Description
ARDEX AF 480
ARDEX AF 480 – Professional wood floor adhesive for all parquet types
ARDEX AF 480 is a high-quality SMP-based parquet adhesive that delivers exceptional performance for installing all types of wood flooring. This 18 kg pack gives you sufficient adhesive for larger projects where you need a reliable and durable solution for bonding parquet and other wood floors.
Advanced SMP technology for optimal strength
Ardex AF 480 is formulated with SMP technology (Silyl Modified Polymer), which ensures very high final strength and exceptional shear strength. This innovative composition makes the adhesive rigid-elastic, which means it maintains its strength whilst being able to follow the wood’s natural movement.
Broad application for all parquet formats
ARDEX 480 is suitable for indoor flooring work and can be used for a wide range of wood floor types:
- Lamella parquet in all formats
- Mosaic parquet and edge-grain parquet up to 16 mm thickness and max 200 mm length
- Strip and panel parquet
- 18 mm solid parquet without tongue and groove
- Solid parquet strips with tongue and groove
- Solid wood floors up to 180 mm wide (oak up to 200 mm)
- Lamella floors in all formats
- Solid cork floors
- Lamella cork with MDF/HDF core
Technical specifications and properties
Ardex AF 480 MS meets strict requirements for thickness/width ratio of 1:8, which ensures optimal adhesion and stability. The high shear strength makes it particularly suitable for larger parquet formats and wood species that require extra stability.
The adhesive’s SMP-based formula ensures very high final strength, which means your wood floor remains securely bonded for years to come. The elastic property allows natural movement in the wood without compromising adhesion.
Professional quality from ARDEX
As part of ARDEX’s comprehensive range of flooring products, AF 480 meets the high standards that professional tradespeople expect. Premium AF 480 MS is designed to handle demanding installations where both strength and flexibility are crucial.
Benefits of ARDEX parquet adhesive AF 480
- SMP-based formula for maximum strength and flexibility
- Suitable for all parquet types and formats
- High shear strength for secure bonding
- Rigid-elastic properties follow the wood’s movement
- 18 kg pack for larger projects
- Professional quality for indoor use
Frequently asked questions
Can ARDEX AF 480 be used for all wood species?
Yes, the adhesive is suitable for all parquet types, including both lamella parquet, solid parquet and cork floors in various formats and thicknesses.
What is the difference between AF 480 and other parquet adhesives?
AF 480’s SMP-based formula provides a unique combination of very high final strength and elasticity, which ensures both secure bonding and flexibility for the wood’s natural movement.
How large an area will 18 kg of ARDEX 480 cover?
Coverage depends on the condition of the substrate and the application method used. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for optimal use.
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For more than 60 years, ARDEX has been the quality leader in flooring and tiling solutions, and the first choice for quality-conscious tradespeople and contractors. ARDEX is an independent, family-owned company. This means that in our targeted efforts to shape the market through innovation, we have been able to preserve our most important tradition: uncompromising quality. We guarantee this by using the latest, strictly enforced quality assurance procedures. It is no coincidence that ARDEX is regarded as a first-class partner in the construction industry.
A leading player in the global market
Strong internal growth and sensible acquisitions in foreign markets have put the ARDEX Group on the map with 47 subsidiaries and 2,500 employees in over 50 countries across all continents. With 14 strong brands, the ARDEX Group generates worldwide annual revenues of over 690 million euros per year. This marks an important milestone for ARDEX in becoming one of the world's leading suppliers of specialised, high-quality building materials (data valid from 2016).
