Bathroom Waterproofing Above Screed ARDEX Australia 2023-11-13 | This is a step by step guide how to waterproof a shower once screed has dried. It is the seventh video in the ARDEX How Toi Tile Series, featuring ARDEX WPM 155 Rapid Plus.ARDEX WPM 155 Rapid PlusWater-based polyurethane-acrylic hybrid waterproofing membrane developed for high performance undertile waterproofing.- Express dry time with bathroom tiling possible in just 4 hours, with no risk to corners and junctions- Crack Isolation protection over shrinkage, hairline and other non-structural cracks- Tough flexible film- Meets Green Building Council of Australia Greenstar requirements- Can be tiled over – good adhesion with ARDEX tile adhesives- Excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates- Fast drying- STB Tape eliminates need for bond breaker- Class III Membrane, as per AS/NZS 4858 Wet Area Membranesardexaustralia.com/product/ardex-wpm-155-rapid-plus0:00 Intro0:06 Waterproofing Above Screed1:45 Second Coat of Membrane2:27 Products featured2:38 DisclaimerFor 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
Bathroom Silicone Application ARDEX Australia 2023-11-10 | A quick guide to applying silicone on bathroom tiles. This is the final video in the ARDEX How to Tile series featuring ARDEX SE and ARDEX SG Spray.ardexaustralia.com/product/ardex-se0:00 Intro0:06 Silicone Application2:14 Products featured2:23 DisclaimerFor 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
Bathroom Wall Tiling and Grouting ARDEX Australia 2023-11-06 | This is the ultimate step by step guide to tiling bathroom walls. It is the ninth video in a 10 part ARDEX How To Tile series, featuring ADRDEX X 18, ARDEX FG 8 and ARDEX tools.ARDEX X 18ARDEX 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-18ARDEX FG 8A 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 workabilityStrong uniform colourEasier to useSmooth finish, flush jointsMould resistant and water repellentardexaustralia.com/product/ardex-fg-80:00 Intro0:06 Wall Tiling 0:21 Mix Adhesive 0:55 Tarver Method1:42 Removal of Levelling Wedges2:03 Grouting2:35 Cleaning Tiles3:01 Products featured3:12 DisclaimerFor 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
Bathroom Drain and Floor Tiling and Grouting ARDEX Australia 2023-11-02 | 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 18ARDEX 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-18ARDEX FG 8A 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 workabilityStrong uniform colourEasier to useSmooth finish, flush jointsMould resistant and water repellentardexaustralia.com/product/ardex-fg-80:00 Intro0:06 Floor Tiling0:14 Glue Drain1:04 Tile Marking And Cutting2:13 Mix Tile Adhesive 2:42 Tile Adhesive Installation3:09 Back Buttering3:30 Tarver Method4:52 Removal of Spacers5:22 Grouting5:33 Mix Grout6:19 Clean Tiles6:58 Products featured7:00 DisclaimerFor 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
Bathroom Bond Breaker Above Screed ARDEX Australia 2023-10-26 | The ultimate step by step guide to applying bond breaker above screed. This is the sixth video in the ARDEX How To Tile Series, featuring STA and STB Tape.ardexaustralia.com/product/ardex-stb-tape0:00 Intro0:06 Bond Breaker Above Screed0:44 Cut Out Tape Over Waste Outlet2:04 Tape Transitions3:54 Products featured4:03 DisclaimerFor 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
Bathroom Screeding ARDEX Australia 2023-10-23 | This is latest video from the ARDEX How To Tile Series, we screed a bathroom using ARDEX A 36 Abascreed - a premixed sand cement screed.This product is a factory proportioned premixed sand/cement screed especially designed to achieve falls for water run-off and is trafficable after 24 hours!ardexaustralia.com/product/ardex-a-36-abascreed0:00 Intro0:06 Screeding0:42 Protect Waste Outlet From Screed Mix0:55 Mixing and Laying Screed Mix1:35 Applying Mesh over Screed Mix1:47 Laying Screed Mix1:57 Cover Shower Base With Screed2:10 Check Screed Fall Ratio2:47 Smooth Screed Mix3:05 Check Final Level3:50 Dry Times for Screed4:00 Cleaning the Screed4:40 Priming5:30 Primer Drying Times5:35 Products featured5:44 DisclaimerFor 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
Bathroom Waterproofing Under Screed ARDEX Australia 2023-10-19 | Bathroom Waterproofing Under Screed is our next video in the ARDEX How To Tile series!ARDEX WPM 155 Rapid PlusProfessional Engineered Undertile MembraneExpress Dry Time - Tile bathrooms in 4 hoursCrack Isolation protectionInternal and External Useardexaustralia.com/product/ardex-wpm-155-rapid-plusWe used a 40mm water stop angle. As this size suited the needs of our project. There are other sizes available so please assess the individual needs of your bathroom renovation. 0:00 Intro0:06 Waterproofing Under Screed0:17 Waterproof Over Tape1:48 Waterproofing Membrane Using Roller2:15 Apply Second Coat2:20 Apply Membrane over Waste Outlet3:21 DFT required3:30 Products featured3:40 DisclaimerFor 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
