WHITE STAR

White, Interior & Exterior Wall & Floor

Tile / Stone Adhesive
Features

High polymer modified adhesive

Easy mixing & smooth application & better workability

For installation of tiles / stones on walls & floors in interior &

exterior

High strength

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
WHITE STAR
White, Interior & Exterior Wall & Floor Tile / Stone Adhesive
DESCRIPTION SURFACE PREPARATION
White high polymer modified, cement-based Before starting any work ensure that the base
wall and floor tile adhesive. Suitable for fixing is :
tiles and natural stones in interior and exterior • Sufficiently flat to permit the specified
situations, including swimming pools. flatness of finished tiling, bearing in mind the
permissible minimum & maximum thickness
STANDARDS of the bedding material.
WHITE STAR meets the performance • Suitable for tiling in the service conditions to
requirements of IS 15477 : 2004 Type 2 which it will be exposed.
"Specification for Adhesives for use with • Free from efflorescence, laitance, dirt and
Ceramic Tiles and Mosaics." other loose material. Remove thoroughly by
standard practice.
PERFORMANCE • Clean: All tile and other non-porous surfaces
Suitable for fixing at 3 - 6mm bed thickness
should be cleaned down by washing with
(can be extended up to 12 mm in area of water containing detergent, then with clean
limited extent) wall and floor tiles, mosaics,
water.
vitrified and fully vitrified tiles, marble,
terrazzo and natural stone.
SITE WORK INSTRUCTIONS
The set adhesive is water-resistant and is
SURFACE CONSIDERATIONS
suitable for use in showers and totally New Cement / Sand Rendering / Brick / Block
immersed situations such as swimming pools. works:
Before commencing tiling, allow plaster surface
Not recommended for direct use onto gypsum to dry out by exposure to air for at least 2
plaster, paint or metal. Suitable for use on weeks. (3 weeks for swimming pools).
glazed tiles and glazed bricks when used in
conjunction with ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1. New Concrete Bases:
ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1 can be used in Before commencing tiling ensure that bases
conjunction with WHITE STAR to enhance the have been allowed to dry out by exposure
physical properties of the set adhesive, to air for at least 4 weeks.
i.e. Impart flexibility, improve adhesion, reduce
water permeability and widen application. (See Existing Concrete / Screed Bases:
data sheet of ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1 for Cut out all loose or hollow portions and make
further details) good with a 1:3 cement : sand mortar applied
over a slurry bonding coat*. Carefully remove
AREAS OF APPLICATION any soft or unsound residues of existing
adhesive without damaging the bases. Ensure
Walls ü
remaining adhesive residue is sound and firmly
Floors ü bounded to the base.
Interior ü
Ceramic / Vitrified & Fully Vitrified Tile /
Exterior ü Terrazzo / Hard Natural Stone Bases:
Dry areas ü
Check that existing finish is firmly adhering
to the base. Remove any loose or hollow
Wet areas ü sounding areas and make good with a
Showers ü (1)
1:3 cement : sand mortar over a slurry
bonding coat*.
Swimming Pools ü (2), (3) *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
BACKGROUND / BASES mortar. ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1 dosage 10 litres per
50kg bag of cement.
Sand / Cement Rendering ü WHITE STAR
MIXING
Brick Work / Concrete ü
Add WHITE STAR to clean water. Mix thoroughly
until a slump-free mortar is obtained. A 20kg
Sand / Cement Screed ü
bag will require approximately 5 - 5.5 litres of
Unglazed Tiles ü
water. The adhesive is immediately ready-for-
Hard Natural Stone ü use and has a pot-life of 3 hours at 27 ± 10C.
No further water should be added.
Glazed Tiles ü (2)
In case of using ADMIX AD1: Use 1 litre of
ADMIX AD1 + 4 – 4.5 litres of water + 20kg of
WHITE STAR
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 3 - 6 mm) using a suitable trowel.
3. Press the tile /stone firmly into position with
a slight twisting action, checking periodically
that good contact is maintained with the
back of each tile /stone. Leave no voids
behind tile /stone.
4. Tile /stone should be fixed within 20 minutes
of adhesive being applied, depending on the
porosity of the surface and atmospheric
conditions. Tile /stone can be adjusted up to
10 - 15 minutes after fixing. Touch the
adhesive ribs periodically and if a skin
has formed, remove the adhesive and apply
a new adhesive.
5. Leave adequate joints between individual
tiles unless self spacing tiles are used. Use
ARDEX ENDURA spacers for uniform joint
width.
6. Clean off surplus adhesive from the
tile /stone 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.
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 / stones edges,
water-resistance and improves flexibility.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
@ 27± 1°C
Bed Thickness 3 - 6 mm
(4), (5) & (6)
Walls* Use Thin-bed Trowel
(Dry wall areas)
Floors* Use Thick-bed Trowel
*Suitability depends on (Floor areas)
surface level / flatness

NOTE: Mixing Ratio 1 p.b.w. Water to

ü = Suitable (p.b.w = Parts by weight) 4 p.b.w. Adhesive
(1) Do not use the shower for at least 2 weeks following
the completion of grouting. Open Time 15 - 20 Minutes
(2) Use in conjunction with ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1.
(3) Do not fill pool for at least 3 weeks following Pot Life 3 hours
completion of grouting.
Setting Time 24 hours NOTE
The information supplied in this datasheet
Temperature -30°C to 150°C is based upon extensive experience and is
Resistance given in good faith in order to help you.
Mixed Density 1.85 - 1.90 g/cc Our Company policy is one of continuous
Research and Development; we therefore
VOC Content 1.12 g/L reserve the right to update this information
NOTE: at any time without prior notice. We also
(4) Up to 12mm in areas of limited extent. guarantee the consistent high quality of our
(5) Use thick-bed trowel for floor tiling products; however as we have no control over
(6) Use thin-bed trowel for wall tiling. site conditions or the execution of the work,
TYPICAL VALUE
we accept no liability for any loss or damage
which may arise as a result thereof.
WHITE STAR @ 27± 10C
Shear Adhesion

WHITE STAR
1 Day air 5.00kN
14 Days air 13.00kN
IS 15477:2004 min. Type 2
1 Day Air 4.00kN
14 Day Air 10.00kN

COVERAGE ESTIMATES
Pack size Coverage
White - 20kg & 2kg approx. 3.5kg/m² @
3 mm thickness

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

WHITE 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

CONDITIONS OF SALE
Sold subject to the Company's conditions
of sale which are available on request.
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