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DIAMOND STAR

DESCRIPTIONGrey (Industrial Adhesive) or White (Glass

Mosaic Adhesive) cement - based, highly

polymer modified, high strength, flexible tile

adhesive for fixing vitrified tiles, glass mosaics,

stones in interior and exterior situations.

Suitable for walls and floors.

STANDARDS

DIAMOND STAR exceeds the requirements of

IS 15477 : 2004 Type 2 Specification foradhesives for use with Ceramic Tiles and

Mosaics.

Complies with the requirement of

EN12004 C1T.

PERFORMANCE

Suitable for fixing at 2 - 6 mm bed thickness

(can be extended up to 12 mm in area of

limited extent) wall and floor vitrified tiles,

glass mosaics, stones in interior and exterior

situations. The set adhesive is water-resistant

and non - slip.

Not recommended for direct use onto gypsum

plaster, paint or metal.

AREAS OF APPLICATION

Walls

Floors

Interior

Exterior

Dry areas

Wet areas

Limited movement/vibration

Showers (1)

Swimming Pools (2)

NOTE:= Suitable

(1) Do not use the shower for at least 2 weeks following

the completion of grouting

(2) Do not fill pool for at least 3 weeks following

completion of grouting.

BACKGROUND / BASES

Brick /Concrete

Sand / Cement Rendering

Light Weight Block (3), (4), (5)

Anhydrite Screed (4)

Unglazed Tiles

Hard Natural Stone

Glazed Tiles

NOTE:= Suitable

(3) Provided surface is sufficiently flat.

(4) Prime with ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX Ad1.

(5) Direct fixing in dry conditions only.

SURFACE PREPARATIONBefore starting any work ensure that the

base is :

Sufficiently flat to permit the specifiedflatness of finished tiling, bearing in mind the

permissible minimum & maximum thickness

of the bedding material.

Suitable for tiling in the service conditionsto which it will be exposed.

Free from efflorescence, laitance, dirt andother loose material. Remove thoroughly

by dry brushing.

Clean: All tile and other non-porous surfaces

should be cleaned down by washing withwater containing detergent, then with clean

water.

SITE WORK INSTRUCTIONS

SURFACE CONSIDERATIONS

New Cement / Sand Rendering / Brick / Block

works:

Before commencing tiling, allow plaster surface

to dry out by exposure to air for at least 2

weeks. (3 weeks for swimming pools).

New Concrete Bases:

Before commencing tiling ensure that bases

have been allowed to dry out by exposure

to air for at least 4 weeks.

Existing Concrete / Screed Bases:

Cut out all loose or hollow portions and make

good with a 1:3 cement : sand mortar applied

over a slurry bonding coat*. Carefully remove

any soft or unsound residues of existing

adhesive without damaging the bases. Ensure

remaining adhesive residue is sound and firmly

bounded to the base.

Ceramic / Vitrified & Fully Vitrified Tile /

Terrazzo / Hard Natural Stone Bases:

Check that existing finish is firmly adhering

to the base. Remove any loose or hollow

sounding areas and make good with a

1:3 cement : sand mortar over a slurry

bonding coat*.*Slurry bonding coat is prepared by mixing 2 parts by

weight of portland cement to 1 part of ARDEX ENDURA

ADMIX AD1. Brush on the base immediately before applying

mortar. ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1 dosage 10 litres per

50kg bag of cement.

MIXING

Add DIAMOND STAR to clean water. Mix

thoroughly until slump-free mortar is obtained.

A 20kg bag will require approximately

5 - 5.5 litres of water. The adhesive is

immediately ready-for-use and has a pot-life0

of 3 hours at 27 1 C.

In case of using ADMIX AD 1 : Use 1 litre of

ADMIX AD 1+ 4 - 4.5 litres of water + 20kg of

DIAMOND STAR

In case of installing of highly porous moisturesensitive tile/stone, apply the UNDER TILE &

STONE PRIMER on all the surfaces of the

tile/stone, except on the top surface using a

soft bristle brush.

