Features
Surface Preparation
R-17F can be applied to dry or moist substrates, provided they are hard, sound, and free of dust, grease, oil, and other barriers to
adhesion. Worn or trafficked surfaces should be mechanically prepared to remove contamination and expose a clean surface to ensure
good adhesion. Very dense, smooth, impervious surfaces should be primed with sand-blinded CLI IF - 3E Solvent Free Epoxy Primer.
Priming is not usually necessary on concrete, cement/sand, brickwork, etc., unless the surface is extremely porous. On absorbent
substrates, the mortar must be initially applied firmly in a thin layer; after that, apply the mortar to the required thickness
Product Data Sheet.
Application
Repairs: Apply the mortar with a trowel to holes, cracks, and damaged areas, ensuring that the mortar "wets" the surface by troweling it
in firmly, leaving the repair proud. After about 10 minutes, trim off excess and finish with a wet trowel, sponge, or sponge float to obtain
a smooth surface. This smoothing operation needs to be completed within 15 minutes of application. As soon as the R-17F repair has
hardened, the surface of the floor, stair tread, etc., can be leveled, if necessary, with the appropriate CLI sub-floor smoothing compound.
Smoothing and Refacing: Apply the mixed mortar with a trowel to the required thickness, considering the short working time. The
material may be finished with a wet trowel after 10 to 15 minutes to provide a finish suitable for the direct application of tiles or stone.
Apply at temperatures above 5°C. The finished surface must be protected against direct sunlight and drafts, which could lead to rapid
drying of the surface.
Physical Properties
#
Characteristic
Value
1
Bulk density of powder:
approx. 1.3 kg/liter
2
Weight of fresh mortar
approx. 1.8 kg/liter
3
Working Time: approx
15 minutes
Compressive Strength
#
Characteristic
Value
1
After 1 day
10.0 N/mm²
2
After 7 days
15.0 N/mm²
3
After 28 days
20.0 N/mm²
Tensile Bending Strength
#
Characteristic
Value
1
After 1 day
2.0 N/mm²
2
After 7 days
4.0 N/mm²
3
After 28 days
6.0 N/mm²
Additional Properties
#
Characteristic
Value
1
Freeze-thaw and salt resistant
Yes
2
Suitable for Underfloor Heating
Yes
Data Reliability
All technical data provided in this document are based on laboratory tests. Actual performance may vary due to factors beyond our control.
Regional Compliance
Product specifications may vary based on local regulations. Please refer to the local Product Data Sheet for precise information.
Legal Disclaimer
The information and recommendations regarding the application and end-use of Carbolink products are provided in good faith based on our current knowledge and experience. Due to variations in materials, substrates, and actual site conditions, no warranty of merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose can be inferred. The user must determine the product's suitability for the intended application. Carbolink reserves the right to change the properties of its products. All proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. Orders are subject to our current terms of sale and delivery. Always refer to the most recent local Product Data Sheet, available upon request.
