Product Name
DEVCON 11489 HV Tile High-strength, Trowelable Adhesive - 20 lb
Brief Description
DEVCON HV Tile Adhesive is a high-strength, room-temperature-curing, trowelable epoxy compound designed for robust bonding and repair applications. It is specifically formulated to bond ceramic tile to vertical, curved, and overhead surfaces without sagging during the curing process. This adhesive also serves to fill gaps and joints in crushers before backing compounds are poured.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Bonding ceramic tiles to vertical, curved, and overhead surfaces- Repairing broken or loose ceramic tiles- Filling gaps and joints in industrial crushers prior to pouring backing compounds- General high-strength adhesive applications requiring a non-sagging, trowelable material
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Construction/ Building Services- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer- General Manufacturing- Concrete
Special and Unique Features
- High green strength, preventing tiles from slipping during the cure process- Non-sagging putty that supports up to 4 lbs per square foot while curing- Easy-to-use 1:1 mixing ratio formula- Excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates including metal, ceramic, and concrete- Room-temperature curing
Key Properties
- Color: Grey- Functional Cure: 8 hours- Full Cure: 16 hours- Work Time: Approximately 35 minutes- Maximum Operating Temperature: 200°F (93°C)- High Viscosity- Compressive Strength: 11,800 psi (81.4 MPa)- Adhesive Tensile Shear: 1,825 psi (12.6 MPa)- Cured Hardness: 81D Shore D
Surface Compatibility
- Metal- Ceramic- Concrete
Known backups / known substitutes
Information from some distributors indicates that DEVCON 11489 HV Tile Adhesive may be discontinued and have no direct replacement. For suitable alternatives, users should seek other high-strength, trowelable epoxy tile adhesives with similar non-sagging properties and adhesion to metal, ceramic, and concrete, often found from industrial adhesive suppliers.
Comparison Note
DEVCON 11489 HV Tile Adhesive stands out for its high green strength and non-sagging characteristics, making it particularly effective for vertical and overhead tile applications where immediate support is crucial. Its 1:1 mix ratio simplifies application, and its strong adhesion to diverse industrial materials like metal and concrete extends its utility beyond just tiling to heavy equipment repair.
