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About ABA ABA has been Australia’s most recognised brand of tile installation solutions over the past 40 years. The brand was founded in 1966 by four tile manufacturing companies to solve issues and make installation of tiles faster and easier. ABA today is committed to recognising our strengths from the past and developing on these for the future. We offer a comprehensive range of adhesive and under tile waterproofing solutions. You will see this range expand in our new brand livery with the aim to make tiling easier and building owners feel more secure. Welcome to the new look ABA. Your feedback is always welcome and will help us grow this brand well into the future.
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Contents Product Selector Internal Walls ������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Product Selector External Walls ����������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Product Selector Internal Floors ����������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Product Selector External Floors ����������������������������������������������������������� 10 Surface Preparation ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12
ABA Abascreed ABA Levelfast
12 12
Flexible Tile Adhesives �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13 ABA Abaflex ABA Floorflex
13 13
Tile Adhesives ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14 ABA Tileset ABA Super Tileset ABA MPP ABA Powerstik
14 14 15 15
Rubber Modified Tile Adhesives ��������������������������������������������������������������� 16 ABA Abastik ABA Glue ABA Glue Plus
16 16 17
Premixed Tile Adhesives ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 ABA Abafix ABA Abamastic ABA Abamastic Plus
18 18 19
Undertile Waterproofing ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20 ABA Waterproofer ABA Barrierflex Shower Kit ABA Barrierflex
20 20 21
Ardex Adhesives ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Ardex Optima Ardex S16W Ardex STS8W Ardex X77 Ardex X78 Ardex X56 Ardex WA100 Ardex Abapoxy
22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25
Ardex Levellers, Primers, Silicones & Additives ��������������������� 26 Ardex SE Silicone Ardex E90 Ardex Multiprime Ardex LQ92
26 26 27 27
Grouts ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28 Ardex FG8 Ardex FS-DD Ardex DG5 Ardex WA Epoxy
28 28 29 29
Colour Charts ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30
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Product Selector
RENDER Abafix Abaflex Abamastic HIGHLY POROUS Abamastic e.g. Terracotta Plus Barrierflex Abafix Abaflex
POROUS Abamastic
e.g. Monocottura Abamastic e.g. Bicottura Plus Barrierflex Abafix Abaflex
POROUS Abamastic
e.g. Ceramic Abamastic e.g. Ceramic Mosaics Plus Barrierflex Abafix Abaflex LOW POROSITY Abamastic e.g. Glass Mosaics Abamastic Plus Barrierflex Abafix Abaflex
LOW POROSITY Abamastic
e.g. Vitrified / Porcelain Abamastic Plus Barrierflex
NON-SENSITIVE Abaflex NATURAL STONE Abamastic
e.g. Marble/Granite Plus See Technical Bulletins Barrierflex TB001 & TB148 Glue Plus
TRANSLUCENT ARDEX Optima MARBLE ARDEX S16W
See Technical ARDEX STS8W Bulletin TB010 ARDEX WA 100
MOISTURE SENSITIVE ARDEX Abapoxy NATURAL STONE ARDEX S16W See Technical ARDEX WA 100 Bulletin TB010
Abaflex SLATES Barrierflex Always conduct a trial Glue Plus application Super Tileset
CONCRETE
EXISTIN
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abafix Abaflex Abamastic Abamastic Plus Barrierflex
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex (G) MPP (G) Powerstik (G)
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abafix Abaflex Abamastic Abamastic Plus Barrierflex
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex (G) MPP (G) Powerstik (G)
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abafix Abaflex Abamastic Abamastic Plus Barrierflex
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex (G) MPP (G) Powerstik (G)
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abafix Abaflex Abamastic Abamastic Plus Barrierflex
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex (G) MPP (G) Powerstik (G)
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abafix Abaflex Abamastic Abamastic Plus Barrierflex
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex (G) MPP (G) Powerstik (G)
MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex Abamastic Plus Barrierflex Glue Plus
MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex (G) MPP (G) Powerstik (G)
ARDEX Optima ARDEX S16W ARDEX STS8W ARDEX WA 100
ARDEX Abapoxy ARDEX S16W + ARDEX STS8W ARDEX WA 100
ARDEX Abapoxy ARDEX S16W ARDEX WA 100
ARDEX Abapoxy ARDEX S16W + ARDEX WA 100
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus Super Tileset
Abaflex (G)
Refer to Technical Bulletin TB010 for special recommendations in dealing with sen
KEY (G)
Glaze removed
(D)
Dry area only
Note: Slate is not a suitable substrate to be tiled over due to its instability.
Disclaimer: The technical details, recommendations and other information contain is your responsibility to ensure that our products are used and handled correctly a they are intended. We also reserve the right to update information without prior no on local standards, codes of practice, building regulations or industry guidelines, m always refer to the relevant product datasheets for specific instructions. ARDEX m suitable for the application intended. © ARDEX Australia Pty Ltd 2012.
All aforementioned products are the trademarks of ARDEX Australia Pty Ltd, its lic
Internal Walls
NG TILES
PLASTERBOARD
FIBRE-CEMENT MEDIUM DENSITY
UNDERTILE WATER-PROOFING MEMBRANE
Abafix Abaflex Abamastic Abamastic Plus Abastik
Barrierflex Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abafix Abaflex Abamastic Abamastic Plus Abastik
Barrierflex Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Powerstik Barrierflex MPP
Abafix Abaflex Abamastic Abamastic Plus Abastik
Barrierflex Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abafix Abaflex Abamastic Abamastic Plus Abastik
Barrierflex Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex MPP Powerstik
Abafix Abaflex Abamastic Abamastic Plus Abastik
Barrierflex Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abafix Abaflex Abamastic Abamastic Plus Abastik
Barrierflex Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex MPP Powerstik
Abafix Abaflex Abamastic Abamastic Plus Abastik
Barrierflex Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abafix Abaflex Abamastic Abamastic Plus Abastik
Barrierflex Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Abamastic Plus Barrierflex
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Abamastic Plus Barrierflex
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Abamastic Plus Barrierflex
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abafix Abaflex Abamastic Abamastic Plus
Barrierflex Glue Plus Powerstik MPP
Abaflex Barrierflex MPP Powerstik
y + E90 (G) + E90 (G) 0
MPP
MPP
MPP
y + E90 (D)(G) 0
ARDEX Abapoxy ARDEX S16W ARDEX WA 100
ARDEX Abapoxy ARDEX S16W ARDEX WA 100
ARDEX Abapoxy ARDEX WA 100
Abafix Abaflex Abamastic Abamastic Plus
Glue Plus
Abafix Abaflex Abamastic Abamastic Plus
Glue Plus
Abaflex Barrierflex
nsitive stones. For other applications not listed, please contact ARDEX Technical Services.
ned in this sheet are given in good faith and represent the best of our knowledge and experience at the time of issue. It and in accordance with any applicable Australian Standard, our instructions and recommendations and only for the uses otice to you to reflect our ongoing research and development program. Country specific recommendations, depending may effect specific installation recommendations. This guide is intended as a quick reference selector only; please make no claim on tile performance in the above situations; please refer to the tile manufacturer to ensure the tile is
censors and affiliates.
