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January 2013 Product Selector

TILE ADHESIVES TILE GROUTS FLOOR LEVELLING AND SCREEDS TILING RENDER WATERPROOF COATINGS NATURAL STONE PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE TILING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

FOR OVER 50 YEARS ARDEX has been synonymous with the development and manufacture of premium quality specialist construction materials to the tiling and flooring industries. Through gold standard technical and specification support, and reliable, high performance products, ARDEX consistently meets the modern demands of contractors, specifiers and distributors. This brochure will guide you through the range of ARDEX High Performance Tiling Products, and allow you to make an informed specification choice, through the provision of technical product information and tiling system diagrams, for your tiling projects.

ARDEX tiling products are designed to work together for peace of mind. Each product is the result of research and development with the help f contractors and specifiers to ensure product compatibility and market leading performance. We call this SYSTEMARDEX – A system of high quality, compatible products, matched to unparalleled technical and field support.

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Tile Adhesive Selector Chart

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Tile Fixing and Grouting Techniques

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Movement Joints

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Natural Stone

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ARDEX Product Case Studies

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Tile Adhesives

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Tile Grouts

19 - 22

Renders

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Waterproof Coatings

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Smoothing and Levelling Compounds

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Concrete Resurfacer, Patch & Repair Mortar

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Fast Track Floor Screeds

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Schlüter Ditra Matting Adhesive

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Admixes

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Primers

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Floor Tiling Systems

30 - 47

Wall Tiling Systems

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Grout Selector and Coverage Table

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Grout Colours Guide

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The ARDEX Pool System

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The ARDEX Wet Room System

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British Standards

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ARDEX Technical Services, ARDEX Online

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Tile Adhesive Selector Chart

ARDEX S 16 or S 16 W

ARDEX S 16 / E 90 or S 16 W/E 90

ARDEX S 21

ARDEX S 21/E 90

ARDEX X 78

ARDEX X 78 S / X 78 W S

ARDEX X 77 / X 77 W

ARDEX X 77 S / X 77 W S

ARDEX X 7001 / X 7001 W

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ARDEX D 20

ARDEX EG 8

ARDEX X 7 G / E 90 or X 7 W/E 90

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ARDEX X 32

ARDEX X 7 R / X 7 R W

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ARDEX S 20 / S 20 W

ARDEX X 7 G PLUS

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ARDEX D 30

Ceramic/Porous Bodied

ARDEX ADHESIVES

ARDEX X 7 G or X 7 W

SELECTING THE CORRECT ARDEX TILE ADHESIVE

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Glass Mosaic

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Slate

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Quarry Tile Terracotta

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Marble and Natural Stone Tiles 1 2 Brick Slips (External)

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Check for moisture staining – consider use of Rapidry Formula adhesive or ARDEX EG 8 For a full explanation on the benefits of the Rapidry Formula see page 8 White adhesive recommended for light coloured and translucent mosaics, marble and natural stone tiles Must be suitable for fixing with tile adhesive On absorbent substrates only Maximum tile size 300mm x 300mm Further advice on the fixing of natural stone or marble is described in the ‘Natural Stone Fixing Guide’

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Tile Fixing and Grouting Techniques

Tile Fixing Techniques The adhesive is applied to the prepared surface with a trowel and then combed through with a suitably sized notched trowel in straight ribs to give a ribbed mortar bed. The tiles should be fixed within the open time of the applied adhesive and pressed into place with a twisting and sliding action to achieve the required contact.

When fixing floor tiles, a pourable adhesive can be used if preferred to enable solid bedding of the tiles without the need to butter the backs of the tiles.

For tiling to walls in dry internal locations the adhesive contact should be at least 50% of the back of the tile. When tiling to floors and all external locations, or in wet areas such as showers and swimming pools, solid bed fixing should be achieved. To achieve a solid bed usually requires the tiles to be buttered immediately prior to placing into the ribbed bed so no voids are left beneath the tiles.

For Natural Stone fixing - see page 9.

The size of notched trowel chosen depends on the tile size, the surface being tiled, the profile on the back of the tile and the degree of coverage required.

Tile Grouting Technique with Cement-Based Grout Using a rubber squeegee work the cement-based mortar into the tile joints ensuring they are completely filled, deep joints can usually be filled in one operation without the grout sagging in the joints. When the mortar firms up in the joints this allows for washing down to produce a virtually flush finish, with a smooth surface by using just a wet sponge.

If an area is left with dried residue on the tile face prior to cleaning, the grout residues may, within the working time of the grout mortar, require moistening in order to make washing off easier.

Any dry film remaining on the tile face after cleaning down can be easily removed by using a damp sponge once the mortar has hardened in the joints.

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TO NO OL SP S R EC EQ IAL UIR ED

Tile Fixing and Grouting Techniques

ARDEX EG 8

Cement/Epoxy Hybrid Grout and Adhesive ARDEX EG 8 is a cement/epoxy hybrid grout and adhesive with excellent resistance to most chemicals but, unlike traditional epoxy grouts, ARDEX EG 8 is easy to apply, requires no special tools, and can be cleaned off the tile surface up to 45 minutes after application. ARDEX EG 8 has been formulated to resist chemical attack and to provide a durable, abrasion resistant waterproof finish that is hygienic and impervious, making it ideal for use in: • Swimming Pools • Hydrotherapy and spa baths • Domestic and commercial food preparation areas where chemical resistance and hygienic joints are required • Hospitals • Bathrooms & showers Once hardened, ARDEX EG 8 can withstand full loads after 2 days curing, and after 7 days is resistant to aqueous salt solutions, chlorine water, commercial cleaning agents, alkalis and a wide range of dilute mineral acids. ARDEX EG 8 can also be used as a floor tile adhesive or a mosaic wall tile adhesive in areas where a chemically resistant adhesive bed is required.

APPLICATION Step 1

Tools required

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Step 2

Apply ARDEX EG 8 with a standard squeegee Step 4

Step 5

Emulsify ARDEX EG 8 residue with an ARDEX sponge and water

Clean down the tile surface, to remove emulsified residues

Step 3

Remove excess ARDEX EG 8 from the surface Step 6

Finished application

Movement Joints

Movement Joints The incorporation of movement joints is an important part of a ceramic floor or wall tiling project and should be detailed at the commencement of work. Movement joints are incorporated to accommodate moisture or thermal movement and drying shrinkage of the background or substrate to be tiled. Detailed advice is given in the relevant sections of BS 5385 parts 1, 2 and 3, extracts of which are given here.

Internal Wall Tiling BS 5385-1 : 2009 6.5 Movement Joints 6.5.1 – General Consideration should be given at the design stage to the provision of movement joints; the type and location of movement joints involve considerations of construction materials, bedding systems, anticipated temperature and humidity conditions, areas concerned and the setting out of the tiling. Note: Stresses occur in the tiled installation as a result of background movement due to such factors as drying shrinkage and moisture and thermal changes. These stresses can sometimes cause loss of adhesion, bulging or cracking of the tiling, but can be localised by incorporating movement joints. Where the background is mature and stable, e.g. existing rendering or plaster, the movement joints in the tiling, which are not to be confused with structural movement joints, might need to extend only through the tiling and its bed, and should be a minimum of 6mm wide. Materials for movement joints should conform to 5.9. 6.5.2 – Location Movement joints should be located in the tiled installation to coincide and be continuous with all existing structural movement joints, although they are actually formed as separate joints isolated by suitable thicknesses of back-up material. The movement joints should be able to accommodate expected movement and when detailing the location of movement joints in tiling, the designer normally specifies that they are positioned in the following locations. a) Over existing and/or structural movement joints; b) Where tiling abuts other materials; c) Where tiling is continuous across junctions of different background materials; d) In large tiled areas, at internal vertical corners and at 3m to 4.5m centres horizontally and vertically; e) Where stresses are likely to be concentrated, for example at changes of alignment. Where large degrees of thermal movement or vibration are expected, the frequency of movement joints should be increased to accommodate the movement. Movement joints in the tiling should be of a suitable width to permit the sealant to accommodate the expected structural movement. Conversely, in small tiled areas in normal conditions, intermediate joints should not be necessary on walls up to 6m long provided the background is strong and dimensionally stable, there is adequate compressible joint width around each tile and movement joints are included at internal angles.

External Wall Tiling BS 5385-2 : 2006 10 Movement Joints 10.1 – General Consideration should be given at the design stage to the provision of movement joints. The type and location of movement joints are influenced by considerations of construction, materials, bedding systems, anticipated temperature and humidity conditions, areas involved and the setting out of the tiling. Sealants and back-up materials for movement joints should be in accordance with 5.9.

Note: Stresses occur in the tiled installation as a result of movement due to such factors as drying shrinkage and moisture, thermal changes and creep. These stresses can cause loss of adhesion, bulging or cracking of the tiling but they can be localised by incorporating movement joints. 10.2 – Location Movement joints should be located in the tiled installation to coincide and be continuous with all existing structural movement joints, although they are isolated by suitable thicknesses of back-up material. Where tiles are fixed to an intermediate substrate, the movement joint should extend through the intermediate substrate. Where backgrounds are mature and stable, the movement joints in the tiling, which are not to be confused with structural movement joints, should extend only through the tiling and its bed, and should be a minimum of 6mm wide. 10.3 – Disposition and Forming When detailing the disposition of movement joints, the designer should consider the following locations in relation to their effect on the setting out of the tiling: a) Over existing and/or structural movement joints; b) Where tiling abuts other materials; c) Junctions between different background materials, where tiling is continuous across them; d) Storey heights horizontally and approximately 3m to 4.5m apart vertically; ideally, they should be located over movement joints in the structural background and at structural material changes; for example, horizontal joint at top and bottom of floor slab, vertical joint at internal corners and at junctions with columns; e) External angles, vertically between 0.25m and 1m from the angle and symmetrically wherever possible. Where movement joints in tiling occur over movement joints in the background, they should coincide and be continuous with these joints and should be of a suitable width to permit the sealant to accommodate the expected movement.

Interior and Exterior Floor Tiling BS 5385-3 : 2007 6.8 Movement Joints 6.8.1 – Types of movement joints 6.8.1.1 – General Stresses can result from factors such as drying shrinkage, deflection and moisture movements in the base and thermal and moisture changes affecting the flooring. These stresses can sometimes cause loss of adhesion and bulging or cracking of the flooring. To counteract this, movement joints extending through the tiling and its bed should be incorporated in the installation. The building designer should assess the magnitude of any stresses and decide where movement joints should be located, having regard to all the relevant factors including the type of flooring and bed. Movement joints for the floor tiling are as follows: a) Flexible joints aligned to structural movement joints; b) Flexible joints to accommodate smaller movements than structural joints. Note: For movement joints in special conditions refer to BS 5385-4. 6.8.1.2 – Structural movement joints Structural movement joints in the bed and tiling should be sited immediately over and be continuous with structural movement joints in the base. This procedure might not be acceptable if the base joints are not straight and parallel, or if their layout does not coincide with that of the floor tiles; in these circumstances, guidance should be sought from the building designer or engineer.

6.8.1.3 – Other movement joints Flexible joints should be inserted over supporting walls and beams at intermediate positions to accommodate deflection of the base and movements in the flooring. Flexible joints should be used at floor perimeters and to divide the floor into bays at the intervals recommended in 7.1.6.4. Wherever possible they should coincide with structural features, e.g. columns and door openings, or they can be planned to provide a decorative panelled effect. Where high temperatures are expected, for instance around boilers, over heating installations or from strong sunlight, an assessment of the likely temperature range and corresponding linear changes in the flooring should be made to determine whether and where any additional allowance for movement is necessary. In floors that have to withstand hard-rimmed wheel traffic or the dragging of heavy loads, the position of movement joints should, where possible, be planned so that they do not occur in the traffic area. Where this is not practicable the joints should be of types having their edges reinforced with metal or rigid plastic sections. Joints other than those protected by metal or rigid plastics edging, subject to traffic heavier than light pedestrian, should not be wider than 10mm. Information on the permissible maximum and minimum joint widths should be obtained from the manufacturer of the particular joint filling selected.

