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ARDEX External Wall Tiling System
Description

The ARDEX External Wall Tiling System is suitable for liking to concrete, cement render, brickwork, or blockwork walls. ARDEX X 77 is a high performance, fibre reinforced, polymer modified wall and floor tile adhesive, which has been specially formulated with Microtec Technology to give exceptional properties of adhesion.

ARDEX X 77 is a high performance, fibre reinforced, polymer modified wall and floor tile adhesive. It has been specially formulated with Microtec Technology which greatly improves the adhesion strength, plus increases the ability of the mortar to be more capable of withstanding stress and shear strain, meaning increased security in the tiling system. When mixed with water, an extremely smooth, creamy mortar is produced with superior slump resistance and double extended open time.

ARDEX External Wall Tiling System Products:

  • Primer: ARDEX Multiprime
  • Waterproofing: ARDEX WPM 002
  • Tile Adhesive: ARDEX X 77
  • Tile Grout: ARDEX FG 8
Key Features

ARDEX X 77 Features:

  • E(E) achieves up to double the extended open time of E class adhesives
  • T(T) achieves up to double the slump resistance of T class adhesives
  • More secure tiling system with Microtec Technology - improves adhesive strength, reduces the effect of shear strain and stress on tiling systems
  • ARDEX X 77 is ideal for fixing a range of tile types including fully vitrified, porcelain, natural stone, terrazzo and mosaics
  • Water and frost resistant — ideal for swimming pools and wet areas
  • Excellent workability
  • Use over early age concrete/screeds and render
  • Low VOC content — meets Green Building Council of Australia Green Star IEQ-13 requirements

ARDEX WPM 002 Features:

  • Rapid drying time
  • Two component undertile waterproofing membrane Advanced acrylic — will not re-emulsify
  • Liquid reinforced — eliminates the need for reinforcing mat
  • Meets class III category for AS4858 Wet Area Membranes
  • Conforms to AS4654.1, Waterproofing membrane: non-exposed liquid membrane
  • Low VOC content — meets Green Building Council of Australia Green Star IEQ-13 requirements
Categories
Tile Underlay
Scope of Use

ARDEX X 17 Scope:

  • ARDEX X 77 is suitable for use in both internal and external applications and is especially suited to high performance situations with heavy pedestrian traffic (e.g. shopping centres).
  • It is ideal for use in wet areas and swimming pools, and for fixing all types of tiles including fully vitrified porcelain, mosaics and non-moisture sensitive natural stone tiles.
  • ARDEX X 77 accommodates shrinkage movement associated with early age concrete and screeds, and can be used over concrete that is at least seven days old and screeds and renders after 16 hours.
Limitations on Use
  • In general, the surface being adhered to must be clean, firm and free of dust, dirt, oil, grease, curing compounds, release agents and other barrier materials, as well as being strong enough to support the weight of the tiles being fixed
  • Not suitable for fixing green marble
Statement of Building Code Compliance

ARDEX WPM 002 meets the Green Building Council of Australia Green Star IEQ-13 requirements for Architectural Sealant when tested in accordance with SCAQMD Method 304-91 Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in Various Materials as referenced by South Coast Air Quality Management Division (SCAQMD) Rule 1168. 

In-Service History

ARDEX WPM 002 History: 

  • So/Auckland Hotel
  • Wynyard Central Pavilions Auckland
  • The Bombora — Sydney
Other Performance Attributes

ARDEX WPM 002: 

  • Fibre reinforced: Excellent strength, eliminates need for reinforcing mat
  • Flexible: Accommodates normal building movement
  • Advanced acrylic: Will not re-emulsify
  • Designed for tiling: Fully compatible with ARDEX tile system adhesives
  • Water based, low odour and easy cleaning for undertile waterproofing in shower recesses
  • Conforms to the requirements of AS/NZ 4858:2004 Wet Area Membranes (Ref: CSIRO Report 3879)
BRANZ Appraised
BRANZ Appraised
Documents
Product info: ARDEX FG 8
Product Info: ARDEX WPM 1000
Product Info: ARDEX X 77
Substrate Specification
ARDEX WPM 002 BRANZ Appraisal (External)

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Maintenance Instructions
Warranty
Brochure: ARDEX WeldTec
ARDEX Company Profile
Case Study: Bombora - Sydney
Case Study: So/Auckland Hotel
Case Study: Wynyard Central Pavilions
Video: ARDEX X 77 Wall Slump Test

ARDEX New Zealand supply and manufacture a range of quality construction materials, including products for levelling floors; external and internal waterproofing; and fixing natural stone and tiles.

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