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ARDAFLEX G

C2 G tiling mortar (improved quality, fluid)

Uses

  • ARDAFLEX G is a tiling adhesive designed for installing small and large-format tiles on interior and exterior floors.
  • Allows application of low porosity tiles on new and old subfloors.
  • Allows application on difficult subfloors: floors with underfloor heating system, old tiles, premises subject to heavy traffic and loads (U4P4-U4P4S classification).
  • High yield on new and old subfloors without primer.

Benefits

  • Allows one side application for tiles up to 3600 cm². 
  • Suitable for low  porosity tiles, large and very large-fomat tiles made of natural stones (marble, granite, limestone).
  • Suitable for premises with heavy traffic

Properties

Physical:

  • Aspect: grey powder
  • Open time: approx. 20 min.*
  • Adjustment possible during: approx. 20 min.*
  • Pot life: approx. 1 hour 30 min.*
  • Ready for grouting: approx. 12 to 24 hours*
  • Set to traffic: 
    - standard traffic: approx. 12 hours after grouting*
    - high traffic: approx. 24 to 48 hours after grouting*
    * at 23°C and 50% RH conditions


PRECAUTIONS
- Working temperature: + 5°C to + 30°C.
- Do not use under rain, during frost or on substrates exposed to direct sunlight or wind.
- By hot and dry weather, moisten the substrates 1 to 2 hours before tiling.

Consumption:

4 to 8.5 kg/m² according to application type and tile size.

Safety:

IMPORTANT: before embarking on any work involving ARDAFLEX G the separate Product Safety Data Sheet must be studied carefully by those carrying out the work. Observe good hygiene in use.  Keep out of reach of children and animals. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

Shelf life:

Up to 1 year in unopened original packaging, stored in a dry and temperate location

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Application

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

As a general rule and in compliance with professional rules, substrates must be even, clean, dry and free of grease and alkaline laitance. If it is necessary to use self-levelling compounds in located areas, use ARDAFLEX G up to 10mm layer. 

For porous or friable substrates, apply ADRAPRIM R or ARDAPREN NF primer.

Suitable subfloors

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FLOORS
 
One side application
Glass mosaic
Terracotta tiles
Vitrified tiles and natural stones
INTERIOR FLOORS
MAXIMUM TILE SIZE  (cm²)
Slabs, screeds on intermediate floor slabs, self-levelling compounds (at least P3 class)
120
120
3600*
Cement screeds, screeds on separating/insulation layer
120
120
2000
Anhydrite screed (2), asphalt screed (type A/1) (3)
120
120
2000
Intermediate floor slab: cellular concrete
120
120
2000
Underfloor heating system (hot and cold water)
120
120
2000
Wood panels (waterproof particle board, plywood, OSB) (3) or (4), mosaic parquet (3) or (4)
120
120
1100
Old tiles, terrazzo, old sandpapered paints (3), old industrial flooring (3), rigid plastic tiles, residues of adhesives (2) or (3)
120
120
2000
Dry screeds, light concrete (d≥ 0.65) (2)
120
120
2000
Waterproofing liquid systems
(ARDASEC XP or ARDATECH 2)
120
120
2000
EXTERIOR FLOORS
 
 
 
Slabs, screeds with or without separating/insulation layer, self-levelling compounds (at least P3 class), old tiles and terrazzo
120
120
2000
(1) For natural stones the tile size is limited to 2000 cm².
(2) Apply ARDAPRIM R or ARDAPREN NF primer.  (3) Apply EPONAL PRIMEPOX primer.
(4) Apply EPONAL PRIMABOIS primer.
Not suitablle for metal and polyester,  use ARDAL EPOCOLOR.  For electrical radiant floors, use ARDAFLEX HPS.
Interior floors: inclined surfaces >= 1cm/m. Exterior floors: inclined surfaces >= 1.5cm/m (not subject to rising damp).

APPLICATION

  • Mixing ratio: 5 to 5.5 litres of clean water for 25 Kg. Observe a maturing time of 2-3 minutes.
  • Use a notched trowel to spread and adjust the thickness of the adhesive on the substrate, working no more than 1 to 2 m² at a time.
  • Position the tiles on adhesive within specified open time and press / tap or roll over them to ensure a perfect transfer.
  • Residues of ARDAFLEX G should be removed from the tiles with damp sponge during application.
  • Allow the adhesive to set completely (at least 24 hours) before grouting.


Consumption

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR FLOORS
TILE SIZE (cm²)
Type of trowel (mm)
Application method
120 to 1100
1100 to 2000
2000 to 3600
Trowel U9   
9×9×9
One side application
4 Kg/m²
 
 
8×10×20
or half-moon diameter 20mm

One side application
 
6 Kg/m²
7 to 8.5 Kg/m²

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Packaging

Presentation Bar code Bostik code
bag - grey colour - 25 kg 3549210013532 123980

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