ABA Tradestik Plus is a grey polymer fortified C2 TE S1 cement-based internal and external wall and floor tile adhesive that has been specially formulated with mastic style properties. ABA Tradestik Plus can be used in residential and commercial applications, is suitable with large format tiles and allows tiling over bonded screed after 24 hours.

Tile Types

Fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, natural stones (excluding moisture sensitive) and mosaics.

Substrates

• Concrete, renders, screeds
• Fibre-cement sheet and plasterboard on walls
• Compressed fibre-cement sheet on floors
• ABA & ARDEX liquid applied undertile waterproofing membranes
• Existing ceramic tiles (internal dry areas)

Location

Internal & External

Surfaces

Walls, Floors

Colours

Grey Powder

Coverage

9m² on Walls using a 6mm notched trowel
6m² on Floors using a 10mm notched trowel

Pack Sizes

20kg bag

Water-based polyurethane-acrylic hybrid waterproofing membrane developed for high performance undertile waterproofing.

Typical Applications

For commercial and residential internal/external bathrooms, wet areas, balconies, decks and other areas that will be tiled. Not suitable for permanent immersed conditions. For conditions of permanent immersion, it is recommended that ARDEX WPM 002 is used.

Substrates

Concrete – Cured for minimum 28 days
Renders and screeds – Cured for minimum 7 days
Fibre cement sheets and wet area plasterboard – Wet area grades only
For plywood or particleboard – structural plywood (PAA branded) or marine grade or other wet area grade only. Not recommended over timber substrates in external applications – contact ABA technical services.

Location

Internal, External

Coverage

This will vary with the porosity of the substrates. Two coats are recommended for optimum performance. A 20kg unit (15 Litres) will cover approximately 17.5m². A 5.3kg unit ( 4 Litres) will cover approximately 4.6m2.”

Pack Sizes

20kg pail

4L

ABA Fibrestik is a superior white polymer fortified cement-based wall and floor tile adhesive that has been specially formulated with a light and creamy easy to apply formula. The inclusion of fibres delivers a strong tiled system. ABA Fibrestik has an extended open time, is non slump and flexible.

Tile Types

Fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, natural stones (excluding moisture sensitive) and mosaics.

Substrates

• Concrete, renders, screeds
• Fibre-cement sheet and plasterboard on walls
• Compressed fibre-cement sheet on floors
• ABA & ARDEX liquid applied undertile waterproofing membranes
• Existing ceramic tiles (internal dry areas)
• CTU (Ceramic Tile Underlay) over timber particleboard sheet

Location

Internal & External

Surfaces

Walls, Floors

Colours

White Powder

Coverage

11m² on Walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel
7m² on Floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel

Pack Sizes

20kg bag

ABA CHOICESTIK is a white cement-based wall and floor tile adhesive with an extended open time, and is non slump. Mix with water to achieve a mortar suitable for use on walls and floors in internal areas and externally or commercially when mixed with ARDEX E 90.

Tile Types

Ceramic tiles, natural stones (excluding moisture sensitive) and when mixed with ARDEX E 90, glass mosaics and porcelain.

Substrates

• Concrete, cement renders/screeds, plasterboard/medium density fibre-cement sheet on walls, ABA and ARDEX liquid applied undertile waterproofing membranes.

Location

Internal, External

Surfaces

Walls, Floors

Colours

White

Coverage

10m² on Walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel
7m² on Floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel

Pack Sizes

20kg bag

ABA Tradestik is an off-white polymer modified cement-based wall and floor tile adhesive that has been specially formulated with mastic type properties. ABA Tradestik has an extended open time, is non-slump and flexible. Mix with water to achieve a mortar suitable for internal and external use.

Tile Types

Fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, natural stones (excluding moisture sensitive) and mosaics.

Substrates

• Concrete, renders, screeds
• Fibre-cement sheet and plasterboard on walls
• Compressed fibre-cement sheet on floors
• ABA & ARDEX liquid applied undertile waterproofing membranes
• Existing ceramic tiles (internal dry areas)

Location

Internal & External

Surfaces

Walls, Floors

Colours

Off White Powder

Coverage

8m² on Walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel
6m² on Floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel

Pack Sizes

20kg bag

ABA Powerstik is a white polymer fortified cement-based wall and floor tile adhesive that has been specially formulated with mastic type properties. ABA Powerstik has an extended open time, is non-slump and flexible.

