Bonding aerated concrete blocks with MultiClips®: how it works
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Finishing a wall with plaster is one thing. But you can also ensure the flattest possible surface while building. In this blog, you will read why the placement of aerated concrete blocks affects the finish, and how MultiClips® help with this.
What are MultiClips®?
MultiClips® are tools for aligning aerated concrete blocks with each other while building a wall. You use them together with wedges. The goal is to gain more control over the flatness of the wall during construction.
Why small differences between aerated concrete blocks matter
In aerated concrete walls, small differences between the blocks cause unevenness. These must be compensated for later during finishing. The more precisely the blocks are positioned relative to each other, the better the foundation for the finish.
Prevention instead of correction
While placing the blocks, you check regularly, for example with a spirit level. That remains important. In addition, you can also gain more control over the relative position of the blocks while placing them.
MultiClips® were developed for this purpose. You use the clips together with wedges. This allows you to align the blocks relative to each other during construction. The goal: as uniform a wall as possible before the finisher starts.
How to work with MultiClips®
MultiClips® are intended for bonding aerated concrete blocks that are 5, 7, and 10 cm thick.
- Apply the block adhesive.
- Place the clips with the stop against the back.
- Place the next block.
- Tighten the clips at the front with a wedge.
- After hardening, break off the protruding parts along the break lines. The center piece remains between the blocks.
Use at least 3 clips per block. You can reuse the wedges.
Less correction afterwards
With a tighter foundation, less correction may be needed during finishing. How much that makes a difference varies per project, wall, and working method.
The principle is simple: what is already properly aligned during construction does not need to be straightened again later. Read more tips in Building a flat aerated concrete wall: start with the first block.
Frequently asked questions about MultiClips®
For which blocks are MultiClips® suitable?
For bonding aerated concrete blocks that are 5, 7, and 10 cm thick.
How many clips do you need per block?
At least 3 clips per block. For blocks measuring 40 x 60 cm, you will need approx. 13 clips per m².
How many m² can you cover with 100 MultiClips®?
A pack of 100 MultiClips® is sufficient for approx. 7 m² of aerated concrete blocks measuring 40 x 60 cm, using at least 3 clips per block.
Are the wedges included with the clips?
No. The pack contains 100 MultiClips® without wedges. The wedges are sold separately, or together with the clips in the Combi Deal.
Do the clips stay in the wall?
After hardening, you break off the protruding parts along the break lines. The center piece remains between the blocks. You can reuse the wedges.
What do you need?
- MultiClips® – 100 pieces: sufficient for approx. 7 m² of aerated concrete blocks measuring 40 x 60 cm, using at least 3 clips per block.
- Wedges for MultiClips® – 100 pieces: available separately and reusable.
- Combi Deal: 100 MultiClips®, 100 wedges, and a MultiBuddy® (grey version) in one package.