7.1.6 – Movement joints 7.1.6.1 – General Care should be taken to ensure that levelling screeds or tile beds adjacent to movement joints are fully compacted. Movement joint cavities should extend through the tiling, tile bed and levelling screed and should be completely filled and sealed after the grouting of the normal joints. Where separating layers are incorporated, however, the movement joint should extend to this layer but should not penetrate it. Prior to the filling and sealing operation, the joints should be thoroughly cleaned of all extraneous matter, excess grout, dust, etc. 7.1.6.2 – Structural movement joints Movement joints should be inserted in the bed and tiles over movement joints and/or contraction joints in the base. They should be continuous with the base joints and should be of sufficient width to permit the joint filling to accommodate the expected movement. In the event of the base joints not being true, e.g. not straight and parallel, or their layout not coinciding with that of the tiles, the siting of the movement joints in the finish as stated might not be acceptable and a decision as to any alternative procedure should be obtained from the building designer or engineer or their agent. 7.1.6.3 – Perimeter joints Movement joints should be inserted where the tiling abuts restraining surfaces such as perimeter walls, columns, curbs, steps and plant fixed to the base. In floors with dimensions of 2m or less between restraining surfaces, perimeter joints are not necessary unless the conditions that can generate stresses are likely to be extreme, for example, violent temperature changes or prolonged immersion in liquid. 7.1.6.4 – Intermediate joints The need for intermediate joints between perimeter joints depends on the dimensions of the floor; for example, with the exception of those on suspended construction, in floors with less than 10m between perimeter joints no intermediate joints are necessary but in larger floors should be employed to divide the area into bays of size not greater than 10m x 10m. On suspended floors, stress-relieving joints should be inserted where flexing is likely to occur, e.g. over supporting walls or beams. For floors which might be subjected to significant thermal changes, i.e. direct sunlight in atria, or underfloor heating, etc., the floor area should be divided up by movement joints into bays of size not greater than 40m2 with an edge length not greater than 8m.

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Natural Stone

Fixing Natural Stone Tiles When fixing and grouting natural stone wall or floor tiles that are prone to water staining, reference should be made to the use of the 'Rapidry Formula' range of products as described in the table below. The ARDEX natural stone range is designed to work together as an integrated system solution for total peace of mind. Each ARDEX natural stone product is the result of continuous research and development, with the help of natural stone tile manufacturers and fixers, to ensure product compatibility and market leading performance, courtesy of the innovative ARDEX Rapidry Formula technology.

The 'Rapidry Formula' system binds the mix water within the adhesive or grout virtually eliminating the risk of water staining and guaranteeing the best possible finish to all natural stone tile applications. The added benefits of rapid drying and rapid hardening make the full range of products ideal for the demands of working environments when downtime needs to be minimised. ARDEX Rapidry Plus has all the benefits of Rapidry but can also be used for external applications.

Moisture sensitive natural stone tiles grouted with a traditional cement-based grout, resulting in unsightly water staining at the tile edges.

Moisture sensitive natural stone tiles grouted with ARDEX MG Rapid Drying Marble and Natural Stone Grout. ARDEX ‘Rapidry Formula’ technology locks the mix water into the grout, eliminating water staining at the tile edges.

ARDEX Natural Stone Systems with ‘Rapidry Formula’ technology for the complete solution: FLOOR PREPARATION ARDEX K 15-HB

Pump or hand applied levelling mortar which can be tiled on in 3-4 hours.

ARDEX A 35/ ARDEX A 35 MIX

Rapid hardening and drying cement for floor screeds, which can be tiled on 24 hours after application.

ARDEX A 38

Rapid Hardening and Drying Cement for floor screeds in internal and external locations. Can be tiled on 4 hours after application.

ADHESIVES ARDEX S16

Grey rapid hardening and drying wall and floor natural stone tile adhesive for internal use in dry or intermittently damp locations. Can be trafficked and grouted 2-3 hours after fixing.

ARDEX S16 W

White rapid hardening and drying wall and floor natural stone tile adhesive for internal use in dry or intermittently damp locations. Ideal for fixing translucent marble, glass mosaics and light coloured natural stone tiles. Can be trafficked and grouted 2-3 hours after fixing.

ARDEX X 7001/X 7001 W

Grey or white rapid hardening and drying, flexible floor tile adhesive for fixing natural stone tiles to most surfaces including wood-based sheets and boards. Natural stone tiles can be grouted and trafficked 2 hours after fixing.

GREY or WHITE ARDEX S 20/S 20 W GREY or WHITE ARDEX X 32

Rapid drying and hardening natural stone tile adhesive for bed thickness between 5mm and 20mm. Can be trafficked and grouted 3 hours after fixing, ideal for uncalibrated natural stone tiles. Rapid hardening and drying white natural stone adhesive. Use for uncalibrated stone for internal and external areas. Adhesive bed between 3-30mm. Ideal for moisture sensitive stone. Grout after 3 hours.

GROUT ARDEX MG

Rapid drying marble and natural stone tile grout. Ideal for grouting natural stone tiles, virtually eliminates the risk of water staining to the tile edges. Walkable after only 90 minutes.

For more information please refer to the ARDEX Natural Stone Installation Brochure 8

ARDEX Product Case Studies

Olympic Park Aquatics Centre London, UK Contractor: W B Simpson Limited

Products used: ARDEX X 77, ARDEX-FLEX FL, ARDEX S 7, ARDEX S 21, ARDEX WPC

Lark Hill Village Nottingham, UK Contractor: Telling (Finishings) Ltd of Mansfield Products used: ARDEX K301, ARDEX X 7 R, ARDEX-FLEX FL

Tonbridge School Centre for Sports & Media Tonbridge, Kent, UK Contractor: Cerface Limited Products used: ARDEX X 7 R, ARDEX WPC, ARDEX-FLEX FL, ARDEX X 7 G PLUS, ARDEX WA

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ARDEX Product Case Studies

The Savoy London, UK Contractor: Mega Marble Ltd Products Used: ARDEX A 35, ARDEX X 7001, ARDEX S 16, ARDEX E 90

McDonalds Products used: ARDEX DGR Degreaser, ARDEX ARDURAPID A 45, ARDEX P 4, ARDEX X 77, ARDEX X 78 S

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ARDEX Product Case Studies

Kings Cross London, UK Contractor: DMC Rail Ltd ARDEX A 35, ARDEX S 21, ARDEX E 90, ARDEX-FLEX FL

Guess Store Regent Street, London, UK Contractor: Collards Floors & Walls Ltd, Bristol Products used: ARDEX X 78 S, ARDEX-FLEX FL

BBC SCOTLAND Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Contractor: Watson Stonecraft

Products used: ARDEX S 20

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Ready Mixed Wall Tile Adhesives

ARDEX D 15

ARDEX D 20

ARDEX D 30

Ready Mixed Wall Tile Adhesive

Ready Mixed Wall Tile Adhesive

Commercial and Domestic Ready Mixed Wall Tile Adhesive

D1 T

DT2E

D1 T

ARDEX D 15 is a ready mixed adhesive for fixing ceramic tiles and mosaics to gypsum plaster, paper-faced plasterboards, concrete, cement and sand renders, as well as fixing porous bodied tiles to existing ceramic tiling. No primer required, easy to apply with excellent slump resistance and offers up to 20 minutes open time.

ARDEX D 20 is a ready mixed adhesive for fixing ceramic tiles and mosaics to all internal walls in dry or intermittently wet locations, e.g. domestic showers, kitchens and bathrooms. No primer required, easy to apply with excellent slump resistance and offers up to 20 minutes open time and 40 minutes tile adjustability. Tremendous adhesion strength and reliability.

ARDEX D 30 is a water resistant, non-slip ready mixed wall tile adhesive ideal for use in commercial and domestic showers, kitchens and bathrooms. Suitable for virtually all substrates and tile types, including porcelain, ARDEX D 30 does not need a primer and is easy to use with excellent application properties.

Fix porcelain:

Fix porcelain:

Fix porcelain:

Yes, if background absorbent

Yes, if background absorbent

Grout after (walls): 24 hours

Grout after (walls): 24 hours

Grout after (walls): 24 hours

External use:

No

External use:

No

External use:

No

Bed thickness:

1 - 3mm

Bed thickness:

1 - 3mm

Bed thickness:

1 - 3mm

Open time:

20 minutes

Adjustment time:

40 minutes

Adjustment time:

20 minutes

Colour:

Off White

Open time:

20 minutes

Open time:

20 minutes

Pack size:

10ltr plastic tub

Colour:

Off White

Colour:

Off White

Coverage:

A 10 litre tub will cover approximately 10m2 at 1mm thick

Pack size:

10ltr, 5ltr or 2.5ltr plastic tubs

Pack size:

10ltr plastic tub

Coverage:

Coverage:

A 10 litre tub will cover approximately 10m2 at 1mm thick

A 10 litre tub will cover approximately 10m2 at 1mm thick

Storage:

Store out of direct sunlight. Protect from frost. Storage life not less than 12 months if stored in original unopened containers.

Storage:

Store out of direct sunlight. Protect from frost. Storage life not less than 12 months in unopened containers

Storage:

Store out of direct sunlight. Protect from frost. Storage life not less than 12 months in unopened containers

NOTES: For tile sizes above 300mm x 300mm we recommend the use of the appropriate ARDEX cement-based tile adhesive. Porcelain tiles should be no larger than 150mm x 150mm

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Yes, if background absorbent

Floor and Wall Tile Adhesives

ARDEX X 7 G / ARDEX X 7 W

ARDEX S 16 / ARDEX S 16 W

Tile Adhesive

Rapid Hardening and Rapid Drying Tile and Natural Stone Adhesive

CT2E Grey

CT2E

CF2T

White

Versatile, multipurpose adhesives for internal/external applications, swimming pools etc., suitable for floors and walls. Now fixes porcelain and fully vitrified tiles without the need of an admix.

White or grey rapid hardening and drying wall and floor adhesive for fixing ceramic and natural stone tiles, glass mosaics, porcelain and fully vitrified tiles in internal dry or intermittently damp locations. Can be grouted or trafficked 2-3 hours after fixing. ARDEX S 16 W is ideal for fixing translucent marble and glass mosaics.

Fix porcelain:

Yes

Fix porcelain:

Yes

External use:

Yes*

Grout after (walls):

2 - 3 hours

Grout after (walls):

24 hours

Grout after/ walk on (floors):

2-3 hours

Grout after/ walk on (floors):

24 hours

External use:

No

Bed thickness:

1 - 6mm

Bed thickness:

1 - 6mm

Working time:

5 hours

Working time:

30 minutes

Adjustment time:

10 minutes

Adjustment time:

10 minutes

Open time:

30 minutes

Open time:

10 minutes

Colour:

Grey or White

Colour:

Grey or White

Pack size:

20kg

Pack size:

20kg bags

Coverage:

1.3kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 20kg bag will yield approximately Coverage 15.3 litres of mortar i.e. 5.1m2 at 3mm thick

Coverage:

1.35kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 20kg bag will yield approximately 14.7 litres of mortar i.e. 4.9m2 at 3mm thick

Underfloor heating: Yes

Underfloor heating: Yes, with the addition of ARDEX E 90

Storage:

Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

NOTES: * External or other wet areas such as commercial showers, swimming pools etc. use with ARDEX E 90 Tile Adhesive Improver.

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Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesives with Built-In Admix

ARDEX X 7 G PLUS

ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W

Flexible Adhesive with Built-In Admix for Floor and Wall Tiling in Internal/ External Locations

Rapid Setting and Hardening Flexible Tile Adhesive with Built-In Admix

C2 T

CTE2S1

Grey

White

Specifically formulated to have a very high yield per bag (Ceram Research has confirmed approximately 20% more coverage per kg compared to traditional tile adhesives) along with enhanced properties of adhesion and flexibility. Ideal for fixing fully vitrified or porcelain tiles (internal areas only) and other tiles with low porosity as well as glass and porcelain mosaics without the need for an admixture.

Use with all tile types including fully vitrified, porcelain and mosaics. For internal and external applications including swimming pools, etc. Suitable for walls and floors, built-in admix. Tiles can be grouted and trafficked only 2 hours after fixing.

Fix porcelain:

Yes, internal only

Fix porcelain:

Yes

Grout after (walls):

8 hours

External use:

Yes*

Grout after (walls):

2 hours 2 hours

Grout after/ walk on (floors):

24 hours

External use:

Yes*, except for porcelain

Grout after/ walk on (floors):

Bed thickness:

1 - 6mm

Bed thickness:

1 - 6mm (3mm on timber)

Working time:

5 hours

Adjustment time:

10 minutes

Adjustment time:

20 minutes

Working time:

30 minutes

Open time:

10 minutes

Open time:

10 minutes

Colour:

Grey

Colour:

Grey or White

Pack size:

18kg bag

Pack size:

20kg bag grey / 20kg bag white

Coverage:

1kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. An 18kg

Coverage:

(Grey). 1.4kg/m2/mm of bed thickness.

bag will yield approximately 18 litres of mortar i.e. 6m2 at 3mm thick

A 20kg bag will yield approximately 14.3 litres of mortar i.e. 4.7m2 at 3mm thick (White). 1.2kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 20kg bag will yield approximately 16.7 litres of mortar i.e. 5.6m2 at 3mm thick

Underfloor heating: Yes Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

Underfloor heating: Yes Storage:

NOTES: * External or other wet areas such as commercial showers, swimming pools etc.

