Adesilex P9
High-performance cementitious adhesive with no vertical slip and extended open time for ceramic tiles and stone materials.
Supplied by SARP & LAB, the only authorised MAPEI distributor in Albania.
Where it is used
- All types of ceramic tile (thin porcelain, single-fired, double-fired, clinker, bricks, etc.) and mosaics on floors, walls and ceilings, indoors and outdoors
- Stone materials resistant to moisture
- Conventional renders, cementitious mortar walls, interior aerated concrete block walls and gypsum board
- Gypsum or anhydrite after Primer G; cured, dry cementitious screeds; underfloor heating; interior walls with firmly anchored paint
- Tile on tile over existing ceramic or natural stone flooring, well bonded and with no cracks
- Small-sized tiles in swimming pools and basins; spot bonding of insulating materials
Why Adesilex P9
- Highly thixotropic: applied vertically without slumping or slipping, even with heavy tiles
- Extended open time
- Grey or white; the white version is an ultra white powder with excellent workability
- Hardens with minimal shrinkage
- EC1 Plus certified: very low VOC emissions
- Contributes to obtaining LEED credits
How it is applied
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Prepare the substrate
It must be flat, sound and free of loose debris, grease, oils, paints and wax. In spring and summer, cure renders for at least 1 week per cm of thickness and cementitious screeds for at least 28 days, unless made with Mapecem, Mapecem Pronto, Topcem or Topcem Pronto. Gypsum and anhydrite must be perfectly dry (max. residual humidity 0.5%, 0.3% for heating screeds) and treated with Primer G or Eco Prim T Plus.
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Mix
Mix with clean water to a smooth, lump-free paste: 6.5-7 litres per 25 kg of grey, 7.3-7.8 litres per 25 kg of white. Rest for approximately 5 minutes and re-stir.
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Apply
Spread a thin layer with the straight edge of the trowel, then immediately the required thickness with a notched trowel suited to the tile.
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Back-butter where needed
On external tile floors and walls, and in swimming pools and basins filled with water, also spread adhesive on the back of the tile to ensure complete contact.
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Lay and protect
There is no need to wet the tiles; dip only very dusty backs in clean water. Press firmly. If a skin forms, remove the adhesive and apply fresh material, and do not wet it. Adjust within 45 minutes. Protect from washing and rain for at least 24 hours, and from frost and strong sun for at least 5-7 days.
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Grout and seal
Grout wall joints after 4-8 hours and floor joints after 24 hours with MAPEI cementitious or epoxy grouts. Seal expansion joints with MAPEI sealants.
Technical data
| Classification (EN 12004, ISO 13007-1) | C2TE |
| Colour | white or grey |
| Mixing ratio | 100 parts to 26-28 parts of water by weight (grey); 100 parts to 29-31 parts of water by weight (white) |
| Pot life of mix | over 8 hours |
| Application temperature | from +5°C to +40°C |
| Open time | 30 minutes |
| Adjustment time | 45 minutes |
| Grouting | walls after 4-8 hours, depending on absorbency · floors after 24 hours |
| Light foot traffic | 24 hours |
| Ready for use | 14 days; basins and swimming pools can be filled after 21 days |
| Temperature when in use | from −30°C to +90°C |
| Consumption | approx. 2-5 kg/m² |
| Packaging | 25 kg bags; cardboard boxes containing 4×5 kg Alupacks |
| Storage | 25 kg bags 12 months in a normal environment in original packaging; 5 kg Alupack bags up to 24 months |
Source: MAPEI technical data sheet 102-8-2026; typical values. Check the current data sheet before use. Product page at MAPEI
Application precautions
- Do not use on walls or floors subject to extreme flexing or vibration (wood, fibre-cement, etc.)
- Do not use on metal surfaces
- Do not wet the adhesive once a skin has formed: water forms an anti-adhesive film
- Dampen surfaces with water to cool them if too warm or exposed to direct sunlight
- Strong sun, wind, high temperatures or a highly absorbent substrate can reduce the open time to just a few minutes
Product for professional use.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do I need per m²?
Approx. 2-5 kg/m². A 25 kg bag therefore covers approximately 5 to 12 m².
Can it go over existing tiles?
Yes, tile on tile over existing ceramic or natural stone flooring, as long as it is well bonded to the substrate and has no cracks.
Is it suitable for outdoor use and swimming pools?
Yes, it is for interior and exterior bonding, and for small-sized tiles in swimming pools and basins. Back-butter the tiles in these cases, and fill basins and pools after 21 days.
When can the floor be used?
Floors take light foot traffic after approximately 24 hours. Surfaces are ready for use after approximately 14 days.
Which surfaces is it not suitable for?
Walls or floors subject to extreme flexing or vibration (wood, fibre-cement, etc.) and metal surfaces.
Is there a warranty?
If required, MAPEI can provide a warranty for each product it sells. Contact us about your case.