ARDEX 8+9™ Rapid Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Compound

The absolute best-in-class, topside waterproofing and crack isolation membrane for use on all common substrates in commercial and residential applications prior to the installation of any type of tile or stone. Two components, very easy to use, cement based waterproofing and crack isolation compound providing outstanding bond to mortars. ARDEX 8+9 can also be used as a shower pan. Ideal for use in showers, kitchens and for exterior manufactured veneer stone installations.

Tile installation in just 90 minutes
Flood test in only 4 hours
Crack isolation: Up to 1/8” (3 mm)
Now Available in Gray or White
1/3 the cost per square foot vs. competitive products
25 year warranty on a two-coat application every time
IAPMO Certified, ANSI A 118.10
Zero water penetration via wind-driven rain
Convenient kit: ARDEX 8 (liquid): 1 gallon (3.78 liters) bottle and ARDEX 9 (powder): 9 lb. (4 kg) bag
Commercial size: ARDEX 8 (liquid): 3 gallon (11.34 liters) bottle and ARDEX 9 (powder): 27lb. (12 kg) bag
Outstanding Coverage: Convenient kit:100 sq.ft. (9.29 m² )(2 coats) over drywall/Commercial units:300 sq.ft. (27.87 m² )(2 coats) over drywall

Specification

Installation
Mixing Ratio Paintable Consistency:
1 gallon (3.78 L) of ARDEX 8 per 9 lb. (4 kg) of ARDEX 9
*For small batches, 1 part ARDEX 8 to 1 part ARDEX 9 by volume
Mixing Ratio Caulking Consistency:
2/3 gallon (2.5 L) of ARDEX 8 per 9 lb. (4 kg) of ARDEX 9
*For small batches, 2/3 part ARDEX 8 to 1 part ARDEX 9 by volume
Coverage: 100 sq. ft. (2 coats) over drywall
*Approx. 70 sq. ft. (2 coats) over concrete
Performance
Pot Life: Up to 45 minutes
Drying Time: 30 – 45 minutes for initial coat
Approx. 60 minutes for final coat
Flood Test: Begin 4 hours after the second coat has been applied
VOC: 0
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Do not expose packages to sun. Keep liquid from freezing.
Shelf Life: 1 year
Warranty: ARDEX L.P. Standard Limited Warranty applies

Technical specification

Unique ref.ardex-8_9
Product familyTile & Stone Installation System
Product groupWaterproofing
TypeObject (single object)
Date of publishing2018-09-07
Edition number1

Links

Product urlhttp://www.ardexamericas.com/en-us/Products/tilestone/Pages/8-9.aspx
Installation instructionshttp://www.ardexamericas.com/en-us/Documents/TechData_En_8+9.pdf
Instruction videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLAGTafOqhM
Product certificationhttp://www.ardexamericas.com/en-us/Documents/CSIFORMATTEDSECTION09_30_00ARDEX%20X778+9%20FLGROUT.pdf
Technical descriptionhttp://www.ardexamericas.com/en-us/Documents/TechData_En_8+9.pdf

Material mainAcrylic
Designed inUnited States

Classification

BIMobject CategoryConstruction Materials - Waterproofing & Membranes
CSI MasterFormat 2014 Code07 10 00
CSI MasterFormat 2014 TitleDampproofing and Waterproofing
OmniClass Number23-13 25 17
OmniClass TitleWaterproofing

Region availability

North America	Europe	Asia
Anguilla	Austria	China
Antigua and Barbuda	Czech Republic	Türkiye
Aruba	Denmark
Barbados	France
Belize	Italy
Bermuda	Poland
British Virgin Islands	Russia
Canada	Spain
Caribbean Netherlands	Sweden
Cayman Islands
Collectivity of Saint Martin
Costa Rica
Cuba
Curaçao
Dominica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
Haiti
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Jamaica
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Mexico
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Nicaragua
Panama
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint-Barthélemy
Sint Maarten
The Bahamas
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
United States