System Tiling Brochure

CI/SfB 43 June 2010 Product Selector Y
TILE ADHESIVES TILE GROUTS FLOOR LEVELLING AND SCREEDS TILING RENDER WATERPROOF COATINGS NATURAL STONE PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE TILING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS
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FOR OVER 50 YEARS ARDEX has been synonymous with the development, manufacture and marketing of premium quality specialist construction materials for the flooring, tiling and rendering industries. ARDEX consistently meets all requirements of the market, especially the needs of contractors, specifiers and distributors for reliable, user friendly products which makes ARDEX the worldwide leader for tile adhesives and grouts, sub-floor smoothing compounds, industrial toppings, floorcovering adhesives, repair mortars, floor screeds and damp proof membranes. This catalogue will guide you through the range of ARDEX High Performance Tiling Products and provides essential tiling system diagrams for your tiling projects.
ARDEX tiling products are designed to work together for total peace of mind. Each product is the result of research and development with the help of contractors, specifiers, manufacturers and clients 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.
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Tile Adhesive Selector Chart Tile Fixing and Grouting Techniques Movement Joints Natural Stone ARDEX Product Case Studies Tile Adhesives Tile Grouts Waterproof Coatings Renders Smoothing and Levelling Compounds Fast Track Floor Screeds Schlter Ditra Matting Adhesive Admixes Primers Floor Tiling Systems Wall Tiling Systems Grout Selector and Coverage Table Grout Colours Guide The ARDEX Pool System The ARDEX Wet Room System British Standards ARDEX Technical Services, ARDEX Online Concrete Resurfacer, Patch & Repair Mortar
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Tile Adhesive Selector Chart
SELECTING THE CORRECT ARDEX TILE ADHESIVE

ARDEX S 16 / E 90 or S 16 W/E 90
ARDEX X 7 G / E 90 or X 7 W/E 90
ARDEX X 7 R / X 7 R W
ARDEX X 7 G or X 7 W
ARDEX X 7001 / X 7001 W
ARDEX X 78 S / X 78 W S
ARDEX X 77 S / X 77 W S
ARDEX S 16 or S 16 W
ARDEX X 7 G PLUS
ARDEX ADHESIVES
ARDEX D 30
ARDEX S 20 / S 20 W
ARDEX X 77 / X 77 W
ARDEX S 21/E 90
ARDEX D 20
ARDEX S 21
ARDEX X 32
TILE TYPE
Ceramic/Porous Bodied Vitrified Fully Vitrified/Porcelain Internal Fully Vitrified/Porcelain External Large Format Floor Tile (Fluid Bed) Slate
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Quarry Tile Terracotta

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Vitrified Mosaic Glass Mosaic

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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 WA 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
ARDEX WA
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. 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.
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 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.
Tile Fixing and Grouting Techniques
Tile Grouting Technique with ARDEX WA EpoxyBased Grout