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(Grey) 12 months, (White) 6 months from the date shown on the packaging.

Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesives with Built-In Admix

ARDEX S 20 / ARDEX S 20 W

ARDEX X 32

Flexible Rapid Hardening and Rapid Drying Natural Stone Tile Adhesive

White Rapid Hardening and Rapid Drying Natural Stone Tile Adhesive

C1 F

C2 F

Grey

White

CFT2E1 S

Reduced risk of water staining. Apply from 5mm to 20mm thick, ideal for uncalibrated natural stone tiles. Can be grouted and trafficked 3 hours after fixing. ARDEX S 20 W white is ideal for fixing translucent marble and other types of translucent natural stones. Internal areas.

Internal or external floor or wall tile stone adhesive. Reduced risk of water staining. Apply from 3mm to 30mm thick, ideal for uncalibrated natural stone tiles. Can be grouted and trafficked 3 hours after fixing. ARDEX X 32 white is ideal for fixing translucent marble and other types of translucent natural stones.

Fix porcelain:

No

Fix porcelain:

Yes

Grout after (walls):

3 hours

Grout after (walls):

3 hours

Grout after/ walk on (floors):

3 hours

Grout after/ walk on (floors):

3 hours

External use:

No

External use:

Yes

Bed thickness:

5-20mm

Bed thickness:

3-30mm

Working time:

45 minutes

Working time:

60 minutes

Adjustment time:

10 minutes

Adjustment time:

30 minutes

Open time:

10 minutes

Open time:

20 minutes

Colour:

Grey or White

Colour:

White

Pack size:

22kg bag

Pack size:

20kg bag

Coverage:

1.2kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 22kg

Coverage:

1.2kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 20kg

bag will yield approximately 18.3 litres of mortar i.e. 3.6m2 at 5mm thick

bag will yield approximately 16.5 litres of mortar i.e. 5.5m2 at 3mm thick

Underfloor heating: Yes

Underfloor heating: Yes

Storage:

Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

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Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesives with Built-In Admix

ARDEX X 77 / ARDEX X 77 W

ARDEX X 77 S / ARDEX X 77 W S

MICROTEC® Flexible Wall and Floor Tile Adhesive

MICROTEC® Ultra Rapid Setting Flexible Wall and Floor Tile Adhesive

Exceptionally long open time. Heavier, larger tiles can be used without slipping. Fibre reinforced, flexible tile adhesive for internal/external use, swimming pools, etc., use with all tile types including fully vitrified, porcelain and mosaics. Suitable for walls and floors, built-in admix.

Fibre reinforced rapid setting adhesive. Tiles can be grouted and trafficked only 90 minutes after fixing. Use with all tile types including fully vitrified, porcelain and mosaics. For internal and external applications including swimming pools, etc. Suitable for walls and floors, built-in admix.

Fix porcelain:

Yes

Fix porcelain:

Yes

External use:

Yes*

External use:

Yes*

Grout after (walls):

8 hours

Grout after (walls):

90 minutes

Grout after/ walk on (floors):

24 hours

Grout after/ walk on (floors):

90 minutes

Bed thickness:

1 - 6mm

Bed thickness:

1 - 6mm

Adjustment time:

30 minutes

Adjustment time:

15 minutes

Working time:

3 hours

Working time:

30 minutes

Open time:

60 minutes

Open time:

20 minutes

Colour:

Grey or White

Colour:

Grey or White

Pack size:

20kg bag

Pack size:

20kg bag

Coverage:

1kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 20kg

Coverage:

1.2kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 20kg

bag will yield approximately 19 litres of mortar i.e. 6.3m2 at 3mm thick Underfloor heating: Yes

Underfloor heating: Yes

Storage:

Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

NOTES: * External or other wet areas such as commercial showers, swimming pools etc.

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bag will yield approximately 16.7 litres of mortar i.e. 5.5m2 at 3mm thick

6 months from the date shown on the packaging.

Floor Tile Bedding Mortar and Flexible Floor Tile Bedding Mortar

ARDEX X 78

ARDEX X 78 S / ARDEX X 78 W S

MICROTEC Flexible Semi-Pourable Floor Tile Adhesive

MICROTEC® Ultra Rapid Setting Flexible Floor Tile Adhesive

CT 2S1

Fibre Reinforced standard setting floor tile adhesive. For fixing all types of ceramic floor tiles, mosaics etc. Semi-pourable consistency makes it ideal for solid bed fixing large format floor tiles. Achieves an open time of up to 60 minutes, double that of ‘E’ classified adhesives. For internal/external applications.

Fibre reinforced rapid setting floor tile adhesive. Tiles can be grouted and trafficked 11⁄2 hours after fixing. For fixing all types of ceramic floor tiles, mosaics, etc. Its enhanced adhesion properties and easily workable consistency make it ideal for solid bedding fully vitrified and porcelain large format tiles. For internal/external applications.

Fix porcelain:

Yes

Fix porcelain:

Yes

External use:

Yes*

External use:

Yes*

Grout after/walk on:

24 hours

Grout after/walk on: 90 mins

Bed thickness:

1 - 6mm

Bed thickness:

1 - 6mm

Working time:

3 hours

Working time:

30 minutes

Adjustment time:

30 minutes

Adjustment time:

15 minutes

Open time:

60 minutes

Open time:

20 minutes

Colour:

Grey

Colour:

Grey or White

Pack size:

20kg bag

Pack size:

20kg bag

Coverage:

1.2kg/m2/mm of bed thickness.

Coverage:

1.2kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 20kg

A 20kg bag will yield approximately 16.65 litres of mortar i.e. 5.6m2 @ 3mm thick

bag will yield approximately 16.5 litres of mortar i.e. 5.5m2 at 3mm thick Underfloor heating: Yes

Underfloor heating:

Yes

Storage:

Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

6 months from the date shown on the packaging.

NOTES: * External or other wet areas such as commercial showers, swimming pools etc.

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Fast Track Flexible Tile Adhesive, Epoxy Adhesive and Grout

ARDEX X 7001 / X 7001 W

ARDEX S 21

MICROTEC® Rapid Drying Pourable Floor Tile Adhesive

Rapid Hardening Floor Tile Bedding Mortar

C1 CF2E

Fibre reinforced pourable adhesive. Specifically designed for fixing all types of floor tiles, including porcelain, to various surfaces including wood-based sheets and boards. Tiles can be grouted and trafficked 2 hours after fixing. ARDEX X 7001 W white is ideal for fixing light and translucent marble and limestone.

For large format tiles. Pourable consistency. May be used to smooth rough bases and make up screed levels. For internal/external applications including swimming pools. Tiles can be grouted and trafficked 3 hours after fixing.

Fix porcelain:

Yes

Fix porcelain:

Yes, with addition of ARDEX E90

External use:

No

External use:

Yes*

Grout after/walk on: 2 hours

Grout after/walk on:

3 hours

Bed thickness:

1 - 6mm (1 - 4mm to timber)

Screed bed thickness:

1 - 10mm/10 - 30mm with sand

Working time:

60 minutes

Adhesive bed thickness: 3 - 6mm

Adjustment time:

15 minutes

Working time:

30 minutes

Open time:

15 minutes

Adjustment time:

Approximately 20 minutes

Colour:

Grey or White

Open time:

10 minutes

Pack size:

20kg bag

Colour:

Grey

Coverage:

1.4kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 20kg

Pack size:

22kg bag

bag will yield approximately 14.4 litres of mortar i.e. 4.8m2 at 3mm thick

Coverage:

1.8kg/m2/mm of bed thickness.

Storage:

A 22kg bag will yield approximately 12.3 litres of mortar i.e. 4.1m2 at 3mm thick

12 months from the date shown on the packaging. Underfloor heating:

Yes, with addition of ARDEX E90

Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

NOTES: * External or other wet areas such as commercial showers, swimming pools etc.

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Tile Grouts

ARDEX-FLEX FL

ARDEX-FLEX FS

Rapid Setting and Hardening, Flexible Tile Grout with Built-In Admix

Flexible Tile Grout with Built-In Admix

NARROTW JOIN S

WIDE JOINTS

CG2

CG2

Water-repellent and dirt resistant, flexible, rapid hardening tile grout for wall and floor joints from 3-15mm wide. Suitable for internal and external locations, including swimming pools. Can receive foot traffic after 90 minutes, and is easy to apply and clean off the surface of the tile. Available in 32 colours.

Water-repellent and dirt resistant, flexible tile grout for wall and

Joint width:

3 - 15mm

Joint width:

Up to 4mm

Grout porcelain:

Yes

Grout porcelain:

Yes

Workable:

30 minutes

Workable:

21⁄2 hours

Walkability:

90 minutes

Walkability:

5 hours

External use:

Yes

External use:

Yes

Colours:

32 colours available refer to colour chart on page 68

Colours:

32 colours available refer to colour chart on page 68

Pack size:

2.5kg or 10kg bags

Pack size:

2.5kg or 10kg bags

Coverage:

Refer to grout coverage table (page 67)

Coverage:

Refer to grout coverage table (page 67)

floor joints up to 4mm wide. Suitable for internal and external locations, including swimming pools. Easy to apply and clean off the surface of the tile. Available in 32 colours.

Underfloor heating: Yes

Underfloor heating: Yes

Storage:

Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

ARDEX ST Elastic Silicone Sealant Easy to apply with excellent resistance to weather, UV radiation and commonly used cleaning chemicals and disinfectants, ARDEX ST contains fungicide that does not support the growth of fungus or moulds. Suitable for internal and external use, ARDEX ST minimises discolouration and is also suitable for joints in natural stone. ARDEX ST is available in 6 colours that closely match the most popular ARDEX-FLEX grout colours – Brilliant White, Spring Jasmine, Floating Driftwood, Dove Grey, Stormy Mist and Innocent Black 19

Tile Grouts

ARDEX F 4

ARDEX C 2

Fine Wall Tile Grout

Wall and Floor Tile Grout

CG1

CG1

Use for wall tiling and in swimming pools, etc., for joints up to 4mm wide. Both easy to apply and clean off.

Available in grey, white, limestone, sandstone, beige or anthracite – for joint widths from 2mm upwards, suitable for wall and floor tiling in internal/external locations, swimming pools, etc.

Joint width:

Up to 4mm

Joint width:

2 - 20mm

Grout porcelain:

Yes, with addition of ARDEX E101

Grout porcelain:

Yes, with addition of ARDEX E101

Workable:

2 - 3 hours

Workable:

2 - 3 hours

External use:

Yes

Walkability:

24 hours

Colours:

Polar White, Beige, Light Grey

External use:

Yes

Pack size:

11kg bag

Colours:

Coverage:

Refer to grout coverage table (page 67)

Anthracite, Beige, Grey, Limestone, White, Sandstone

Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

Pack size:

11kg or 5kg (Beige, Grey or White only) bags

Coverage:

Refer to grout coverage table (page 67)

Underfloor heating: Yes, with the addition of ARDEX E 101 Storage:

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12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Grouts with Built-In Admix

ARDEX GK

ARDEX MG

Rapid Setting and Hardening Grout

Rapid Drying Marble and Natural Stone Tile Grout

CG2A1

CG2

For tile joint widths from 3mm upwards. Suitable for internal/external use on floors and walls.

Virtually eliminates the risk of water staining of the edges of

Joint width:

3 - 20mm

Joint width:

Up to 8mm

Grout porcelain:

Yes, with addition of ARDEX E101

Workable:

30 minutes

Workable:

30 minutes

Walkability:

90 minutes

Walkability:

3 hours

External use:

No

External use:

Yes

Colours:

Colours:

Anthracite or Grey

Light Grey, Dark Grey, White, Limestone, Sandstone

Pack size:

11kg bags

Pack size:

11kg bags

Coverage:

Refer to grout coverage table (page 67)

Coverage:

Refer to grout coverage table (page 67)

moisture sensitive natural stone tiles. For joint widths up to 8mm, suitable for wall and floor tiling. Walk on and traffic only 90 minutes after application.