Bathroom Bond Breaker Tape Installation ARDEX Australia 2023-10-16 | Bathroom Bond Breaker Tape Install is the third video in the ARDEX How To Tile Series!ARDEX STB and STA tapes are self-adhesive Butynol® Tapes providing waterproofing seals. They're highly flexible to accommodate structural movement and can be used within internal and external environments.ardexaustralia.com/product/ardex-stb-tape0:00 Intro0:07 Bond Breaker Tape Installation0:57 Corner Tape installation2:55 Tap Coverage4:06 Waste Outlet Coverage5:28 Nail Coverage6:02 Waterstop Angle Coverage6:51 Products featured7:00 DisclaimerFor 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
Bathroom Water Stop Angle Install ARDEX Australia 2023-10-12 | Bathroom Water Stop Angle Install is the second video in the ARDEX How To Tile Series. It features a new product - ARDEX CA 20 P Plus has an exceptionally high finished bond strength and initial tack that adheres to virtually every building material, while working on dry or wet surfaces and even underwater.ardexaustralia.com/product/ardex-ca-20-p-plusNote: We used a 40mm water stop angle. As this size suited the needs of our project. There are other sizes available so please assess the individual needs of your bathroom renovation. 0:00 Intro0:06 Waterstop angle installation2:44 Products featured2:53 DisclaimerFor 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
Bathroom Surface Preparation and Priming ARDEX Australia 2023-10-09 | The first video in the ARDEX How To Tile Series covers bathroom surface preparation and priming, featuring ARDEX Multiprime.ARDEX Multiprime is a water-based primer for improving adhesion of ARDEX products to various porous substrates.Water-based – no solvent hazardQuick dryingImproves adhesionFor more product information please visit: ardexaustralia.com/product/ardex-multiprime0:00 Intro0:06 Surface Preparation and Priming0:14 Surface Preparation0:49 Priming1:41 Products featured1:49 DisclaimerFor 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
Free Shirt Giveaway ARDEX Australia 2023-09-20 | Back by popular demand, ARDEX Has Your Back shirt giveaway has returned! Register for your FREE Hi Vis shirt and get involved on the socials to win #ardexhasyourbackRegistration here until 18 October 2023: https://linkstre.am/ardexhasyourback
ARDEX PreFab ARDEX Australia 2022-08-28 | The prefabricated industry is a unique sector that requires specific solutions to achieve the best possible efficiency.ARDEX has over 70 years of experience as a leading global system-solution and service provider of innovative building systems. This has helped us to gain experience with many different types of prefabricated manufacturers worldwide over the past years.At Ardex, we develop innovative, specialist prefabricated solutions to suit your specific requirements and manufacturing processes. Our technical team adds value to our clients by coupling quality products with field support, technical training, education and testing.VISIT: http://bit.ly/3obWjMk
ARDEX System Selector - Generate and Download a complete recommendation ARDEX Australia 2021-06-11 | Looking to get your project shopping list sorted for the week? The ARDEX System Selector will generate a pdf with a complete list of recommended products for your build, including quantities and links to datasheets.Save, email or print it off to take to your local ARDEX stockist.Visit www.ardexsystemselector.com.au to get started.
Take the hassle out of choosing the right products. Try the ARDEX System Selector ARDEX Australia 2021-06-11 | Generate an ARDEX-backed product system with quantities customised to your project requirements. Visualise your next project - try it today: www.ardexsystemselector.com.au
ARDEX System Selector - Customise your project ARDEX Australia 2021-06-11 | The ARDEX System Selector generates a customised product system for both residential and commercial projects. Try it today, and visualise your next build - www.ardexsystemselector.com.au
Introducing the ARDEX System Selector ARDEX Australia 2021-06-09 | The new ARDEX System Selector takes the hassle out of creating and specifying a complete ARDEX product system, no matter the situation or environment. Check out ardexsystemselector.com.au
ARDEX RA 56 - Horizontal Crack Repair ARDEX Australia 2021-03-26 | ARDEX RA 56 is an ultra-low viscosity, 2-component hybrid polyurethane concrete repair adhesive. It is a rapid curing concrete repair material used when minimal down time is crucial. Its low viscosity offers deep penetration into hairline cracks for a structural repair.