Product Selector
RENDER Abaflex
CONCRETE
EXIS TIL
e.g. Monocottura Glue Plus e.g. Bicottura Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex (Covered, not pe immersed & mechanically
Abaflex POROUS Barrierflex e.g. Ceramic Glue Plus e.g. Ceramic Mosaics Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex (Covered, not pe immersed & mechanically
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex (Covered, not pe immersed & mechanically
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex (Covered, not pe immersed & mechanically
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus Powerstik Super Tileset
Contact ABA Te Services
ARDEX Optima ARDEX STS8W + E90 ARDEX WA 100
Contact ABA Te Services
MOISTURE SENSITIVE ARDEX Abapoxy NATURAL STONE ARDEX WA 100
ARDEX Abapoxy ARDEX WA 100
Contact ABA Te Services
Abaflex SLATES Barrierflex Always conduct Glue Plus a trial application Super Tileset Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus Super Tileset Powerstik
Contact ABA Te Services
POROUS Barrierflex
Abaflex Barrierflex
LOW POROSITY Glue Plus
e.g. Glass Mosaics
Powerstik Super Tileset Abaflex Barrierflex
LOW POROSITY Glue Plus
e.g. Vitrified / Porcelain
Powerstik Super Tileset
NON-SENSITIVE Abaflex NATURAL STONE Barrierflex
e.g. Marble/Granite Glue Plus See Technical Bulletins Powerstik TB001 & TB148 Super Tileset
TRANSLUCENT ARDEX Optima MARBLE ARDEX STS8W + E90 See Technical ARDEX WA 100 Bulletin TB010
See Technical Bulletin TB010
Refer to Technical Bulletin TB010 for special recommendations in dealing with s
KEY Not applicable or recommended application Note: All floors must have adequate falls. Slate is not a suitable substrate to be tiled over due to its instability.
Disclaimer: The technical details, recommendations and other information conta It is your responsibility to ensure that our products are used and handled correc the uses they are intended. We also reserve the right to update information with depending on local standards, codes of practice, building regulations or industry only; please always refer to the relevant product datasheets for specific instruct the tile is suitable for the application intended. © ARDEX Australia Pty Ltd 2012. All aforementioned products are the trademarks of ARDEX Australia Pty Ltd, its
External Walls
STING LES
FC SHEET OR BLUEBOARD
ermanently prepared)
ermanently prepared)
ermanently prepared)
ermanently prepared)
echnical
These sheets are only suitable for textured coatings and are not suitable to tile over in external situations
echnical
UNDERTILE WATER-PROOFING MEMBRANE
SWIMMING POOLS
Abaflex Barrierflex Powerstik
Barrierflex ARDEX X77 ARDEX Optima ARDEX STS8W + E90 ARDEX WA 100
Abaflex Barrierflex Powerstik
Barrierflex ARDEX X77 ARDEX Optima ARDEX STS8W + E90 ARDEX WA 100
Abaflex Barrierflex Powerstik
Barrierflex ARDEX X77 ARDEX Optima ARDEX STS8W + E90 ARDEX WA 100
Abaflex Barrierflex Powerstik
Barrierflex ARDEX X77 ARDEX Optima ARDEX STS8W + E90 ARDEX WA 100
Abaflex Barrierflex
Barrierflex ARDEX X77 ARDEX Optima ARDEX STS8W + E90 ARDEX WA 100
ARDEX Optima ARDEX STS8W + E90 ARDEX WA 100
ARDEX Optima ARDEX STS8W + E90 ARDEX WA 100
echnical
ARDEX Abapoxy ARDEX WA 100
echnical
Abaflex Barrierflex
Barrierflex ARDEX X77 ARDEX Optima ARDEX STS8W + E90 ARDEX WA 100,
sensitive stones. For other applications not listed, please contact ARDEX Technical Services.
ained in this sheet are given in good faith and represent the best of our knowledge and experience at the time of issue. ctly and in accordance with any applicable Australian Standard, our instructions and recommendations and only for hout prior notice to you to reflect our ongoing research and development program. Country specific recommendations, y guidelines, may effect specific installation recommendations. This guide is intended as a quick reference selector tions. ARDEX make no claim on tile performance in the above situations; please refer to the tile manufacturer to ensure
licensors and affiliates.
Product Selector
CONCRETE Glue Glue Plus
HEATED CONCRETE
SAND/CEMENT SCREED
EXIS TIL
HIGHLY Abastik MPP POROUS Barrierflex Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex Glue Glue Plus
MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex(D,G Floorflex(D,G Glue(D,G) Powerstik(D Super Tilese
Glue Glue Plus MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex Glue Glue Plus
MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex(D,G Floorflex(D,G Glue(D,G) Powerstik(D Super Tilese
Glue Glue Plus MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex Glue Glue Plus
MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex(D,G Floorflex(D,G Glue(D,G) Powerstik(D Super Tilese
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex Glue Glue Plus
MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex(D,G Floorflex(D,G Glue(D,G) Super Tilese
Glue Plus Powerstik MPP Super Tileset
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex Glue Glue Plus
MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex(D,G Floorflex(D,G Glue(D,G) Powerstik(D
Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus
MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex(G) Powerstik(G
MPP ARDEX Optima ARDEX S16W + E90(D) ARDEX STS8W + E90
MPP ARDEX Optima ARDEX S16W(D) ARDEX STS8W
ARDEX Opti ARDEX S16W ARDEX STS E90(D)
ARDEX Abapoxy ARDEX S16W + E90
ARDEX Abapoxy ARDEX S16W
ARDEX Abap ARDEX S16W
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus Powerstik
Abaflex(G) Powerstik(G
Abaflex
e.g. Terracotta Floorflex
POROUS Abaflex
Abastik e.g. Monocottura Barrierflex e.g. Bicottura Floorflex
POROUS Abaflex e.g. Ceramic Abastik e.g. Ceramic Barrierflex Mosaics Floorflex
Super Tileset
Abaflex
LOW POROSITY Barrierflex
e.g. Glass Mosaics MPP Powerstik Abaflex
LOW POROSITY Abastik
e.g. Vitrified / Barrierflex Porcelain Floorflex Glue
NON-SENSITIVE NATURAL STONE Abaflex
e.g. Marble/ Barrierflex Granite Glue Plus See Technical MPP Bulletins TB001 & TB148
TRANSLUCENT MPP MARBLE ARDEX Optima
See Technical ARDEX S16W(D) Bulletin TB010 ARDEX STS8W
MOISTURE SENSITIVE NATURAL STONE ARDEX Abapoxy See Technical ARDEX S16W Bulletin TB010
Abaflex SLATES Barrierflex Always conduct a Glue Plus trialapplication Powerstik Super Tileset
Refer to Technical Bulletin TB010 for special
KEY (G)
Glaze removed
(D)
Dry area only
(P)
Prime with ARDEX Optima/ARDEX P82 Not applicable or recommended application, Note: Slate is not a suitable substrate to be tiled over due to its instability.
