Novamix Novacem Creative Cement Based Binder
NOVACEM CREATIVE CEMENT BASED BINDER
NOVACEM CREATIVE CEMENT BASED BINDER
Cement based hydraulic binder for creating low thickness terrazzo coatings
Cement based hydraulic binder which is mixed with planocolor granulates mq (quartz), planocolor granulates s (silica), planocolor granulates mr (marble), planocolor granulates lc (light & coated) and/or planocolor granulates rc glass recycled glass granulates in order to create highly resistant to wear micro-pebble coatings on horizontal or vertical surfaces.
It can also be mixed with pigments such as novacolor oxide, novacolor carbon or novacolor universal. These coatings depending on the type of granulates used in the mix can be applied as final covering also inside swimming pools.
They are applied in a thickness of 6mm (walls) and 10 – 20 mm (floors) depending on the grain size of the used granulates. The granulates used inside the mix reveal after 12 – 48 hours by means of an appropriate “washing” process with water, acid clean and/or antique brushes.
The planocolor crt 052 surface retardant can be used during this process in order to facilitate the whole operation. Mixing ratio: 20 – 35% by weight of the dry mix.
INFORMATION
APPLICATION THICKNESS
6 - 20 mm
WORKABILITY
≈ 60 – 90 min (20°C)
DENSITY OF THE MIX
2.1 ± 0.1 kg/L
DRY DENSITY OF THE MIX
2.0 ± 0.1 kg/L
BRAND
Novamix
WALKABILITY
2 – 3 hours
PACKAGE
Paper bags 15 kg
APPLICATION TEMPERATURE
From +5°C up to +35°C
CONSUMPTION
0.5-0.7 kg/m²/mm of thickness
PALLET
990 kg
FORM
Powder
CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE
- Portland cement
- Special additives
COLOR
- Grey
- White
COLOR CHARTS
COLOR CHART FOR POOLS
-276 MQ -284 MQ -300 MQ -310 MQ -320 MQ -495 MQ -772 MQ -773 MQ
COLOR CHART FOR MICRO-PEBBLE
-120 MR -122 MR -123 MR -220 MR -221 MR -223 MR -226 MR -227 MR -230 MR -231 MR -232 MR -234 MR -236 MR -239 MR -267 MR -269 MR -274 MR -280 MR -281 MR -282 MR -283 MR -285 MR -150 MR -152 MR -153 MR -434 MR -531 MR -410 MR -452 MR -421 MR -436 MR -447 MR -249 MR -417 MR -508 MR -180 Oxide -190 Oxide -195 Oxide -302 MQ -275 MQ -277 MQ -278 MQ -279 MQ -284 MQ -289 MQ -291 MQ -292 MQ -294 MQ -276 MQ -300 MQ -310 MQ -320 MQ -495 MQ -772 MQ -773 MQ
COLOR CHART FOR TERRAZZO
-MT 1 -MT 21 -MT 22 -MT 23 -MT 25 -772 MQ -243 MR -417 MR -434 MR -436 MR -447 MR -500 MR -531 MR -561 MR
USES
IN APPLICATIONS SUCH AS
- Polished Terrazzo Surfaces
- Textured, non slip surfaces with natural optic
FOR PLACEMENT ON VARIOUS SUBSTRATES SUCH AS
- Concrete or screeds
- Existing coatings such as tiles, natural stones
- Mortars and masonry mortars
- Cement boards and gypsum boards (with a suitable primer)
FOR HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL APPLICATIONS
- Exterior areas, landscape design, swimming pools, etc.
- Interior areas, bath rooms and wet areas
- Under floor heating floors
- In areas with heavy traffic, showrooms, commercial centers, public buildings or offices
- Furniture, tables, offices, benches
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
The application substrate must be solid, clean, free of constant rising humidity, oils, grease, loose parts with minimum tensile strength at least 1,5n/mm². In case of existing cracks on the substrate, these should be repaired with the two-component injective epoxy resin adhesive epo fluid.
