Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 20 minutes ago
The ultimate guide to tiling and grouting a shower floor and drain. This is the
eighth in a 10 part ARDEX How To Tile Series.
Products featured in this video:
ARDEX X 18
ARDEX X 18 is a superior white polymer fortified cement-based wall and floor tile adhesive that has been specially formulated with mastic type properties. It contains specially developed fibres that add strength to the tiled area. ARDEX X 18 has an extended open time, is non slump and flexible. It is suitable for use in residential and commercial applications, both internal and external including swimming pools. ARDEX X 18 meets the Green Building Council of Australia Green Star IEQ-13 requirements for Ceramic Tile Adhesives.
ardexaustralia.com/product/ardex-x-18
ARDEX FG 8
A smooth, flexible cement-based grout with improved colour integrity. ARDEX FG 8 is suitable for tile joints 1-8mm wide and is exceptionally easy to use on walls and floors.
Excellent workability
Strong uniform colour
Easier to use
Smooth finish, flush joints
Mould resistant and water repellent
ardexaustralia.com/product/ardex-fg-8
0:00 Intro
0:06 Floor Tiling
0:14 Glue Drain
1:04 Tile Marking And Cutting
2:13 Mix Tile Adhesive
2:42 Tile Adhesive Installation
3:09 Back Buttering
3:30 Tarver Method
4:52 Removal of Spacers
5:22 Grouting
5:33 Mix Grout
6:19 Clean Tiles
6:58 Products featured
7:00 Disclaimer
For more information about this video, please contact our technical services team on 1800 224 070.
For more information about ARDEX Australia, please visit our website: ardexaustralia.com
The ultimate guide to tiling and grouting a shower floor and drain. This is the
eighth in a 10 part ARDEX How To Tile Series.
Products featured in this video:
ARDEX X 18
ARDEX X 18 is a superior white polymer fortified cement-based wall and floor tile adhesive that has been specially formulated with mastic type properties. It contains specially developed fibres that add strength to the tiled area. ARDEX X 18 has an extended open time, is non slump and flexible. It is suitable for use in residential and commercial applications, both internal and external including swimming pools. ARDEX X 18 meets the Green Building Council of Australia Green Star IEQ-13 requirements for Ceramic Tile Adhesives.
ardexaustralia.com/product/ardex-x-18
ARDEX FG 8
A smooth, flexible cement-based grout with improved colour integrity. ARDEX FG 8 is suitable for tile joints 1-8mm wide and is exceptionally easy to use on walls and floors.
Excellent workability
Strong uniform colour
Easier to use
Smooth finish, flush joints
Mould resistant and water repellent
ardexaustralia.com/product/ardex-fg-8
0:00 Intro
0:06 Floor Tiling
0:14 Glue Drain
1:04 Tile Marking And Cutting
2:13 Mix Tile Adhesive
2:42 Tile Adhesive Installation
3:09 Back Buttering
3:30 Tarver Method
4:52 Removal of Spacers
5:22 Grouting
5:33 Mix Grout
6:19 Clean Tiles
6:58 Products featured
7:00 Disclaimer
For more information about this video, please contact our technical services team on 1800 224 070.
For more information about ARDEX Australia, please visit our website: ardexaustralia.com
