GOLD STAR / WHITE STAR

Grey / White, Interior & Exterior Wall & Floor

Tile / Stone Adhesive
GREY / WHITE, POLYMER MODIFIED CEMENT BASED, THIN OR THICK-BED ADHESIVE FOR
FIXING FLOOR AND WALL TILES IN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS

Features
High polymer modified adhesive
Easy mixing & smooth application & better workability
For use on walls & floors in interior & exterior
High strength
Water resistance

ARDEX ENDURA (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

Corporate Office & Regd. Office: 73/1B,
Byregowda Indl. Estate, Srigandhanagar,
Hegganahalli, Peenya 2nd Stage,
Bangalore - 560 091, Karnataka, INDIA.
Tel: +91-80-2836 1672 / 2836 1673
Fax: +91-80-2836 2078
E-mail: customercare@ardexendura.com

GOLD STAR / WHITE STAR

Grey
/ White, Interior
& Exterior
Wall & FloorModified
Tile / Stone Adhesive
Premium
& Highly
Polymer

GREY / WHITE, POLYMER MODIFIED CEMENT BASED, THIN OR THICK-BED ADHESIVE FOR FIXING FLOOR AND
WALL TILES IN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS
DESCRIPTION
GOLD STAR : Grey, high polymer modified,

cement-based wall and floor tile adhesive.

Suitable for fixing tiles and natural stones
in interior and exterior situations, including
swimming pools.
WHITE STAR : White, high polymer modified,
cement-based wall and floor tile adhesive.
Suitable for fixing tiles and natural stones
in interior and exterior situations, including
swimming pools.
STANDARDS

GOLD STAR / WHITE STAR meets the

performance requirements of BS.5980:1980
(The United Kingdom) and the Indian Standard
IS 15477 : 2004 Type 2 "Specification for
Adhesives for use with Ceramic Tiles and
Mosaics."
PERFORMANCE

Suitable for fixing at 3 - 6mm bed thickness

(can be extended up to 12 mm in area of
limited extent) wall and floor tiles, mosaics,
vitrified and fully vitrified tiles, marble,
terrazzo and natural stone.
The set adhesive is water-resistant and is
suitable for use in showers and totally
immersed situations such as swimming pools.
Not recommended for direct use onto gypsum
plaster, paint or metal. Suitable for use on
glazed tiles and glazed bricks when used in
conjunction with ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1.
ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1 can be used in
conjunction with GOLD STAR / WHITE STAR
to enhance the physical properties of the set
adhesive, ie. Impart flexibility, improve adhesion,
reduce water permeability and widen
application. (See data sheet of ARDEX ENDURA
ADMIX AD1 for further details)
AREAS OF APPLICATION

Walls

Floors

Interior

Exterior

Dry areas

Wet areas

Showers

(1)

Swimming Pools

(2), (3)

NOTE:
= Suitable
(1) Do not use the shower for at least 2 weeks following
the completion of grouting.
(2) Use in conjunction with ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1.
(3) Do not fill pool for at least 3 weeks following
completion of grouting.

BACKGROUND / BASES

Brick / Concrete

Sand / Cement Rendering

Brick Work / Concrete

Sand / Cement Screed

Unglazed Tiles

Hard Natural Stone

Concrete

Glazed Tiles

(4)

NOTE:
= Suitable
(4) Use in conjunction with ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1.

SURFACE PREPARATION

Before starting any work ensure that the base

is :
Sufficiently flat to permit the specified
flatness of finished tiling, bearing in mind the
permissible minimum & maximum thickness
of the bedding material.
Suitable for tiling in the service conditions to
which it will be exposed.
Free from efflorescence, laitance, dirt and
other loose material. Remove thoroughly by
dry brushing .
Clean: All tile and other non-porous surfaces
should be cleaned down by washing with
water containing detergent, then with clean
water.
SITE WORK INSTRUCTIONS
SURFACE CONSIDERATIONS

New Concrete / Brick / Block Wall

Before rendering / plastering / tiling, allow
walls to dry out by exposure to air for at least
6 weeks.
New Cement /Sand Rendering
Before commencing tiling, allow new rendering
to dry out by exposure to air for at least
2 weeks (3 weeks for swimming pools)
New Concrete Bases
Before commencing tiling ensure that bases
have been allowed to dry out by exposure to
air for at least 6 weeks.
Existing Concrete / Screed Bases
Cut out all loose or hollow portions and make
good with a 1:3 cement : sand mortar applied
over a slurry bonding coat*. Carefully remove
any soft or unsound residues of existing
adhesive without damaging the bases. Ensure
remaining adhesive residue is sound and firmly
bonded to the base.

