Tibaymix super palitada faqs
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DOES SUPER PALITADA MAKE THE MIXTURE WATERPROOF?
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CAN I MIX MORE THAN 1 SACHET OF SUPER PALITADA PER 1 BAG OF CEMENT?
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DOES SUPER PALITADA INCREASE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OR TENSILE STRENGTH?
Compressive and Tensile strength are not normally measured in mortars and plasters. Super Palitada is an air entraining agent, water retarder, and plasticizer that allows production of more volume, lessen cracks, and improve workability.
HOW DOES SUPER PALITADA DECREASE THE PROBABILITY OF PLASTER CRACKING?
Super Palitada reduces water content in a mixture and slows the setting rate of the concrete while retaining its flowing properties. Due to the controlled evaporation of water, cracking will be lessened.
WHY DOES THE MIXTURE INCREASE ASIDE FROM THE FACT THAT SAND WAS ADDED INTO THE MIX?
Because TibayMix ingredients increase the capacity of the cement to mix with higher sand volume. It also acts as a leavening agent to increase volume.
CAN SUPER PALITADA BE USED FOR POUR-OVER APPLICATION?
No. The air entraining characteristic of Super Palitada improves workability of the cement mixture, but can affect its compressive strength, which is essential in pour-over applications.
We have another product called Super Concrete that is specifically formulated for pour-over concrete.
DOES SUPER PALITADA MAKE THE MIXTURE WATERPROOF?
No, it is not intended to be used as a waterproofing additive.
CAN I MIX MORE THAN 1 SACHET OF SUPER PALITADA PER 1 BAG OF CEMENT?
We recommend using only 1 sachet of Super Palitada per 1 bag of cement. Based on our testing, this will be enough to achieve a high quality mix for a 1:5 cement to sand mix ratio, and will also maximize cost savings.
WILL THE USE OF SUPER PALITADA INCREASE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE THICKNESS?
We recommend to use the standard allowable thickness in application. The main benefits of Super Palitada are to extend the mix volume without adding more cement and water, improve workability and reduce the tendency of cracking. It is not designed to increase allowable thickness.
HOW LONG IS THE CURING PERIOD OF A MIXTURE WITH SUPER PALITADA?
The maximum increase of curing time is only 10-15% from normal time to cure. But this time will be insignificant during summer when temperature is very high.
WHAT IS THE EXPIRATION OF TIBAYMIX AND HOW DO I STORE IT?
Tibaymix Concrete Admixtures will last for 2 years if sealed in original packaging and stored in a cool, dry place.
THE SUPER PALITADA SACHET THAT I RECEIVED IS HARD AND COMPACT. IS IT EXPIRED?
If the sachet is still closed, it is normal for TibayMix Super Palitada to lose the air inside and become hard and compact. This is a natural reaction of the chemical absorbing the air inside the sachet. Once opened, it is still powder and will not affect the outcome of the mixture.