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SILVER STAR
Grey, for Interior & Exterior use,
Wall & Floor Tile / Stone Adhesive
Features
High strength floor and wall adhesive
For internal and external areas
Excellent workability
For fixing vitrified, fully vitrified and natural stone.
Improved water resistance
High polymer modified adhesive

ARDEX ENDURA (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED


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

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SILVER STAR

Grey, for Interior & Exterior use, Wall & Floor Tile / Stone Adhesive
DESCRIPTION

Grey, cement-based, high strength polymer


modified wall and floor tile adhesive. Suitable in
interior & exterior situations for fixing tiles and
natural stones, including swimming pools.
STANDARDS

Plus meets the performance


SILVER STAR
requirements of IS 15477 : 2004 Type 2
"Specification for Adhesives for use with
Ceramic Tiles and Mosaics."
PERFORMANCE

Suitable for fixing at 3 - 6 mm bed thickness


(can be extended up to 12 mm in area of
limited extent) wall and floor tiles, mosaics,
vitrified and fully vitrified tiles, marble, terrazzo
and natural stone. The set adhesive is
water-resistant and is suitable for use in
showers and totally immersed situations such
as swimming pools.
Not recommended for direct use onto gypsum
plaster, paint or metal. Suitable for use on
glazed tiles and glazed bricks when used in
conjunction with ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1.
ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1 can be used in
conjunction with SILVER STAR Plus to
enhance the physical properties of the set
adhesive, i.e. Impart flexibility, improve
adhesion, reduce water permeability and widen
application. (See data sheet of ARDEX ENDURA
ADMIX AD1 for further details)
AREAS OF APPLICATION

Walls

Floors

Interior

Exterior

Dry areas

Wet areas

Showers

?
(1)

Swimming Pools

?
(2), (3)

NOTE:
?
= Suitable
(1) Do not use the shower for at least 2 weeks following
the completion of grouting
(2) Use in conjunction with ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1.
(3) Do not fill pool for at least 3 weeks following
completion of grouting.

BACKGROUND / BASES

Brick/Concrete

Sand/Cement Rendering

Brick work/concrete

Sand/Cement Screed

Unglazed Tiles

Hard Natural Stone

Concrete

Glazed tiles

?
(4)

NOTE:
?
= Suitable
(4) Use in conjunction with ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1

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.
! All tile and other non-porous surfaces should
be cleaned down by washing with water
containing detergent, then with clean water.
! Surfaces to be tiled must be dry, clean and
free from all contamination.
SITE WORK INSTRUCTIONS
SURFACE CONSIDERATIONS

New Concrete / Brick / Block Wall


Before rendering/plastering/tiling, allow walls to
dry out by exposure to air at least 6 weeks.
New Concrete / 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)
New Concrete Bases
Before commencing tiling ensure that bases
have been allowed to dry out by exposure to
air for at least 6 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 adhesring to
the base. Remove any loose or hollow sounding
areas and make good with 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.

MIXING
Add SILVER STAR Plus to clean water. Mix

thoroughly until a slump free mortar is


obtained. A 26kg bag will require approximately
6.5 - 7.2 litres of water. The adhesive is
immediately ready for use and has a pot life of
3hours at @ 27 1C. No further water should
be added.

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 3-6mm) 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
10 - 15 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 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 5C
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, increase
water-resistance and improves flexibility.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SILVER STAR

Plus

Bed Thickness

@ 27 1C
3 - 6 mm
(5), (6)

Walls*
Floors*
*Suitability depends on

Use Thin-bed Trowel


Use Thick-bed Trowel

surface level / flatness

(p.b.w = Parts by weight)

Mixing Ratio

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

Pot Life

3 hours

Open Time

15 - 20 Minutes

Setting Time

24 hours

Temperature
Resistance

-300C to 1500C

VOC Content

1.12 g/L

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

TYPICAL VALUE
SILVER STAR

Plus

@ 27 10C

Shear Adhesion
IS 15477:2004
min. Type 1

1 Day Air 4.0kN


14 Days Air 10.0kN

SILVER STAR

Plus

4.5kN
11.0kN

COVERAGE ESTIMATES

Pack size

Coverage

26kg

approx. 3.5kg/m2 @
3mm 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

Plus has a shelf life of 12


months when stored in normal dry conditions.

SILVER STAR

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.
CONDITIONS OF SALE

Sold subject to the Company's conditions


of sale which are available on request.
NOTE

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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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