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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.

Powder and Water-based Sub-Floor Smoothing Compounds

Consult literature for priming requirements.

ARDEX K 11

A thin application levelling and smoothing compound designed for levelling and smoothing new, clean, prepared and primed sub-floors. It is rapid hardening, walkable in 2½ hours and can receive floorcoverings after 24 hours. One 25kg bag will cover approximately 10m2 at 1.5mm thickness.

ARDEX K 13

Smoothing and levelling compound, free flowing down to 1.5mm, many substrates need no priming, lay floorcoverings within 24 hours at 20oC. 1.7kg/m2/mm e.g 9.8m2 at 1.5mm per 25kg bag.

ARDEX K 15

Self-levelling smoothing compound, for thin and thick applications. Lay floorcoverings within 24 hours at 20oC. 1.5kg/m2/mm e.g approximately 5m2 at 3mm thick per 22kg bag.

ARDEX K 15-B

Advanced base mix designed for thicker levelling applications from 7mm up to 35mm, prior to the smoothing application of ARDEX K 15. Walk on in 2 hours and, after smoothing, accepts floorcoverings within 24 hours at 20oC. One 25kg bag will cover approx. 1.9m2 at 7mm thickness.

ARDEX A 55

Ultra Rapid drying self-levelling sub-floor smoothing compound receives floorcoverings in 1½ hours regardless of thickness. 9.8m2 at 1.5mm thickness per 22kg bag.

ARDEX K 70

Protein free pumpable levelling compound walk on in 2 hours and lay floorcoverings within 24 hours at 20oC. 1.7kg/m2/mm e.g 4.3m2 at 4mm thick per 22kg bag.

ARDEX FEATHER FINISH

Ultra rapid drying smoothing compound. Use on plywood, cement/sand screeds etc., and existing ceramic tiles, up to 50m2 /11kg bag as skim coat, 10m2 at 1mm thick. No primer required.

ARDEX A 45

Rapid setting and drying mortar, ideal for repair of stair treads and risers, filling cracks and joints etc., walk on and lay floorcoverings after 1½ hours. 7 litres of mortar per 11kg bag.

Concrete Resurfacer

ARDEX K 300

Fast setting concrete resurfacer for domestic drives, paths, garages, etc. 1.8kg/m2/mm ie approximately 3.5m2 at 4mm thick per bag.

Latex Powder and Emulsion-based Smoothing Compounds

ARDITEX

Universal sub-floor latex smoothing compound, partially self-smoothing, can be used under a damp proof membrane. 1.9kg/m2/mm, e.g approximately 5m2 per unit at 3mm thick.

ARDITEX RS

Partially self-smoothing latex compound for concrete or cement/sand screeds, can be used under a damp proof membrane. 1.9kg/m2/mm e.g approximately 5m2 per unit at 3mm thick.

Fast Track Floor Screeds

ARDEX A 35

Rapid hardening and drying cement for floor screeds, lay floorcoverings after 24 hours or 4 hours when smoothed with ARDEX A 55. Approximately 2.3m2 per bag for 30mm 1:4 screed.

ARDEX A 35 MIX

Rapid hardening and drying pre-blended screed repair and screeding mortar. Produces screed or screed repair that receives floorcoverings after 24 hours or 4 hours when smoothed with ARDEX A 55. 1.85kg/m2/mm e.g approximately 0.5m2 at 25mm thick per bag.

Surface Damp Proof Membrane and Penetrating Screed Renovation System

ARDEX DPM 1C

A one coat surface damp proof membrane – residual moisture suppressant. Specifically developed to provide a DPM or suppress residual moisture in powerfloated concrete slabs where readings of up to 98% RH can be accommodated. One 10kg unit will cover approximately 18m2 in one coat.

ARDEX DPM

Two part epoxide surface damp proof membrane - residual moisture suppressant. Easy to apply, two colour system, coverage approximately 4 m2/kg e.g 6kg unit will cover approximately 24m2.

ARDEX PSRS

An ultra low viscosity, solvent free, two component epoxy resin designed for strengthening and restoring poorly compacted and low strength screeds.

Floorcovering Adhesives

ARDEX AF 100

A water-based, low odour, solvent free, acrylic, emulsion-based floorcovering adhesive for adhering PVC sheet and tile floorcoverings. Suitable for use with underfloor heating.

ARDEX AF 150

A water-based, low odour, solvent free acrylic emulsion-based floorcovering adhesive for adhering PVC/vinyl floorcoverings including sheet and tiles with foam and PVC backings. Suitable for use with underfloor heating.

ARDEX AF 200

A water-based, low odour, solvent free, high quality dispersion floorcovering adhesive for adhering textile floorcoverings including fibre bonded, needle punch, latex and rubber foam backed, hessian, felt and resin backed carpets. Also suitable for adhering some PVC-based tiles and sheet. Suitable for use with underfloor heating.

ARDEX AF 650

A heavy duty neoprene contact adhesive for fixing PVC and rubber floorcoverings, stair nosings, PVC skirting, stair stringers and cork with natural cork backing. It must be applied to both the sub-floor/wall and the floorcovering material and allowed to dry. Easy to apply, instant dry bond and can be used on vertical surfaces.

ARDEX AF 700

A water-based, low odour, solvent free, synthetic resin/rubber emulsion-based linoleum adhesive for adhering linoleum sheet and tile floorcoverings. Suitable for use with underfloor heating.

ARDEX AF 890

A water-based, low odour, solvent free, acrylic polymer, emulsion-based surface tackifier for adhering floorcoverings with felt, bitumen, PVC and other polymer backings and is ideal for carpet tiles. For spray applications add 1 litre of clean water. Suitable for use with underfloor heating. Supplied in a convenient container to facilitate roller application.

ARDEX AF 2300

A water-based, low odour, solvent free, rubber floorcovering adhesive for adhering rubber floorcoverings up to 4mm thick. It is designed for use on sub-floors such as smoothed and levelled concrete and sand/cement screeds, water-based levelling and smoothing compounds and terrazzo.

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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