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ARDEX

ARDEX is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance tiling and flooring products. Their commitment to research and development keeps their products ahead of the market and at the leading edge of developments in materials technology.

Cement-Based Adhesives

ARDEX X 7

Extremely versatile floor and wall tile adhesive for internal and external situations, swimming pools, etc. Available in grey or white.

ARDEX X 7 G PLUS

A grey cement-based floor and wall tile adhesive, ideal for fixing fully vitrified or porcelain tiles in internal areas, as well as glass and porcelain mosaics. Suitable for wall and floor tiling in internal/external areas and is ideal for swimming pools and wet areas.

ARDEX S 16

Rapid setting and drying wall and floor tile adhesive for internal use. Can be trafficked and grouted 2-3 hours after fixing. For dry or intermittently damp locations. Now fixes porcelain without an admix.

ARDEX S 16 W

A white, rapid setting and drying wall and floor tile adhesive for internal use. Ideal for fixing translucent marble, glass mosaics and other materials where a white, rapid setting and drying adhesive is required. For dry or intermittently damp locations. Now fixes porcelain without an admix.

ARDEX S 20

Grey, flexible rapid hardening and rapid drying natural stone tile adhesive, reduced risk of water staining. From 5mm to 20mm thick. Ideal for uncalibrated natural stones. Can be grouted and trafficked 3 hours after fixing.

ARDEX S 20 W

White, flexible rapid hardening and rapid drying natural stone tile adhesive, reduced risk of water staining. From 5mm to 20mm thick. Ideal for uncalibrated natural stones, translucent marble and other types of translucent natural stone. Can be grouted and trafficked 3 hours after fixing.

ARDEX S 21

Rapid setting thick bed floor tile bedding mortar for internal and external use. Particularly suitable (when mixed to a fluid consistency) for bedding large floor tiles. May also be used to smooth rough bases and make up screed levels.

ARDEX-FLEX S 38

Rapid hardening flexible floor tile bedding mortar for fixing all types of ceramic floor tiles, mosaics, pavers, etc., in internal and external situations. Its enhanced adhesion properties and pourable consistency make it ideal for solid bedding dense, fully vitrified and large format tiles.

ARDEX-FLEX 5000

Flexible wall and floor tile adhesive for internal and external situations, swimming pools etc., with enhanced adhesion properties, high initial grab and slump resistance without the need for an admix. Can be used on a wide range of backgrounds for all types of tiles including fully vitrified and mosaics. Available in white.

ARDEX-FLEX 5001

Flexible adhesive for internal/external use, swimming pools etc. Use with all types of tiles including fully vitrified, porcelain and mosaics. Suitable for walls and floors, available in grey. Built-in Admix.

ARDEX-FLEX 6001

Rapid setting flexible adhesive for internal/external use, swimming pools etc., use with all types of tiles, including fully vitrified, porcelain and mosaics, no admix required. Grout/light traffic after 1½ hours.

ARDEX-FLEX 7001 Timber System

Flexible rapid hardening and drying floor tile adhesive, suitable for all types of ceramic floor tiles and mosaics including fully vitrified and porcelain. Pourable consistency specifically designed for fixing floor tiles to wood-based sheets and boards, tiles can be trafficked and grouted after just 2 hours. Available in white or grey.

Ready Mixed Wall Tile Adhesives

ARDEX D 20

A versatile, ready mixed wall tile adhesive with high grab and slump resistance, for use in dry or intermittently damp internal locations on a wide range of substrates. May also be used for kitchens, bathrooms and domestic showers. No primer required.

ARDEX D 30

A water resistant, non-slip ready mixed wall tile adhesive ideal for use in commercial and domestic showers, kitchens and bathrooms. Suitable for all tile types, including porcelain.

Epoxide Adhesive & Grout (Two Component)

ARDEX WA

White or grey expoxide adhesive and grout for use in wet areas including swimming pools, easy to apply and clean off. For internal and external applications where high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are required. Solvent free, waterproof and frost resistant. For floor and wall joints from 2mm-12mm wide.

Flexible Waterproof Coatings

ARDEX WPC

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 2 hours after application of second coat.

ARDEX S 1-K

A flexible, ready mixed, waterproof protection coat for use on backgrounds prior to tiling in domestic kitchens, showers and bathrooms. Can be applied by roller or brush, solvent free and non drip. Tiling can commence 12 hours after application of second coat.

Cement-Based Grouts

ARDEX C 2

Grout for joint widths from 2mm upwards, available in grey, white, beige, limestone, sandstone or anthracite. Suitable for wall and floor tiling in internal and external situations, swimming pools, etc.

ARDEX F 4

Fine grout for internal and external use, showers, swimming pools, etc., for tile and mosaic joints up to 4mm wide. Available in polar white, light grey or beige.

ARDEX-FLEX FL

Rapid setting, flexible and water repellent cement-based grout suitable for floor and wall tile joints from 3mm-15mm wide in internal and external locations including swimming pools. Available in grey or white.

ARDEX-FLEX FS

Water and dirt repellent, flexible light grey, ivory, limestone or brilliant white grout. Particularly easy to apply and to clean off, suitable for use in internal or external locations on walls and floors, ideal for humid and damp rooms, e.g. showers, bathrooms etc. For tile joints up to 4mm wide.

ARDEX GK

A rapid setting and hardening grout for internal and external situations. Suitable for joint widths from 3mm upwards. Available in grey or anthracite.

ARDEX MG

Rapid drying marble and natural stone grout virtually eliminates the risk of water staining of the edges of moisture sensitive natural stones. For joint widths up to 8mm. Available in light grey, dark grey, white, limestone and sandstone. Walk on and traffic 90 minutes after application.

Fast Track Tiling Render

ARDEX AM 100

Rapid hardening one coat tiling render which is suitable to receive wall tiling in approximately 2 hours at 20ºC.

ARDEX UK Limited

Homefield Road

Haverhill

Suffolk CB9 8QP

Tel: 01440 714939

Fax: 01440 716660

E-mail: info@ardex.co.uk

ARDEX online: www.ardex.co.uk


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