APPLICATION

1. Spread not more than 1 sq m. at a time,

apply the adhesive to the wall or floor

surface.

2. Comb the adhesive to the required depth

(between 2 - 6 mm) using a suitable trowel.

3. Press the tiles / stones firmly into position

with a slight twisting action, checking

periodically that good contact is maintainedwith the back of each tile / stones. Leave no

voids behind tiles / stones when solid-bed

fixing.

4. Tiles / stones should be fixed within 20

minutes of adhesive being applied,

depending on the porosity of the surface

and atmospheric conditions. Tiles / stones

can be adjusted up to 15 - 20 minutes after

fixing. Touch the adhesive ribs periodically

and if a skin has formed, remove the

adhesive and apply a new layer.

5. Leave adequate joints between individual

wall and floor tiles / stones unless self

spacing tiles are used. Use ARDEX ENDURAspacers for uniform joint width.

6. Clean off surplus adhesive from the tiles /

stones face and between joints.

7. Do not use in damp conditions and0

temperature less than 5 C

8. Use suitable clamps along with adhesive at

the time of installation of tiles / stones at

height of more than 20 feet. If the tile /

stone size are bigger, use clamps from 10

feet height.

9. Leave movement joints at every 10 meters

height as per standard BS 5385 / IS 4101.

GROUTING

Grouting should not be carried out for at least

24 hours. Use the appropriate grouting

material from the range of cementitious and

epoxy grouts.

NOTE:The addition of ARDEX ENDURA

ADMIX GT1 to cement-based grouts will

enhance adhesion to tile edges, water-

resistance and improves flexibility.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 0

DIAMOND STAR @ 27 1 C

Bed Thickness 2 - 6mm (6), (7), & (8)

Walls* Use Thin-bed Trowel(Dry wall areas)

Floors* Use Thick-bed Trowel

*Suitability depends on (Floor areas)surface level / flatness

Grey / White, Interior & Exterior Wall & Floor Tile / Stone Adhesive


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CONDITIONS OF SALESold subject to the Company's conditions

of sale which are available on request.

NOTE

The information supplied in this datasheetis based upon extensive experience andisgiven in good faith in order to help you.

Our Company policy is one of continuous

Research and Development; we therefore

reserve the right to update this information

at any time without prior notice. We also

guarantee the consistent high quality of our

products; however as we have no control over

site conditions or the execution of the work,

we accept no liability for any loss or damagewhich may arise as a result thereof.

Mixing Ratio 1 p.b.w. Water to(p.b.w = Parts by weight) 4 p.b.w. Adhesive

Open Time 15 - 20 minutes

Pot Life 3 hours

Setting Time 24 hours

0 0Temperature -30 C to 150 C

Resistance

Mixed density 1.80 g/cc

VOC Content

Grey 1.26 g/L

White 2.52 g/L

NOTE:

(6) Up to 12mm in areas of limited extent.

(7) Use thick-bed trowel for floor tiling.

(8) Use thin-bed trowel for wall tiling.

TYPICAL VALUE 0

DIAMOND STAR @ 27 1 C

Shear Adhesion

1 Day Air 5.50kN

14 Day Air 14.00kN

IS 15477:2004 min. Type 2

1 Day Air 4.00

14 Day Air 10.00

COVERAGE ESTIMATES

Pack size Coverage

Grey: 20kg approximately2

White: 20kg &5kg 3kg/m @ 3mm

thickness when

using a thin-bed

trowelNOTE

Coverage will depend on the nature and

flatness of the surface and the method

of application. For good coverage, it is vitally

important that all surfaces should be clean,

smooth, plumb, level and free from defects

and undulations.

STORAGE AND SHELF LIFEDIAMOND STAR has a shelf life of 12 months

when stored in normal dry conditions.

PRECAUTIONS

Keep out of reach of children, wear suitable

protective clothing. gloves and eyes/face

protection. After contact with skin, wash

immediately with plenty of clean water.

In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately

with plenty of clean water and seek medical

advice.

For more details please refer the relevant

Material Safety Data Sheet

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