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ARDEX 8+9™
Rapid Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Compound
- Install tile in just 90 minutes and flood test in 4 hours
- Crack isolation up to 1/8" (3 mm)
- Zero water penetration via wind-driven rain
Information ARDEX 8+9™
ARDEX 8+9™ Rapid Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Compound is a best-in-class, two-component, solvent-free, cement-based membrane. Comprised of an acrylic-based liquid compound and a Portland and other hydraulic cement-based powder, ARDEX 8+9 can be applied easily with a paint roller or a brush to produce a highly flexible, waterproof coating. This coating protects from topside water infiltration and provides an excellent bonding layer for ARDEX tile and stone mortars. When properly installed, ARDEX 8+9 reduces the risk of efflorescence and is IAPMO certified for use as a shower pan.
Key Features
- Rapid setting – tile in as little as 90 minutes
- Flood test in 4 hours
- Crack isolation up to 1/8″ (3 mm)
- Excellent coverage – up to 300 sq. ft. for commercial unit and up to 100 sq. ft. for convenient kit
- Ideal for applications in commercial and residential bathrooms, showers and kitchens prior to the installation of tile and stone
- For use in swimming pools*
- Use for interior or exterior floors and walls
- Easy to apply with a roller
- A solvent-free blend of Portland cement and other hydraulic cements for the ultimate bond with ARDEX tile and stone mortars
- Helps to prevent efflorescence from the substrate
- Can be used in place of a shower pan liner
Standards
SystemOne
Greenline
Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.10
Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.12
Technical Data ARDEX 8+9™
Installation
Mixing Ratio Paintable Consistency:
1 gallon (3.78 L) of ARDEX 8 per 9 lb. (4 kg) of ARDEX 9
*For small batches, 1 part ARDEX 8 to 1 part ARDEX 9 by volume
Mixing Ratio Caulking Consistency:
2/3 gallon (2.5 L) of ARDEX 8 per 9 lb. (4 kg) of ARDEX 9
*For small batches, 2/3 part ARDEX 8 to 1 part ARDEX 9 by volume
Coverage: 100 sq. ft. (2 coats) over drywall
*Approx. 70 sq. ft. (2 coats) over concrete
Performance
Pot Life: Up to 45 minutes
Drying Time: 30 – 45 minutes for initial coat
Approx. 60 minutes for final coat
Flood Test: Begin 4 hours after the second coat has been applied
VOC: 0
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Do not expose packages to sun. Keep liquid from freezing.
Shelf Life: 1 year
Warranty: ARDEX L.P. Standard Limited Warranty applies
Downloads ARDEX 8+9™
BIM Objects ARDEX 8+9™
Information ARDEX 8+9™
ARDEX 8+9™ Rapid Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Compound is a best-in-class, two-component, solvent-free, cement-based membrane. Comprised of an acrylic-based liquid compound and a Portland and other hydraulic cement-based powder, ARDEX 8+9 can be applied easily with a paint roller or a brush to produce a highly flexible, waterproof coating. This coating protects from topside water infiltration and provides an excellent bonding layer for ARDEX tile and stone mortars. When properly installed, ARDEX 8+9 reduces the risk of efflorescence and is IAPMO certified for use as a shower pan.
Key Features
- Rapid setting – tile in as little as 90 minutes
- Flood test in 4 hours
- Crack isolation up to 1/8″ (3 mm)
- Excellent coverage – up to 300 sq. ft. for commercial unit and up to 100 sq. ft. for convenient kit
- Ideal for applications in commercial and residential bathrooms, showers and kitchens prior to the installation of tile and stone
- For use in swimming pools*
- Use for interior or exterior floors and walls
- Easy to apply with a roller
- A solvent-free blend of Portland cement and other hydraulic cements for the ultimate bond with ARDEX tile and stone mortars
- Helps to prevent efflorescence from the substrate
- Can be used in place of a shower pan liner
Standards
SystemOne
Greenline
Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.10
Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.12
Technical Data ARDEX 8+9™
Installation
Mixing Ratio Paintable Consistency:
1 gallon (3.78 L) of ARDEX 8 per 9 lb. (4 kg) of ARDEX 9
*For small batches, 1 part ARDEX 8 to 1 part ARDEX 9 by volume
Mixing Ratio Caulking Consistency:
2/3 gallon (2.5 L) of ARDEX 8 per 9 lb. (4 kg) of ARDEX 9
*For small batches, 2/3 part ARDEX 8 to 1 part ARDEX 9 by volume
Coverage: 100 sq. ft. (2 coats) over drywall
*Approx. 70 sq. ft. (2 coats) over concrete
Performance
Pot Life: Up to 45 minutes
Drying Time: 30 – 45 minutes for initial coat
Approx. 60 minutes for final coat
Flood Test: Begin 4 hours after the second coat has been applied
VOC: 0
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Do not expose packages to sun. Keep liquid from freezing.
Shelf Life: 1 year
Warranty: ARDEX L.P. Standard Limited Warranty applies
Downloads ARDEX 8+9™
BIM Objects ARDEX 8+9™
Case Studies: ARDEX 8+9™
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Mic Mac Mall, Atlantic Canada’s Largest Shopping Center
Atlantic Canada’s largest shopping center, the Mic Mac Mall desperately needed a flooring renovation, without disrupting customer traffic.
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The Bellevue Drive Residential Custom Tile Installation
This exterior custom tile installation required exceptional products guaranteed to deliver results
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Schwartz Athletic Center Indoor Swimming Pool Tile Installation
Rehabbing this tile pool utilized a complete system lineup of tile products.
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Google Pittsburgh Office Tile and Stone Renovation
Google's Pittsburgh office needed kitchen renovations, but the existing gypcrete substrate needed to be replaced first.
Case Studies
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ARDEX has been at the forefront of the tiling and flooring industries for over 50 years. ARDEX continue to offer unbeatable quality and cost effective solutions for building projects covering all sectors of business and commerce, such as retail outlets, leisure centres, health authorities, transport premises, art and educational institutions.