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For ceramic wall tiles only — not suitable for porcelain tiles. For porcelain tiles or tiles larger than 300×300mm, use BAL White Star Plus instead.
A ready-mixed, non-slip wall tile adhesive for ceramic tiles up to 300×300mm, mosaics, and most porous natural stone. Suitable for domestic bathrooms, kitchens, showers, and splashbacks — both dry and wet interior environments. The 30-minute extended open time lets you work comfortably across larger sections without rushing.
Pack size
15kg
Coverage
5–6m²
Open time
>30 mins
Grout after
24 hrs
Max bed depth
3mm
Shelf life
12 months
Works with
Ceramic tiles (up to 300×300mm)
Mosaics
Porous natural stone
Metro & subway tiles
Brick slips
Not suitable for
Porcelain tiles (any size)
Tiles larger than 300×300mm
Non-porous / vitrified tiles
Floor tiles
Exterior use
How to apply this adhesive
Surface prep · setting out · fixing · grouting
Before you start
1
Prepare the surface — it must be flat (max 3mm deviation over a 2m straight edge), clean, dry, and free from dust or loose material.
New plaster or cement render: allow at least 4 weeks to cure before tiling.
2
In showers and wet rooms, apply a tanking system (e.g. BAL Tank It) to waterproof the background before tiling.
In wet areas, leave adhesive to dry for a minimum of 3 days before grouting.
3
Mark a true horizontal datum line one tile height up from your floor or bath edge using a spirit level. Fix a timber batten along this line as a temporary ledge.
4
Find your vertical centre — measure the wall width and dry-lay a row of tiles out from the centre to check cut sizes at both edges. Adjust so cuts are even and at least half a tile wide.
Fixing & finishing
5
Apply adhesive with a notched trowel — round notched for dry walls, thin bed solid bed for wet walls. Comb in one direction. Work in 1m² sections to avoid skinning.
Max bed depth: 3mm. Open time: >30 minutes at 20°C.
6
Press each tile firmly into place with a slight twisting action. Occasionally lift a tile to check contact — minimum 50% coverage in dry areas; 100% solid bed (no voids) in wet areas.
7
Clean surplus adhesive from tile faces and joints immediately with a damp cloth before it dries. Leave movement joints at all internal corners and wall junctions.
8
Grout after 24 hours at 20°C (3 days in wet areas or on impervious backgrounds). Seal bath and shower tray edges with a compatible silicone.
Do not use the shower for at least 2 weeks after grouting (BS 5385: Part 4).
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Description
For ceramic wall tiles only — not suitable for porcelain tiles. For porcelain tiles or tiles larger than 300×300mm, use BAL White Star Plus instead.
A ready-mixed, non-slip wall tile adhesive for ceramic tiles up to 300×300mm, mosaics, and most porous natural stone. Suitable for domestic bathrooms, kitchens, showers, and splashbacks — both dry and wet interior environments. The 30-minute extended open time lets you work comfortably across larger sections without rushing.
Pack size
15kg
Coverage
5–6m²
Open time
>30 mins
Grout after
24 hrs
Max bed depth
3mm
Shelf life
12 months
Works with
Ceramic tiles (up to 300×300mm)
Mosaics
Porous natural stone
Metro & subway tiles
Brick slips
Not suitable for
Porcelain tiles (any size)
Tiles larger than 300×300mm
Non-porous / vitrified tiles
Floor tiles
Exterior use
How to apply this adhesive
Surface prep · setting out · fixing · grouting
Before you start
1
Prepare the surface — it must be flat (max 3mm deviation over a 2m straight edge), clean, dry, and free from dust or loose material.
New plaster or cement render: allow at least 4 weeks to cure before tiling.
2
In showers and wet rooms, apply a tanking system (e.g. BAL Tank It) to waterproof the background before tiling.
In wet areas, leave adhesive to dry for a minimum of 3 days before grouting.
3
Mark a true horizontal datum line one tile height up from your floor or bath edge using a spirit level. Fix a timber batten along this line as a temporary ledge.
4
Find your vertical centre — measure the wall width and dry-lay a row of tiles out from the centre to check cut sizes at both edges. Adjust so cuts are even and at least half a tile wide.
Fixing & finishing
5
Apply adhesive with a notched trowel — round notched for dry walls, thin bed solid bed for wet walls. Comb in one direction. Work in 1m² sections to avoid skinning.
Max bed depth: 3mm. Open time: >30 minutes at 20°C.
6
Press each tile firmly into place with a slight twisting action. Occasionally lift a tile to check contact — minimum 50% coverage in dry areas; 100% solid bed (no voids) in wet areas.
7
Clean surplus adhesive from tile faces and joints immediately with a damp cloth before it dries. Leave movement joints at all internal corners and wall junctions.
8
Grout after 24 hours at 20°C (3 days in wet areas or on impervious backgrounds). Seal bath and shower tray edges with a compatible silicone.
Do not use the shower for at least 2 weeks after grouting (BS 5385: Part 4).