1. First, ensure that you are ready with the correct tools and sufficient materials. Ensure that you have protective gloves, ample fresh water and have read the precautions on the containers. Add the complete contents of the hardener container into the container of resin. Mix the resin and hardener together then transfer some of the mix back to the hardener container to disperse any hardener not transferred initially. Transfer this material back to the resin container then thoroughly mix the hardener and resin together until a uniform mortar is produced. Mixing should be carried out using a propeller type stirrer with a slow speed drill which will make mixing easier and faster. When mixed, the mortar should be removed from the container and spread out onto the wall or floor tiles or an impervious surface e.g. metal plate, to ensure the maximum working time of the mortar by preventing self-heating in the container. 2. Work the mortar into the dry joints immediately after mixing, using a suitable rubber backed squeegee, ensuring that the joints are completely filled. N.B. Some porous and matt finished tiles are prone to surface absorption of epoxy resin. To avoid shading variations apply the mortar over the entire tile surface. 3. The use of a good rubber backed trowel/squeegee removes virtually all surplus material from the surface of the tiles and will make cleaning easier.
4. Mist spray water onto the wall tile surface prior to emulsifying the grout residues.
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5. Cleaning the residues from the surface of the tiles should proceed as soon after application as possible. Use a Scotchbrite pad and a little water, working in circular movements to emulsify the residues on the tile surface whilst applying gentle pressure. Blue pads should be used for cleaning ARDEX WA grey and white pads for ARDEX WA white. N.B. If the Scotchbrite pad is pressed too hard onto the tiled surface, more mortar will be removed from the joints. Take care to ensure that empty joints are kept dry and not accidentally filled with emulsified material. 6. Smooth the joint surface by gently wiping along the joint surface with a moist sponge to obtain a satisfactory finish. Carefully remove the emulsified material from the surface of the tiles with a squeezed out sponge, wiping with each face once before rinsing again in clear water. Water should be changed on a regular basis. A square cut sponge wiped diagonally across the surface of the tiles will leave the joints as flush as possible. Slowly wipe across to allow the sponge time to absorb the slurry as it passes over the tiled surface. 7. Note: Once the cleaning has been completed, the joints should be allowed to harden sufficiently before a final clean down to remove any residual film which may remain after wiping with a sponge. The use of a Scotchbrite pad and water will remove this film, this final cleaning should be carried out within 24 hours of application.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ARDEX A 35 ARDEX A 35 MIX
Pump or hand applied levelling mortar which can be tiled on in 3-4 hours. Rapid hardening and drying cement for floor screeds, which can be tiled on 24 hours after application. Unique rapid drying pre-blended screeding and screed repair mortar which can be tiled on 24 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. 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. 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. 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.
ARDEX S16 W
ARDEX X 7001/X 7001 W GREY or WHITE ARDEX S 20/S 20 W GREY or WHITE ARDEX X 32
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.
ARDEX Product Case Studies
Haverhill Leisure Centre Suffolk, UK Contractor: Cottrell Brickwork Ceramics Ltd of Ipswich
Products used: ARDEX X 7 R, ARDEX-FLEX FL
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
Harrods London, UK Contractor: BTM Marble & Granite and BTM Trading Ltd of Wembley Products used: ARDEX SD-T B, ARDEX X 7 R
St David's Shopping Centre Cardiff, UK Contractor: Stone Cladding International Limited of Newton Abbot
Products used: ARDEX X 7001 W
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Cambridge Regional College Cambridge, UK Contractor: Neofloors of Kimbolton
Products used: ARDEX K 15-B, ARDEX X 78 S, 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 20
Ready Mixed Wall Tile Adhesive
ARDEX D 30
Commercial and Domestic Ready Mixed Wall Tile Adhesive
D1 T
DT2 E
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. Fix porcelain: Grout after (walls): External use: Bed thickness: Adjustment time: Open time: Colour: Pack size: Coverage: Storage: Yes, if background absorbent 24 hours No 1 - 3mm 40 minutes 20 minutes Off White 10ltr, 5ltr or 2.5ltr plastic tubs A 10 litre tub will cover approximately 10m2 at 1mm thick Store out of direct sunlight. Protect from frost. Storage life not less than 12 months in unopened containers.
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: Grout after (walls): External use: Bed thickness: Adjustment time: Open time: Colour: Pack size: Coverage: Storage:
Yes, if background absorbent 24 hours No 1 - 3mm 20 minutes 20 minutes Off White 10ltr plastic tub A 10 litre tub will cover approximately 10m2 at 1mm thick Store out of direct sunlight. Protect from frost. Storage life not less than 12 months if stored in original unopened containers.
NOTES: For tile sizes above 300mm x 300mm we recommend the use of the appropriate ARDEX cement-based tile adhesive.
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Floor and Wall Tile Adhesives
ARDEX X 7 G / ARDEX X 7 W
Tile Adhesive
ARDEX S 16 / ARDEX S 16 W
Rapid Hardening and Rapid Drying Tile and Natural Stone Adhesive
C1 T
Grey
CT1 E
White
CF2 T
Extremely versatile adhesive for internal/external applications, swimming pools, etc., suitable for walls and floors.
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: Grout after (walls): Grout after/ walk on (floors): External use: Bed thickness: Working time: Adjustment time: Open time: Colour: Pack size: Coverage: Yes 2 - 3 hours 2-3 hours No 1 - 6mm 30 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes Grey or White 22kg or 11kg (Grey only) bags 1.35kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 22kg bag will yield approximately 16.3 litres of mortar i.e. 5.4m2 at 3mm thick
Fix porcelain: External use: Grout after (walls): Grout after/ walk on (floors): Bed thickness: Working time: Adjustment time: Open time: Colour: Pack size: Coverage:
Yes, with the addition of ARDEX E90 Yes* 24 hours 24 hours 1 - 6mm 5 hours 10 minutes 20 minutes Grey or White 22kg or 11kg bags 1.3kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 22kg bag will yield approximately 16.9 litres of mortar i.e. 5.6m2 at 3mm thick
Underfloor heating: Yes, with the addition of ARDEX E 90 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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Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesives with Built-In Admix
ARDEX X 7 G PLUS
Flexible Adhesive with Built-In Admix for Floor and Wall Tiling in Internal/ External Locations
21 C TE S
ARDEX X 7 R / ARDEX X 7 R W
Rapid Setting and Hardening Flexible Tile Adhesive with Built-In Admix
C2 T
Grey
CF2 T
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. Fix porcelain: Grout after (walls): Grout after/ walk on (floors): External use: Bed thickness: Working time: Adjustment time: Open time: Colour: Pack size: Coverage: Yes, internal only 8 hours 24 hours Yes*, except for porcelain 1 - 6mm 5 hours 20 minutes 10 minutes Grey 18kg bag 1kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. An 18kg bag will yield approximately 18 litres of mortar i.e. 6m2 at 3mm thick
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: External use: Grout after (walls): Grout after/ walk on (floors): Bed thickness: Adjustment time: Working time: Open time: Colour: Pack size: Coverage:
Yes Yes* 2 hours 2 hours 1 - 6mm (3mm on timber) 10 minutes 30 minutes 10 minutes Grey or White 20kg bag grey / 20kg bag white (Grey). 1.4kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. 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. Storage:
Underfloor heating: Yes (Grey) 12 months, (White) 6 months from the date shown on the packaging.
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ARDEX S 20 / ARDEX S 20 W
Flexible Rapid Hardening and Rapid Drying Natural Stone Tile Adhesive
ARDEX X 32
White Rapid Hardening and Rapid Drying Natural Stone Tile Adhesive
C1 F
Grey
C2 F
White
2 C FTE 1
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: Grout after (walls): Grout after/ walk on (floors): External use: Bed thickness: Working time: Adjustment time: Open time: Colour: Pack size: Coverage:
No 3 hours 3 hours No 5-20mm 45 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes Grey or White 22kg bag 1.2kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 22kg bag will yield approximately 18.3 litres of mortar i.e. 3.6m2 at 5mm thick
Fix porcelain: Grout after (walls): Grout after/ walk on (floors): External use: Bed thickness: Working time: Adjustment time: Open time: Colour: Pack size: Coverage:
Yes 3 hours 3 hours Yes 3-30mm 60 minutes 30 minutes 20 minutes White 20kg bag 1.2kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 20kg bag will yield approximately 16.5 litres of mortar i.e. 5.5m2 at 3mm thick
Underfloor heating: Yes Storage: 12 months from the date shown on the packaging.
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ARDEX X 77 / ARDEX X 77 W
MICROTEC Flexible Wall and Floor Tile Adhesive
ARDEX X 77 S / ARDEX X 77 W S
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.
Yes Yes* 8 hours 24 hours 1 - 6mm 30 minutes 3 hours 60 minutes Grey or White 20kg bag 1kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 20kg bag will yield approximately 19 litres of mortar i.e. 6.3m2 at 3mm thick
Yes Yes* 90 minutes 90 minutes 1 - 6mm 15 minutes 30 minutes 20 minutes Grey or White 20kg bag 1.2kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 20kg bag will yield approximately 16.7 litres of mortar i.e. 5.5m2 at 3mm thick
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Floor Tile Bedding Mortar and Flexible Floor Tile Bedding Mortar
ARDEX S 21
Rapid Hardening Floor Tile Bedding Mortar
ARDEX X 78 S / ARDEX X 78 W S
MICROTEC Ultra Rapid Setting Flexible Floor Tile Adhesive
C1 F
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.
Fibre reinforced rapid setting floor tile adhesive. Tiles can be grouted and trafficked 112 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: External use: Yes Yes*
Fix porcelain: External use: Grout after/walk on: Screed bed thickness:
Yes, with addition of ARDEX E90 Yes* 3 hours 1 - 10mm/10 - 30mm with sand
Grout after/walk on: 5 hours Bed thickness: Working time: Adjustment time: Open time: Colour: Pack size: Coverage: 1 - 6mm 30 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes Grey or White 20kg bag 1.2kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 20kg bag will yield approximately 16.5 litres of mortar i.e. 5.5m2 at 3mm thick Underfloor heating: Yes Storage: 6 months from the date shown on the packaging.
Adhesive bed thickness: 3 - 6mm Working time: Adjustment time: Open time: Colour: Pack size: Coverage: 30 minutes Approximately 20 minutes 10 minutes Grey 22kg bag 1.8kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 22kg bag will yield approximately 12.3 litres of mortar i.e. 4.1m2 at 3mm thick Yes, with addition of ARDEX E90 12 months from the date shown on the packaging.
Underfloor heating: Storage:
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Fast Track Flexible Tile Adhesive, Epoxy Adhesive and Grout
ARDEX X 7001 / X 7001 W