Underfloor heating: Yes, with the addition of ARDEX E 101

Underfloor heating: Yes

Storage:

Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

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Cement/Epoxy Hybrid Grout , Fast Track Tiling Render

ARDEX EG 8

ARDEX AM 100

Cement/Epoxy Hybrid Grout and Adhesive

Fast Track Tiling Render

R2 T

RG

Adhesive

Grout

ARDEX EG 8 is ideal for use in areas where high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are required. ARDEX EG 8 has excellent resistance to most chemicals but, unlike traditional epoxy grouts, is easy to apply, requires no special tools, and can be cleaned off the tile surface up to 45 minutes after application.

Specially formulated pre-blended cement/sand render, requiring only the addition of water to produce a slump free mortar which can be applied 2-20mm and is ready to receive wall tiling only 2 hours after application.

Joint width:

2 - 12mm

Application thickness: 2 - 20mm

Grout porcelain:

Yes

Working time:

30 minutes

Workable:

45 minutes

Fix ceramics:

2 hours

External use:

Yes

Colours:

Grey and White

28 day strength (N/mm2):

11

Pack size:

4kg plastic tub

Final set:

90 minutes

Coverage:

Refer to grout coverage table (page 67)

External use:

Yes*

Underfloor heating: Yes

Pack size:

25kg bags

Storage:

Coverage:

1.3kg/m2/mm. A 25kg bag will yield

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

approximately 19 litres of mortar i.e. 3.2m2 at 6mm thick Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

NOTES: * External or other wet areas such as commercial showers, swimming pools etc.

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Waterproof Coatings

ARDEX WPC

ARDEX S 7

Flexible Rapid Drying and Setting Waterproof Coating

Flexible Waterproof Coating for Floors and Walls

ARDEX WPC creates a waterproof protective coating that guarantees the prevention of water damage to floors and walls. Use prior to tiling in commercial and domestic wet rooms, power showers, bathrooms and kitchens. ARDEX WPC is quick and easy to apply and tiling can commence after just 90 minutes.

ARDEX S 7 can be used to waterproof swimming pools prior to fixing ceramic tiles. Tiles can be fixed after just 4 hours in interior and exterior locations, and resists water pressure up to 3 Bar.

Pot life:

Approximately 45 minutes

Pot life:

Approximately 60 minutes

Curing time:

30 minutes for the first coat,

Curing time:

4 hours

60 minutes for the second coat

Fix tiles after:

4 hours

60 minutes after application of

Colour:

Brown

second coat

Pack size:

15kg

Colour:

Brown

Coverage:

6.25 m2 (2 coats applied)

Pack size:

5kg plastic bottle (liquid) 5kg bag (powder)

Storage:

6 months from the date shown on

Coverage:

6.6m per unit to give a 0.8mm thick coating (2 coats)

Fix tiles after:

the packaging.

2

Underfloor heating: Yes Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

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Smoothing and Levelling Compounds

ARDITEX NA

ARDEX K 15-HB

Ultra Rapid Setting Latex Sub-Floor Levelling and Smoothing Compound

High Build Rapid Drying Sub-Floor Smoothing Compound

ARDITEX NA is a self-smoothing, protein free, low odour latex levelling compound. It is used for the preparation of cement/sand and concrete screeds, metal, quarry tiles, asphalt flooring (grade 1), granolithic or terrazzo floors, prior to applying the floor tiles. May also be used for pre-smoothing timber floors prior to oversheeting with plywood and can be used under a damp proof membrane, such as ARDEX DPM. Also used to encapsulate under-tile heating cables to concrete, screeds and thermal tilebacking boards.

Rapid hardening and drying pump or hand applied levelling mortar which can be tiled on 4 hours after application. Ideal for interior, fast track tiling.

Application thickness total:

0 - 30mm

Application thickness:

Application thickness neat:

0 - 12mm

Application thickness with aggregate:

Application thickness with aggregate:

8 - 30mm use from half to equal volumes of ARDEX COARSE Aggregate to ARDITEX NA mix

Working time:

20 mins at 20°C

Walkable:

2 hours at 20°C

Fix ceramics:

4 - 6 hours at 20°C

28 Day compressive strength: 16.5 N/mm2

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5 - 35mm 20 - 35mm use from half to equal volumes of ARDEX COARSE Aggregate to the ARDEX K 15-HB mix

Working time:

30 mins at 20°C

Walkable:

2 hours at 20°C

Fix ceramics:

After 4 hours at 20°C

Final set:

2 hours at 20°C

External use:

No

Under DPM:

No

Coverage:

Depending on flatness of surface a 25kg bag will cover approximately 2.7m2 at 5mm thick

Final set:

11⁄2 hours at 20°C

External use:

Consult ARDEX Technical Services

Under DPM:

Yes

Coverage:

Depending on flatness and texture of surface one unit will cover approximately 5m2 at 3mm thick

Pack size:

25kg bag

Material requirement:

1.6kg of mortar/m2/mm

Material Requirement:

1.84kg of powder/m2/mm

Underfloor heating:

Yes

Underfloor heating:

Yes

Pack size:

20kg bags with 4.85kg latex liquid

Storage:

Storage:

ARDITEX NA powder has a storage life of 12 months from the date shown on the packaging. ARDITEX NA latex has a storage life of not less than 6 months from the date shown on the packaging.

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

Mix Water Requirement: 4 - 4.25 litres per 25kg bag.

Fast Track Concrete Resurfacer, External Patch and Repair Mortar

ARDEX K 301

ARDEX A 46

Fast Setting Resurfacing and Levelling Compound

Rapid Setting and Hardening External Patch and Repair Mortar

A fast setting cost effective solution for smoothing rough or damaged concrete or cement/sand screeds and is suitable for internal and external applications prior to tiling. ARDEX K 301 is walkable after 2-3 hours and can be tiled onto after 24 hours. Use to level uneven surfaces, such as paths and patios.

Rapid setting and hardening, slump free repair and patch mortar which is ideal for external use or for internal repairs and smoothing, prior to the application of ceramic tile finishes. Can be used to repair concrete and cement/sand screeds, repair steps or create ramps and falls.

Application Thickness Total:

2 - 20mm

Application Thickness Total:

2 - 30mm

Application Thickness Neat:

2 - 20mm

Application Thickness Neat:

2 - 30mm

Working Time:

Approx. 30 mins at 20°C

Working Time:

15 mins at 20°C

Walkable:

2 - 3 hours at 20°C

Walkable:

2 - 3 hours at 20°C

28 Day Compressive Strength: 28 N/mm2

Fix Ceramics:

2 - 3 hours at 20°C

External Use:

Yes

28 Day Compressive Strength: 20 N/mm2

Under DPM:

Yes

Apply Floorcoverings:

24 hours at 20°C

Underfloor Heating:

No

External Use:

Yes

Coverage:

Depending on flatness of surface a 25kg bag will cover approximately 7.8m2 at 2mm thick.

Under DPM:

Yes

Underfloor Heating:

Yes

Coverage:

Depending on flatness of surface an 11kg bag will cover approximately 4m2 at

Material Requirement:

1.6kg powder/m2/mm

Packaging:

25kg bag

Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

Packaging:

11kg bag

5.25 litres per 25kg bag.

Storage:

6 months from the date shown on the packaging.

Mix Water Requirement:

2.7 - 3 litres per 11kg bag.

Mix Water Requirement:

2mm thick (8 litres of mortar).

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Fast Track Floor Screeds

ARDEX A 38

ARDEX A 35

Rapid Hardening and Drying Cement for Floor Screeds in Internal or External Locations

Rapid Setting and Ultra Rapid Hardening Cement for Floor Screeds in Internal Locations

Traditional sand/cement screeds can take months to dry, but an ARDEX A 38 screed can receive tiling after 4 hours for bonded, unbonded and floating screeds, regardless of thickness. ARDEX A 38 can be walked on after 3 hours and is suitable for internal and external use, including wet and submerged areas.

Traditional sand/cement screeds can take months to dry, but an ARDEX A 35 screed can receive tiling after 24 hours, regardless of thickness. After 1 day the compressive and tensile strengths of an ARDEX A 35 screed exceed the acceptable minimum attained by a conventional screed after 28 days.

Thickness bonded screed:

15 - 50mm

Thickness bonded screed:

15 - 50mm

Thickness unbonded screed:

50mm+

Thickness unbonded screed:

50mm+

Thickness floating screed:

65/75mm+ (65mm for domestic locations only)

Thickness floating screed:

65/75mm+ (65mm for domestic locations only)

Working time:

60 mins at 20°C

Working time:

1 hour at 20°C

Walkable:

3 hours at 20°C

Walkable:

3 hours at 20°C

Fix ceramics - bonded screed:

4 hours

Fix ceramics - bonded screed:

24 hours at 20°C

Fix ceramics - unbonded screed: 4 hours

Fix ceramics - unbonded screed: 24 hours at 20°C

Fix ceramics - floating screed:

4 hours

External use:

No

External use:

Yes

Under DPM:

No

Under DPM:

Yes

Coverage:

Coverage:

Depending on flatness of surface approximately 1.6m2 per 25kg bag for 50mm 1:5 screed

Pack size:

25kg bags

Depending on flatness of surface a 25kg bag of ARDEX A 35 mixed with 125kg (1:5 mix) of screeding sand will cover approximately 1.6m2 at 50mm thick

Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

Pack size:

25kg bags

Underfloor heating:

Yes

Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

Material Requirement:

1:4 mix = 0.37kg/m2/mm 1:5 mix = 0.31kg/m2/mm

Material Requirement:

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1:5 mix = 0.31kg/m2/mm

Fast Track Floor Screeds

ARDEX A 35 MIX Rapid Drying Pre-Blended Screeding and Screed Repair Mortar

Ready-for-use, rapid drying, pre-blended, screeding and screed repair mortar that just requires water to produce a screeding mortar. Rapid strength development, can receive tiling after 24 hours, regardless of thickness. Can also be used for rapid screed repairs.

Thickness bonded screed:

15 - 50mm

Thickness unbonded screed:

40mm+

Thickness floating screed:

65/75mm+ (65mm for domestic locations only)

Working time:

1 hour at 20°C

Walkable:

3 hours at 20°C

Fix ceramics - bonded screed:

24 hours at 20°C

Fix ceramics - unbonded screed: 24 hours at 20°C 28 day compressive strength: 40 N/mm2 External Use:

No

Under DPM:

No

Coverage:

Depending on flatness of surface approximately 0.83m2 at 15mm thick per 25kg bag

Pack size:

25kg bags

Underfloor heating:

Yes

Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

Material Requirement:

1.85kg of powder/m2/mm

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Schlüter Ditra Matting Adhesive, Admixes

ARDEX AF 200

ARDEX E 90

Schlüter Ditra Matting Bonding Adhesive

Tile Adhesive Improver

ARDEX AF 200 is a water-based, low odour, solvent free, high quality dispersion adhesive for adhering Schlüter Ditra matting to timber floors.

Mortar admix for use with ARDEX cement-based adhesives. Gives elastic and water repellent properties plus enhanced adhesive strength if fixing to smooth or glazed surfaces.

Coverage:

Colour:

White

Pack size:

2kg or 3.6kg plastic containers

Coverage:

3.6kg per 20kg bag of ARDEX X 7/S 16 (2kg for ARDEX S 21)

Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

Notch size (mm) 2x6

m2/litre 3 approximately

Open/working time: Up to 1 hour depending on room temperature/humidity and absorbency of the sub floor Colour: Cream Storage:

Packaging:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging if stored in good conditions between 5°C and 30°C in original unopened containers. Available in 5 litre and 15 litre tubs.

ARDEX E 101 Tile Grout Improver

Grout admix for ARDEX C 2, F 4 and GK cement-based grouts and normal cement/sand grout mortars. For elastic and water repellent tile joints.

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Colour:

White

Pack size:

1kg or 5kg plastic containers

Coverage:

1kg per 11kg bag of ARDEX C 2, F 4 or GK grout

Storage:

12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

Primers

ARDEX P 4

ARDEX P 51

Ready Mixed Rapid Drying Multi-Purpose Primer

Primer and Bonding Agent

Solvent free primer for internal/external application to walls, floors and ceilings. Used prior to the application of ARDEX ceramic tile adhesives and levelling compounds. Produces textured surface and dries in one hour. Virtually drip free. Particularly useful for tile on tile applications. Applied to concrete, cement/sand screeds, ceramic tiles, terrazzo. Coverage: Dependant on the surface to be primed - usually 40m2 per 8kg tub Pack size: 8kg tub Storage: 12 months in the original unopened container.

