CONCRETE ADHESIVES

FESTERBOND
Multi-purpose adhesive

White liquid compound formulated with styrene-acrylic resins in dispersion.

Complies with ASTM C-1059 Type II

USES
Festerbond is widely recommended as:
Fortifier or enhancer of :
Mortars incorporating Festerbond in the mixtures: cement +
sand + water + Festerbond.
Creates an ideal mortar for leveling floors before finishing with
ceramic tiles, parquet, carpeting, etc. It is also ideal for
correcting slopes in rooftops prior to waterproofing in
flattened, plasters and placement of clay tiles, terrazzo, mosaic,
lattice bricks, among many other uses.

Slurries: cement + water + silica sand + Festerbond.

Slurries provide a uniform finish to the concrete features and
also improve the substrate prior to waterproofing.

Finishing pastes: cement + marble grains + calcium carbonate +

lime + water + Festerbond.
ADVANTAGES
Lime, cement or vinyl paints + Festerbond.
• Incorporating Festerbond to mortar mixes improves
Putties: cement or gypsum + sifted sand or fine marble dust to
consistency, plasticity, workability, adhesiveness,
repair holes, fissures or cracks in walls.
cohesiveness and surface hardness.
Adherent for: • Festerbond enhances ease of application, adhesion,
(by applying Festerbond on the surface) hardness and durability of slurries.
You can adhere new mortars to existing concrete or mortar; • Festerbond in mixtures fluidifies the mix, which reduces
Join plaster to walls, columns, beams, false ceilings, etc. water consumption (replacing water with Festerbond), while
Adhere mortars to prepare substrate for ceramic tiles, parquet, improving the overall properties of mixtures.
vinyl or asphalt tile, carpet, etc. • Festerbond’s compounds help mortars and slurries resist
alkalinity of cement or lime, while providing mixtures high
Sealant for: resistance and durability in environments of extreme
Porous surfaces in rough mortar-finished walls, bricks, blocks, humidity or salinity, unlike mortars treated with other
clay finishes, etc., and anywhere you wish to achieve a sealed adherent additives, Festerbond treated mortar and slurries
apparent finish. do not age prematurely.
Seal the surfaces of drywall, gypsum board or cement surfaces, • As an adherent or sealant it reduces permeability.
or any other porous surface, prior to the application of any • Once applied as sealant, it is colorless and moisture
paint or textured coating. resistant.
• Easy to apply.
• Non-toxic.
• Weathering resistant.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS YIELD

1. Surface preparation. For mortars or slurries, use 1 L of Festerbond
For all applications using Festerbond in mortars and slurries,
per 5 kg of cement and 8 to 10 L for each bag of
the substrate surface must be clean, dry, free of dust, oil,
cement of 50 kg.
releasing agents and loose particles. Once the surface is FORTIFIER
prepared, proceed to apply product as the recommended To fortify paints, use from 3 to 4 L / 19 L bucket
yields provided in the table. of paint.

2A. As a fortifier, incorporated to the mix improves adhesion. For 1st coat use 1:1 dilution at a yield of 5 m²/L.
For mortars, cement-based pastes or slurries, add Festerbond BONDING For adherent coat, apply 1 undiluted coat at a
to the ready-made mixture or add it to the mix water. AGENT yield of 5 to 6 m²/L.
To fortify paints, add Festerbond little by little and mix evenly.
We recommend testing results as more and more Festerbond
is added to the paint in order to reach the optimal paint On porous surfaces, dilute product 1:1 with wa-
ter and apply dilution at a yield of 4 to 6 m²/L
performance.
per coat. Always applying two coats.
SEALANT
2B. As an adherent. On highly porous surfaces, dilute product 1:2
with water and apply dilution at a yield of 3 to 4
To adhere new mortar to existing concrete or mortar for the
m²/L per coat. Always applying two coats.
purpose of leveling floors, flattened, plasters or general repairs
(not for vehicular transit), first seal the existing surface by
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
diluting Festerbond with water at a ratio of 1:1 (for very
porous surfaces dilute 1:2). Once the surface is sealed, apply a
• Follow yield recommendations.
coat of undiluted Festerbond using a brush or plush roller and
• Festerbond added to mixtures delivers optimal adhesion
apply the mixture or finish before Festerbond dries.
results.
2C. As a sealant • Do not add Festerbond to concrete or mortar mixtures
For porous surfaces on walls, dilute Festerbond with water at a where strength is the primary goal.
ratio of 1:1, or 1:2 to seal highly porous surfaces. Apply 2 coats • When used as an adherent or binder in plasters or
with brush or plush roller, allowing 1st coat to dry before plasterwork finishes, must be placed before the Festerbond
applying the 2nd coat. Follow this indication when leaving the substrate dries (i.e., completely fresh), otherwise a new
sealant as apparent finish or prior to the finishing with paint or Festerbond coat must be applied.
textured coating. • Festerbond is not recommended in mixtures or as a binder
in structural cements.
• Festerbond is not recommended as a finish or sealant for
concrete floors or other materials.
• Festerbond should not be applied when the room
temperature falls below 5°C.

PRECAUTIONS

• Always use recommended personal protection equipment

(See safety data sheet).
• Do not leave product within reach of children.

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PACKAGING AND CONTAINERS ECOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

1L Can Festerbond drives demand for regionally produced construc-
4 L Can tion products and materials, thereby reducing environmental
PRESENTATION impact of transportation.
19 L Bucket
200 L Drum
With VOC of < 1.84 g/L, Festerbond contributes to improve
Store in a cool, dry place away from di- the quality of the environment by reducing foul, irritating
STORAGE
rect sunlight fumes that can be harmful to the well-being of workers and
building occupants.
SHELF LIFE 12 months
Production Site: Carretera Panamericana Km. 312 Tramo Libre.
1L Can: stacks of 3 Celaya-Salamanca, Guanajuato CP. 36700.
4 L Can: stacks of 4
STACKING
19 L Bucket: stacks of 5
200 L Drum: stacks of 3

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

TEST ASTM METHOD SPECIFICATION

Appearance E-284 Milky color, viscous liquid

Density [gr/m³] D - 1475 1.00 to 1.03

Stomer viscosity @ [25°C] (KU) D - 562 84 to 88

pH E - 70 7.0 to 8.5

Solids content by weight [%] D - 2369 25.0 to 27.0

Adhesion to concrete @ 28 days [kg/cm²] D - 1042 25.0 minimum

28-day compression resistance of 5 x 5 x 5 cm mortar blocks

C - 109 100 minimum
@ 25°C [kg/cm²]

Note: The data cited herein were obtained under HENKEL laboratory conditions, 24 ºC +/- 1 y 50% of relative humity.

Henkel Capital S.A. de C.V.,

Boulevard Magnocentro No 8, Piso 2, Col. Centro Urbano Interlomas, Huixquilucan, Estado de México, CP 52760
Customer service: 800-FESTER7 web.fester@henkel.com www.fester.com.mx

The information provided in this technical data sheet, specifically the recommendations for proper handling and use of our products, is based on our professional knowledge and experience. As materials and local -
conditions may vary from place to place, which is beyond our control, we recommend performing tests to determine the suitability of our products for the intended application method and use. Fester shall not
accept any legal liability for the contents of this data sheet or for any spoken advice it may provide to users of our products, unless there is evidence -of malicious intent or gross negligence on our part. This technical
information sheet replaces all previous editions relevant to this product and is supplemented by the information contained in the corresponding safety sheet. We recommend that you consult the latter prior to using

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