MICROTEC Rapid Drying Pourable Floor Tile Adhesive
ARDEX WA
Epoxide Adhesive and Grout
R2 T
CF2 E
Adhesive
RG
Grout
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 use in wet areas including swimming pools, easy to apply and clean off. For internal and external applications. Use where high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are required. Solvent free, waterproof and frost resistant, for wall and floor tile joints 212mm wide.
Fix porcelain: External use:
Yes No
Fix/grout porcelain: Yes External use: Grout after (walls): Grout after/ walk on (floors): Bed thickness: Working time: Open time: Adjustment time: Colours: Joint width: Pack size: Coverage: Yes 12 hours 12 hours 1 - 3mm 85 minutes 85 minutes 85 minutes Grey or White 2 - 12mm 4kg or 2kg (White only) plastic tubs 1.5kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. As an adhesive: A 4kg unit is sufficient for approximately 1.4m2 of tiles. As a grout: Refer to grout coverage table (page 66) 12 months from the date shown on the packaging.
Grout after/walk on: 2 hours Bed thickness: Working time: Adjustment time: Open time: Colour: Pack size: Coverage: 1 - 6mm (1 - 4mm to timber) 60 minutes 15 minutes 15 minutes Grey or White 20kg bag 1.4kg/m2/mm of bed thickness. A 20kg bag will yield approximately 14.4 litres of mortar i.e. 4.8m2 at 3mm thick Storage: 12 months from the date shown on the packaging.
Storage:
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Tile Grouts
ARDEX-FLEX FL
Rapid Setting and Hardening, Flexible Tile Grout with Built-In Admix
ARDEX-FLEX FS
Flexible Tile Grout with Built-In Admix
WIDE JOINTS
W NARRO JOINTS
CG2
CG2
For wall and floor tile joints from 3-15mm wide in internal/external locations, including swimming pools. Built-in admix. Available in 32 colours.
Water repellent and dirt resistant flexible tile grout for tile joints up to 4mm wide. Easy to apply and clean off, suitable for use in internal/external locations, swimming pools, etc. Suitable for walls and floors. Built-in admix. Available in 32 colours.
Joint width: Grout porcelain: Workable: Walkability: External use: Colours: Pack size: Coverage:
3 - 15mm Yes 30 minutes 90 minutes Yes 32 colours available refer to colour chart on page 68 2.5kg or 10kg bags Refer to grout coverage table (page 67)
Up to 4mm Yes 212 hours 5 hours Yes 32 colours available refer to colour chart on page 68 2.5kg or 10kg bags Refer to grout coverage table (page 67)
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Tile Grouts
ARDEX F 4
Fine Wall Tile Grout
ARDEX C 2
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: Grout porcelain: Workable: External use: Colours: Pack size: Coverage: Storage:
Up to 4mm Yes, with addition of ARDEX E101 2 - 3 hours Yes Polar White, Beige, Light Grey 11kg bag Refer to grout coverage table (page 67) 12 months from the date shown on the packaging.
2 - 20mm Yes, with addition of ARDEX E101 2 - 3 hours 24 hours Yes Anthracite, Beige, Grey, Limestone, White, Sandstone 11kg or 5kg (Beige, Grey or White only) bags Refer to grout coverage table (page 67)
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Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Grouts with Built-In Admix
ARDEX GK
Rapid Setting and Hardening Grout
ARDEX MG
Rapid Drying Marble and Natural Stone Tile Grout
1 CG 2A
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 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.
3 - 20mm Yes, with addition of ARDEX E101 30 minutes 3 hours Yes Anthracite or Grey 11kg bags Refer to grout coverage table (page 67)
Joint width: Workable: Walkability: External use: Colours: Pack size: Coverage:
Up to 8mm 30 minutes 90 minutes No Light Grey, Dark Grey, White, Limestone, Sandstone 11kg bags Refer to grout coverage table (page 67)
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Waterproof Coatings, Mesh Scrim
ARDEX WPC
Flexible Rapid Drying and Setting Waterproof Coating
ARDEX WPJ
Waterproof Jointing and Filling Mortar
A rapid drying flexible, waterproof protection coat ideal for use on moisture sensitive backgrounds prior to tiling in commercial or domestic kitchens, showers and bathrooms. Tiling can commence just 2 hours after application of second coat.
A flexible rapid drying waterproof jointing and filling mortar that is simple to apply. For creating a waterproof joint between wall and floor tile backing boards.
Pot life: Curing time: Fix tiles after: Colour: Pack size: Coverage:
Approximately 45 minutes 1 hour for first coat, 2 hours for second coat 2 hours after application of second coat Brown 5kg plastic bottle (liquid) 5kg bag (powder) 6.6m2 per unit to give a 0.8mm thick coating (2 coats)
Pot life:
Approximately 45 minutes
Fix mesh scrim/tiles: 1 hour Colour: Pack size: Coverage: Brown 2kg plastic bottle (liquid) 3kg bag (powder) 35 linear metres of a 10mm x 10mm bead (3.5 litres of mortar)
ARDEX MESH SCRIM