Disclaimer: The technical details, recommend experience at the time of issue. It is your resp our instructions and recommendations and o research and development program. Country effect specific installation recommendations. instructions. ARDEX make no claim on tile pe © ARDEX Australia Pty Ltd 2012.
All aforementioned products are the tradema
Internal Floors
STING LES
G) G)
D,G) et(D,G)
G) G)
D,G) et(D,G)
G) G)
D,G) et(D,G)
G) G)
et(D,G)
G) G)
D,G)
G)
TIMBER INTERNAL (direct application)
FIBRE-CEMENT MEDIUM DENSITY/CTU
FIBRE-CEMENT COMPRESSED (min 15mm)
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex Glue
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex MPP
Barrierflex (P) Floorflex(P) ARDEX X56(P) ARDEX Optima(P)
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus
MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex Glue
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex MPP
Barrierflex (P) Floorflex(P) ARDEX X56(P) ARDEX Optima(P)
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus
MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex Glue
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex MPP
Barrierflex (P) Floorflex(P) ARDEX X56(P) ARDEX Optima(P)
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus
MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex Glue
Glue Plus MPP Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex MPP
Barrierflex (P) Floorflex(P) ARDEX X56(P) ARDEX Optima(P)
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus
MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex Glue Plus MPP
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex MPP
Barrierflex (P) Floorflex(P) ARDEX X56(P) ARDEX Optima(P)
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus
MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex Glue Plus MPP
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus MPP
Barrierflex (P) Floorflex(P) ARDEX X56(P) ARDEX Optima(P)
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus
MPP Powerstik Super Tileset
Barrierflex (P) Floorflex(P) ARDEX Optima(P)
MPP ARDEX Optima ARDEX STS8W + E90
ima W + E90(D) 8W +
poxy W + E90(D)
G)
WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE
ARDEX Abapoxy Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex Glue Plus ARDEX X56
Abaflex Glue Plus Barrierflex
Barrierflex Floorflex(P) ARDEX X56(P) ARDEX Optima(P)
Abaflex Barrierflex Powerstik
recommendations in dealing with sensitive stones. For other applications not listed, please contact ARDEX Technical Services.
dations and other information contained in this sheet are given in good faith and represent the best of our knowledge and ponsibility to ensure that our products are used and handled correctly and in accordance with any applicable Australian Standard, only for the uses they are intended. We also reserve the right to update information without prior notice to you to reflect our ongoing y specific recommendations, depending on local standards, codes of practice, building regulations or industry guidelines, may . This guide is intended as a quick reference selector only; please always refer to the relevant product datasheets for specific erformance in the above situations; please refer to the tile manufacturer to ensure the tile is suitable for the application intended.
arks of ARDEX Australia Pty Ltd, its licensors and affiliates.
Product Selector
CONCRETE
HIGHLY Abaflex Powerstik POROUS Barrierflex Super
FIBRE-C COMPR
SAND/CEMENT SCREED
EXISTING TILES
Glue Glue Plus Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex (G,N) Ardex Optima (G,N)
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus Powerstik
(min 1
e.g. Terracotta Glue Glue Plus
Tileset
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex
POROUS Abaflex Barrierflex e.g. Monocottura Glue e.g. Bicottura Glue Plus
Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex
Glue Glue Plus Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex (G,N) Ardex Optima (G,N)
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus Powerstik
POROUS Abaflex e.g. Ceramic Barrierflex e.g. Ceramic Glue Mosaics Glue Plus
Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex
Glue Glue Plus Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex (G,N) Ardex Optima (G,N)
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex Floorflex
Glue Glue Plus Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex (G,N) Ardex Optima (G,N)
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus Powerstik
Abaflex Glue Plus Powerstik
Glue Floorflex Barrierflex
Abaflex (G,N) Ardex Optima (G,N)
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus Powerstik
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus
Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex (G,N) Ardex Optima (G,N)
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus Powerstik
ARDEX Optima ARDEX STS8W
ARDEX Optima (G,N) ARDEX STS8W + E90(G,D)
ARDEX Abap ARDEX Opti ARDEX STS
MOISTURE SENSITIVE NATURAL STONE ARDEX Abapoxy
ARDEX Abapoxy
Contact ABA Technical Services
ARDEX Abap
Abaflex SLATES Barrierflex Always conduct a Glue Plus trial application Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus Powerstik Super Tileset
Abaflex (G,N), Ardex Optima (G,N)
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus
Powerstik
LOW POROSITY Abaflex
e.g. Glass Mosaics Barrierflex
LOW POROSITY Abaflex
e.g. Vitrified / Barrierflex Porcelain Floorflex
NON-SENSITIVE NATURAL STONE Abaflex
e.g. Marble/ Barrierflex Granite Glue Plus See Technical Bulletins TB001 & TB148
Glue Glue Plus Powerstik
Powerstik Super Tileset
TRANSLUCENT MARBLE ARDEX Optima
See Technical ARDEX STS8W Bulletin TB010
See Technical Bulletin TB010
Refer to Technical Bulletin TB010 for special recom
KEY (G)
Glaze removed
(D)
Dry area only
(N)
Not permanently immersed Not applicable or recommended application Note: All floors must have adequate falls. Slate is not a suitable substrate to be tiled over due to its instability.
Refer to Technical Bulletin TB077 for special recom
Disclaimer: The technical details, recommendation at the time of issue. It is your responsibility to ensu and recommendations and only for the uses they a development program. Country specific recommen installation recommendations. This guide is intende no claim on tile performance in the above situation © ARDEX Australia Pty Ltd 2012.