Tile Types

Fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, natural stones (excluding moisture sensitive) and mosaics.

Substrates

• Concrete, renders, screeds;
• Fibre-cement sheet and plasterboard on walls;
• Compressed fibre-cement sheet on floors;
• ARDEX liquid applied undertile waterproofing membranes;
• Existing ceramic tiles (internal dry areas)

Location

Internal, External

Surfaces

Walls, Floors

Colours

White Powder

Coverage

8m² on Walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel
6m² on Floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel

Pack Sizes

20kg bag

ABA Powerstik Plus is a superior white polymer fortified cement-based wall and floor tile adhesive that has been specially formulated with light weight technology. ABA Powerstik Plus has an extended open time, is non slump and flexible and offers a light and creamy consisitency for ease of use. Mix with water to achieve a mortar suitable for use in residential and commercial applications, both internal and external including swimming pools. ABA Powerstik Plus meets the Green Building Council of Australia Green Star IEQ-13 requirements for Ceramic Tile Adhesives.

Tile Types

Fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, natural stones (excluding moisture sensitive) and mosaics.

Substrates

• Concrete, renders, screeds, fibre-cement sheet, plasterboard on walls, compressed fibre-cement sheet on floors, ABA and ARDEX liquid applied undertile waterproofing membranes, existing ceramic tiles (internal dry areas) CTU (Ceramic Tile Underlay) over timber particleboard sheet.

Location

Internal, External

Surfaces

Walls, Floors

Colours

White Powder

Coverage

12m² on Walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel
7.5m² on Floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel

Pack Sizes

15kg bag

ABA Abamastic Plus is a premium grade dispersion adhesive offering superior non-slump and shear adhesion characteristics. Based on exclusive polymer technology, ABA Abamastic Plus is the ultimate performance wall tile adhesive. Its unique formulation allows it to be used in wet areas (such as shower walls) without the adhesion strength being compromised over time.

Tile Types

Ceramic tiles, natural stone (excluding moisture sensitive stone);

Fully vitrified tiles, glass mosaics, porcelain

Substrates

Fibre-cement sheets, plasterboard;

Concrete, render;

ABA Waterproofer or ARDEX Undertile liquid applied waterproofing membranes (not suitable when using dense tiles over such non-absorbent substrates nor for shower hobs due to prolonged drying times)

Location

Internal

Surfaces

Walls

Colours

White Paste

Coverage

8-10m² on Walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel

Pack Sizes

20kg pail

ABA Abaprime Single Part Primer is a water-based primer used for improving the adhesion of ABA and ARDEX products to smooth, dense and various non porous substrates. It is easy to apply with a brush or roller with applications of subsequent products able to take place with minimal downtime. ABA Abaprime Single Part Primer is suitable for internal and external wall or floor applications.

For Use With

ABA Abaprime Single Part Primer is compatible with subsequent applications of ABA tile adhesives, floor levelling compounds and in non fully immersed conditions with ABA undertile waterproofing membranes.

Substrates

ARDEX Abaprime is ideal for particleboard, plywood, sheet timber; medium density fibre-cement sheet, compressed fibre-cement sheet; jointing compound over plasterboard; concrete, renders, screeds; masonry and lightweight concrete blocks; autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC); existing glazed tiles (not suitable for shower floors or permanently immersed conditions); metal surfaces, some plastics (contact ABA on specific types); epoxy coatings (contact ABA on specific coating); painted surfaces.

Location

Internal, External

Surfaces

Walls, Floors

Colours

Pink

Coverage

1L per 6 – 10m²

Pack Sizes

1L and 4L

ABA Abastik is a rubber modified adhesive for fixing ceramic tile in both
interior and covered exterior applications (with adequate falls to waste)
in residential applications including kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and
verandahs.

Tile Types

Ceramic tiles, non-moisture sensitive marble, slate, granite and mosaics.

Substrates

• Concrete, renders, screeds;
• Medium density fibre-cement sheet (internal walls only), plasterboard

Location

Internal, External

Surfaces

Walls, Floors

Colours

Off White Powder

Coverage

11m² on Walls using a 6 x 6 x 6mm notched trowel
7m² on Floors using a 10 x 10 x 10mm notched trowel

Pack Sizes

20kg bag