Tile Adhesives - Dincel Construction System

Remove dust with a stiff brush and remove any loose particles or dust from the back of the stone or tile.
The Ardex WA100 can be applied using a notched trowel, and although this adhesive is relatively stiff,
spreading with the trowel will achieve greater contact to both the tile and the substrate.
Apply spots of WA100 on the back of the stone or tile using a minimum of 5 spots applied evenly across
the back, one in each corner and one in the centre. Ensure at least 10% coverage is achieved with the
5 spots. The final spot thickness should be a minimum of 3mm and a maximum of 25mm. Any surplus
adhesive should be removed from the surface of the tile and joints, before the adhesive sets.
Optima: The mixing ratio of ARDEX Optima is 1 part liquid to 3 parts powder. Stir the ARDEX Optima
liquid thoroughly and pour the accurate measure into a suitable clean plastic container. Add ARDEX
Optima powder to the liquid whilst stirring with a mechanical paddle type mixer. Allow mixture to stand
for 2 minutes and re stir before use.
Before fixing ensure the substrate has been prepared & primed and the tiles are free from dust.
The substrate surface and size of the tiles will determine the selection of the trowel. As a general guide
use a 6x6x6mm notched trowel for walls. ARDEX Optima can be applied at a bed thickness greater
than 1mm or less than 8mm.
The tiles must be pressed firmly into the freshly combed mortar bed to ensure good contact with the
mortar. Slide the tile at right angles to notch pattern to ensure 100% coverage on the back of the tile.
Tiles with ribbed or keyed back profiles should also be buttered to ensure complete coverage. Lift a tile
from time to time to ensure that there are no voids beneath the tile. Any surplus adhesive should be
removed from the surface of the tile and joints, before the adhesive sets.
STS8 + E90: For 20kg of powder, mix 3.6L of E90 with up to 5L of water and add to the powder.
Before fixing ensure the substrate has been prepared & primed and the tile or stone is free of dirt or
dust.
The substrate surface and size of the tiles will determine the selection of the trowel. As a general guide
use a 6x6x6mm notched trowel for walls.
The tiles must be pressed firmly into the freshly combed mortar bed to ensure good contact with the
mortar. Slide the tile at right angles to notch pattern to ensure 100% coverage on the back of the tile.
Tiles with ribbed or keyed back profiles should also be buttered to ensure that the voids are filled.
Ardex Australia Pty Ltd ABN 82 000 550 005
Unit 7/20 Powers Road (P.O. Box 796), Seven Hills NSW 2147
Telephone 02 9851 9100 Facsimile 02 9838 7970 www.ardexaustralia.com