Ardex C2

[quick draw macgraw]

I,ve been given a free bag of ardex c2 grout and want to use it but would prefer to use flexi additive with it like the bal gt1, what is the additive for this grout and who stocks it in the north east.

Thanks Steve

[grumpygrouter]

Originally Posted by quick draw macgraw

I,ve been given a free bag of ardex c2 grout and want to use it but would prefer to use flexi additive with it like the bal gt1, what is the additive for this grout and who stocks it in the north east.

Thanks Steve

Ardex E101. Don't leave it on the tiles to long though, sticks like you wouldn't believe!

CTD should do it!

Grumpy

[quick draw macgraw]

Hi Grumpy how long is too long and can you not weaken it slightly to lessen the stickyness but still add extra flexibility?

Thanks Steve.

[Grace'sDad]

As with GT1 and any admix I suppose - if you dilute it to reduce one property then you are reducing all the properties?

[grumpygrouter]

Originally Posted by quick draw macgraw

Hi Grumpy how long is too long and can you not weaken it slightly to lessen the stickyness but still add extra flexibility?

Thanks Steve.

Hi Steve, i think the C2 bag says you have about an hour before you need to clean up. If you add E101, I would definately not leave it any longer than 15mins max. It is a real bar steward to get off........

This is assuming you dilute 1:1 with water as recommended. I have only ever used it this way so I couldn't comment on different ratios.

Grumpy

[quick draw macgraw]

Thanks grumpy its only that its for kitchen splashback and i only want to impart slightly more flex to account for extra heat around cooker etc. Steve.

[Dave]

Steve if you are just wanting to add a little extra strength/flex to the grout then just add a little bit to the water.....its not like you are grouting a floor and need to mix it stronger is it...

[grumpygrouter]

Originally Posted by quick draw macgraw

Thanks grumpy its only that its for kitchen splashback and i only want to impart slightly more flex to account for extra heat around cooker etc. Steve.

You won't need the 101 in that case Steve unless you are fixing porcelain. Pile straight in without it.

Here is a data sheet-> http://www.ardex.co.uk/pdfs/ARDEX%20C2.pdf

Grumpy

[pjc]

1 in 1 is what they say but they don't put nowhere near that amount in there ready mixed grouts and adhesives that is why putting the admixes in yourselves are a better spec the more u put in the harder it is to get off but the more flexable it is, its knowing how flexable you need it :Pete

[quick draw macgraw]

Ok mate cheers.