Mesh scrim for use with ARDEX WPJ to reinforce board joints. 20 metre roll.
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Fast Track Tiling Render, Smoothing and Levelling Compounds
ARDEX AM 100
Rapid Hardening One Coat Tiling Render
ARDEX FLOOR LEVEL

Under-Tile Levelling and Smoothing Compound for Floors
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.
Free flowing levelling compound for smoothing sub-floors prior to fixing natural stone and ceramic floor tiles. Particularly useful when fixing large format floor tiles which require a very flat sub-floor. Can be applied from 1.5 to 10mm thick.
Application thickness: 2 - 20mm Working time: Fix ceramics: 28 day strength (N/mm2): Final set: External use: Pack size: Coverage: 30 minutes 2 hours 11 90 minutes Yes* 25kg bags 1.3kg/m2/mm. A 25kg bag will yield approximately 19 litres of mortar i.e. 3.2m2 at 6mm thick 12 months from the date shown on the packaging.
Application thickness total: Application thickness neat: Working time: Walkable: Fix ceramics:
1.5 - 10mm 1.5 - 10mm 30 mins at 20C 212 hours at 20C 4 hours at 20C
28 Day compressive strength: 35N/mm2 External use: Under DPM: Underfloor heating: Pack size: Coverage: No - consult ARDEX Technical Services No - consult ARDEX Technical Services Yes 20kg bag Depending on flatness of surface a 20kg bag will cover approximately 6.4m2 at 2mm thick 1.6kg of mortar/m2/mm 12 months from the date shown on the packaging. 4 - 4.2 litres per 20kg bag.
Storage:
Material requirement: Storage: Mix water requirement:
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Smoothing and Levelling Compounds
ARDITEX NA
Ultra Rapid Setting Latex Sub-Floor Levelling and Smoothing Compound
ARDEX K 15-HB
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: Application thickness neat: Application thickness with aggregate:
0 - 30mm 0 - 12mm 8 - 30mm use from half to equal volumes of ARDEX COARSE Aggregate to ARDITEX NA mix 20 mins at 20C 2 hours at 20C 4 - 6 hours at 20C
Application thickness: Application thickness with aggregate:
5 - 35mm 20 - 35mm use from half to equal volumes of ARDEX COARSE Aggregate to the ARDEX K 15-HB mix 30 mins at 20C 2 hours at 20C After 4 hours at 20C 2 hours at 20C No No Depending on flatness of surface a 25kg bag will cover approximately 2.7m2 at 5mm thick 25kg bag 1.84kg of powder/m2/mm Yes 12 months from the date shown on the packaging.
Working time: Walkable: Fix ceramics: Final set: External use: Under DPM: Coverage:
Working time: Walkable: Fix ceramics:
28 Day compressive strength: 16.5 N/mm2 Final set: External use: Under DPM: Coverage: 112 hours at 20C Consult ARDEX Technical Services Yes Depending on flatness and texture of surface one unit will cover approximately 5m2 at 3mm thick 1.6kg of mortar/m2/mm Yes 20kg bags with 4.85kg latex liquid 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.
Pack size: Material Requirement: Underfloor heating: Storage:
Material requirement: Underfloor heating: Pack size: Storage:
Mix Water Requirement: 4 - 4.25 litres per 25kg bag.
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Fast Track Concrete Resurfacer, External Patch and Repair Mortar
ARDEX K 301
Fast Setting Resurfacing and Levelling Compound
ARDEX A 46
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: Application Thickness Neat: Working Time: Walkable:
2 - 20mm 2 - 20mm Approx. 30 mins at 20C 2 - 3 hours at 20C
Application Thickness Total: Application Thickness Neat: Working Time: Walkable: Fix Ceramics:
2 - 30mm 2 - 30mm 15 mins at 20C 2-3 hours at 20C 24 hours at 20C
28 Day Compressive Strength: 28 N/mm2 External Use: Under DPM: Underfloor Heating: Coverage: Yes Yes No Depending on flatness of surface a 25kg bag will cover approximately 7.8m2 at 2mm thick. 1.6kg powder/m2/mm 25kg bag 12 months from the date shown on the packaging. 5.25 litres per 25kg bag.
28 Day Compressive Strength: 20 N/mm2 Apply Floorcoverings: External Use: Under DPM: Underfloor Heating: Coverage: 24 hours at 20C Yes Yes Yes Depending on flatness of surface an 11kg bag will cover approximately 4m2 at 2mm thick (8 litres of mortar). 11kg bag 6 months from the date shown on the packaging. 2.7 - 3 litres per 11kg bag.
Material Requirement: Packaging: Storage: Mix Water Requirement:
Packaging: Storage: Mix Water Requirement:
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Fast Track Floor Screeds
ARDEX A 35
Rapid Setting, Hardening and Drying Cement for Floor Screeds
ARDEX A 35 MIX
Rapid Drying Pre-Blended Screeding and Screed Repair Mortar
Used in place of Portland Cement in cement/sand screeds, ARDEX A 35 produces a floor screed that can be walked on after 3 hours and is dry enough to 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: Thickness unbonded screed: Thickness floating screed: Working time: Walkable: Fix ceramics - bonded screed: 15 - 50mm 50mm+ 65/75mm+ (65mm for domestic locations only) 1 hour at 20C 3 hours at 20C 24 hours at 20C
Unique ready-for-use, rapid drying, pre-blended, screeding and screed repair mortar that just requires water to produce a screeding mortar with rapid strength development for receiving tiling after 24 hours, regardless of thickness.
Thickness bonded screed: Thickness unbonded screed: Thickness floating screed: Working time: Walkable: Fix ceramics - bonded screed:
15 - 50mm 40mm+ 65/75mm+ (65mm for domestic locations only) 1 hour at 20C 3 hours at 20C 24 hours at 20C
Fix ceramics - unbonded screed: 24 hours at 20C External use: Under DPM: Coverage: No No 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 25kg bags Yes 12 months from the date shown on the packaging. 1:4 mix = 0.37kg/m2/mm 1:5 mix = 0.31kg/m2/mm