Ceramic / Vitrified & Fully Vitrified Tile /

Terrazzo / Hard Natural Stone Bases
Check that existing finish is firmly adhering
to the base. Remove any loose or hollow
sounding areas and make good with a
1:3 cement : sand mortar over a slurry
bonding coat*.
*Slurry bonding coat is prepared by mixing 2 parts by weight
of portland cement to 1 part of ARDEX ENDURA ADMIX AD1.
Brush on the base immediately before applying mortar.

MIXING

Add GOLD STAR / WHITE STAR to clean

water. Mix thoroughly until a slump-free
mortar is obtained. A 20kg bag will require
approximately 5 - 5.5 litres of water. The
adhesive is immediately ready-for-use and
has a pot-life of 3 hours at 27 10C.
No further water should be added.
APPLICATION

1. Spread not more than 1 sq.m. at a time,

apply the adhesive to the wall or floor
surface.
2. Comb the adhesive to the required depth
(between 3 - 6 mm) using a suitable trowel.
3. Press the tiles firmly into position with a
slight twisting action, checking periodically
that good contact is maintained with the
back of each tile. Leave no voids behind
tiles when solid-bed fixing.
4. Tiles should be fixed within 20 minutes of
adhesive being applied, depending on the
porosity of the surface and atmospheric
conditions. Tiles can be adjusted up to
10 - 15 minutes after fixing. Touch the
adhesive ribs periodically and if a skin
has formed, remove the adhesive and
apply a new layer.
5. Leave adequate joints between individual
wall and floor tiles unless self spacing tiles
are used.
6. Clean off surplus adhesive from the tile face
and between joints.
7. Do not use in damp conditions and
temperature less than 50C
GROUTING

Grouting should not be carried out for at least

24 hours. Use the appropriate grouting
material from the range of cementitious and
epoxy grouts.
NOTE: The addition of ARDEX ENDURA
ADMIX GT1 to cement-based grouts
will enhance adhesion to tile edges,
water-resistance and improves flexibility.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

GOLD STAR /
WHITE STAR

@ 27 10C

Bed Thickness

3 - 6 mm
(5), (6)

Walls*

Use
Thin-bed Trowel

Floors*
*Suitability depends on

Use
Thick-bed Trowel

surface level / flatness

Mixing Ratio

COVERAGE ESTIMATES

Pack size

Coverage

GOLD STAR
Grey - 20kg
WHITE STAR
White - 20Kg

approx. 3.5kg/m2
@ 3 mm thickness
when using a
thin-bed trowel

NOTE

Coverage will depend on the nature and

flatness of the surface and the method of
application. For good coverage, it is vitally
important that all surfaces should be clean,
smooth, plumb, level and free from defects
and undulations.

(p.b.w = Parts by weight)

1 p.b.w. Water to
4 p.b.w. Adhesive

Open Time

15 - 20 Minutes

Pot Life

3 hours

STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE

Setting Time

24 hours

Temperature
Resistance

-300C to 1500C

GOLD STAR / WHITE STAR has a shelf life of

12 months when stored in normal dry
conditions.
For more details please refer the relevant
product safety datasheet

NOTE:
(5) Up to 12mm in areas of limited extent.
(6) Use thick-bed trowel for floor tiling.

TYPICAL VALUE

GOLD STAR /
WHITE STAR

@ 27 10C

Tensile Adhesion (14 day air)

Dry Condition (kN)

GOLD STAR
WHITE STAR
BS.5980:1980 min.

1.30
1.50
0.95
Wet Condition (kN)

GOLD STAR
WHITE STAR
BS.5980:1980 min.

1.00
1.10
0.56

Shear Adhesion (14 day air)

Dry Condition (kN)

GOLD STAR
12.00
WHITE STAR
14.00
BS.5980:1980 min.
8.90
IS 15477:2004 min. Type 2
1 Day Air
4.00
14 Day Air
10.00
Shear Adhesion (7 day air + 7 day wet)
Wet Condition (kN)

GOLD STAR
7.50
WHITE STAR
8.50
BS.5980:1980 min.
4.50
IS 15477:2004 min. Type 2
7 Day Air
5.00
7 Day Wet
5.00
Shear Adhesion (7 day air + 7 day Heat)
Heat Condition (kN)

GOLD STAR
7.50
WHITE STAR
8.50
BS.5980:1980 min.
4.5
IS 15477:2004 min. Type 2
7 Day Air
5.00
7 Day Heat
5.00

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.
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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