ARDEX P 82 Water Dispersed Epoxy Primer

Primer for anhydrite screeds and gypsum plaster prior to applying ARDEX cement-based tile adhesives as well as porous sub-floors to improve adhesion of ARDEX sub-floor smoothing compounds, helps prevent air bubbles/pin holes and prolong the flow life. Use as part of the bonding slurry for ARDEX A 35 Screed and for use with ARDEX X 7001 adhesive to timber floors. Coverage: Determined by dilution: e.g for porous screeds, dry, sound anhydrite screeds and gypsum plaster - 5kg diluted with 3 volumes of water is sufficient for priming approximately 100m2 e.g for power float concrete - 5kg diluted with 2 volumes of water is sufficient for priming approximately 60m2 e.g for rough concrete - 5kg diluted with an equal volume of water is sufficient for priming approximately 35m2. Undiluted a 1kg bottle will cover approximately 5m2. Pack size: 25kg, 5kg or 1kg containers Storage: 12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

ARDEX E 100 Solvent free, non-flammable, two part, water dispersed epoxy primer and bonding agent for use on all dense impervious surfaces, including hard flooring grade asphalt, ceramic and quarry tiles and rigid metal sub-floors, prior to applying ARDEX cement-based tile adhesives. Coverage: Depending on the surface to be primed and method of application 10 - 20m2 per 2kg unit, 30 - 60m2 per 6kg unit Material requirement: 5-10m2 per kg of mixed primer Pack size: 2kg or 6kg units Storage: 12 months from the date shown on the packaging. Protect from frost.

Additive to Improve Screeding, Rendering and Repair Mortars, and for Bonding/Slurry Grouts ARDEX E 100 is an acrylic-based dispersion for use with screeds in internal and external locations. • Improves the elasticity and the compressive and tensile strengths of the modified mortar • Improves the workability and plastic properties of the mortar, without increasing the water content • Reduces early age crack formation and surface dusting of screeds, while increasing their abrasion resistance • Use with ARDEX A 38 Rapid Hardening and Drying Cement for Floor Screeds as a bonding slurry/grout

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Floor Tiling System Selector

These overviews show some of the systems that can be used for various circumstances. These should only be used in conjunction with the guidance given in the current ARDEX data sheets for the individual products shown. Detailed design data sheets are available for some of the key systems and site specific guidance can be provided by contacting your local ARDEX Area Manager or the ARDEX Technical Services Department. Other combinations of adhesives and grouts may be suitable, please consult the individual product data sheets for further information.

INTERNAL FLOORS SUBSTRATE TO BE TILED

CONCRETE OR CEMENT/SAND SCREED

FLOOR AND WALL TILING, SOLID BED FIXING IS REQUIRED (NO VOIDS BEHIND TILES) IN EXTERNAL LOCATIONS. FLOOR TILING IN EXTERNAL LOCATIONS SHOULD PREFERABLY BE LAID TO FREE DRAINING FALLS. N.B. All ARDEX products should be mixed and applied in accordance with the relevant product data sheet. The use of ARDEX AM 100 Rapid Hardening One Coat Tiling Render allows tiles to be fixed only 2 hours after application. A bonded ARDEX EB 2 screed will allow tiles to be fixed only 3 hours after application.

SITE CONDITIONS

ARDEX SYSTEM

DRY AREAS

FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 1 - P32

WET AREAS

FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 2 - P33

ANHYDRITE SCREED

DRY AREAS

FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 3 - P34

FLOORING GRADE ASPHALT

DRY AREAS

FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 4 - P35

WET AREAS

FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 5 - P36

DRY AREAS

FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 6 - P37

WET AREAS

FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 7 - P38

DRY AREAS

FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 8 - P39

WET AREAS

FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 9 - P40

EXISTING CERAMIC FLOOR TILING/TERRAZZO

TIMBER FLOORS

HEATED TIMBER FLOORS

FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 10 - P41

HEATED CONCRETE OR CEMENT/SAND SCREED

FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 11 - P42

TILEBACKER BOARDS

FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 12 - P43

INDUSTRIAL AREAS, CHEMICALLY RESISTANT JOINTS OR HYGIENIC JOINTS

FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 13 - P44

DAMP CONCRETE/CEMENT AND SAND SCREED REQUIRING DPM

FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 14 - P45

EXTERNAL FLOORS

CONCRETE OR CEMENT/SAND SCREED

FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 15 - P46

EXISTING GLAZED/UNGLAZED TILES, TERRAZZO

FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 16 - P47

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Floor Tiling - Background/Substrate Preparation

Internal Floors

Background/Substrate Preparation

CEMENT/SAND SCREED

All backgrounds must be rigid, clean, stable and free from any barriers to adhesion such as dust, plaster droppings, grease, polish and any water softenable or loosely adhered materials. Good adhesion to a stable background is very important to guarantee the successful application of tiling.

New cement and sand screeds require at least 3 weeks drying time prior to fixing tiles.*

ANHYDRITE SCREED

1

Ensure that the surface has been prepared in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and is free of dust, is hard and the anhydrite screed is fully dry. Use ARDEX P 51 primer diluted 1:3 by volume with water.

HARD FLOORING GRADE ASPHALT SANDED

2

With well adhered sand key no primer is required. If sand key is poor or worn off, proceed as for smooth asphalt.

HARD FLOORING GRADE ASPHALT SMOOTH

Surfaces to be tiled must be flat and when checked with a 2m straight edge, any gap under the straight edge between points of contact with the surface should not exceed 3mm (Surface Regularity 1). Any small scale irregularities should be pre-smoothed before tiling. * With an unbonded ARDEX A 35 cement/sand screed tiles can be fixed after only 24 hours, with an ARDEX A 38 cement/sand screed tiles can be fixed after only 4 hours.

2

Use ARDEX P 82 primer.

If thinner layers need to be made up, consideration should be given to the use of the appropriate ARDEX smoothing compound.

EXISTING CERAMIC TILING Ensure existing tiling is well adhered. Thorough cleaning and rinsing off essential.

TERRAZZO Ensure existing terrazzo is well adhered. Thorough cleaning and rinsing off essential; mechanical preparation may be required.

CONCRETE Ensure that new concrete is at least 6 weeks old prior to tiling. Check that surface curing agents are removed.

WET LOCATIONS

Primers ARDEX P 4 - Solvent free primer for internal/external application to walls, floors and ceilings. Used prior to the application of ARDEX ceramic tile adhesives and levelling compounds. Produces textured surface and dries in one hour. Virtually drip free. Particularly useful for tile on tile applications. Applied to concrete, cement/sand screeds, ceramic tiles, terrazzo.

3

Backgrounds should be water resistant and suitable for direct fixing. Tiles should be solid bed fixed.

ARDEX P 51 - For use with ARDEX X 7001. Also for use on porous and absorbent anhydrite screeds.

TIMBER FLOORS Use undiluted ARDEX P 51 only with ARDEX X 7001/ARDEX X 7001 W. Use ARDEX P82 or ARDEX P 51 with ARDEX S16/ARDEX E90.

External Floors

ARDEX P 82 - Non-flammable, water dispersed epoxy primer for bonding to smooth impervious surfaces including existing ceramic tiling, internal asphalt, terrazzo, sound and well adhered paint coatings and old adhesive residues, prior to the use of cement-based adhesives.

CEMENT/SAND RENDER AND SCREED Wood float finish and prevent rapid drying out. Allow to air dry for at least 2 weeks (renders) or at least 3 weeks (screeds) prior to tiling.*

1

Bed thickness maximum 3mm unless using ARDEX S 20.

CONCRETE

2

Adhesive bed thickness not greater than 6mm.

Allow at least 6 weeks drying time prior to fixing tiles onto new concrete. Ensure all formwork release agents are removed.

EXISTING CERAMIC TILING Ensure existing tiling is well adhered and can support the new tile bed. Thorough cleaning and rinsing off essential.

ARDEX WPC can be used to protect moisture sensitive backgrounds in wet locations, prior to fixing tiles using the appropriate ARDEX cement-based adhesive. 3

BRICKWORK Allow new walls to dry for at least 6 weeks prior to direct fixing or rendering.

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Floor Tiling System 1 • Tiling to concrete or cement/sand screed - dry areas • Internal floors

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC® Flexible SemiPourable Floor Tile Adhesive - Large format tiles: ARDEX X 78

Floor tiles

Concrete or cement/sand sand screed

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. If smoothing or levelling of the sub-floor is required prior to tiling the use of the appropriate ARDEX smoothing or levelling compound should be considered. See notes on Page 31 regarding suitability and preparation of concrete and cement/sand screeds prior to tiling.

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Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Floor Tiling System 2 • Tiling to concrete or cement/sand screed - wet areas • Internal floors

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC® Flexible SemiPourable Floor Tile Adhesive - Large format tiles: ARDEX X 78

Floor tiles

Concrete or cement/sand screed or ARDEX A 35 rapid drying screed

ARDEX WPC

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. If smoothing or falls are required prior to applying the waterproof coatings the use of the appropriate ARDEX smoothing compound or screeding mortar should be considered.

Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

See notes on Page 31 regarding suitability and preparation of concrete and cement/sand screeds prior to tiling.

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Floor Tiling System 3 • Tiling to anhydrite screed - dry areas • Internal floors

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC® Flexible SemiPourable Floor Tile Adhesive - Large format tiles: ARDEX X 78 Floor tiles

ARDEX P 51 (Diluted 1:3)

Anhydrite screed

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 31 regarding suitability and preparation of concrete and cement/sand screeds prior to tiling.

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Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Floor Tiling System 4 • Tiling to flooring grade asphalt - dry areas • Internal floors

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC® Flexible SemiPourable Floor Tile Adhesive - Large format tiles: ARDEX X 78

Floor tiles

Sand keyed asphalt ARDEX P 82

Smooth asphalt

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 31 regarding suitability and preparation of concrete and cement/sand screeds prior to tiling.

Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

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Floor Tiling System 5 • Tiling to flooring grade asphalt - wet areas • Internal floors

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC® Flexible SemiPourable Floor Tile Adhesive - Large format tiles: ARDEX X 78 Floor tiles

ARDITEX NA 3-6mm thick

Sand keyed asphalt

Smooth asphalt

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 31 regarding suitability and preparation of asphalt floors prior to tiling.

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Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Floor Tiling System 6 • Tiling to existing ceramic floor tiling/terrazzo - dry areas • Internal floors

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC® Flexible SemiPourable Floor Tile Adhesive - Large format tiles: ARDEX X 78

New floor tiles

Existing floor tiles ARDEX P 82 or ARDEX P 4

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 31 regarding suitability and preparation of existing ceramic floor tiles and terrazzo prior to tiling.

Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

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Floor Tiling System 7 • Tiling to existing ceramic floor tiling/terrazzo - wet areas • Internal floors

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC® Flexible SemiPourable Floor Tile Adhesive - Large format tiles: ARDEX X 78 New floor tiles

ARDITEX NA 3-6mm

Existing floor tiles

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 31 regarding suitability and preparation of existing ceramic floor tiles and terrazzo prior to tiling.

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ARDEX WPC Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Floor Tiling System 8 • Tiling to timber floors - dry areas • Internal floors

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

ARDEX X 7001

Floor tiles

Existing floorboards ARDEX P 51 (Undiluted)

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. Further guidance on the fixing of ceramic floor tiles to wood-based boards is described in the ‘Fixing Ceramic Tiles to existing suitable Tongued and Grooved Floorboards’ leaflet.

Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

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Floor Tiling System 9 • Tiling to timber floors - wet areas • Internal floors

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC® Flexible SemiPourable Floor Tile Adhesive - Large format tiles: ARDEX X 78 Floor tiles

Pre-smooth with selected tile adhesive

Existing floorboards

Schlüter Ditra matting www.schluter.co.uk

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’.

ARDEX AF 200 Schlüter Ditra Matting Bonding Adhesive Size of adhesive ribbing shown for illustrative purposes only

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Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Floor Tiling System 10 • Tiling to heated timber floors • Internal floors

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC® Flexible SemiPourable Floor Tile Adhesive - Large format tiles: ARDEX X 78

Floor tiles Pre smoothing layer of ARDITEX NA or ARDEX adhesive shown above

Existing floorboards

Heating cables

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. Further guidance on the fixing of specific proprietary insulating tile backing board is described in the relevant ARDEX/Wedi, ARDEX/Marmox or ARDEX/Kerdi application leaflets.

