Ancillary Items

Using the correct adhesives, grouts and sealers is just as important as the right slate. Ardosia slate have built good relationships with a number of companies to provide customers with the right product for the job.
We stock a range products for installation/maintenance and listed below are a selection of our most popular products; however, if there is something specific you require please do not hesitate to contact us.
Due to carriage costs these products are best ordered when placing a flooring order so that we can combine them with your delivery.
If you require large quantities please contact us for alternative costings and delivery options.

Norcros rapid porcelain tile adhesive

Rapid porcelain set is a standard adhesive that can used to fix a number of materials, simply mix with water to the ratio advised and apply using a notched trowel.
The product has a setting time of 3 hours and is suitable for the following applications:
Wall & floor                                                                                                 Indoors or outdoors
Under tile heating
Plywood overlay
Fully vitrified tiles

         20kg bags - £16.50+VAT each
            coverage approx 3.5m2 with 4mm bed

technical info sheet: NORCROS RAPID

Ardex X7RW

Ardex X7RW is a superior adhesive for use with more demanding projects. Ardex provides an ideal solution where foot traffic can't be avoided Tiles laid with this rapid setting, cement-based, floor and wall tile adhesive can be grouted two hours after laying.

Specifically formulated to have enhanced properties of adhesion and flexibility it is ideal for fixing fully vitrified or porcelain tiles and other tiles with low porosity as well as glass, mosaics, terrazzo or brick slips, without the need for an admixture.

White adhesive should be used with limestone/travertine tiles.

          22Kg bags - £22+VAT each
          Coverage approx 4m2 with 4mm bed

Technical info sheet : ARDEX X7R

Norcros wall and floor flexible grouts are suitable for a range of applications.
They can be used indoors or outdoors and have flexibility, allowing use with underfloor heating.
Wide joint aplications (2-20mm) are also catered for.
The product is available in 5kg or 10kg bags and we stock limestone and dark grey colours.
Because coverage is dependent on the type of tiles used please refer to product technical sheet for guidance on quantities.

            5kg = £10.50+VAT
               10kg= £12.00+VAT

 technical info sheet: NORCROS GROUT

 LTP GRIMEX 1LTR Cleaner

 LTP Grimex is the answer to stubborn grime, old layers of wax or acrylic and even rubber sole marks on terracotta and natural stone flooring. Suitable for use on glazed and unglazed tiles, this product is excellent for renovating old quarry tiles, terracotta, slate, stone, marble and stone fireplaces.

Tips: Pick this product if you have stubborn dirt and grime, greasy films, dirty grouting, old layers of acrylic sealers and wax, rubber sole marks on glazed ceramics and porcelain, old and tired looking tiled floors, soot marks on stone fireplaces

             1Ltr bottle = £8.35+VAT
             coverage approx 20m2 ( depended on severity)

technical info sheet: GRIMEX

Specially formulated for use on un-glazed tiles such as travertine, stone, terracotta, slate and quarry tiles. The gentle cleaning action of LTP Waxwash makes it ideal for washing unsealed floors and those sealed with LTP Mattstone, LTP Colour Intensifier, LTP MPG Sealer or LTP Beeswax. This liquid soap contains linseed oil and needs no rinsing after use.

        1ltr bottle = £9.50+VAT
        coverage approx 20m2 40 times

technical info sheet: WAXWASH