ARDEX RA 54 - Horizontal Crack Repair ARDEX Australia 2021-02-15 | ARDEX RA 54 is used to fill interior control joints or new construction saw joints on horizontal concrete surfaces and is designed for industrial floor applications receiving heavy duty vehicle traffic.
ARDEX FG 8 - Mould resistant & water repellent flexible coloured grout ARDEX Australia 2021-02-01 | ARDEX FG 8 is 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.
ARDEX CA 750 and Catalyst Spray application ARDEX Australia 2020-12-22 | ARDEX CA 750 is a water-based and environmentally friendly contact adhesive for Vinyl Skirting and ARDEX Undertile Butynol Membrane.ARDEX Catalyst Spray - with Speedtec technology - accelerates the tack time for quicker installation of floor coverings.
Can you tile directly to brickwork? ARDEX Australia 2020-11-26 | ARDEX Australia National Product Trainer James discusses recommendations around tiling directly to brickwork in this edition of ARDEX Answers.
ARDEX WA 98 Adhesive - Butynol Adhesive Application ARDEX Australia 2020-11-22 | ARDEX WA 98 is a specially formulated adhesive for all Butynol applications including broadspan bonding and lap jointing in non-aggressive or non-immersed condition exposure.It is specially developed for bonding butyl rubber sheeting to roofing substrates
Why is it important to not overwater your materials when mixing? ARDEX Australia 2020-11-12 | In this weeks edition of ARDEX Answers, James discusses the potential issues of the overwatering of materials, and why it is important to use the exact amount of water as specified in the product datasheets.
What is the Tarver method and why is it important? ARDEX Australia 2020-11-09 | You may have heard of something called the "Tarver Method" when laying tiles. But what is the Tarver Method, and why is it so important?
What is back-buttering on tiles? ARDEX Australia 2020-10-30 | In this weeks ARDEX Answers, James discusses what back-buttering is and why it is important to back-butter certain tiles.
Heat Welding ARDEX WeldTEC Waterproofing Membrane ARDEX Australia 2020-10-26 | ARDEX WeldTEC is a Weldable Waterproofing Sheet Membrane that resists against aging and remains flexible to accommodate structural movements.These membranes are hot air welded to provide a guaranteed watertight seam and lap. No fussing with tapes or adhesives!
Can I use levelling compounds over waterproofing membrane? ARDEX Australia 2020-10-16 | In this instalment of ARDEX Answers, James discusses whether or not floor levelling compounds can be used over waterproofing membranes.
ARDEX WPM 300 liquid waterproofing application ARDEX Australia 2020-10-08 | This demonstration will take you through how to waterproof effectively using ARDEX WPM 300 two component, water-based epoxy polyamide membrane/barrier coating.With excellent adhesion to most substrates including damp surfaces and freshly laid green concrete, ARDEX WPM 300 is also safe to use in sensitive locations.
Can you tile or waterproof over blueboard? ARDEX Australia 2020-10-01 | On this edition of ARDEX Answers, James talks about a commonly asked question received at ARDEX Australia - "Can I tile or waterproof over blueboard?"
ARDEX WPM 002 waterproofing application ARDEX Australia 2020-09-30 | This demonstration will take you through an example on how a complete ARDEX system can be used to waterproof your bathroom floor using ARDEX WPM 002 two-part undertile membrane.
Will a primer stick to contaminated surfaces? ARDEX Australia 2020-09-17 | James (ARDEX Australia National Product Trainer) returns in this edition of ARDEX Answers to talk about the importance of Substrate Preparation, and answers the question "Will a primer stick to contaminated surfaces?".
ARDEX X 68 Tile Adhesive with ARDEX FS-DD Grout installation - Wall Tiling System ARDEX Australia 2020-04-24 | Sam Da-Pra from @tiling_by_dapra time-lapsed a recent bathroom job. Next up, wall tiling.In last weeks video, Sam used ARDEX X 68 sand-free, cement-based tile adhesive with ARDEX FS-DD non-sanded cement-based grout for tiling the floors. Sam is using the same adhesive and grout combination for the walls of this bathroom.He finished this off by using ARDEX SE acetoxy curing silicone for applications such as movement joints
ARDEX X 68 Tile Adhesive with ARDEX FS-DD Grout installation - Floor Tiling System ARDEX Australia 2020-04-17 | Sam Da-Pra from @tiling_by_dapra time-lapsed a recent bathroom job. Next up, floor tiling.Sam used ARDEX products including ARDEX X 68 sand-free, cement-based wall and floor tile adhesive with ARDEX FS-DD non-sanded cement-based, wall and floor grout.Stay tuned for his next video on wall tiling!