All aforementioned products are the trademarks of
External Floors
CEMENT RESSED
15mm)
WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE
FIBREGLASS BUTYNOL (TB077)
(Pool waterline after mechanically prepared)
SWIMMING POOLS
Abaflex Glue Plus Powerstik Super Tileset
ARDEX Optima
ARDEX Optima
Barrierflex ARDEX Optima ARDEX X77 ARDEX STS8W + E90
Abaflex Glue Plus Powerstik Super Tileset
ARDEX Optima
ARDEX Optima
Barrierflex ARDEX Optima ARDEX X77 ARDEX STS8W + E90
Abaflex Glue Plus Powerstik Super Tileset
ARDEX Optima
ARDEX Optima
Barrierflex ARDEX Optima ARDEX X77 ARDEX STS8W + E90
Abaflex Glue Plus Powerstik Super Tileset
ARDEX Optima
ARDEX Optima
Barrierflex ARDEX Optima ARDEX X77 ARDEX STS8W + E90
Abaflex Glue Plus Powerstik Super Tileset
ARDEX Optima
ARDEX Optima
Barrierflex ARDEX Optima ARDEX X77 ARDEX STS8W + E90
Abaflex Glue Plus Powerstik Super Tileset
ARDEX Optima
ARDEX Optima
Barrierflex ARDEX Optima ARDEX X77 ARDEX STS8W + E90
ARDEX Optima
ARDEX Optima ARDEX STS8W + E90
ARDEX Optima
Barrierflex ARDEX STS8W + E90 ARDEX Optima ARDEX X77
poxy ima 8W + E90
ARDEX Optima ARDEX STS8W + E90
poxy
ARDEX Abapoxy
Abaflex Barrierflex Glue Plus
ARDEX Optima
mmendations in dealing with sensitive stones. For other applications not listed, please contact ARDEX Technical Services.
mmendations in dealing with Butynol. For other applications not listed, please contact ARDEX Technical Services.
ns and other information contained in this sheet are given in good faith and represent the best of our knowledge and experience ure that our products are used and handled correctly and in accordance with any applicable Australian Standard, our instructions re intended. We also reserve the right to update information without prior notice to you to reflect our ongoing research and ndations, depending on local standards, codes of practice, building regulations or industry guidelines, may effect specific ed as a quick reference selector only; please always refer to the relevant product datasheets for specific instructions. ARDEX make ns; please refer to the tile manufacturer to ensure the tile is suitable for the application intended.
f ARDEX Australia Pty Ltd, its licensors and affiliates.
SURFACE PREParation
ABA Abascreed DESCRIPTION ABA Abascreed is a factory proportioned premixed sand/cement screed designed to achieve falls for water run off and to economically level uneven floors prior to tiling or waterproofing. Application Internal and external floors Substrates Concrete floors, fibre-cement sheets, timber floors (internal) Colours Grey/green powder Coverage 20kg of Abascreed is sufficient for approximately 1m2, at 10mm thickness. 1m2 shower base will require approximately 40kg of Abascreed (depending on minimum bed thickness). Pack Sizes 20kg bag
LOW VOC
ABA Levelfast Description: Cement based underlay for levelling uneven floors prior to tiling, for internal and external application and quick drying Bed Thickness: 2mm to 20mm in one application Location: Internal or external floors, suitable for underfloor heating. Drying Time: Ready for tiles once walkable, generally 2 hours. Colours: Grey Pack Size: 20kg
QUICK DRYING
LOW VOC
Flexible tile adhesives
ABA Abaflex DESCRIPTION ABA Abaflex is a premium grade, cement-based adhesive with excellent flexibility and workability and is dry enough to be grouted after 8 hours. It is especially suited to high performance situations with heavy pedestrian traffic e.g. shopping centres. Applications Internal and external walls and floors Tile Types Fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, natural stones (excluding moisture sensitive), glass and porcelain mosaics.
HIGH BOND STRENGTH
HIGHLY FLEXIBLE
Substrates Concrete, renders, screeds; ARDEX liquid applied undertile waterproofing membranes; Medium density fibre-cement sheets on walls; Plasterboard; Existing ceramic and vinyl tiles; Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC); Compressed fibre-cement sheet on floors; Ceramic tile underlay Colours Off White Powder
LOW VOC
SAME DAY GROUTING
Coverage 7m2 on walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel 5m2 on floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel Pack Sizes 20kg
ABA Floorflex DESCRIPTION ABA Floorflex is a two component, rubber based tile adhesive. It is especially formulated to fix tiles to substrates which are subject to thermal and shrinkage movement. Applications Internal and external walls and floors Tile Types Fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, natural stones (excluding moisture sensitive) and mosaics.
HIGHLY FLEXIBLE
LOW VOC
EXCELLENT COVERAGE
Substrates Concrete, aerated concrete, cement renders; Metal surfaces; ARDEX liquid applied undertile waterproofing membranes (excluding shower recess floors); Medium density fibre-cement sheet, compressed fibre-cement sheet, plasterboard; Existing ceramic and vinyl tiles; Internal sheet timber, particleboard and plywood; Ceramic tile Underlay Colours Grey Powder, White Liquid Coverage 20kg Liquid/40kg Powder) 26-29m2 on walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel. 21m2 on floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel Pack Sizes 20kg pail, 20kg bag
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TILE ADHESIVES
ABA Tileset DESCRIPTION ABA Tileset is a standard grade cement-based wall and floor tile adhesive. Application Internal walls and floors Tile Types Ceramic tiles, terracotta, slate and quarry tiles with water absorption >6% Substrates Concrete, renders, screeds Colours Off white powder Coverage 6.5m2 on walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel. 5m2 on floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel Pack Sizes 20kg bag
LOW VOC
ABA SUPER Tileset DESCRIPTION ABA Super Tileset is a polymer fortified cementbased wall and floor tile adhesive for use in applications not subject to movement. It is formulated for fixing all types of tiles, including dense bodied and fully vitrified tiles over sound substrates without the need for polymer additives. Application Internal and external walls and floors Tile Types Non-moisture sensitive natural stone, porcelain, mosaics, fully vitrified & ceramic tiles Substrates Concrete render/screed, Existing tiles, ARDEX waterproofing systems
HIGH BOND STRENGTH
Colours Off white powder LOW VOC
Coverage 9m2 on walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel. 6m2 on floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel Pack Sizes 20kg bag
ABA MPP DESCRIPTION ABA MPP is a cementitious mastic ceramic tile adhesive. It combines the properties of a mastic adhesive with those of a fast-setting cement based adhesive. Application Internal walls and floors Tile Types Suitable for tiles with more than 0.01% water absorption, including non-moisture sensitive natural stone, porcelain, mosaics, fully vitrified and ceramic tiles. Substrates Walls: Cement Render, fibre cement sheet, plasterboard. Floors: Concrete, existing ceramic tiles (dry areas), ceramic tile underlay FLEXIBLE
LOW VOC
HIGH BOND STRENGTH
SAME DAY GROUTING
Colours White powder Coverage 12m2 on walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel (20kg bag). 8m2 on floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel (20kg bag) Pack Sizes 20kg, 5kg bag
ABA POWERSTIK DESCRIPTION ABA Powerstik is a white polymer fortified cementbased tile adhesive that has been specially formulated with mastic type properties. ABA Powerstik has an extended open time, is nonslump and flexible. Application Internal and external walls and floors Tile Types Fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, natural stones (excluding moisture sensitive) and mosaics.
