ARDEX X 7 R S1 - Rapid-Setting Flexible Tile Adhesive

ARDEX X 7 R S1 is a rapid-setting, cement-based tile adhesive with enhanced flexibility and fibre technology, ideal for internal and external wall and floor tiling. Suitable for ceramic, porcelain, and non-moisture-sensitive natural stone tiles, it allows grouting and trafficking after just 3 hours.

Key Features:

Rapid Setting: Grout and walk on tiles after 3 hours, ideal for fast-track projects.
S1 Deformability: Fibre-reinforced for improved strength and flexibility, accommodating limited substrate movement.
Extended Open Time: 30 minutes, with optimal fixing within 20 minutes under UK conditions.
Versatile Application: Bonds to concrete, screeds, plasterboard, and existing tiles; suitable for underfloor heating and swimming pools.
Slump-Free Option: Adjustable water content for wall tiling and coving without slip.
Low Environmental Impact: Contains low soluble Chromium VI (≤0.0002% when mixed).

Technical Specifications:

Coverage: 20 kg bag yields ~14.3 litres, covering ~4.7 m² at 3 mm thickness (1.4 kg/m²/mm).
Working Time: ~30 minutes at 20°C.
Adjustment Time: ~20 minutes at 20°C.
Colours: Grey and white.
Packaging: 20 kg bags.
Storage: 12 months in unopened, dry conditions.

Applications:

Tiling in high-traffic areas, wet rooms, and external spaces.
Fixing large-format tiles, mosaics, terrazzo, and brick slips.
Installations with underfloor heating or limited vibration.

Application:

Apply with a notched trowel on clean, primed substrates. Use semi-pourable mix for floors or slump-free mix for walls. Ensure solid bed fixing for floors and external areas by pressing tiles with a twisting action. For large tiles, butter the tile backs. Protect from frost and rain for 24 hours. Use ARDEX grouts for joints.

Ardex X7RS1W Rapid Set Tile Adhesive White 20kg (50 Bags)