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BENTONIT P

Portland Cement Based, Self-leveling, Interior Underlayment for AAC Floor Panels

BENTONIT P is a portland cement based, self leveling, underlayment that flows to create a smooth and even surface without troweling. BENTONIT P is an economical, labor saving, alternative to floor topping applications or surface grinding of AAC floor panels.

Surface
Preparation All surfaces to receive BENTONIT P must be clean, dry, and free of foreign residues. All openings in floor panels must be patched or otherwise dammed prior to application. All dirt and dust must be thoroughly swept from floor area. Using BENTONIT PRIMER, dilute 1 to 1 with water, apply at the rate of 250 sq.ft. per gallon of primer. Wait until dry or tacky before underlayment application.

Mixing: Add approximately 5 to 5 1/2 quarts of water per bag of BENTONIT P and mix mechanically until thoroughly blended.

Application Pour BENTONIT P onto floor panels to a thickness between 1/8 and 1/2 inches. Application should be done in a continuous operation. The use of automatic mixing and pumping machines is recommended for large areas.

Precautions Do not exceed 1/2 inch application thickness. Deeper areas should be pre-filled with a latex modified patching material. Do not apply if temperature is expected to drop below 40⁰F within 24 hours of application. The mixed material should not exceed 80⁰F. In hot weather, use cold water and keep material in a shaded area prior to use. All coverings should remain in place one week after application.

Drying Time Depending on temperature and humidity, BENTONIT P dries in 16 to 30 hours and is ready for floor covering within 1 to 2 weeks.

Cleaning After use, rinse with water.

Coloring Gray

Package Size 55 pound bag

Coverage At 1/4 inch thickness, 25 sq.ft. per bag

Storage Under dry conditions, product storage life is 1 year from manufacture. Protect from moisture.
Technical Data

Wet Density
Bond Strength
Compressive Strength
115 lbs./gal.
200 psi
3,000 psi

Short Form Specifications for BENTONIT P

Surface Preparation	All surfaces to receive BENTONIT P must be clean, dry, and free of foreign residues. All openings in floor panels must be patched or otherwise dammed prior to application. All dirt and dust must be thoroughly swept from floor area. Using BENTONIT PRIMER, dilute 1 to 1 with water, apply at the rate of 250 sq.ft. per gallon of primer. Wait until dry or tacky before underlayment application.
Mixing:	Add approximately 5 to 5 1/2 quarts of water per bag of BENTONIT P and mix mechanically until thoroughly blended.
Application	Pour BENTONIT P onto floor panels to a thickness between 1/8 and 1/2 inches. Application should be done in a continuous operation. The use of automatic mixing and pumping machines is recommended for large areas.
Precautions	Do not exceed 1/2 inch application thickness. Deeper areas should be pre-filled with a latex modified patching material. Do not apply if temperature is expected to drop below 40⁰F within 24 hours of application. The mixed material should not exceed 80⁰F. In hot weather, use cold water and keep material in a shaded area prior to use. All coverings should remain in place one week after application.
Drying Time	Depending on temperature and humidity, BENTONIT P dries in 16 to 30 hours and is ready for floor covering within 1 to 2 weeks.
Cleaning	After use, rinse with water.
Coloring	Gray
Package Size	55 pound bag
Coverage	At 1/4 inch thickness, 25 sq.ft. per bag
Storage	Under dry conditions, product storage life is 1 year from manufacture. Protect from moisture.