FLEXIBLE
NON SLUMP
LOW VOC
Substrates Concrete, renders, screeds; Fibre-cement sheet and plasterboard on walls; Compressed fibrecement sheet on floors; ARDEX liquid applied undertile waterproofing membranes; Existing ceramic tiles (internal dry areas), ceramic tile underlay Colours White powder Coverage 8m2 on walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel. 6m2 on floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel Pack Sizes 20kg
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Rubber Modified Tile Adhesives
ABA Abastik DESCRIPTION ABA Abastik is a rubber-modified adhesive for fixing in internal or covered external (with adequate falls to waste) locations. Application Internal and covered external walls and floors Tile Types Ceramic tiles, non-moisture sensitive marble, slate, granite and mosaics, porcelain. Substrates Concrete, renders, screeds. Medium density fibre-cement sheet (internal walls only), plasterboard Colours Off white powder EXCELLENT COVERAGE
LOW VOC
Coverage 11m2 on walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel. 7m2 on floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel Pack Sizes 20kg
ABA Glue DESCRIPTION ABA Glue is a rubber-modified adhesive for fixing ceramic tiles. It can be used a wide variety of substrates where minimal movement is anticipated. Application Internal and external walls and floors (with adequate falls). Tile Types Fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, natural stones (excluding moisture sensitive), and mosaics.
FLEXIBLE
LOW VOC
EXCELLENT COVERAGE
Substrates Walls: Cement render, concrete, fibre-cement sheets, plasterboard and existing ceramic tiles (internal only). Floors: Concrete, compressed fibrecement sheets and existing ceramic tiles (internal only), ceramic tile underlay. Colours Off white powder Coverage 13-15m2 on walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel. 8-10m2 on floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel Pack Sizes 20kg
ABA Glue Plus DESCRIPTION ABA Glue Plus is a superior rubber modified adhesive for fixing ceramic tiles. It can be used over a wide range of substrates in situations where minimal movement is anticipated. Application Internal and external walls and floors Tile Types Fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, natural stones (excluding moisture sensitive) and mosaics.
✓ FLEXIBLE
LOW VOC
GREEN SCREED
HIGH BOND STRENGTH
Substrates Fibre-cement sheet, plasterboard on walls, compressed fibre-cement sheet on floors, concrete, renders, screeds, ARDEX and ABA liquid applied undertile waterproofing membranes Colours Off white powder Coverage 13-15m2 on walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel. 8-10m2 on floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel Pack Sizes 20kg
SAME DAY GROUTING
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Premixed Tile Adhesives
ABA Abafix DESCRIPTION ABA Abafix is a white, ready mixed, thin bed tile adhesive. Being a smooth, viscous paste, ABA Abafix is easy to trowel. It can be used to fix a range of tiles in internal application such as kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. Applications Internal walls
FLEXIBLE
LOW VOC
Tile Types All ceramic wall tiles including monocottura, natural stones (excluding moisture sensitive) and glass mosaics. Substrates Concrete, cement renders, fibre-cement sheet, plasterboard. Colours White paste Coverage 10m2 on walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel Pack Sizes 20kg pail
ABA Abamastic DESCRIPTION ABA Abamastic is a high performance, ready mixed adhesive with superior flexibility and tenacity. Due to its non-slip formulation, ABA Abamastic is ideal for fixing all types of ceramic tiles, including large size ceramic wall tiles, in internal applications such as kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. Applications Internal walls
FLEXIBLE
NON SLUMP
Tile Types All ceramic wall tiles including monocottura, natural stones (excluding moisture sensitive) and glass mosaics. Substrates Concrete, cement renders, fibre-cement sheet, plasterboard.
LOW VOC
Colours White paste Coverage 10m2 on walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel Pack Sizes 20kg pail
ABA Abamastic Plus DESCRIPTION ABA Abamastic Plus is a premium grade dispersion adhesive offering superior non-slump and shear adhesion characteristics. Based on exclusive polymer technology, ABA Abamastic Plus is the ultimate performance wall tile adhesive. Its unique formulation allows it to be used in wet areas (such as shower walls) without the adhesion strength being compromised over time. Applications Internal walls HIGH BOND STRENGTH
FLEXIBLE
LOW VOC
NON SLUMP
INCREASED HEAT & MOISTURE RESISTANCE
Tile Types Ceramic tiles, natural stone (excluding moisture sensitive stone); Fully vitrified tiles, glass mosaics, porcelain Substrates Fibre-cement sheets, plasterboard; Concrete, render; ABA Waterproofer or ARDEX Undertile liquid applied waterproofing membranes (not suitable when using dense tiles over such non-absorbent substrates nor for shower hobs due to prolonged drying times) Colours White paste Coverage 8-10m2 on walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel Pack Sizes 20kg pail
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Undertile Waterproofing
ABA Waterproofer DESCRIPTION ABA Waterproofer Undertile Waterproofing Membrane is a tough, ready to use waterproofing membrane designed to be used under tiles. The fast drying formula cures to provide a flexible waterproof membrane. Applications Internal and external walls and floors Typical Applications Internal wet areas (bathrooms, kitchens, laundries), balconies, decks and other areas that will be tiled or otherwise protected from foot traffic. FLEXIBLE
LOW VOC
Suitable Surfaces Concrete – Cured for minimum 28 days. Renders and screeds – Cured for minimum 14 days. Fibre cement sheet – Compressed or standard grade. Plasterboard – Wet area grade only. For plywood or particleboard, contact ABA technical services. Colours Grey Coverage 7.5m2 on floors, 15m2 on walls (based on two coats, applied to a final dry film thickness of 0.51.0mm). Pack Sizes 20kg pail
ABA Barrierflex Shower Kit DESCRIPTION Providing all the benefit of ABA Barrieflex this complete kit is designed to waterproof and tile a shower or small wet area: Kit Contents • Barrierflex Liquid – 4L • Barrierflex Powder – 4kg • Primer – 1L • Cartridge of Silicone sealer • Reinforcing Mat – 10 Lineal Metres • Disposable Gloves • Instruction Leaflet HIGH BOND STRENGTH
FLEXIBLE
Coverage Approximately 5m2 (as a waterproofing membrane) in each kit Pack Sizes Kit weight total 10kg.