Before applying the novacem creative mortar wet the substrate with water and remove excess water using air or sponge. In wet areas or swimming pool applications it is recommended to waterproof the surface by using sc elastic, sc 200 penetrate or sc elastic easy. Substrates with inadequate mechanical strength must be primed with novaprimer or water primer epx.
For monolithic bonding with the substrate use epo fluid or the adhesive primer consisting of 1 part sbr 50, 1 part water and 4 parts novacem creative and apply the mortar fresh to fresh in the adhesive layer. On surfaces with reduced absorbency such as old terrazzo, well-fixed ceramic tiles or marbles, pre-coating with plano contact fast is recommended if they have been properly cleaned.
PREPARATION OF THE MIX
Add the quantity of water required by the amount of NOVACEM CREATIVE powder in a suitable container. Proposed ratios are listed in the tables. Slowly and while stirring add the NOVACEM CREATIVE to water and then the granulates. Mix with an electric mixer for at least 3 minutes until you achieve complete homogenization of the mixture without agglomerates. The mixture is ready to use.
APPLICATION
Apply the mix with a flat spatula or trowel. Final smoothing can be done by using appropriate finishing tool such as a flat metallic trowel. The application thickness depends on the maximum grain dimension of the aggregates used, where the minimum thickness is 2-3 times the maximum grain size of the aggregates. When thicker coats are required, apply a second coat when the first does not stick to the hand. The mix has a pot life of 1 hour. During hot periods and in general, it is recommended to avoid direct sunlight exposure of the materials before use, otherwise the working time is reduced.
FINAL SURFACE WITH TEXTURED FINISH
After the mortar is leveling and within 30 minutes of application, spray the surface retarder PLANOCOLOR CRT 052. The cleaning of the surface is done by using high pressure water (100 to 180 bar), 12 to 24 hours after application, depending on environmental conditions, but in any case, within 3 days of application. In case of rain during the waiting period it is recommended to remove it without waiting.
FINISHING SURFACE WITH POLISHED FINISH
If a polished finish is required, a suitable grinding machine must be used. For micro holes occurring during mechanical grinding, either from trapped air or from the removal of aggregates, use as a filler material, depending on the desired effect, one of the NOVACEM MF or PLANOFINISH CRYSTAL products.
In applications under difficult weather conditions, it is recommended 24 - 48 hours after the completion of the cleaning and depending on the type of application to use the mineral hardener/concrete densifier PLANOFINISH CH PLUS or PLANOFINISH CH.
In case of floor applications, a protection with PROTECT 200, PROTECT 300 S, PROTECT 900 S or WET PLUS S in dependence of the requirements of the application is recommended. When NOVACEM CREATIVE is applied inside swimming pools the application of a varnish or surface protection is not recommended.
EXPANSION JOINTS
Incorporating expansion joins depends on the use of the surface, geometry of space and the composition of the mixture. In any case there must not exist distance higher than 5 linear meters without expansion joint in exterior areas and 5 - 7 linear meters in interior. In swimming pool applications, it is recommended to anticipate expansion joints in the entire wall-to-wall and wall-to-floor connections of the swimming pool’s structure as well as every 40 – 45 m² of the surface. All expansion joints must be covered with appropriate sealant.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Apply in structural stable and well-prepared surface
- Do not add water or additives once the mix starts to set
- Do not apply upon existing expansion or movement joints of the substrate
- Do not mix NOVACEM CREATIVE with gypsum, cement, resins, latex, or other binders
- Do not apply upon deformable substrates, surfaces subjected to vibration
- Permanent water immersion after 7-10 days
- Do not apply upon non-absorbent substrates such as metal, glass, old ceramic tiles and mosaics without applying appropriate primer
- Do not apply when temperature of the substrate and environment is lower than +5°C and higher than +35°C
- Application must be done by professional applicator
- In general case where specific color is required it is recommended to mix with NOVACOLOR OXIDE or NOVACOLOR UNIVERSAL in appropriate proportions
CLEANING
Tools used during the preparation and application can be cleaned with water while NOVACEM CREATIVE is still fresh. If hardening occurs, cleaning can be done only by mechanical means.