Proprietary insulating tile backing board

Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

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Floor Tiling System 11 • Tiling to heated concrete or cement/sand screeds • Internal floors

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC® Flexible SemiPourable Floor Tile Adhesive - Large format tiles: ARDEX X 78 Floor tiles

Heated concrete or cement/sand screed (thermally cycled)

WET AREAS

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 31 regarding suitability and preparation of heated concrete or cement/sand screeds prior to tiling. Reference should be made to IGN 7.

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DRY AREAS

ARDEX WPC Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Floor Tiling System 12 • Tiling to proprietary tile backing boards • Internal floors

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC® Flexible SemiPourable Floor Tile Adhesive - Large format tiles: ARDEX X 78 Floor tiles

Proprietary tile backing board

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’.

Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Further guidance on the fixing of specific proprietary tile backing boards is described in the relevant ARDEX/Wedi, ARDEX/Marmox or ARDEX/Kerdi application leaflets.

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Floor Tiling System 13 • Tiling of industrial areas, chemically resistant or hygienic joints • Internal floors

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC® Flexible SemiPourable Floor Tile Adhesive - Large format tiles: ARDEX X 78 Floor tiles

Concrete or cement/sand screed

Chemical/hygienic joints

Full chemical resistance

In industrial areas where heavy impacts and loads occur or where corrosive liquid lies on the tiles, bed and grout in ARDEX EG 8. NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. If smoothing or falls are required prior to tiling the use of ARDEX S 21 or ARDEX EB 2 should be considered. See notes on Page 31 regarding suitability and preparation cement/sand screeds prior to tiling.

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ARDEX EG 8 Cement/Epoxy Hybrid Grout

Floor Tiling System 14 • Tiling to damp concrete or cement/sand screed to include surface damp proof membrane • Internal floors

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC® Flexible SemiPourable Floor Tile Adhesive - Large format tiles: ARDEX X 78 New Floor tiles

Existing damp concrete or cement/sand screed

ARDEX DPM (2 coat coloured system)

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 31 regarding suitability and preparation of concrete or cement/sand screeds prior to tiling.

Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

ARDEX P 82

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Floor Tiling System 15 • Tiling to concrete or cement/sand screed • External floors

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Multi-purpose flexible: ARDEX X 7 Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC® Flexible SemiPourable Floor Tile Adhesive - Large format tiles: ARDEX X 78 Floor tiles

Concrete or cement/sand screed

*NOTE: When fixing fully vitrified or porcelain tiles in external situations use either ARDEX X 77, ARDEX X 7 R, ARDEX X 78/ARDEX X 78 S. NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. If smoothing or screeding of the sub-floor is required prior to tiling the use of ARDEX K 301, A 46, S 21 or ARDEX A 38 should be considered. See notes on page 31 regarding suitability and preparation of concrete or cement/sand screeds prior to tiling.

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Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Floor Tiling System 16 • Tiling to existing glazed/unglazed floor tiles • External floors

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

ARDEX X 7 + ARDEX E 90 ARDEX S 21 + ARDEX E 90 Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 Floor tiles

Existing tiles

*NOTE: When fixing fully vitrified or porcelain tiles in external situations use either ARDEX X 77, ARDEX X 7 R, ARDEX X 78/ARDEX X 78 S. NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 31 regarding suitability and preparation of existing ceramic tiles prior to tiling.

Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC® Flexible SemiPourable Floor Tile Adhesive - Large format tiles: ARDEX X 78

ARDEX P 4

Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

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Wall Tiling System Selector

These overviews show some of the systems that can be used for various circumstances. These should only be used in conjunction with the guidance given in the current ARDEX data sheets for the individual products shown. Detailed design data sheets are available for some of the key systems and site specific guidance can be provided by contacting your local ARDEX Area Manager or the ARDEX Technical Services Department. Other combinations of adhesives and grouts may be suitable, please consult the individual product data sheets for further information.

INTERNAL WALLS SUBSTRATE TO BE TILED

FLOOR AND WALL TILING, SOLID BED FIXING IS REQUIRED (NO VOIDS BEHIND TILES) IN EXTERNAL LOCATIONS. FLOOR TILING IN EXTERNAL LOCATIONS SHOULD PREFERABLY BE LAID TO FREE DRAINING FALLS. N.B. All ARDEX products should be mixed and applied in accordance with the relevant product data sheet. The use of ARDEX AM 100 Rapid Hardening One Coat Tiling Render allows tiles to be fixed only 2 hours after application. A bonded ARDEX EB 2 screed will allow tiles to be fixed only 3 hours after application.

SITE CONDITIONS

CONCRETE OR CEMENT/SAND RENDER

GYPSUM PLASTER

PLASTERBOARD

AERATED CONCRETE BLOCK

GLAZED/UNGLAZED TILES

WOOD-BASED SHEETS AND BOARDS

BRICKWORK/CONCRETE BLOCKWORK

ARDEX SYSTEM

DRY AREAS

WALL TILING SYSTEM 1 - P50

WET AREAS

WALL TILING SYSTEM 2 - P51

DRY AREAS

WALL TILING SYSTEM 3 - P52

WET AREAS

WALL TILING SYSTEM 4 - P53

DRY AREAS

WALL TILING SYSTEM 5 - P54

WET AREAS

WALL TILING SYSTEM 6 - P55

DRY AREAS

WALL TILING SYSTEM 7 - P56

WET AREAS

WALL TILING SYSTEM 8 - P57

DRY AREAS

WALL TILING SYSTEM 9 - P58

WET AREAS

WALL TILING SYSTEM 10 - P59

DRY AREAS

WALL TILING SYSTEM 11 - P60

WET AREAS

WALL TILING SYSTEM 12 - P61

DRY AREAS

WALL TILING SYSTEM 13 - P62

WET AREAS

WALL TILING SYSTEM 14 - P63

BRICKWORK/CONCRETE BLOCKWORK

WALL TILING SYSTEM 15 - P64

EXTERNAL WALLS

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CONCRETE OR CEMENT/SAND RENDER, BRICKWORK/BLOCKWORK WALLS

WALL TILING SYSTEM 16 - P65

EXISTING GLAZED/UNGLAZED TILES, GLAZED BRICKS

WALL TILING SYSTEM 17 - P66

N.B. All ARDEX products should be mixed and applied in accordance with the relevant product data sheet.

Wall Tiling - Background/Substrate Preparation

Internal Walls

External Walls

CONCRETE

CEMENT/SAND RENDER AND SCREED

Allow at least 6 weeks drying time prior to fixing new tiles onto new concrete. Ensure mould oil and curing agents are removed.

Wood float finish and prevent rapid drying out. Allow to air dry for at least 2 weeks (renders) or at least 3 weeks (screeds) prior to tiling.*

CONCRETE

CEMENT/SAND RENDER Wood float finish and prevent rapid drying of the surface for 1 to 2 days. Allow to air dry for at least two weeks prior to tiling.*

GYPSUM PLASTER

Allow at least 6 weeks drying time prior to fixing tiles onto new concrete. Ensure all formwork release agents are removed.

EXISTING CERAMIC TILING 1

3

Do not use in wet or damp conditions, must be dry and at least 4 weeks old. Brush down surface prior to tiling. Where required use ARDEX P 51 primer.

Ensure existing tiling is well adhered and can support the new tile bed. Thorough cleaning and rinsing off essential.

BRICKWORK Allow new walls to dry for at least 6 weeks prior to direct fixing or rendering.

PLASTERBOARD

2

3

Ensure boards are rigidly braced and adequately supported; fix directly to the paper facing. Do not skim with plaster.

AERATED CONCRETE

3

Allow at least 6 weeks drying time for new walls before tiling or rendering. Render should not exceed 13mm in thickness.

EXISTING CERAMIC TILING

* With ARDEX AM 100 Rapid Hardening One Coat Tiling Render tiles can be fixed only 2 hours after application. For tiling in dry locations the adhesive coverage should be at least 50%. For tiling in wet locations solid bed fixing is required (No voids behind tiles).

3

Check with manufacturer for guidance on dimensional stability. Priming or surface preparation may be required.

BRICKWORK Allow new walls to dry for at least 6 weeks prior to direct fixing or rendering.

CONCRETE BLOCKWORK New walls should be built with dry blocks. Allow 6 weeks drying time before direct fixing or rendering.

WET LOCATIONS

Surfaces to be tiled must be flat and when checked with a 2m straight edge, any gap under the straight edge between points of contact with the surface should not exceed 3mm (Surface Regularity 1). Any small scale irregularities should be pre-smoothed before tiling.

3

Avoid if possible, refer to BS 5385:Part 1. If installed, the boards must be dry and conditioned to the correct moisture content and their backs and edges suitably sealed prior to being rigidly fixed. Where required use ARDEX P 82 primer.

COMPOSITE BOARDS

All backgrounds must be rigid, clean, stable and free from any barriers to adhesion such as dust, plaster droppings, grease, polish and any water softenable or loosely adhered materials. Good adhesion to a stable background is very important to guarantee the successful application of tiling.

3

Ensure existing tiling is well adhered and can support the new tile bed. Thorough cleaning and rinsing off essential. In dry locations where required use ARDEX P 82 / ARDEX P 4 primer.

WOOD-BASED BOARDS

Background/Substrate Preparation

4

Backgrounds should be water-resistant and suitable for direct fixing. Tiles should be solid bed fixed.

Primers ARDEX P 4 - Solvent free primer for internal/external application to walls, floors and ceilings. Used prior to the application of ARDEX ceramic tile adhesives and levelling compounds. Produces textured surface and dries in one hour. Applied to concrete, cement/sand screeds, ceramic tiles, terrazzo. ARDEX P 51 - For use on plaster before fixing with ARDEX or ARDEX-FLEX cement-based adhesives. ARDEX P 82 - Non-flammable, water dispersed epoxy primer for bonding to wood-based surfaces and existing ceramic tiling prior to the use of cement-based adhesives. 1 2 3 4

Maximum weight of tiling per square metre is 20kg. Maximum weight of tiling per square metre is 32kg. Bed thickness maximum 3mm.

ARDEX WPC Flexible Rapid Drying and Setting Waterproof Coating Can be used to protect moisture sensitive backgrounds in 49 domestic/commercial wet locations, prior to fixing tiles using ARDEX D30 or the appropriate ARDEX cement-based adhesive.

Wall Tiling System 1 • Tiling to concrete or cement/sand render - dry areas • Internal walls

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Concrete or cement/sand render

Multi-purpose, ready mixed: ARDEX D 20 - maximum tile size 300mm x 300mm Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77 W Rapid set flexible: ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W

Wall tiles

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 49 regarding suitability and preparation of concrete or cement/sand renders to receive ceramic wall tiling.

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Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Wall Tiling System 2 • Tiling to concrete or cement/sand render - wet areas • Internal walls

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Concrete or cement/sand render ARDEX WPC

Multi-purpose, ready mixed for commercial wet areas: ARDEX D 30 (absorbent tiles only on ARDEX WPC maximum tile size 300mm x 300mm) Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77 W Rapid set flexible: ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W

Wall tiles

Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Commercial or domestic location

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 49 regarding suitability and preparation of concrete or cement/sand renders to receive ceramic wall tiling. NOTE: The use of the ARDEX waterproof coatings will only prevent moisture ingress from the tiled side of the background.

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Wall Tiling System 3 • Tiling to gypsum plaster - dry areas • Internal walls

Plaster

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Multi-purpose, ready mixed: ARDEX D 20 - maximum tile size 300mm x 300mm

ARDEX P 51 (Dilute 1:3)

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77 W Rapid set flexible: ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W

Wall tiles

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 49 regarding suitability and preparation of plaster to receive ceramic wall tiling.

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Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Wall Tiling System 4 • Tiling to gypsum plaster - areas prone to intermittent splashing • Internal walls

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Note: if at all possible avoid gypsum plaster in wet areas

ARDEX WPC Plaster

Multi-purpose, ready mixed for commercial wet areas: ARDEX D 30 (absorbent tiles only, maximum tile size 300mm x 300mm) Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77 W Rapid set flexible: ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W

Wall tiles

Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Commercial or domestic location NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 49 regarding suitability and preparation of plaster to receive ceramic wall tiling. NOTE: The use of the ARDEX waterproof coatings will only prevent moisture ingress from the tiled side of the background.

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Wall Tiling System 5 • Tiling to plasterboard - dry areas • Internal walls

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Plasterboard

Multi-purpose, ready mixed: ARDEX D 20 - maximum tile size 300mm x 300mm Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77 W Rapid set flexible: ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W

Wall tiles

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 49 regarding suitability and preparation of plasterboard to receive ceramic wall tiling.