LOW VOC
ABA Barrierflex DESCRIPTION ABA Barrierflex is a waterproof, truly elastomeric, flexible ceramic tile adhesive, ABA Barrierflex consists of a unique mix of polymers and special powders resulting in very low shrinkage and excellent adhesion. ABA Barrierflex is highly durable and will resist humidity, water, and extreme climates. Applications Internal and external walls and floors Tile Applications • Ceramic tiles on prefabricated panels (concrete and fibre-cement) • Sheeted Timber Floors: after priming, tape joints with masking or PVC ducting tape. • Ceramic tiles on pre-cast concrete walls, rendered brickwork etc. • Ceramic tiles, etc. in concrete swimming pools • Ceramic tiles on floors including those with under floor heating.
HIGH BOND STRENGTH
FLEXIBLE
• Ceramic tiles, slate and suitable stone tiles in outdoor applications (swimming pools, balconies, facades, terraces). • Ceramic tiles in refrigeration units. • Ceramic tiles on surfaces subject to movement (e.g. suspended concrete slabs).
LOW VOC
• Tiles in commercial kitchens, dairies and other areas where limited chemical resistance and hygiene is required. ABA Barrierflex can also be used: • As a crack suppressant elastomeric membrane. ABA Barrierflex is applied with a trowel to develop an elastic membrane that will prevent existing hairline cracks in the floor/wall from coming through the tile surface. • As a waterproofing membrane for interior and exterior surfaces subject to water penetration (not rising damp). Colours Grey powder, white liquid Coverage 22m2 on walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel (15kg liquid/40kg Powder as adhesive). 14m2 on Floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel (15kg Liquid/40kg Powder as adhesive) Pack Sizes 15L pail, 20kg bag
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ARDEX Adhesives
Ardex Optima DESCRIPTION A premium grade two part adhesive with exceptional bond. Its unique formula enables ARDEX Optima to be used over a number of difficult to adhere to surfaces. Tile over tile with no grinding or primers. Highly water-resistant and flexible with high initial grab. Application Internal and external walls and floors Tile Types Fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, natural stones (excluding moisture sensitive), and mosaics. Substrates Concrete, renders, screeds, aerated concrete. ARDEX undertile liquid applied or Butynol waterproofing membranes. Fibre-cement sheet, plasterboard. Brick and blockwork. Tilt up and pre cast concrete. Directly over existing ceramic tiles. Powder coated cladding, galvanised steel. Particleboard timber/plywood. Roughened fiberglass (not immersed applications) Colours White Coverage TBA Pack Sizes TBA
Ardex S16 DESCRIPTION A unique ARDEX Rapid Dry formula locks in moisture, thereby reducing the risk of efflorescence and water marks on certain natural stone tiles. Grout after 2 to 3 hours. No lipping of floor tiles, and ideal for translucent marble and natural stone Application Internal walls and floors (not suitable for permanently wet areas. Tile Types Fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, natural stone and mosaics. S16W (white) can be used to fix low to medium dimensionally sensitive stone and translucent marble. Substrates Concrete, renders, screeds. Fibre-cement sheet, plasterboard and heated slabs (with ARDEX E90). Existing ceramic tiles - internal dry areas (with ARDEX E90) Colours S16 – grey, S16W – white. Coverage 7m2 on walls and 5m2 on floors per 20kg Pack Sizes 20kg bags
Ardex STS8 DESCRIPTION ARDEX STS8W is high tensile strength tile adhesive for use on walls and floors. The non lip formulation means it will not sink with heavy floor tiles, perfect for porcelain. Non slump ideal for large format tiles and improved workability. Application Internal and external walls and floors (Mix with E90 when used externally. Mix STS8W (white) and E90 for swimming pools). Tile Types Fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, natural stone and mosaics. Substrates Concrete, renders, screeds. ARDEX liquid applied under tile waterproofing membranes. Fibre-cement sheet, plasterboard and heated slabs (with ARDEX E90). Existing ceramic tiles - internal dry areas (with ARDEX E90). Colours White and off white Coverage 9m2 on walls and 7m2 on floors per 20kg Pack Sizes 20kg bags
Ardex X77 DESCRIPTION ARDEX X77 is a high performance, fibre reinforced, polymer modified tile adhesive, specially formulated with Microtec Technology to give exceptional adhesion and a more secure tiling system. Application Internal and external walls and floors (suitable for swimming pools and immersion applications) Tile Types Fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, concrete stone tiles, natural stone (excluding moisture sensitive), glass and porcelain mosaics Substrates Concrete, renders, screeds. ARDEX liquid applied under tile waterproofing membranes. Fibre-cement sheet, plasterboard and heated slabs. Existing ceramic tiles. Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC). ARDEX DS40 Colour Off white Coverage 9m2 on walls, using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel and 6m2 on floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel Pack Sizes 15kg bags
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ARDEX Adhesives
Ardex X78 DESCRIPTION ARDEX X78 is a high performance, fibre reinforced, polymer modified tile adhesive. An innovative pourable mortar which has double extended open time and non lipping capabilities for excellent coverage and is perfect for large format tiles. Microtec Technology greatly improves the adhesion strength resulting in a more secure tiling system. Application Internal and external floors Tile Types Fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, concrete stone tiles, natural stone (excluding moisture sensitive), glass and porcelain mosaics Substrates Concrete, screeds. ARDEX liquid applied under tile waterproofing membranes. Fibre-cement sheet. Existing ceramic tiles. Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC). ARDEX DS40 Colour Off white Coverage 5m2 using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel Pack Sizes 20kg bags
Ardex X56 DESCRIPTION ARDEX X 56 is highly flexible and fast setting (4 hours), suitable for tiling directly to timber and over heated slabs. Suitable for early age concrete/ screeds. Application Internal and external walls and floors with adequate falls to waste. Not suitable for swimming pools, areas with ponding water or commercial floors subject to heavy traffic. Tile Types Fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, natural stone (excluding moisture sensitive), mosaics Substrates Internal timber (particleboard, plywood, mdf, cork) exception of unbonded timber*. Concrete, renders, screeds. Existing ceramic tiles (where glaze is removed). Fibre-cement sheet, plasterboard, compressed fibre-cement sheet. *with Ardex Optima Primer and contact ARDEX for oil rich timbers
Colour Light grey Coverage 12m2 to 14m2 on walls and 8m2 to 10m2 on floors per 15kg Pack Sizes 15kg bags
Ardex WA100 DESCRIPTION With superior bond strength Ardex WA100 is specially designed for fixing natural stones, including those sensitive to moisture. Easy to blend with smooth non slump consistency. Capable of withstanding shock and vibration movements. Good chemical resistance suitable for use in swimming pools. Application Internal and external walls and floors Tile Types All types of natural stone and marble, fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, mosaics Substrates Concrete, cement renders. Medium density fibrecement sheet, plasterboard. Existing ceramic and stone tiles. Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC). Brick and blockwork. Internal timber Colour Creamy white Coverage 20L kit 15m2 at 1mm bed thickness. Pack Sizes 10L Part A and 10L Part B pail.
