Everbuild Opti mix Concentrated Mortar Plasticiser 1 Litre Box of 12

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Everbuild Opti mix Mortar Plasticiser 1 Litre

Barcode: 5029347609870

MPN: OPTIMIX1-12

Sika Code: 486210

Size: 1 Litre Dispenser Bottle Box of 12

Trade Option Box of 12 - OPTIMIX1 Mortar Liquid Plasticiser highly concentrated air entraining liquid plasticising admixture that's 25 times the strength of conventional products. Forms extremely stable air bubbles in mortar cement mix improving the workability of mortar, giving it a buttery consistency that gives the best finish and usability. Helps prevent shrinkage, cracking, crazing, mild frost damage during the curing process, as well as providing long term resistance to freeze thaw cycles. Opti Mix mortar Plasticiser replaces lime in the mix and reduces the chance of efflorescence. Soothes out variations between separate batches of sand and cement mix

Key Benefits of Everbuild Opti-Mix Concentrated Mortar Plasticiser

• Enhanced Workability: Creates a smooth, pliable mix for effortless application and precise finishes.
• Eliminates Lime: Replaces lime in mortar mixes, reducing costs and simplifying preparation.
• Durable Results: Minimizes cracking and shrinkage for long-lasting, reliable mortar.
• Frost Resistance: Protects against freeze-thaw cycles, making it ideal for outdoor applications.
• Highly Concentrated: A small amount delivers excellent results, ensuring cost efficiency.
• Easy to Use: Mixes seamlessly into cement-based materials for consistent results.
• Versatile Compatibility: Suitable for various cement mixes, including mortar, render, and screeds.
• Professional Quality: Delivers high-grade results for both construction professionals and DIY users.
• Compact Size: Convenient 1-litre bottle, perfect for small to medium-sized projects.
• Weatherproof Performance: Ensures durability and performance in all weather conditions.

OPTIMIX1 Benefits:

• Concentrated formula 1 litre is equivalent to a 5 litre of standard plasticiser
• Easy to use gauged bottle.
• Less messy than traditional powder based products.
• Quick disperse formula.

Applications for Everbuild Opti-Mix Concentrated Mortar Plasticiser

• Bricklaying: Improves mortar consistency for laying bricks and blocks with ease and precision.
• Pointing and Repointing: Provides a smooth mix for flawless pointing or repointing of joints.
• Rendering: Enhances render quality for internal and external walls, ensuring smooth application and durability.
• Floor Screeds: Ensures a cohesive, even mix for creating durable and level floor screeds.
• Masonry Repairs: Perfect for patching and restoring damaged or deteriorated mortar.
• Garden Features: Ideal for building decorative walls, paving edges, and other landscaping projects.
• Outdoor Applications: Frost-resistant properties make it perfect for retaining walls, steps, and pathways.
• Damp Environments: Suitable for wet areas where moisture resistance is critical, like bathroom floors and walls.
• DIY Home Improvements: Easy-to-use for home masonry projects such as boundary walls or planters.
• Large-Scale Construction: Ensures reliable results for professional building projects in demanding conditions.

Areas Mortar Plasticiser Can Be Use:

• Pointing mortars
• Renders
• Screeds
• Coloured cement based tile grouts.

Also Available: Opti Mix Mortar Plasticiser 1 Litre in Singles

Questions and Answers:

FAQs About Everbuild Opti-Mix Concentrated Mortar Plasticiser – 1 Litre

1. What is the purpose of this product?
   Everbuild Opti-Mix improves the workability and durability of mortar mixes, ensuring smoother application and reducing the risk of cracks.

2. How does it replace lime in mortar mixes?
   This plasticiser enhances mix consistency and flexibility, eliminating the need for lime while delivering the same benefits.

3. Can it be used in cold weather?
   Yes, the frost-resistant formula ensures reliable performance, making it ideal for projects during winter or in cold environments.

4. What is the recommended dosage?
   Use approximately 5ml per 25kg of cement. You can adjust the amount for a softer or firmer mix depending on your needs.

5. Does it work for both professional and DIY projects?
   Absolutely, it’s easy to use and provides professional-grade results, whether for large-scale construction or home improvement tasks.

6. Is it safe for outdoor applications?
   Yes, this product is designed to withstand outdoor conditions and protects against frost, ensuring durability in external masonry projects.

7. Does it improve mortar strength?
   While it doesn’t increase compressive strength, it ensures a consistent mix, reducing shrinkage and cracking, which enhances the overall durability.

8. Can it be used with coloured mortars?
   Yes, Opti-Mix can be combined with colour additives to create aesthetically pleasing finishes without affecting performance.

9. How does it affect curing time?
   The plasticiser optimizes the mix consistency, ensuring proper curing without excessively speeding up or slowing down the process.

10. Why choose Everbuild Opti-Mix over other plasticisers?
    Its concentrated formula, ease of use, and ability to replace lime make it a cost-effective, high-performance choice for any mortar project.

Product Limitations:

Do not use in structural concrete.

Do not exceed the recommended dosage rate range.

Do not mix with other additives in same gauging water.

Do not use in lime based mixes

Easy To use Application:

Shake bottle well before use, squeeze the sides of the bottle to fill the measuring cup to the required dose 5 to 10ml per 25kg of cement, add Optimix to a bucket of water and stir well use up to a maximum 10 litres of water, dry mix all other ingredients and add sufficient quantities of water Optimix solution until the desired consistency is achieved.

"Always read the Technical Datasheet prior to first use to ensure you have the correct information and  product for your application"