MARBOSTICK
NCL – MARBOSTICK
Technologically advanced, high-quality tile fixing
NCL Marbostickis a grey cement-based polymer modified, thin-bed adhesive for fixing of clay & ceramic tiles on leveled walls and floors. It is a high quality factory pre-mixed dry powder with special chemical additives and inorganic fillers that provides good bonding strength. Marbostick is suitable for use on most masonry and concrete surfaces.
Premixed tile adhesive material.
Complete bed tile coverage.
Avoid tile adhesive hollowness.
Excellent tile bonding properties.
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Tile Adhesives
Premixed material
Premixed, ready to use, consistent quality, reduces wastage.
Excellent bonding
Provides leveled marble floor without air gaps. Eliminates hollow sound.
No hollowness
Prevents voids between the tile and floor base, thereby eliminating hollow sounds.
Full bed coverage
Covers the entire marble/stone surface while fixing. Ensuring complete adhesion.
Tile adhesive specifications
Discover our adhesive tiles, designed to elevate your living spaces. Experience the perfect fusion of aesthetics and performance, with top-quality materials and expert craftsmanship. Explore comprehensive technical specifications for superior installation, enhancing your home’s beauty.
Factory-quality assurance
Eliminates site mixing variations.
Streamlined procurement
No need for individual raw materials.
User-friendly single pack
Easy water addition as recommended.
Versatile applications
Ideal for interior, exterior, and cladding.
Self-curing & strong adhesion
Ensures reliable bonding.
Compliance with IS 15477 – type 2
Meets industry standards.
Time & labor saving
Minimizes project duration and effort.
Cost-effective & VOC-free
Economical with no toxic fumes.
Key facts and specifications
Marbostick tile adhesive
| Sl. No. | Attributes | Standard | NCL block conforms |
| 1 | Appearance | Mfg. Spec | Dry Powder |
| 2 | Color | Mfg. Spec | White |
| 3 | Packing | Mfg. Spec | 20 kg. |
| 4 | Shelf life | Mfg. Spec | 12 months |
| 5 | Mixing proportion with water | Mfg. Spec | 25 to 30% |
| 5 | Mixing proportion with water | Mfg. Spec | 25 to 30% |
| 6 | Pot life | Mfg. Spec | 180 Minutes |
| 7 | Tools | Mfg. Spec | Notched Trowel& Rubber Trowel |
| 8 | Bed thickness | Mfg. Spec | min 3mm (Depends on tile size) |
| 9 | Open time at 25°c | Mfg. Spec | > 20 Minutes |
| 10 | Coverage | Mfg. Spec | > 3 sft. / kg. for 3mm |
| 11 | Time to traffic | Mfg. Spec | 24 hours |
| 12 | Shear adhesion – 14 dry condition | > 8 KN / 10 KN | > 22 KN |
| 13 | Tensile strength — 14 dry condition | 750 N / NA | > 1200 N |
- The backside of tiles to be cleaned with wet cloth to remove all dust particles before fixing it. Apply the mixed dough of adhesive on the substrate and spread it by notch trowel. Fix the tiles /stones and press firmly. Then tap properly with rubber hammer in order to spread the adhesive equally and for a good result. Remove any surplus adhesive on the face of the tiles. The tiles adjustment should be done within 15 minutes and before adhesive starts hardening.
- The 3 mm spacing is recommended when fixing the tiles. After 24 hours, NCL’s Cementitious Grouting can be done.
- Cementitious screeds.
- Cement mortar beds.
- Cement plasters.
- Concrete substrate.
Application areas
- The surface should be dry, clean and free from dust, grease, oil and other contaminates. Keep the following tools ready – mixing tools, trowel, hammer, notched trowel, joint spacers, sponge etc.
- Cement-based surfaces: Screeds must be properly cured for 7 days. Cure the concrete for 3 weeks prior to tiling. The surface should be properly levelled for best outcome. Remove curing compounds and any other foreign matter before application which leads to de-bound the tile adhesive.
- Painted Surfaces: Already paint / lime etc. coated surface should be removed by wire brush or mechanically and loose peeling paint should be removed completely. Allow the surface to dry after cleaning.
Mixing
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid inhalation of dust.
- In case of contact with eyes, rinse eyes with plenty of water and consult a doctor immediately.