Abapoxy Description A 100% solids epoxy adhesive and grout. It is designed for situations requiring strict hygiene standards and high chemical and physical resistance. Available in Fine and Coarse grades it is solvent free and washes up in water Application Internal and External walls and floors, Swimming and hydrotherapy pools Note: Epoxy grouts are prone to chalking when used externally but performance is not affected Tile Types All ceramic tiles, porcelain, natural stone (Porous and textured tiles may require special application procedures) Joint Width Coarse - 3mm to 15mm Fine - 1.5mm to 15mm Colours See page 35 Pack Sizes Mid Size Unit: 4L Part A + 2L Part B + 20kg (fine) or 2x20kg (coarse) Part C. Commercial Unit: 20L Part A + 10L Part B +. 5x20kg (fine) or 7x20kg (coarse) Part C.
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Ardex Levellers, Primers, Silicones & Additives
Ardex SE Silicone DESCRIPTION An acetoxy curing silicone for applications such as movement joints (between tiles), internal corners and connecting joints between tiled surfaces - such as benchtops, bath edges, cupboards, splashbacks Application Internal and external walls and floors (not suitable for continuous immersion use e.g. swimming pools). Substrates Bonds to ceramic tiles, glass, enamel, anodized aluminium, granite, porcelain, laminated bench tops and sanitary acrylics. (Not recommended for natural stones) Joint Width & Depth Max width: 30mm. Max depth: 15mm Coverage Approx. 12 lineal metres per cartridge with a 5 x 5mm joint size Colours See Pg 35 Pack Size 310ml cartridge
Ardex E90 DESCRIPTION A special synthetic dispersion additive for use in conjunction with ARDEX cement based adhesive, such as ARDEX S16 and ARDEX STS8. Allows direct fixing over existing tiles (in internal dry areas). Provide water repellent mortar. Improves adhesion and imparts flexibility. Application Internal and external walls and floors Substrates Concrete, renders, screeds, aerated concrete. Heated concrete slabs. Fibre-cement sheet, compressed fibre-cement sheet and plasterboard Colour White Pack Size 3.6 & 20kg pails
Ardex Multiprime DESCRIPTION ARDEX Multiprime is a water-based primer for improving adhesion of ARDEX products to various porous substrates. ARDEX Multiprime contains no solvents, is quick drying and improves adhesion. Application Internal and external walls and floors Substrates Concrete, renders, screeds. Fibre-cement sheet. Marine plywood. Masonary & lightweight concrete blocks. Particleboard Colour White Coverage Approx 6m2 per litre Pack Size 1, 4 & 20L
Ardex LQ92 DESCRIPTION A self-smoothing, cement-based polymer modified underlay for levelling uneven concrete floors prior to tiling. Mixed with ARDEX Abalastic liquid it is suitable for use with underfloor heating Not recommended for use under vinyl coverings. Bed Thickness 10mm down to feather edge. For thicknesses over 10mm and up to 25mm, mix with 2mm – 5mm aggregate Substrates Concrete Location Internal and external floors (not subject to freeze/ thaw) Colours Grey Coverage: 20kg unit covers approx 3.8m2 at 3mm; 2.9m2 at 4mm bed thickness Pack Size: 20kg
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Grouts
Ardex FG8 DESCRIPTION A smooth, flexible cement based grout with improved colour integrity. ARDEX FG8 is easy to use and contains ARDEX Grout Shield to combat mould growth. Application Internal and external walls and floors (for swimming pools use No.200 White mixed with ARDEX Grout Booster) Tile Types • Ceramic and Porcelain tiles • Terrazzo, Slate and Quarry Tiles • Natural stone (excluding moisture sensitive) • Mosaics Joint Widths 1mm to 8mm Colours See Pg 34 Pack Size 1.5, 5 and 20kg bags
Ardex FS-DD DESCRIPTION Non-sanded cement based, grouting compound specially designed for polished porcelain. Water repellent and dirt resistant for a longer lasting new look it contains ARDEX Grout Shield to combat mould growth. Walkable after 5 hours. Application Internal and external walls and floors Tile Types • Ceramic and Porcelain tiles • Terrazzo, Slate and Quarry Tiles • Natural stone (excluding moisture sensitive) • Mosaics Joint Widths 1mm to 4mm Colours See Pg 34 Pack Size 1.5, 5 and 20kg bags
Ardex DG5 DESCRIPTION A smooth, ready to use flexible grout with improved colour integrity. ARDEX DG5 can also be used as a premixed easy to use wall adhesive. Application Internal and external walls and floors as a grout. Internal walls only as an adhesive. Tile Types • Ceramic and Porcelain tiles • Terrazzo, Slate and Quarry Tiles • Natural stone (excluding moisture sensitive) • Mosaics Joint Widths 1mm to 5mm Colours See Pg 34 Pack Size 3kg pail
Ardex WA Epoxy DESCRIPTION A solvent free, epoxide resin-based grouting compound and thin bed adhesive, for use where chemical resistance is required. Easy to use with pre-gauged two part packaging. Application For use in internal and external walls and floors particularly suitable for swimming pools, showers, bathrooms, shops, hospitals and where high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are required. Tile Types • Ceramic and Porcelain tiles • Terrazzo, Slate and Quarry Tiles • Natural stone (excluding moisture sensitive) • Glass Joint Widths 2mm to 15mm Colours See Pg 35 Pack Size 4kg pail
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colour charts
GROUT GROUT ARDEX SHIELD ARDEX FG FG 8 8 SHIELD GROUT ARDEX FG8 Highly versatile, flexible coloured for FG 8 Highly ARDEX versatile, flexible coloured grout grout for tile tile joints joints 1 1 to to 8mm 8mm wide, wide, exceptionally exceptionally easy easy to to use. use. SHIELD Highly versatile, flexible coloured grout for tile joints 1 to 8mm wide, exceptionally easy to use. 252 252 Pewter Pewter Blue Blue
229 229 Buff Buff
252 Pewter Blue
288 288 Macchiato Macchiato
229 Buff
210 210 Mocha Mocha
288 Macchiato
249 249 Light Light Beige Beige
210 Mocha
202 202 Midnight Midnight
249 Light Beige
216 216 Sandalwood Sandalwood
202 Midnight
248 248 Walnut Walnut
216 Sandalwood GROUT ARDEX FG 8 SHIELD
287 287 Charred Charred Ash Ash
248 Walnut
287 Charred Ash
227 Todd Sand 211 Slate 250 Vanilla Highly versatile, flexible coloured grout for tile to 8mm wide, exceptionally easy to use. 227 Todd River River Sand 211joints Slate1Grey Grey 250 French French Vanilla 227 Todd River Sand 285 Mudberry 285Pewter Mudberry 252 Blue
