Ardex 8+9 Rapid Water Proof & Crack Isolation Compound Kit

ARDEX 8+9™ Rapid Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Compound is a best-in-class, two-component, solvent-free, cement-based membrane. Comprised of an acrylic-based liquid compound and a Portland and other hydraulic cement-based powder, ARDEX 8+9 can be applied easily with a paint roller or a brush to produce a highly flexible, waterproof coating. This coating protects from topside water infiltration and provides an excellent bonding layer for ARDEX tile and stone mortars. When properly installed, ARDEX 8+9 reduces the risk of efflorescence and is IAPMO certified for use as a shower pan.

Key Features

• Rapid setting – tile in as little as 90 minutes
• Flood test in 4 hours
• Crack isolation up to 1/8″ (3 mm)
• Excellent coverage – up to 300 sq. ft. for commercial unit and up to 100 sq. ft. for convenient kit
• Available in Gray or White
• Ideal for applications in commercial and residential bathrooms, showers and kitchens prior to the installation of tile and stone
• For use in swimming pools*
• Use for interior or exterior floors and walls⁺
• Easy to apply with a roller or paint brush
• A solvent-free blend of Portland cement and other hydraulic cements for the ultimate bond with ARDEX tile and stone mortars
• Helps to prevent efflorescence from the substrate
• Can be used in place of a shower pan liner