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ARDEX 8+9™ Rapid ​Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Compound ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
ARDEX 8+9™ Rapid ​Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Compound ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
ARDEX 8+9™ Rapid ​Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Compound ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
    ARDEX

    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
    Related
    • Material mainAcrylic
    • Designed inUnited States
    Classification
    • BIMobject CategoryBuilding 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
    Honduras
    Jamaica
    Martinique
    Mexico
    Montserrat
    Nicaragua
    Panama
    Puerto Rico
    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