Belzona Know-How: For Bonding and Grouting Tiles and Wear Plates

Belzona Know-How
FOR BONDING AND GROUTING TILES AND WEAR PLATES SHM-7

Common Problems Conditioning Grouting and Fairing
 Adhesive failure. Application of the Belzona® 2000 Grouting around and between tiles and
 Cracking caused by impact Series of products requires the use of a fairing damaged tiles (particularly
 Extreme abrasion requiring the use of surface conditioner for best adhesion. basalt) is carried out by trowelling the
alumina or basalt tiles Belzona® 2911 or Belzona® 2921 Belzona® product to give a smoothly
should be applied to all surfaces to contoured surface.
Set-up which the Belzona® 2000 Series
Product selection should be made product is to bond. The relevant The selected Belzona® product should
based on the type and configuration of Belzona® Instructions For Use should be applied to the above areas and
the structure to be protected and be followed. finished flush with the surrounding
whether or not the application is to re- surface to prevent any bridging hazard.
grout existing tiles, set in place new tiles Application of the Belzona® 4111 or
or repair existing linings. When working 4181 should be done using a slurry
on existing systems, particular attention consistency. This does not, require the
should be paid to the condition of the use of Conditioner.
existing tiles and grout to determine
potential trouble spots and causes for Bonding
failure. On large tiles the Belzona® product
should be applied to both substrates,
Surface Preparation and slightly higher in the center of the
All metal surfaces should be thoroughly tile, so that when pressed into place,
cleaned and abraded prior to the the Belzona® product extrudes out,
application of any Belzona® product. forcing out any air that might be
Belzona® 9111 should be used to otherwise trapped. This will result in the
clean and degrease metal surfaces. best adhesion possible.
When preparing to bond tiles into place, In all cases Belzona product should
it is important that surface preparation completely fill void between substrate
be carried out both on the substrate as and tile. Spot bonding is not Belzona® 9811 Alumina Tiles
well as the bond side of the tiles. Tile recommended.
Select suitable bonding agent to suit
edges should also be prepared to allow When using the Belzona® 2000 Series
surface profile and temperature.
for proper adhesion of the Belzona® products for this purpose, it is important Belzona® 9811 tile mats may be
material used for grouting. to maintain a thin film of the adhesive
bonded mesh side down for
material as too thick an application may
temperatures below 140°F (60°C) but
allow excess inflection under impact
must always be bonded tile face down
which could cause cracking.
at higher temperatures.
Use a thick, 0.3-0.4” (8-10mm) rubber

sheet to press grout into place and to
scrape excess off.
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BELZONA KNOW-HOW FOR BONDING AND GROUTING TILES AND WEAR
PLATES SHM-7
Belzona® Technical Comparison:
Product Hardness Consistency Impact Abrasion Working Life at Full Mechanical
(Shore A) Resistance Resistance 60°F (15°C) Cure at
60°F (15°C)
Belzona® 1111 Rigid Paste Medium Medium 25 minutes 36 hours
Belzona® 1121 Rigid Paste Medium Medium 60 minutes 72 hours
Belzona® 1321 Rigid Fluid Medium Medium 60 minutes 72 hours
Belzona® 1811 Rigid Granular Paste High Very High 90 minutes 96 hours
Belzona® 1812 Rigid Granular Paste High Very High 45 minutes 96 hours
Belzona® 1813 Rigid Granular Paste High Very High 60 minutes 8 days
Belzona® 2111 85 Paste Very High Very High 20 minutes 48 hours
Belzona® 2131 85 Fluid Very High Very High 20 minutes 48 hours
Belzona® 4111 Rigid Mortar High High 45 minutes 24 hours
Belzona® System Selector:

Main System Requirement Belzona Belzona Belzona Belzona Belzona Belzona Belzona Belzona Belzona
1111 1121 1321 1811 1812 1813 2111 2131 4111
Grouting tiles • • • •
Bonding tiles • • • • • •
Bonding tiles under impact • •
Fairing existing tiled linings • • • •
Operating temperatures above
• • •
140°F (60°C)
Maximum heat resistance (up to
•
50°C/300°F)
Recommended Equipment:
Mixing and application tools are included in Surface Preparation: Application:
each pack of Belzona®. Prior to carrying  Grit Blasting Equipment  Stiff Bristled Brushes
out the repair, however, it is important that  Rotary Wire Brushes  Trowels
all other necessary tools and equipment  Grinders  Power Mixing Tools (Belzona®
are available on site. Every situation will  Suitable Protective Clothing/ 4000 Series products)
be somewhat different, but the basic Equipment  Suitable Protective Clothing/
requirements could include those shown to  Clean Rags Equipment
the right.  Belzona® 9111  Electric or Radiant Heat Source
For more complete technical information, please refer to the appropriate Belzona Product Specification Sheet.
For detailed instructions on surface preparation, mixing and curing, please refer to the appropriate Belzona Instructions For Use.
Comprehensive Health and Safety information is provided with the product. For more information, please contact your local Belzona representative.
The technical data contained herein is based on the results of long term tests carried out in our laboratories and to the best of our knowledge is
true and accurate on the date of publication. It is however subject to change without prior notice and the user should contact Belzona to verify Belzona products are
the technical data is correct before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We assume no responsibility for rates
of coverage, performance or injury resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to the replacement of products. No other warranty or guarantee
manufactured under an
of any kind is made by Belzona, express or implied, whether statutory, by operation of law or otherwise, including merchantability or fitness for a ISO 9001 Registered
particular purpose. Quality Management System
Nothing in the foregoing statement shall exclude or limit any liability of Belzona to the extent such liability cannot by law be excluded or limited.
Copyright © 2015 Belzona International Limited.
Publication No. 30-12-15 www.belzona.com

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FOR BONDING AND GROUTING TILES AND WEAR PLATES SHM-7

Use a thick, 0.3-0.4” (8-10mm) rubber

Belzona® System Selector:

Copyright © 2015 Belzona International Limited.

Publication No. 30-12-15 www.belzona.com

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