Fix ceramics - unbonded screed: 24 hours at 20C 28 day compressive strength: 40 N/mm2 External Use: Under DPM: Coverage: No No Depending on flatness of surface approximately 0.83m2 at 15mm thick per 25kg bag 25kg bags Yes 12 months from the date shown on the packaging. 1.85kg of powder/m2/mm
Pack size: Underfloor heating: Storage: Material Requirement:
Pack size: Underfloor heating: Storage: Material Requirement:
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ARDEX EB 2
Rapid Hardening Cement for Floor Screeds
ARDEX B 2
Fast Setting Screed Bonding Cement System
A specially formulated cement for producing rapid setting and hardening floor screeds, bedding mortars and wear resistant screeds for internal and external applications. As a bonded screed, can receive ceramic tiles after only 3 hours.
An easily mixed, fast setting bonding cement, applied as a bonding grout prior to the application of ARDEX EB 2. Suitable for internal and external applications.
Thickness bonded screed: Thickness unbonded screed: Thickness floating screed: Working time: Walkable: Fix ceramics - bonded screed:
20 - 50mm 50mm+ 65/75mm+ (65mm for domestic locations only) 45 mins at 20C 3 hours at 20C 3 hours
Application thickness: Approximately 1mm thick Working time: External use: Under DPM: Coverage: 45 mins at 20C Yes Yes Depending on flatness of surface a 25kg bag will cover approximately 17m2 at 1mm thick
Fix ceramics - unbonded screed: 14 days External use: Under DPM: Coverage: Yes Yes Depending on flatness of surface approximately 2m2 per 25kg bag for 30mm 1:4 screed 25kg bags 12 months from the date shown on the packaging. 1:3 mix = 0.5kg/m2/mm 1:4 mix = 0.4kg/m2/mm 1:5 mix = 0.35kg/m2/mm
Material requirement: 1.5kg powder/m2/mm Pack size: Storage: 25kg bags 12 months from the date shown on the packaging.
Pack size: Storage: Material Requirement:
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Schlter Ditra Matting Adhesive, Admixes
ARDEX AF 200
Schlter Ditra Matting Bonding Adhesive
ARDEX E 90
Tile Adhesive Improver
ARDEX AF 200 is a water-based, low odour, solvent free, high quality dispersion adhesive for adhering Schlter Ditra matting to timber floors. Coverage: Notch size (mm) 2x6 m2/litre 3 approximately
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. Colour: Pack size: Coverage: Storage: White 2kg or 4kg plastic containers 4kg per 22kg bag of ARDEX X 7/S 16 (2kg for ARDEX S 21) 12 months from the date shown on the packaging.
Open/working time: Up to 1 hour depending on room temperature/humidity and absorbency of the sub floor Colour: Cream Storage: 12 months from the date shown on the packaging if stored in good conditions between 5C and 30C in original unopened containers. Available in 5 litre and 15 litre tubs.
ARDEX E 101
Tile Grout Improver
Packaging:
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. Colour: Pack size: Coverage: Storage: White 1kg or 5kg plastic containers 1kg per 11kg bag of ARDEX C 2, F 4 or GK grout 12 months from the date shown on the packaging.
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Primers
ARDEX P 4
Ready Mixed Rapid Drying Multi-Purpose Primer
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. Paricularly 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 51
Primer and Bonding Agent
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
ARDEX P 82
Water Dispersed Epoxy Primer
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.
Storage: 12 months from the date shown on the packaging.
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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.
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.
INTERNAL FLOORS SUBSTRATE TO BE TILED
SITE CONDITIONS
ARDEX SYSTEM
CONCRETE OR CEMENT/SAND SCREED
DRY AREAS WET AREAS
FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 1 - P32 FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 2 - P33 FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 3 - P34 FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 4 - P35 FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 5 - P36 FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 6 - P37 FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 7 - P38 FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 8 - P39 FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 9 - P40 FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 10 - P41 FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 11 - P42 FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 12 - P43 FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 13 - P44 FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 14 - P45
ANHYDRITE SCREED FLOORING GRADE ASPHALT
DRY AREAS DRY AREAS WET AREAS
EXISTING CERAMIC FLOOR TILING/TERRAZZO
DRY AREAS WET AREAS
TIMBER FLOORS
DRY AREAS WET AREAS
HEATED TIMBER FLOORS HEATED CONCRETE OR CEMENT/SAND SCREED TILEBACKER BOARDS INDUSTRIAL AREAS, CHEMICALLY RESISTANT JOINTS OR HYGIENIC JOINTS DAMP CONCRETE/CEMENT AND SAND SCREED REQUIRING DPM
EXTERNAL FLOORS
CONCRETE OR CEMENT/SAND SCREED EXISTING GLAZED/UNGLAZED TILES, TERRAZZO
FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 15 - P46 FLOOR TILING SYSTEM 16 - P47
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Floor Tiling - Background/Substrate Preparation
Internal Floors
CEMENT/SAND SCREED
New cement and sand screeds require at least 3 weeks drying time prior to fixing tiles.*
Background/Substrate Preparation
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. 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 a bonded ARDEX EB 2 cement/sand screed tiles can be fixed after only 3 hours. If thinner layers need to be made up, consideration should be given to the use of the appropriate ARDEX smoothing compound.
ANHYDRITE SCREED
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
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