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Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Wall Tiling System 6 • Tiling to moisture resistant plasterboard - wet areas (showers) • Internal walls

Plasterboard

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

ARDEX WPC

Multi-purpose, ready mixed for commercial wet areas: ARDEX D 30 (absorbent tiles only, maximum tile size 300mm x 300mm) Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77 W Rapid set flexible: ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W

Wall tiles

Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Commercial or domestic location

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 49 regarding suitability and preparation of plasterboard to receive ceramic wall tiling. NOTE: The use of the ARDEX waterproof coatings will only prevent moisture ingress from the tiled side of the background. NOTE: The adhesives below, including ARDEX D 30 can be applied directly to moisture resistant plasterboard in domestic showers, omitting the use of a waterproof coating.

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Wall Tiling System 7 • Tiling to aerated concrete blocks - dry areas • Internal walls

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Aerated concrete blockwork

Multi-purpose, ready mixed: ARDEX D 20 - maximum tile size 300mm x 300mm Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77 W Rapid set flexible: ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W

Wall tiles

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 49 regarding suitability and preparation of aerated concrete blocks to receive ceramic wall tiling. NOTE: If the aerated concrete blockwork is not suitably flat to receive ceramic tiling, the use of ARDEX AM 100 Rapid Hardening One Coat Tiling Render should be considered.

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Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Wall Tiling System 8 • Tiling to aerated concrete blocks - wet areas • Internal walls

Aerated concrete blockwork

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

ARDEX WPC

Multi-purpose, ready mixed for commercial wet areas: ARDEX D 30 (absorbent tiles only, maximum tile size 300mm x 300mm) Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77 W Rapid set flexible: ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W

Wall tiles

Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Commercial or domestic location

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 49 regarding suitability and preparation of aerated concrete blocks to receive ceramic wall tiling. NOTE: If the aerated concrete blockwork is not suitably flat to receive ceramic tiling, the use of ARDEX AM 100 Rapid Hardening One Coat Tiling Render should be considered.

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Wall Tiling System 9 • Tiling to glazed/unglazed tiles - dry areas • Internal walls

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

ARDEX P 4 Existing tiles

B A

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77 W Rapid set flexible: ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W Multi-purpose, ready mixed: ARDEX D 20 (absorbent tiles only, maximum tile size 300mm x 300mm) Wall tiles

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 49 regarding suitability and preparation of existing ceramic wall tiling to receive new tiles. Option A or B can be used depending if fixing directly or if priming is preferred.

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Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Wall Tiling System 10 • Tiling to glazed/unglazed tiles - wet areas • Internal walls

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Existing tiles

Multi-purpose, ready mixed for commercial wet areas not submerged i.e. swimming pools: ARDEX D 30 (absorbent tiles only, maximum tile size 300mm x 300mm) ARDEX X 7 + ARDEX E 90 (can be used in swimming pool refurbishment)

Wall tiles

Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 49 regarding suitability and preparation of existing ceramic wall tiles to receive new tiles.

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Wall Tiling System 11 • Tiling to wood-based sheets and boards - dry areas • Internal walls

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

ARDEX P 82 Wood-based board

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77 W Rapid set flexible: ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W Multi-purpose, ready mixed: ARDEX D 20 (absorbent tiles only, maximum size 300mm x 300mm) Wall tiles

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 49 regarding suitability and preparation of wood-based boards to receive ceramic wall tiling.

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Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Wall Tiling System 12 • Tiling to wood-based sheets and boards - wet areas • Internal walls

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Note: wood-based sheets and boards should not be used in wet locations, if they cannot be removed oversheet with moisture resistant plasterboard and treat as System 6. If not possible consider this system in domestic locations only.

Wood-based board

ARDEX WPC

Multi-purpose, ready mixed for commercial wet areas: ARDEX D 30(absorbent tiles only, maximum tile size 300mm x 300mm) Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77 W Rapid set flexible: ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W

Wall tiles

Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Heavy use domestic location NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 49 regarding suitability and preparation of wood-based boards to receive ceramic wall tiling. NOTE: The use of the ARDEX waterproof coatings will only prevent moisture ingress from the tiled side of the background.

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Wall Tiling System 13 • Tiling to brickwork/concrete blockwork - dry areas • Internal walls

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Brickwork/concrete blockwork

Multi-purpose, ready mixed: ARDEX D 20 - maximum tile size 300mm x 300mm Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77 W Rapid set flexible: ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W

Wall tiles

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 49 regarding suitability and preparation of brickwork and concrete blockwork to receive ceramic wall tiling. NOTE: If the concrete blockwork is not suitably flat to receive ceramic tiling, the use of ARDEX AM 100 Rapid Hardening One Coat Tiling Render should be considered.

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Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Wall Tiling System 14 • Tiling to brickwork/concrete blockwork - wet areas (showers) • Internal walls

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Brickwork/concrete blockwork ARDEX WPC

Multi-purpose, ready mixed for commercial wet areas: ARDEX D 30 (absorbent tiles only, maximum tile size 300mm x 300mm) Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77 W Rapid set flexible: ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W

Wall tiles

Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Heavy use domestic/commercial location

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 49 regarding suitability and preparation of brickwork and concrete blockwork to receive ceramic wall tiling. NOTE: If the concrete blockwork is not suitably flat to receive ceramic tiling, the use of ARDEX AM 100 Rapid Hardening One Coat Tiling Render should be considered.

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Wall Tiling System 15 • Tiling to proprietary tile backing boards • Internal walls

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Proprietary tile backing board

Multi-purpose, ready mixed for commercial wet areas: ARDEX D 30 (absorbent tiles only, maximum tile size 300mm x 300mm) Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77 W Rapid set flexible: ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W

Wall tiles

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. Further guidance on the fixing of specific proprietary tile backing board is described in the relevant ARDEX/Wedi, ARDEX/Marmox, or ARDEX/Kerdi application leaflet. NOTE: Some proprietary tile backing boards are not impervious to water, hence in wet areas ARDEX WPC may need to be used.

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Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Wall Tiling System 16 • Tiling to concrete or cement/sand render, brickwork/blockwork walls • External walls

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Concrete/cement and sand render/brickwork/blockwork

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 * MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77 W Rapid set flexible: ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W

Wall tiles

Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 49 regarding suitability and preparation of brickwork and concrete, cement/sand render, brickwork and blockwork to receive ceramic wall tiling. NOTE: If the backgrounds are not suitably flat to receive ceramic tiling, the use of ARDEX AM 100 Rapid Hardening One Coat Tiling Render should be considered. *NOTE: When fixing fully vitrified or porcelain tiles in external situations use ARDEX X 77.

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Wall Tiling System 17 • Tiling to existing glazed/unglazed tiles, glazed bricks • External walls

ARDEX X 7 + ARDEX E 90

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Existing tiles/glazed bricks

ARDEX P 4

Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 * MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77 W Rapid set flexible: ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W

Wall tiles

NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ‘ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide’. See notes on Page 49 regarding suitability and preparation of existing tiling or glazed bricks to receive ceramic wall tiling. *NOTE: When fixing fully vitrified or porcelain tiles in external situations use ARDEX X 77.

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Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL

WIDE JOINTS

Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

NARROTW JOIN S

Grout Selector and Coverage Table

GROUT SELECTOR TABLE

Grout Coverage Figure

Abrasive Conditions

High Hygiene Areas (Food preparation)

Dairies

Abattoirs

Early Traffic

Heavy Industrial

Aggressive Spillages

Swimming Pools (Aggressive water)

Swimming Pools (Balanced water)

Wet Internal Locations

External Locations

Internal Locations

Floor Tiling

PRODUCTS

Wall Tiling

KEY: Recommended Addition of ARDEX E 101 for water repellent joints

Heavy Pedestrian Traffic

SITUATION

ARDEX C2

1.7

ARDEX F4

1.5

ARDEX GK

1.8

ARDEX MG*

1.45

ARDEX-FLEX FS

1.5

ARDEX-FLEX FL

1.75

ARDEX EG 8

1.7

* If the tiles/slabs to be grouted are prone to moisture absorption and have been fixed with either ARDEX S 16/S 16 W, ARDEX X 7001/X 7001 W or ARDEX S 20/S 20 W rapid drying adhesives, we advise grouting is also carried out using ARDEX MG Rapid Drying Marble and Natural Stone Grout to minimise the risk of moisture staining to the tile edges.

COVERAGE This will depend upon tile size, joint width, depth and the Grout Coverage Figure (G.C.F.). Use the following to estimate the approximate grout requirements for square or rectangular tiles (all dimensions in mm):

SUMMARY Material required is:-

Stage 1. ADD length and breadth of tile together. 2. MULTIPLY result by joint width. 3. MULTIPLY result by joint depth. 4. MULTIPLY result by the Grout Coverage Figure (G.C.F). 5. DIVIDE result by length of tile. 6. DIVIDE result by breadth of tile. The result is the material requirement in kg per sq metre.

EXAMPLE Using ARDEX-FLEX FL

(length + breadth) x width x depth length x breadth

x G.C.F. = kg/m2

Tiles 300mm x 300mm x 10mm; joints of 10mm:(300 + 300) x 10 x 10 x 1.75 = 1.16kg/m2 300 x 300 Thus one 10kg bag of ARDEX-FLEX FL will grout up to 8.6m2 of tiling.

Quick and easy grout coverage can be calculated using the cement and epoxy based grout calculator at ARDEX online: www.ardex.co.uk/service/DatasheetsandCalculators.aspx

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Grout Colours Guide

ARDEX-FLEX GROUT AND SILICONE COLOUR GUIDE ARDEX-FLEX cement-based grouts are designed for use where the highest levels of protection are required for cement-based grouts. ARDEX-FLEX FL Rapid setting, flexible, water repellent cement-based grout for floor and wall tile joints from 3-15mm wide in internal and external locations including swimming pools.

ARDEX-FLEX FS Water repellent and dirt resistant, flexible grout. Easy to apply and to clean off, suitable for use in internal and external locations, swimming pools, etc. For wall and floor tile joints up to 4mm wide.

01

09

17

25

Brilliant White

Fresh Snowdrop

Dove Grey

Innocent Black

02

10

18

26

Blossom White

Gentle Blush

Silver Shimmer

Coffee Bean

03

11

19

27

Antique Ivory

Stone Beach

Ocean Grey

Ground Cocoa

04

12

20

28

Spring Jasmine

Barley Sugar

Slate Grey

Burnt Orange

05

13

21

29

Gentle Dawn

Fresh Magnolia

Pebble Drift

Winter White

06

14

22

30

Natural Almond

Wild Mushroom

Grey Dusk

Spring Green

07

15

23

31

Classic Vanilla

Oyster Pink

Stormy Mist

Summer Yellow

08

16

24

32

Organic Earth

Cast Iron

Autumn Red

Available in ARDEX ST

Available in ARDEX ST

Available in ARDEX ST

Available in ARDEX ST

Available in ARDEX ST

Available in ARDEX ST

Floating Driftwood

Due to printing processes, colours shown are approximate. Grout colours may vary when dry, depending on type of tile installed, substrate and installation conditions.

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Grout Colours Guide

ARDEX TILING GROUTS COLOUR GUIDE ARDEX cement-based grouts have a proven record for being versatile and reliably meeting all manner of 'everyday' tiling requirements. ARDEX C 2 - For joint widths from 2mm upwards, suitable for wall and floor tiling in internal and external situations, swimming pools, etc.

Grey

White

Sandstone

Anthracite

Limestone

Beige

ARDEX F 4 - Fine grout for internal and external use, including swimming pools etc., for joints up to 4mm wide. Easy to apply and clean off. Walls only.

Polar White

Light Grey

Beige

ARDEX GK - Rapid setting and hardening grout for internal and external use, for joint widths from 3mm upwards. Suitable for floor and wall tile joints.

Grey

Anthracite

ARDEX MG - Rapid drying grout suitable for natural stone or marble wall or floor tile joints up to 8mm wide, with reduced risk of water staining to the tile edge. When mixed with water, it produces a soft, creamy, easily worked mortar with good filling properties, enabling deep joints to be filled in one operation.

