DIAMOND STAR (Grey)

High Performance, Polymer Modified, Reduced Slip Adhesive

DESCRIPTION Properties as per IS 15477: 2019 @ 27 ± 2°C

Grey cement based, high performance, high strength adhesive
for fixing tiles/stones. The set adhesive is water-resistant and Property with Test Method Min. Typical
Requirements Result
suitable for use in wet areas like swimming pools and water
bodies. Tensile Adhesion Strength
(as per Annex A)
2
DIAMOND STAR Grey is ideal for fixing vitrified tiles, industrial Dry Condition 1.50 N/mm2 >1.50 N/mm
grade tiles, natural stones on wall/floor in interior/exterior Wet Condition 2
1.00 N/mm >1.10 N/mm
2

situations upto 6mm bed thickness (can be extended up to 12

Shear Adhesion Strength
mm in area of limited extent).
(as per Annex B)
Note: Not recommended for direct use onto gypsum plaster Dry Condition 1.50 N/mm2 >1.60 N/mm
2

(wall finishes), paint or metal. 2 2

Heat Aging Condition 1.00 N/mm >1.20 N/mm
2 2
Wet Condition 1.00 N/mm >1.10 N/mm
STANDARDS Open time As per Mftr. 30 mins
Confirms to IS 15477: 2019 Type 3T "Specification for (as per Annex C)
Adhesives for use with Ceramic, Mosaic and Stone Tiles” Adjustment time
As per Mftr. 20 mins
(as per Annex D)
Confirms to EN 12004: 2017 and is an improved Slip (as per Annex E) < 0.50 mm 0.30mm
cementitious adhesive (C2) with slip resistance (T) and extended
open time (E) of class C2TE
Properties as per EN 12004: 2017 @ 23 ± 2°C
FEATURES Min.
Property with Test Method Typical
Ÿ Very high bond strength Requirements
(as per Part 2) (as per Part 1) Result
Ÿ Reduced Slip
Tensile Adhesion Strength
Ÿ Water resistant (Clause 8.3)
Ÿ Easy mixing, smooth application & better workability Initial ≥ 1.00 N/mm2 > 1.30 N/mm2
Ÿ Enhanced flexibility & adhesion can be obtained with After water immersion ≥ 1.00 N/mm2 > 1.10 N/mm2
addition of ADMIX AD1 (latex additive) After heat aging ≥ 1.00 N/mm2 > 1.10 N/mm2
After freeze-thaw cycles ≥ 1.00 N/mm2 > 1.10 N/mm2
SUITABLE BACKGROUND / BASES Open time @ 30 mins: Tensile
New substrates: Adhesion Strength ≥ 0.50 N/mm2 0.60 N/mm2
Ÿ Concrete walls & floor (Clause 8.1 & 8.3)
Slip (T) (Clause 8.2) ≤ 0.50 mm 0.30 mm
Ÿ Cement sand screed
Ÿ Cement sand render
COVERAGE ESTIMATES
Renovation works on existing: Coverage
Ÿ Unglazed tiles Approx. 1.22 - 1.27 kg/m2/mm
Ÿ Hard natural stones Square notch Consumption/m
2

o
Ÿ Glazed tiles (vitrified and ceramic tiles) Trowel size (@ 45 angle of trowel)
Ÿ Mosaic tiles and In-situ mosaic flooring 4mm X 4mm 1.75 - 1.80 Kgs
6mm X 6mm 2.60 - 2.70 Kgs
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES @ 27 ± 2°C 8mm X 8mm 3.50 - 3.60 Kgs
Bed Thickenss 2 - 6 mm (can be extended up to 12 mm in 12mm X 12mm 5.20 - 5.40 Kgs
area of limited extent Note: Coverage will depend on the nature and flatness of the
surface and the method of application. For good coverage, it
Pot Life 3 hours is vital that all surfaces are smooth, plumb, level and free
Setting Time 24 hours from defects and undulations.

Temperature - 30oC to 150oC Pack size

Resistance 2 kg & 20 kg
VOC Content 1.26 g/L (Available in 50 kgs bag as DURAFIX DIAMOND STAR (Grey)
for project supply)
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High Performance, Polymer Modified, Reduced Slip Adhesive

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS square-toothed notched trowel.