Use ARDEX P 82 primer.
EXISTING CERAMIC TILING

Ensure existing tiling is well adhered. Thorough cleaning and rinsing off essential.
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. Paricularly useful for tile on tile applications. Applied to concrete, cement/sand screeds, ceramic tiles, terrazzo.
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
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. 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.
External Floors
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 2 3
Bed thickness maximum 3mm unless using ARDEX S 20. Adhesive bed thickness not greater than 6mm.
CONCRETE
Allow at least 6 weeks drying time prior to fixing tiles onto new concrete. Ensure all formwork release agents are removed.

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.
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 G PLUS Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC Ultra Rapid Setting Flexible Floor Tile Adhesive, large format tiles: ARDEX X 78 S
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.
Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS
WIDE JOINTS W NARRO JOINTS
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Tiling to concrete or cement/sand screed - wet areas Internal floors
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
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. See notes on Page 31 regarding suitability and preparation of concrete and cement/sand screeds prior to tiling.
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Tiling to anhydrite screed - dry areas Internal floors
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 G PLUS Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC Ultra Rapid Setting Flexible Floor Tile Adhesive, large format tiles: ARDEX X 78 S 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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Tiling to flooring grade asphalt - dry areas Internal floors
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
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.
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Tiling to flooring grade asphalt - wet areas Internal floors
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 G PLUS Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC Ultra Rapid Setting Flexible Floor Tile Adhesive, large format tiles: ARDEX X 78 S 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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Tiling to existing ceramic floor tiling/terrazzo - dry areas Internal floors
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
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.
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Tiling to existing ceramic floor tiling/terrazzo - wet areas Internal floors
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 G PLUS Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC Ultra Rapid Setting Flexible Floor Tile Adhesive, large format tiles: ARDEX X 78 S New floor tiles Existing floor tiles ARDITEX NA 3-6mm ARDEX P 4 and ARDEX FLOOR LEVEL or
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.
ARDEX WPC Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

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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.
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Tiling to timber floors - wet areas Internal floors
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
Multi-purpose flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 G PLUS Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC Ultra Rapid Setting Flexible Floor Tile Adhesive, large format tiles: ARDEX X 78 S Floor tiles
Existing floorboards
Pre-smooth with selected tile adhesive
Schlter Ditra matting www.schluter.co.uk
NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide.
Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS ARDEX AF 200 Schlter Ditra Matting Bonding Adhesive
Size of adhesive ribbing shown for illustrative purposes only
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Tiling to heated timber floors Internal floors
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
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
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Tiling to heated concrete or cement/sand screeds Internal floors
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
Heated concrete or cement/sand screed (thermally cycled)
WET AREAS
DRY 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.
ARDEX WPC Wide joints: ARDEX-FLEX FL Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

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Tiling to proprietary tile backing boards Internal floors
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
Proprietary tile backing board
NOTE: For natural stone tiling refer to the ARDEX Natural Stone Tiling Guide. 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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Tiling of industrial areas, chemically resistant or hygienic joints Internal floors
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
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 WA. 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.
ARDEX WA epoxide grout and epoxide adhesive
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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 G PLUS Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC Ultra Rapid Setting Flexible Floor Tile Adhesive, large format tiles: ARDEX X 78 S New Floor tiles
ARDEX DPM (2 coat coloured system)
Existing damp concrete or cement/sand 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 or cement/sand screeds prior to tiling.
ARDEX P 82
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Tiling to concrete or cement/sand screed External floors
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
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 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 EB 2 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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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 G PLUS Floor tiles Multi-purpose, rapidset flexible, all tile types: ARDEX X 7 R MICROTEC Ultra Rapid Setting Flexible Floor Tile Adhesive, large format tiles: ARDEX X 78 S
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 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.
ARDEX P 4
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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.
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.
INTERNAL WALLS SUBSTRATE TO BE TILED
SITE CONDITIONS
ARDEX SYSTEM
CONCRETE OR CEMENT/SAND RENDER
DRY AREAS WET AREAS
WALL TILING SYSTEM 1 - P50 WALL TILING SYSTEM 2 - P51 WALL TILING SYSTEM 3 - P52 WALL TILING SYSTEM 4 - P53 WALL TILING SYSTEM 5 - P54 WALL TILING SYSTEM 6 - P55 WALL TILING SYSTEM 7 - P56 WALL TILING SYSTEM 8 - P57 WALL TILING SYSTEM 9 - P58 WALL TILING SYSTEM 10 - P59 WALL TILING SYSTEM 11 - P60 WALL TILING SYSTEM 12 - P61 WALL TILING SYSTEM 13 - P62 WALL TILING SYSTEM 14 - P63 WALL TILING SYSTEM 15 - P64
GYPSUM PLASTER
DRY AREAS WET AREAS
PLASTERBOARD
DRY AREAS WET AREAS
AERATED CONCRETE BLOCK
DRY AREAS WET AREAS
GLAZED/UNGLAZED TILES
DRY AREAS WET AREAS
WOOD-BASED SHEETS AND BOARDS
DRY AREAS WET AREAS
BRICKWORK/CONCRETE BLOCKWORK
DRY AREAS WET AREAS
BRICKWORK/CONCRETE BLOCKWORK
EXTERNAL WALLS
CONCRETE OR CEMENT/SAND RENDER, BRICKWORK/BLOCKWORK WALLS EXISTING GLAZED/UNGLAZED TILES, GLAZED BRICKS
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WALL TILING SYSTEM 16 - P65 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
CONCRETE
Allow at least 6 weeks drying time prior to fixing new tiles onto new concrete. Ensure mould oil and curing agents are removed.
External Walls
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.*
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.*
CONCRETE
Allow at least 6 weeks drying time prior to fixing tiles onto new concrete. Ensure all formwork release agents are removed.
GYPSUM PLASTER

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
PLASTERBOARD
Ensure boards are rigidly braced and adequately supported; fix directly to the paper facing. Do not skim with plaster.
Background/Substrate Preparation
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. 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 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).
AERATED CONCRETE
Allow at least 6 weeks drying time for new walls before tiling or rendering. Render should not exceed 13mm in thickness.
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
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
Check with manufacturer for guidance on dimensional stability. Priming or surface preparation may be required.
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
BRICKWORK
CONCRETE BLOCKWORK
New walls should be built with dry blocks. Allow 6 weeks drying time before direct fixing or rendering.
WET LOCATIONS
Backgrounds should be water-resistant and suitable for direct fixing. Tiles should be solid bed fixed.
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 cement-based: ARDEX X 7 G PLUS 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 Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS

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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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 cement-based: ARDEX X 7 G PLUS 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 Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS 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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Tiling to gypsum plaster - dry areas Internal walls
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
Plaster ARDEX P 51 (Dilute 1:3)
Multi-purpose, ready mixed: ARDEX D 20 - maximum tile size 300mm x 300mm
Multi-purpose cement-based: ARDEX X 7 G PLUS 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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Tiling to gypsum plaster - areas prone to intermittent splashing Internal walls
Note: if at all possible avoid gypsum plaster in wet areas
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
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 cement-based: ARDEX X 7 G PLUS 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. NOTE: The use of the ARDEX waterproof coatings will only prevent moisture ingress from the tiled side of the background.
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Tiling to plasterboard - dry areas Internal walls
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
Plasterboard
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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Tiling to moisture resistant plasterboard - wet areas (showers) Internal walls
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
Plasterboard
ARDEX WPC
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. 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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Tiling to aerated concrete blocks - dry areas Internal walls
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
Aerated concrete blockwork
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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Tiling to aerated concrete blocks - wet areas Internal walls
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
Aerated concrete blockwork
ARDEX WPC
Wall tiles
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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Tiling to glazed/unglazed tiles - dry areas Internal walls
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
ARDEX P 4 Existing tiles
B A
Multi-purpose cement-based: ARDEX X 7 G PLUS 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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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
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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Tiling to wood-based sheets and boards - dry areas Internal walls
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
ARDEX P 82 Wood-based board
Multi-purpose cement-based: ARDEX X 7 G PLUS 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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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 cement-based: ARDEX X 7 G PLUS 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 Narrow joints: ARDEX-FLEX FS 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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Tiling to brickwork/concrete blockwork - dry areas Internal walls
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
Brickwork/concrete blockwork
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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Tiling to brickwork/concrete blockwork - wet areas (showers) Internal walls
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
Brickwork/concrete blockwork ARDEX WPC
Wall tiles
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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Tiling to proprietary tile backing boards Internal walls
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
Proprietary tile backing board
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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Tiling to concrete or cement/sand render, brickwork/blockwork walls External walls
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
Concrete/cement and sand render/brickwork/blockwork
Multi-purpose cement-based: ARDEX X 7 G PLUS* 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, 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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Tiling to existing glazed/unglazed tiles, glazed bricks External walls
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
ARDEX X 7 + ARDEX E 90
Existing tiles/glazed bricks
ARDEX P 4
Multi-purpose cement-based: ARDEX X 7 G PLUS* 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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Grout Selector and Coverage Table
GROUT SELECTOR TABLE

SITUATION
Swimming Pools (Aggressive water)
Heavy Pedestrian Traffic
Wet Internal Locations
Internal Locations
Heavy Industrial
PRODUCTS ARDEX C2 ARDEX F4 ARDEX GK ARDEX MG* ARDEX-FLEX FS ARDEX-FLEX FL ARDEX WA
1.45
1.5 1.75
* 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 rapiddrying 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): 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.
SUMMARY Material required is:(length + breadth) x width x depth length x breadth EXAMPLE Using ARDEX-FLEX FL 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. x G.C.F. = kg/m2
Quick and easy grout coverage can be calculated using the cement and epoxy based grout calculator at ARDEX online: www.ardex.co.uk/calculator.asp
Grout Coverage Figure 1.7

1.5
Aggressive Spillages
Abrasive Conditions
External Locations
KEY: Recommended Addition of ARDEX E 101 for water repellent joints Floor Tiling Wall Tiling
High Hygiene Areas (Food preparation)
Swimming Pools (Balanced water)
Early Traffic
Abattoirs
Dairies
1.8
1.5
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Grout Colours Guide
ARDEX-FLEX TILING GROUTS 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
Brilliant White
09
Fresh Snowdrop
17
Dove Grey
25
Innocent Black
02
Blossom White
10
Gentle Blush
18
Silver Shimmer
26
Coffee Bean
03
Antique Ivory
11
Stone Beach
19
Ocean Grey
27
Ground Cocoa
04
Spring Jasmine
12
Barley Sugar
20
Slate Grey
28
Burnt Orange
05
Gentle Dawn
13
Fresh Magnolia
21
Pebble Drift
29
Winter White
06
Natural Almond
14
Wild Mushroom
22
Grey Dusk
30
Spring Green
07
Classic Vanilla
15
Oyster Pink
23
Stormy Mist
31
Summer Yellow
08
Floating Driftwood
16
Organic Earth
24
Cast Iron
32
Autumn Red
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
Limestone
Beige
Sandstone
Anthracite
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 epoxide-based grout is used for specialist applications because of its high strength and chemical resistance.
ARDEX WA - Adhesive and grout for wall and floor tile joints from 2-12mm wide. Use where high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are required, solvent free, waterproof
and frost resistant. Ideal for swimming pools and wet areas.
White
Grey
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The ARDEX Pool System