Light Grey

Dark Grey

White

Limestone

Sandstone

ARDEX Cement/Epoxy Hybrid Grout is used for applications where high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are required. ARDEX EG 8 - Cement/Epoxy Hybrid Grout and Adhesive for wall and floor tile joints from 2-12mm wide. Formulated to resist chemical attack, no special tools required and can be cleaned off tile surface up to 45 minutes after application

White

Grey

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The ARDEX Pool System

Walls - Preparation ARDEX AM 100 is recommended for use as a wall render prior to tiling. ARDEX AM 100 can be applied from 2-20mm thick, and tiling can commence after 2 hours at 20°C. Walls and Floors - Waterproofing Use ARDEX S 7 waterproof coating to ensure your swimming pool is water tight and free from leaks. Apply to walls and floors prior to tiling. Ensure you use the correct joint tapes required. Walls - Tile Fixing Fix mosaics or wall tiles with ARDEX X 77 MICROTEC adhesive ensuring solid bedding is achieved. Floors - Preparation Depending on the thickness of base required, there are three options for floor preparation prior to tiling.

1 Apply ARDEX S 21 neat to the floor at a 0-10mm thickness 2 Apply ARDEX S 21 and the incorporation of screeding sand to produce a 10-30mm base. This can also be used to form ramps and falls.

3 Apply an ARDEX A 38 screed to make up a concrete base for a 15-50mm bonded screed. Floors - Tile Fixing Ensure solid bedding of the tiles is achieved when fixing mosaics or floor tiles using ARDEX X 77 MICROTEC adhesive or for a rapid setting adhesive use ARDEX X 77 S MICROTEC adhesive. If you are fixing large format tiles and require a semi-pourable adhesive, use ARDEX X 78 S MICROTEC Adhesive. Grouting Walls and Floors 1 ARDEX-FLEX FS and FL grouts are available in 32 colours to colour match any tile choice.

2 For areas where chemical resistance and hygienic joints are required use ARDEX EG 8 cement/epoxy hybrid grout and adhesive. Always refer to the product data sheet or call the ARDEX Technical Services Department for advice on 01440 714939. You can also refer to BS 5385-4:2009 regarding timescales for stages of work and pool filling times.

ARDEX AM 100

ARDEX S 7

Rapid Hardening One Coat Tiling Render

Flexible Waterproof Coating for Floors and Walls

Concrete

OPTION 1 Standard Set Adhesive

OPTION 2 Semi-Pourable Adhesive or

ARDEX X 78 ARDEX X 77 MICROTEC® Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive

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MICROTEC Flexible Semi-Pourable Floor Tile Adhesive – Large format tiles

Concrete base

or

ARDEX-FLEX FS*

ARDEX-FLEX FL*

Flexible Tile Grout with Built-In Admix 1 - 4mm joints

Rapid Setting Flexible Cement- Based Grouting Compound 3 - 15mm joints

ARDEX EG 8 Cement/Epoxy Hybrid Grout and Adhesive

OPTION 3: 15 - 50MM ARDEX A 38

3

Rapid Hardening Cement for Floor Screeds Cement/Sand Screed, 15 - 50mm

B

2

OPTION 2: 10 - 30MM

A

ARDEX S 21

1

OPTION 1: 0 - 10MM

Rapid Hardening Floor Tile Bedding Mortar with Sand, 10 - 30mm and A Bonding Coat (neat ARDEX S 21)

ARDEX E 100 Bonding/Slurry Grout B Bonding Cement System

ARDEX S 21 Rapid Hardening Floor Tile Bedding Mortar Neat, 0 - 10mm

The information supplied in our literature or given by our employees is based upon extensive experience and, together with that supplied by our agents or distributors, is given in good faith in order to help you. We guarantee the consistent high quality of our products; however, as we have no control over site conditions or the execution of the work, we accept no liability for any loss or damage which may arise as a result thereof. For detailed information and advice please visit www.ardex.co.uk or call our Technical Services Department on 01440 714939

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The ARDEX Wet Room System

Walls - Preparation ARDEX AM 100 is recommended for use as a wall render prior to tiling. ARDEX AM 100 can be applied from 2-20mm thick, and tiling can commence after 2 hours at 20°C. Walls and Floors - Waterproofing Use ARDEX WPC Waterproof Protection System to ensure your wet room is water tight and free from leaks. Apply to walls and floors prior to tiling. Walls - Tile Fixing Fix mosaics or wall tiles with ARDEX X 77 MICROTEC adhesive ensuring solid bedding is achieved. Floors - Preparation Depending on the thickness of base required, there are three options for floor preparation prior to tiling.

1 Apply ARDEX S 21 neat to the floor at a 0-10mm thickness 2 Apply ARDEX S 21 and the incorporation of screeding sand to produce a 10-30mm base. This can also be used to form ramps and falls. 3 Apply an ARDEX A 38 screed to make up a concrete base for a 15-50mm bonded screed. Floors - Tile Fixing Ensure solid bedding of the tiles is achieved when fixing mosaics or floor tiles using ARDEX X 77 MICROTEC adhesive or for a rapid setting adhesive use ARDEX X 77 S MICROTEC adhesive. If you are fixing large format tiles and require a semi-pourable adhesive, use ARDEX X 78 S MICROTEC Adhesive. Grouting Walls and Floors 1 ARDEX-FLEX FS and FL grouts are available in 32 colours to colour match any tile choice.

2 For areas where chemical resistance and hygienic joints are required use ARDEX EG 8 cement/epoxy hybrid grout and adhesive. Always refer to the product data sheet or call the ARDEX Technical Services Department for advice on 01440 714939. You can also refer to BS 5385-4:2009 regarding timescales for stages of work and pool filling times.

Concrete

ARDEX AM 100

ARDEX WPC

Rapid Hardening One Coat Tiling Render

Waterproof Protection System For Timber Floors Refer to the ARDEX Schlüter Timber Floor System or Wedi/Marmox data sheet

Concrete base

OPTION 1 Standard Set Adhesive

OPTION 2 Semi-Pourable Adhesive or

ARDEX X 78 ARDEX X 77 MICROTEC Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive ®

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MICROTEC Flexible Semi-Pourable Floor Tile Adhesive – Large format tiles

MOVEMENT JOINTS or

ARDEX-FLEX FS*

ARDEX-FLEX FL*

Flexible Tile Grout with Built-In Admix 1 - 4mm joints

Rapid Setting Flexible Cement- Based Grouting Compound 3 - 15mm joints

ARDEX EG 8 Cement/Epoxy Hybrid Grout and Adhesive

OPTION 3: 15 - 50MM ARDEX A 38

3

Rapid Hardening Cement for Floor Screeds Cement/Sand Screed, 15 - 50mm

B

2

OPTION 2: 10 - 30MM

A

ARDEX S 21

1

OPTION 1: 0 - 10MM

Rapid Hardening Floor Tile Bedding Mortar with Sand, 10 - 30mm and A Bonding Coat (neat ARDEX S 21)

ARDEX E 100 Bonding/Slurry Grout B Bonding Cement System

ARDEX S 21 Rapid Hardening Floor Tile Bedding Mortar Neat, 0 - 10mm

The information supplied in our literature or given by our employees is based upon extensive experience and, together with that supplied by our agents or distributors, is given in good faith in order to help you. We guarantee the consistent high quality of our products; however, as we have no control over site conditions or the execution of the work, we accept no liability for any loss or damage which may arise as a result thereof. For detailed information and advice please visit www.ardex.co.uk or call our Technical Services Department on 01440 714939

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British Standards

British Standards

CLASSIFICATION OF TILE ADHESIVES EUROPEAN STANDARDS EN12004

The advice given in this publication is based on the following British Standard Codes of Practice and should be referred to if further guidance is required. BS 5385-1:2009 Wall and floor tiling Part 1: Design and installation of ceramic natural stone and mosaic wall tiling in normal conditions - Code of practice. BS 5385-2:2006 Wall and floor tiling Part 2: Design and installation of external ceramic and mosaic wall tiling in normal conditions - Code of practice. BS 5385-3:2007 Wall and floor tiling Part 3: Design and installation of internal and external ceramic and mosaic floor tiling in normal conditions - Code of practice. BS 5385-4:2009 Wall and floor tiling Part 4: Design and installation of ceramic and mosaic tiling in special conditions - Code of practice. BS 5385-5:2009 Wall and floor tiling Part 5: Design and installation of terrazzo, natural stone and agglomerated stone tile and slab flooring - Code of practice. BS 8000 Workmanship on building sites Part 11: Code of practice for wall and floor tiling. Section 11.1:1989 Part 11.1: Ceramic tiles, terrazzo tiles and mosaics. BS EN 12004:2007 Adhesives for tiles - Requirements, evaluation of conformity, classification and designation. BS EN 14411:2006 Ceramic tiles Definitions, classifications, characteristics and marking. BS EN 13914-1:2005 Design, preparation and application of external rendering and internal plastering. BS 6925:1988 Mastic asphalt for building and civil engineering (limestone aggregate) BS 8204-1:2003 + A1 2009 Screeds, bases and in situ floorings. Concrete bases and cementitious levelling screeds to receive floorings Code of practice. BS EN 13888:2009 Grout for tiles - Requirements, evaluation of conformity, classification and designation.

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SYMBOL TYPE CLASS C 1 C 1F C 1T C 1FT C 2 C 2E C

2F

C

2T

C

2TE

C

2FT

D D D D

1 1T 2 2T

D

2TE

R R R R

1 1T 2 2T

DESCRIPTION Normal cementitious adhesive Fast-setting cementitious adhesive Normal cementitious adhesive with reduced slip Fast setting adhesive with reduced slip Improved cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics Improved cementitious adhesive with extended open time and additional characteristics Improved fast-setting cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics Improved cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics and reduced slip Improved cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics, reduced slip and extended open time Improved fast-setting cementitious adhesive with additional characteristics and reduced slip Normal dispersion adhesive Normal dispersion adhesive with reduced slip Improved dispersion adhesive with additional characteristics Improved dispersion adhesive with additional characteristics and reduced slip Improved dispersion adhesive with additional characteristics, reduced slip and extended open time Normal reaction resin adhesive Normal reaction resin adhesive with reduced slip Improved reaction resin adhesive with additional characteristics Improved reaction resin adhesive with additional characteristics and reduced slip

EN12002 SYMBOL TYPE CLASS C S1 C S2

DESCRIPTION Deformable adhesive Highly deformable adhesive

BS EN13888:2009 SYMBOL TYPE CLASS CG 1 CG 2W CG

2A

CG

2WA

RG

DESCRIPTION Normal cementitious grout Improved cementitious grout with additional characteristic of reduced water absorption Improved cementitious grout with additional characteristic of high abrasion resistance Improved cementitious grout with additional characteristic of reduced water absorption and high abrasion resistance Reaction resin grout

ARDEX Technical Services, ARDEX Customer Services, ARDEX Online

ARDEX online: www.ardex.co.uk For the latest and most up to date information and advice, visit the ARDEX CPD ACADEMY at:

www.ardexcpdacademy.com The academy allows you to earn CPD points by taking one of our RIBA approved CPD seminars online. Technical guidance, product information and project case studies are available to download, making the ARDEX CPD Academy an essential tool in the specification process.

ARDEX Technical Services

ARDEX Customer Services

The ARDEX Technical Services department is available to answer any technical queries between 08.30 and 17.00 GMT Monday to Friday.

The ARDEX Customer Services department is available to answer any queries between 08.30 and 17.00 GMT Monday to Friday.

Call on 01440 714939 for an answer to your technical problem. You can also forward your queries by fax on 01440 716663. Or by email: [email protected].

Call on 01440 714939 for an answer to your query. You can also forward your queries by fax on 01440 716640. Or by email: [email protected].

Or by post:

Or by post:

Technical Services Department ARDEX UK Limited Homefield Road Haverhill Suffolk CB9 8QP United Kingdom

Customer Services Department ARDEX UK Limited Homefield Road Haverhill Suffolk CB9 8QP United Kingdom

NOTE: The information supplied in our literature or given by our employees is based upon extensive experience and together with that supplied by our agents or distributors, is given in good faith in order to help you. Our Company policy is one of continuous Research and Development; we therefore reserve the right to update this information at any time without prior notice. We also guarantee the consistent high quality of our products; however, as we have no control over site conditions or the execution of the work, we accept no liability for any loss or damage which may arise as a result thereof. The colours shown in this catalogue are as faithful as printing processes allow however there may be some variation, please check at point of purchase.

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Tile Adhesives

Tile Grouts

Waterproof Coatings

ARDEX UK LIMITED Homefield Road Haverhill

Levelling Compounds

Suffolk CB9 8QP England

Telephone: 01440 714939 Fax: 01440 716640 Technical Services Fax: 01440 716643

Email: [email protected]

Tiling Render

ARDEX online: www.ardex.co.uk

Fast Track Floor Screeds