211 Slate Grey
250 French Vanilla
273 Grey 273 Magellan Magellan 229 Buff Grey
285 Mudberry
282 Alabaster 282 Macchiato Alabaster 288
273 Magellan Grey
277 Travertine 277 210Travertine Mocha
282 Alabaster
241 Misty Grey 241 Light Misty Beige Grey 249
277 Travertine
200 White 200Midnight White 202
241 Misty Grey
ARDEX MG
280 Havana 280 Havana 216 Sandalwood
200 White
248 Walnut
287 Charred Ash
280 Havana Unique Rapidry Formula Technology grout, ideal for grouting moisture sensitive natural stone.
ARDEX SE 250 French Vanilla 227 Todd River Sand 211 Slate Grey GROUT GROUT ARDEX FS-DD SHIELD Easy to apply, acetic silicone for the perfect seal. ARDEX FS-DD SHIELD White Silver Grey Sand Beige moisture sensitive natural stone. GROUT GROUT ARDEX FS-DD Fine grout, ideal for and polished ARDEX FG 8 joints ARDEX Fine tile tile grout, idealFS-DD for narrow narrow jointsSHIELD and SHIELD polished porcelain. porcelain.
285 Mudberry 273 Magellan Grey 282 Alabaster Highly versatile, flexible coloured grout for tileporcelain. joints 1 to 8mm wide, exceptionally easy toGROUT use. Fine tile grout, ideal for narrow joints and polished Jura Beige Sand Beige 311 311 Slate Slate Grey Grey 277 Travertine 311 252 SlatePewter Grey Blue
ARDEX WJ 50
ARDEX FG 8
SHIELD
Anthracite Travertine Highly versatile, flexible colouredAlabaste grout f 329 341 329 Buff Buff 341 Misty Misty Grey Grey 241 Misty Grey 200 White 229 Buff 288 Macchiato 329 Buff 341 Misty Grey
Slate Grey252 Todd River Pewter Blue 373 Magellan 377 380 373cement-based Magellan Grey Grey 377 Travertine Travertine 380 Havana Havana Sanded, grout for walls and floors. Tile joints 5mm to 15mm. 280 Havana GROUT 210 Mocha Light Beige Midnight 373 Magellan Grey 377 249 Travertine 380 202 Havana
ARDEX FG 8
SHIELD
Highly versatile, flexible coloured grout for tile joints 1 to 8mm wide, exceptionally easy to use. 210 Mocha 382 387 Charred Ash Ultra White Ultra White390 Charred A 382 Alabaster Alabaster 387 Ash 390 Sand Ultra Beige White 501Charred Light Grey 502 mm to 15mm. 514 Off White Sandalwood 248 Walnut 382216 Alabaster 387 Charred Ash 390 287 UltraCharred White Ash GROUT
ARDEX FS-DD
SHIELD
Pewter Blue 229 porcelain. Buff 288 Sandalwood Macchiato 216 395 Olive Fine tile252 grout, ideal for narrow joints and polished 395 Olive 503 Mid Grey 504 Neutral Havana 505 Charcoal Mudberr 502 Sand Beige 227 211 Slate Grey 250 French Vanilla 395Todd OliveRiver Sand NOTE: NOTE: Colours Colours on on this this page page are are indicative indicative and and limited limited by by the the print print process. process. 210 Mocha 249 Light Beige
311 WA Slate Grey 329 Buff ARDEX ST ARDEX NOTE: on this page are indicative and limited by the print process. 505 Colours Charcoal
Midnight 227202 Todd River Sand 341 Misty Grey
285 Mudberry 273 Magellan Grey 282 Alabaster Neutral cure silicone ideal for non-staining of natural s Easy to use epoxy grout for areas with strict hygiene requirements.
ARDEX ARDEX DG5 FG 8
GROUT
Superior chemical and physical resistance. SHIELD 248 Walnut 216 Sandalwood 287 Ash 285Charred Mudberry 373 Magellan Grey 377 Travertine 380 Havana Highly versatile, flexible coloured grout for tile joints 1 to 8mm wide, exceptionally easy to use. 277 Travertine 241 Misty Grey 200 White
ments. 227 Todd River Sand White 382 Alabaster 252 Pewter Blue 280 Havana
211 Slate Grey Grey 387 Charred Ash 229 Buff
Ultra White 250 French Vanilla 277 Travertine Black 390 Ultra White 288 Macchiato
ARDEX 285 ABAPOXY Mudberry Black
Travetin
273 Magellan Grey Alabaster 282 Slate Gre 280Alabaster Havana 395 Olive 210 solids Mochaepoxy grout for superior 249 Light Beige 202 Midnight A true epoxy – 100% chemical, stain and physical resistance. Ideal for strict hygiene areas. GROUT NOTE: Colours on this page are indicative andSHIELD limited by the print process. 277 Travertine 241 Misty Grey 200 White Sand Beige Clear GROUT Fine tile grout, ideal for narrow joints and polished porcelain. 216 Sandalwood 248 Walnut 287 Charred AshSHIELD l, stain and physical resistance. Off White Misty Grey Midnight Fine tile grout, ideal for narrow joints and 280 Havana
ARDEX FS-DD
ARDEX FS-DD
514 Off White
501 Light Grey
502 Sand Beige
514 Off White
501 Light Grey
502 Sand Beige
503 Mid Grey
504 Neutral
505 Charcoal
503 Mid Grey
504 Neutral
505 Charcoal
ARDEX WA ARDEX WA Easy to use epoxy grout for areas with strict hygiene requirements.
ARDEX WA
Easy to use epoxy and grout for areas with strict hygiene requirements. Superior chemical physical resistance. Superior chemical and physical resistance.
White
Grey
Black
White
Grey
Black
ARDEX ABAPOXY ARDEX ABAPOXY A true epoxy – 100% solids epoxy grout for superior chemical, stain and physical resistance. Ideal strict– hygiene areas. A truefor epoxy 100% solids epoxy grout for superior chemical, stain and physical resistance. Ideal for strict hygiene areas.
ARDEX abapoxy Off White
Misty Grey
Midnight
Off White
Misty Grey
Midnight
Light Beige
Slate Grey
Light Beige
Slate Grey
ARDEX SE
ARDEX SE
Easy to apply, acetic silicone for the perfect seal.
Travertine
Alabaster
Midnight
Slate Grey
Todd River Sand
Buff
Ultra White
Charred Ash
Misty Grey
Havana
Mudberry
Magellan Grey
ARDEX ST Neutral cure silicone ideal for non-staining of natural stones and underwater joints.
Ultra White
Travetine
Misty Grey
Alabaster
Slate Grey
Charred Ash
Sand Beige
Clear
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