Walls - Preparation The diagram shows the use of ARDEX AM 100 which is a wall render applied 2 - 20mm thick and will allow tiling to commence after 2 hours at 20C. Walls - Tile Fixing The wall tiles or mosaics can then be fixed with ARDEX X 77 (grey) or ARDEX X 77 W (white) adhesive ensuring solid bedding is achieved. Floors - Preparation The diagram shows the use of either 1 ARDEX S 21 neat, 2 ARDEX S 21 and the incorporation of screeding sand or 3 a bonded ARDEX EB 2 screed to make up screed levels to falls, if required, on a concrete base prior to ceramic floor tiling. Floors - Tile Fixing The floor tiles or mosaics can then be fixed after 3 hours at 20C with ARDEX X 77 or ARDEX X 78 S ensuring solid bedding is achieved.
Refer to BS 5385-4:2009 regarding timescales for stages of work, pool filling times, etc. Where time is short consult ARDEX Technical Services for assistance on 01440 714939.
ARDEX AM 100
Concrete
ARDEX X 77
MICROTEC Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive
or
ARDEX X 77
ARDEX X 78 S
Concrete base
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PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
or
ARDEX-FLEX FS*
Flexible Tile Grout with Built-In Admix 1 - 4mm joints
ARDEX-FLEX FL*
Rapid Setting Flexible Cement- Based Grouting Compound 3 - 15mm joints
*Balanced water conditions. In areas of aggressive water conditions consider the use of an epoxide grout/adhesive.
Concrete
Option 3 3
ARDEX EB 2
Rapid Hardening Cement for Floor Screeds Cement/Sand Screed, 20 - 50mm
B
ARDEX B 2
Fast Setting Screed
B Bonding Cement System
Option 2
ARDEX S 21
Rapid Hardening Floor Tile Bedding Mortar Sand Filled Screed, 10 - 30mm and A Bonding Coat
Option 1
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.
The ARDEX Wet Room System
Walls - Preparation The diagram shows the use of ARDEX AM 100 which is a wall render applied 2 - 20mm thick. This will allow tiling to commence after 2 hours at 20C. Walls - Tile Fixing The wall tiles or mosaics can then be fixed with ARDEX X 77 (grey) or ARDEX X 77 W (white) adhesive ensuring solid bedding is achieved. Floors - Preparation The diagram shows the use of either 1 ARDEX S 21 neat, 2 ARDEX S 21 and the incorporation of screeding sand or 3 a bonded ARDEX EB 2 screed to make up screed levels to falls, if required, on a concrete base prior to ceramic floor tiling. Floors - Tile Fixing The floor tiles or mosaics can then be fixed after 3 hours at 20C with ARDEX X 77 or ARDEX X 78 S ensuring solid bedding is achieved.
Movement Joints
ARDEX X 77
Concrete
ARDEX AM 100
or
1
ARDEX X 77
ARDEX X 78 S
Concrete base
ARDEX WPC
Waterproof Protection System
For Timber Floors
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Refer to the ARDEX Schlter Timber Floor System or Wedi/Marmox data sheet.
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE
or
ARDEX-FLEX FS
Flexible Tile Grout with Built-In Admix 1 - 4mm joints
ARDEX-FLEX FL
Rapid Setting Flexible Cement- Based Grouting Compound 3 - 15mm joints
Concrete
Option 3 3 B
ARDEX EB 2
Rapid Hardening Cement for Floor Screeds Cement/Sand Screed, 20 - 50mm
ARDEX B 2
Fast Setting Screed

B Bonding Cement System
Option 2
ARDEX S 21
Rapid Hardening Floor Tile Bedding Mortar Sand Filled Screed, 10 - 30mm and A Bonding Coat
Option 1
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.
British Standards
British Standards
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.
CLASSIFICATION OF TILE ADHESIVES EUROPEAN STANDARDS EN12004

SYMBOL TYPE CLASS C 1 C 1F C 1T C 1FT C 2 C 2E C C C C D D D D D R R R R 2F 2T 2TE 2FT 1 1T 2 2T 2TE 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 CG RG 2A 2WA 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
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The ARDEX Technical Services department is available to answer any technical 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: technical.services@ardex.co.uk. Or by post: Technical Services Department ARDEX UK Limited Homefield Road Haverhill Suffolk CB9 8QP United Kingdom
ARDEX Customer Services

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 query. You can also forward your queries by fax on 01440 716640. Or by email: info@ardex.co.uk. Or by post: 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 Adhesive Selector Chart

SELECTING THE CORRECT ARDEX TILE ADHESIVE

ARDEX X 7001 / X 7001 W

Quarry Tile Terracotta

Vitrified Mosaic Glass Mosaic

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

Tile Fixing and Grouting Techniques

Tile Fixing Techniques

Tile Grouting Technique with Cement-Based Grout

Tile Fixing and Grouting Techniques

Tile Grouting Technique with ARDEX WA EpoxyBased Grout

Internal Wall Tiling BS 5385-1 : 2009 6.5 Movement Joints

7.1.6 Movement joints

External Wall Tiling BS 5385-2 : 2006 10 Movement Joints

Fixing Natural Stone Tiles

ARDEX Product Case Studies

Products used: ARDEX X 7 R, ARDEX-FLEX FL

ARDEX Product Case Studies

Products used: ARDEX X 7001 W

ARDEX Product Case Studies

Cambridge Regional College Cambridge, UK Contractor: Neofloors of Kimbolton

Products used: ARDEX K 15-B, ARDEX X 78 S, ARDEX-FLEX FL

BBC SCOTLAND Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Contractor: Watson Stonecraft

Products used: ARDEX S 20

Ready Mixed Wall Tile Adhesives

Floor and Wall Tile Adhesives

Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesives with Built-In Admix

Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesives with Built-In Admix

Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Adhesives with Built-In Admix

Underfloor heating: Storage:

Fast Track Flexible Tile Adhesive, Epoxy Adhesive and Grout

ARDEX X 7001 / X 7001 W

Fix porcelain: External use:

Flexible Floor and Wall Tile Grouts with Built-In Admix

Waterproof Coatings, Mesh Scrim

ARDEX MESH SCRIM

Fast Track Tiling Render, Smoothing and Levelling Compounds

ARDEX FLOOR LEVEL

Material requirement: Storage: Mix water requirement:

Smoothing and Levelling Compounds

Application thickness: Application thickness with aggregate:

Working time: Walkable: Fix ceramics:

Pack size: Material Requirement: Underfloor heating: Storage:

Material requirement: Underfloor heating: Pack size: Storage:

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

Fast Track Concrete Resurfacer, External Patch and Repair Mortar

Application Thickness Total: Application Thickness Neat: Working Time: Walkable:

2 - 20mm 2 - 20mm Approx. 30 mins at 20C 2 - 3 hours at 20C

2 - 30mm 2 - 30mm 15 mins at 20C 2-3 hours at 20C 24 hours at 20C

Material Requirement: Packaging: Storage: Mix Water Requirement:

Packaging: Storage: Mix Water Requirement:

Fast Track Floor Screeds

Pack size: Underfloor heating: Storage: Material Requirement:

Pack size: Underfloor heating: Storage: Material Requirement:

Fast Track Floor Screeds

Pack size: Storage: Material Requirement:

Schlter Ditra Matting Adhesive, Admixes

Storage: 12 months from the date shown on the packaging.

Floor Tiling System Selector

INTERNAL FLOORS SUBSTRATE TO BE TILED

CONCRETE OR CEMENT/SAND SCREED

DRY AREAS WET AREAS