2
- Average tensile strength: 5 Newton/mm2
- Average surface Hardness: 18 Newton/mm2
- Working time: 15 mins
- Setting time: 20 mins
- PH: 7-8
- Mixing ratio: 50-60% clean water by weight
- Sack weight: 25 Kg
Storage conditions
Must be stored in a dry area far from the reach of humidity or any water source, preferably on pallets and covered with impermeable cover to maintain a steady quality the longest duration possible
Application
Before starting
Ensure the mixing container and the application tools are clean especially form waste of previous mix and it’s recommended to clean the tools directly after usage
Mixing ratio
“VIGA FIX ” is mixed to 50-60% of water by weight
Preparation & mixing
“VIGA Fix” is sprayed on water with the right ratios (Don’t add water to powder), then leave for 2 mins till it soaks completely. Stir the mix perfectly in all directions till reaching a homogeneous mortar with the convenient consistency for the application. It is preferred to use mechanical mixing
Mixing time & setting
“VIGA Fix” is workable for 15 mins starting from the start of mixing, initial setting in 20 mins and reaches final setting in 1 day on average according to surface conditions, and thickness, weather conditions and humidity.
Important instructions
- The shelf-life printed on the sack must be respected
- Powder must be sprayed to water and not the opposite
- Don’t mix a quantity that you can’t use in 15 mins
- Don’t add new quantity to an old one
- Surfaces must be sprayed intensively with water before application especially in summer or hot areas
- The addition of other additives on the product during mixing especially bonding agents has a negative impact onthe quality of the product and changes its nature
- In case of remaining quantities in the sack, the sack must be well sealed and stored away from any source water or humidity
- It’s recommended to always refer to technical catalog or technical support team for extra information concerning different applications
- Valid for 6 months from the production date indicated on the sack