PLATINUM STAR

Very High Polymer Modified Adhesive

WHITE / GREY CEMENT BASED, HIGHLY POLYMER MODIFIED, HIGH PERFORMANCE, WALL
AND FLOOR ADHESIVE, SPECIALLY FORMULATED FOR FIXING DIFFERENT KINDS OF TILES /
STONES

Features
Very high performance and strength
White / grey cement based
Premium multi use adhesive
Excellent water and frost resistance
Excellent tensile & shear adhesion
Specially formulated for installation of different kinds of tiles /
stones in interior & exterior locations

ARDEX ENDURA (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

Corporate Office & Regd. Office:
Unit No. 406 & 407, Brigade Rubix,
No. 20, Yeshwanthapur Hobli, HMT Campus,
Bangalore - 560022. Karnataka, INDIA.
CIN No: U24233KA1997PTC022383
Tel: +91 80 66746500
Fax: +91 80 66746540
Email: customercare@ardexendura.com
Visit us: www.ardexendura.com

PLATINUM STAR
Very High Polymer Modified Adhesive
WHITE / GREY CEMENT BASED, HIGHLY POLYMER MODIFIED, HIGH PERFORMANCE, WALL AND FLOOR
ADHESIVE, SPECIALLY FORMULATED FOR FIXING DIFFERENT KINDS OF TILES / STONES

DESCRIPTION

PLATINUM STAR is a premium (white / grey),

water & frost resistant, highly polymer modified
cementitious wall and floor tile adhesive
specially formulated for fixing mosaic tiles
including glass mosaics. It is also suitable
for fixing ceramic, vitrified wall and floor tiles,
metal or glass tiles, marble, granite, terrazzo
and other natural stone in interior and exterior
locations. Suitable for use in swimming pools.
STANDARDS

PLATINUM STAR exceeds the requirements of

IS 15477 : 2004 Type 2 Specification for
adhesives for use Ceramic Tiles and Mosaics.
Complies with EN 12004 : 2007 C2ES1
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
and glass mosaics in interior and exterior
situations. The set adhesive is water-resistant
and non - slip.
AREAS OF APPLICATION

Walls

Floors

Work Tops

Interior

Exterior

Dry areas

Wet areas

Showers

Swimming Pools

Hydrotherapy Pools

Heated Screeds

Limited Movement / vibration

NOTE:
= Suitable

BACKGROUND / BASES

Concrete

Plaster

(1), (2)

Plaster Board

(1), (2)

Tile Backer Boards

Existing Ceramic Tiles

Existing Hard Natural Stone

Vinyl Tiles

Overlaid Timber Floors

(3)

Plywood / Chipboard

(3)

MDF (Internal Dry Areas)

(3)

Mastic Asphalt

NOTE:
= Suitable
(1) In wet condition tank out with ARDEX ENDURA
WATERPROOFING SYSTEM
(2) Prime with ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1.
(3) Seal reverse side and edges with ARDEX ENDURA
ADMIX AD1.
Do not seal or prime surfaces to be tiled.

SURFACE PREPARATION

Before starting any work ensure that the

base is :
Sufficiently flat to permit the specified
flatness of finished tiling, bearing in mind
the permissible minimum and maximum
thickness of the bedding material.
Suitable for tiling in the service conditions
to which it will be exposed.
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 Concrete / Brick / Block Wall:

Before rendering / plastering / tiling, allow
walls to dry out by exposure to air for at least
6 weeks.

Overlaid Timber Floors:

Timber floor / Metal boards must be rigid and
stable to receive tiles and capable of carrying
the additional load without deflection. Adequate
ventilation must exist beneath the timber /
metal board. Overlay existing floor with WBP
grade or marine grade plywood, at least 15mm
thick, timber/metal boards should be screwed
down (not nailed) at 300 mm centres. All timber
surfaces should be primed on the reverse side
and edges with ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1.
Fibre Cement Boards / Tile Backer Boards:
Ensure that boards are dry, securely fixed,
rigid and fixings do not protrude. Do not seal
or prime surfaces that are to be tiled. The
suitability of the boards as a background for
ceramic tiling should be confirmed with the
manufacturer.
MDF (Internal Dry Areas Only) / Plywood / Chip
Board:
Ensure that sheets are capable of carrying the
expected load without deflection, dry securely
fixed and rigid and that fixings do not protrude.
Where necessary insert noggings to support
all board edges and to allow screw fixing at
300mm centres. Seal the reverse side and
edges with ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1.
Do not seal or prime surfaces that are to be
tiled.

New Cement / Sand Rendering:

Before commencing tiling, allow new rendering
to dry out by exposure to air for at least
2 weeks. (3 weeks for swimming pools).

Asphalt (internal Use Flooring Grade): Asphalt

must be in sound condition and have adequate
cohesive strength. In shower areas, it is
recommended to waterproof the background
with ARDEX ENDURA waterproofing products.

New Concrete Bases

Before commencing tiling ensure that bases
have been allowed to dry out by exposure to
air for at least 4 weeks.

For further information on other substrates

and preparation, consult the ARDEX ENDURA
Technical Service Department.

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
bonded to the base.

MIXING

Add PLATINUM STAR to clean water and 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.
APPLICATION

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 applied over a
slurry bonding coat*. Any surface
contamination should be removed with
ARDEX ENDURA HEAVY DUTY TILE CLEANER /
TILE & STONE CLEANER.
*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.

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 - 6mm) using a suitable trowel.
3. Press the tiles firmly into position with a
slight twisting action, checking periodically
that good contact is maintained with the
back of each tile. Leave no voids behind
tiles when solid-bed fixing.
4. Tiles should be fixed within 20 minutes of
adhesive being applied, depending on the
porosity of the surface and atmospheric

conditions. Tiles can be adjusted up to

20 - 25 minutes after fixing. Touch the
adhesive ribs periodically and if a skin has
formed, remove the adhesive and apply
a new layer of adhesive.
5. Leave adequate joints between individual wall
and floor tiles unless self spacing tiles are
used.
6. Clean off surplus adhesive from the tile 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.

TYPICAL VALUE

PLATINUM STAR

@ 27 10C

Tensile Adhesion

Complies with EN 12004 : 2007 C2ES1

Shear Adhesion (air)

PLATINUM STAR
1 Day Air
7.00 kN
14 Day Air
15.00 kN
IS 15477:2004 min. Type 2
1 Day Air
4.00
14 Day Air
10.00
COVERAGE ESTIMATES

Pack size

Coverage

Grey/White
20kg & 5kg

approximately
3kg/m @ 3 mm
thickness

NOTE

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

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

PLATINUM STAR has a shelf life of 12 months

when stored in normal dry conditions.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

PLATINUM STAR

@ 27 10C

Bed Thickness

Up to 2 - 6
(4), (5)

Walls*

Use Thin-bed Trowel

PRECAUTIONS

(Floor areas)

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.

(p.b.w = Parts by weight)

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

For more details please refer the relevant

product safety datasheet

Open Time

20 - 25 minutes

CONDITIONS OF SALE

Pot Life

3 hours

Sold subject to the Company's conditions

of sale which are available on request.

Setting Time

24 hours

Temperature
Resistance

-300C to 1500C

Mixed Density

1.75 g/cc

mm

(Dry wall areas)

Floors*
*Suitability depends on

Use Thick-bed Trowel

surface level / flatness

NOTE:
(4) Up to 12mm in areas of limited extent.
(5) Use thick-bed trowel for floor tiling
VOC Content

Grey
White

1.82 g/L
3.78 g/L

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.

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Mixing Ratio