Aga Ranges Fired Earth User Manual

Substrate

Sand and
Cement Screed
Concrete/Brickwork

Timber
Floorboards

(sound and secure)

Timber Floorboards
overlaid with WBP
Plywood

(min depth 18mm)

Timber Floating
Floors

Quarry, Clay,
Glazed Tiles

Vinyl Tiles, Flooring
Grade Asphalt

(internal use only)

Underfloor
Heating

Watch Points

New concrete should be
allowed to dry for at least 6
weeks, cement sand screeds
3 weeks and cement sand
rendering 2 weeks

Must be screwed down to
joists and noggings and be
free from deflection

Countersink screws
to 150mm centres

If deflection exists in
floor, overlay with
plywood prior to using
Fleximat* or install
‘bearers’ between joists

Existing tiles must be
well fixed; any hollow
spots should be made
good and filled

Hollow or loosely fixed vinyl
tiles should be removed
along with their adhesive
residue, prime vinyl with
Universal Bonding Agent*

Fit in accordance with
manufacturers instructions.
Specification may vary
according to substrate

Preparation

If dusty or porous seal
with Fired Earth Universal
Bonding Agent*

Seal with Fired Earth
Universal Bonding Agent,
overlay with Fleximat
(see instructions)*

Seal with Fired Earth
Universal Bonding Agent*

Seal with Fired Earth
Universal Bonding Agent,
overlay with Fleximat
(see instructions)*

All surfaces must be
degreased and thoroughly
cleaned to remove old
polish residues etc

All surfaces must be
degreased and thoroughly
cleaned to remove old
polish residues etc.

Fit in accordance with
manufacturers instructions.
Specification may vary
according to substrate

PRESEALED AND RECLAIMED TERRACOTTA TILES AND LUBELSKA BRICKS

Tiles need to be dry before installation

Adhesive

Fired Earth Fastset Floor Adhesive or Fired Earth Thickbed Adhesive
with Lubelska Brick and Reclaimed Terracotta tiles*

Grout

Sandstone*

Additive

Not required

Fired Earth Flexibond* in both adhesive and grout

Not required

Fired Earth Flexibond* in
both adhesive and grout

ENCAUSTIC - Tiles need to be dry before installation

Adhesive

Fired Earth White Floor Adhesive*

Grout

All Fired Earth grouts are suitable*

Additive

Not required

Fired Earth Flexibond* in both adhesive and grout

Not required

Fired Earth Flexibond* in
both adhesive and grout

SLATE TILES - Tiles need to be dry before installation

(Use Thickbed Adhesive with all 40 x 60cm and 60 x 60cm Tiles)

Adhesive

Fired Earth
Fastset Floor Adhesive*

Fired Earth Flexible Fastset Floor Adhesive*

Fired Earth
Flexible Fastset Adhesive*

Grout

All Fired Earth grouts are suitable*

Additive

Not required

Fired Earth Flexibond*

Not required

Fired Earth Flexibond

Product Selector 1

- Adhesives, Grouts and Additives

Quick reference guide

Read the instructions on the packaging of Adhesives, Grouts and Sealants very carefully.

Notes:
Use this table in conjunction with Fired Earth Installation guides.