Draft copy 15-09-2015

DIAMOND STAR

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

Grey - Industrial Adhesive

White - Glass Mosaic Adhesive
Very High polymer modified
High strength
Flexible adhesive
For interior and exterior situations
Non-slip and water-resistance

ARDEX ENDURA (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

Corporate Office & Regd. Office:
Unit No. 406 & 407, Brigade Rubix,
No. 20, HMT Campus, Yeshwanthapur Hobli,
Bengaluru - 560013. Karnataka, INDIA.
CIN No: U24233KA1997PTC022383
Tel: +91 80 66746500
Fax: +91 80 66746540
Email: customercare@ardexendura.com
Visit us: www.ardexendura.com

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

SURFACE PREPARATION

Grey (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.

Before starting any work ensure that the

base is :

STANDARDS

Suitable for tiling in the service conditions

to which it will be exposed.

DIAMOND STAR exceeds the requirements of

IS 15477 : 2004 Type 2 Specification for
adhesives 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

Sufficiently flat to permit the specified

flatness of finished tiling, bearing in mind the
permissible minimum & maximum thickness
of the bedding material.

Free from efflorescence, laitance, dirt and

other loose material. Remove thoroughly
by dry brushing.
Clean: All tile and other non-porous surfaces
should be cleaned down by washing with
water 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.

Light Weight Block

(3), (4), (5)

MIXING

Anhydrite Screed

(4)

Unglazed Tiles

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-life
of 3 hours at 27 10C.

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.

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 moisture

sensitive 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 maintained
with 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 ENDURA
spacers for uniform joint width.
6. Clean off surplus adhesive from the tiles /
stones face and between joints.
7. Do not use in damp conditions and
temperature less than 50C
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, waterresistance and improves flexibility.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

DIAMOND STAR

@ 27 10C

Bed Thickness

2 - 6mm

Walls*

Use Thin-bed Trowel

(6), (7), & (8)

(Dry wall areas)

Floors*
*Suitability depends on
surface level / flatness

Use Thick-bed Trowel

(Floor areas)

Mixing Ratio
(p.b.w = Parts by weight)

1 p.b.w. Water to
4 p.b.w. Adhesive

Open Time

15 - 20 minutes

Pot Life

3 hours

Setting Time

24 hours

Temperature
Resistance

-300C to 1500C

Mixed density

1.80 g/cc

VOC Content

Grey
White

1.26 g/L
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.

CONDITIONS OF SALE

Sold subject to the Company's conditions

of sale which are available on request.
NOTE

The information supplied in this datasheet

is based upon extensive experience and is
given 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 damage
which may arise as a result thereof.

TYPICAL VALUE

DIAMOND STAR

@ 27 10C

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
White: 20kg & 5kg

approximately
3kg/m2 @ 3mm
thickness when
using a thin-bed
trowel

NOTE

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 LIFE

DIAMOND 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.

09/15

For more details please refer the relevant

Material Safety Data Sheet