ARDEX Waterproofing System ARDEX Australia 2020-04-14 | Sam Da-Pra from @tiling_by_dapra time-lapsed a recent bathroom job. Next up, waterproofing.Sam used ARDEX products including ARDEX WPM 265 water based primer, ARDEX WPM 300 water-based epoxy polyamide membrane/barrier coating, ARDEX STB Tape, ARDEX WPM 155 Rapid and ARDEX ST Neutral Cure Silicone.Stay tuned for his next video on floor tiling!
ARDEX A 36 Abascreed - Premixed Sand Cement Screed ARDEX Australia 2020-04-09 | Sam Da-Pra from @tiling_by_dapra time-lapsed a recent bathroom job. First up, screeding. Sam used ARDEX A36 for the perfect premix screed that is fast drying and has no mess, no sand and no clean up needed! Stay tuned for his next video on waterproofing.
Choosing the right grout for your tiling project ARDEX Australia 2020-04-09 | Choosing the right grout for your project - sometimes this isn't as easy as it sounds. We want to help you make an informed and confident decision on the type of grout — especially the colour of grout — you should use.Your grout choice is just as important as your tile choice to achieve a great tile finish. In this video created by @stylecuratorau, Gina covers everything you need to know.To use the ARDEX Grout Colour Selector to visualise your tile and grout colour visit: ardexaustralia.com/tools/grout-colour-selector
The benefits of using Epoxy Grout - Part 3 ARDEX Australia 2020-04-08 | Imagine never having to worry about mould, stain or discolourations in showers. Or oil and stains on a kitchen splash-back. Gina from @stylecuratorau explains the benefits of using Epoxy Grout.
Some common challenges when grouting - Part 2 ARDEX Australia 2020-04-02 | In Part 2 of this 3 Part video series, Gina from Style Curator talks about some common challenges some may face when grouting, including why discolouration and cracking happens and what to do if it does.
Choosing the right grout for your project - Part 1 ARDEX Australia 2020-03-13 | Choosing the right grout for your project - sometimes this isn't as easy as it sounds. In Part 1 of this 3 Part video series, Gina from Style Curator talks about the different types of grouts available, what grouts to use, and how to choose the right colours including using the ARDEX Australia Grout Colour Selector.
Elongation of waterproofing membranes ARDEX Australia 2019-08-26 | In this instalment of ARDEX Answers, James will be discussing elongation of waterproofing membranes. For more information on the importance of elongation, click here - ardexaustralia.com/elongation-of-waterproofing-membranes
Tiling around fireplaces - what to consider. ARDEX Australia 2019-08-05 | As we’re in the colder months now, in this instalment of ARDEX Answers James talks about a commonly received question we receive during Winter – Tiling Around Fireplaces.
Pinholing in liquid applied waterproofing membranes ARDEX Australia 2019-06-12 | In this latest installment of ARDEX Answers, James will be talking about pinholing in liquid applied waterproofing membranes, as well as what you can do to help prevent this from happening in the future.
ARDEX WeldTec Waterproofing Membrane Elongation Test ARDEX Australia 2019-05-29 | Have you ever wondered what the key advantages of WeldTec membranes are, compared to other membrane systems? Check out this video to find out.
What causes grout efflorescence and how do I prevent this from happening? ARDEX Australia 2019-05-15 | In this installment of ARDEX Answers, James will be talking about a very common occurrence in tiling/grouting: Efflorescence - what causes this and what to look out for to help prevent this from happening.Some further tips are below:- In external tiled applications, 95% contact coverage MUST be achieved in accordance with Australian standards- Installing the tiles as per the “TARVER” method as stated in Australian Standards.- Try to work at temperatures above 10 degrees celcius and have adequate ventilation to promote water evaporation.- Allow adequate curing times for the tile adhesive. - Where rising damp occurs a subfloor membrane may be required.
How do you stop grouts from drying patchy? ARDEX Australia 2019-05-15 | In this video, James from our ARDEXacademy addresses a common question - "How do you stop grout from drying patchy?". James details some common causes in this video as well as what you can look out for to prevent this from happening on your next job.You can also find out more by checking out our Technical Bulletin TB130 - Sources of Grout Discolouration Real and Perceived (head to our website, click on "Tools", "Technical Bulletins" and "Tiling").
Why is substrate preparation so important? ARDEX Australia 2019-04-11 | ARDEX Answers is a series of videos in which we will answer your product related questions.In this video, James we will be discussing one of the most commonly asked questions that we receive at ARDEX - Why do we do Substrate Preparation?
ARDEX Answers - Introduction ARDEX Australia 2019-04-11 | ARDEX Answers is a series of videos in which we will answer your ARDEX product related questions. Some of these topics will be based on frequently asked questions our technical department receive, address industry best practice and contain handy tips and tricks.