Substrate Preparation 3. The tiles should be fixed within the open time of the
Before starting any work ensure that the base is: adhesive and pressed into place with a twisting and sliding
action ensuring solid bed fixing is achieved. The open time
Ÿ Sufficiently flat to permit the specified flatness of finished
is dependent on site conditions and will be extended in
tiling, bearing in mind the permissible thickness of the lower temperatures and shortened at higher temperatures.
adhesive. 4. Check periodically that good contact is maintained with the
Ÿ Suitable for tiling in the service conditions to which it will be back of each tile.
exposed. 5. Touch the adhesive ribs periodically and if a skin has
Ÿ Surfaces to be tiled must be dry, clean and free from loose formed, remove the adhesive and apply a new layer.
material and contamination. 6. Leave adequate joints between individual wall and floor tiles
unless self-spacing tiles are used.
SITE WORK INSTRUCTIONS 7. Clean off surplus adhesive from the tile face and between
SURFACE considerations joints

New Concrete Bases: Note:

Before commencing tiling, ensure that bases have been allowed · Do not use in damp conditions and temperature less than
to air dry for at least 4 weeks. 5oC
· Seal the sides & bottom of porous stones with UNDERTILE &
New Cement Sand rendering/Brick/Block Wall:
Before commencing tiling, allow plastered surface to air dry for STONE PRIMER to avoid migration of moisture.
at least 2 weeks (3 weeks for swimming pools). · Use suitable clamps along with adhesive at the time of
installation of tiles/stones above 3m height as
Existing Concrete/Screed Bases recommended by IS 15477: 2019
Cut out all loose or hollow portions and make good with a 1:3 · For large span tiling works, leave movement joints at every
cement:sand mortar applied over a slurry bonding coat* and dry
and cure for 7 days. 3m interval and fill with a flexible sealant as per BS 5385.
· Prevent foot traffic till the adhesive has completely set.
Ceramic/Vitrified & Fully Vitrified Tile/Terrazzo/Hard Natural
Stone Bases: SPACERS
Check that existing finish is firmly adhering to the base. Remove Use ARDEX ENDURA spacers (minimum 2mm) for uniform joint
any loose or hollow sounding tiles and reprofile with a 1:3 width.
cement: sand mortar over a slurry bonding coat*. Any surface
contamination should be removed with HEAVY DUTY TILE GROUTING
CLEANER/TILE & STONE CLEANER. Grouting should be carried out after 24 hours. Use the
*Slurry bonding coat is prepared by mixing 2 parts of Portland cement
appropriate grouting material from the range of cementitious
to 1 part of ADMIX AD1. Brush on the base immediately before applying
the adhesive. and epoxy grouts. EPOXY GROUT is strongly recommended for
wet areas, swimming pools, locations with requirement of
hygiene & chemical resistance.
Mixing
Add 20 kgs of DIAMNOD STAR (Grey) clean water. Mix thoroughly Note: The addition of ADMIX GT 1 to cement - based grouts will
until a homogeneous lump-free consistency is obtained. Allow the enhance adhesion to tile/stones edges, increase water-
mixed adhesive to polymerise for 2-5 minutes and mix again for resistance and improves flexibility.
30 seconds. The adhesive is ready-for-use and has a pot life of 3
hours. No further water should be added. Where mixing by weight SEALERS
is not possible, volume mixing can be carried out at site in the ARDEX ENDURA offers a range of Tile & Stone surface sealers
ratio of 1: 3.25 (water: powder) depending on the desired finish:
· Wet look finish: Use 'Heavy Duty Impregnating Tile & Stone
Water Content Sealer
20 kg Bag : 4.6 to 5.2 ltrs · Glossy finish: Use 'Impregnating Tile & Stone Sealer’
50 kg Bag : 11.5 to 13.0 ltrs · Natural look: Use 'FC SS' or 'FC Sealer'

In case of using latex additives, CLEANING

Water+ADMIX AD 1 Tools and containers may be cleaned using clean water when the
20 kg Bag : 3.6 to 4.2 ltrs+1 ltrs of ADMIX AD 1 adhesive is still fresh. The hardened adhesive can be removed
50 kg Bag : 9.0 to 10.5 ltrs+2.5 ltrs of ADMIX AD 1 from tools mechanically.

APPLICATION STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE

1. Spread not more than the area which can be tiled within the DIAMOND STAR (Grey) has a shelf life of 12 months when stored
open time of the adhesive. in normal dry conditions.
2. The mixed adhesive is applied to the prepared surface with
a trowel and then combed through with a suitably sized
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High Performance, Polymer Modified, Reduced Slip Adhesive

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.
For more details please refer the relevant Material Safety Data
Sheet

CONDITIONS OF SALE
Sold subject to the Company's conditions of sale which are
available on request.

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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