
Ardex BG 90 GP
Class A construction grout. Dry pack, pour or pump from the one 20kg bag, 12mm to 100mm thick.
ARDEX BG 90 GP is a general purpose, high-strength, Class A cement-based construction grout. It expands while it is plastic and is shrinkage compensated once hardened. Change the water and the same bag mixes stiff, plastic or flowable.
Where to use it
- Void filling and dry packing
- Column bases, steel and precast concrete
- Precast panel connections and between precast panels
- Base plates, non-vibrating machine bases and equipment support
Why waterproofers buy it
- Class A grout. Positive expansion in the plastic state, shrinkage compensated when hardened
- Three consistencies from one bag: stiff at 2.2 to 2.8 L of water, plastic at 2.8 to 3.4 L, flowable at 3.4 to 4.0 L per 20kg
- Designed for 12mm to 100mm thickness
- 28 day compressive strength of 75 MPa or more mixed stiff, 55 MPa plastic, 40 MPa flowable
- 20 minute pot life at 23°C. Initial set from 30 minutes mixed stiff
- Tools wash up in water
- ARDEX 10 year product guarantee
Coverage
Take off by the volume of the void. One 20kg bag yields about 9.5 litres of mixed grout stiff, 10.3 litres plastic or 10.9 litres flowable.
Not for
Structural repairs (use the ARDEX Concrete Repair Mortar range), vibrators, extra water beyond the stated amount, or substrate and ambient temperatures below 10°C or above 35°C. Keep the fresh grout from drying out for the first 7 days.
Pot life at 23°C.
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Ardex BG 90 GP
The Waterproofing Shop
22/872 Canterbury Road
Roselands NSW 2196
Australia
Product Details
How to Use
Technical Specifications

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Technical overview
Key applications
- Void filling and dry packing
- Column bases (steel and precast concrete)
- Precast panel connections and between precast panels
- Base plates and equipment support
- Machine bases (non-vibrating)
- General purpose grouting applications between 12mm and 100mm thickness
Surface suitability
- Concrete (clean, sound and free from all grease, oil, dust and other contaminants such as coatings and scale)
- Concrete (surface laitance, damaged or contaminated concrete totally removed)
- Concrete (abraded or roughened by grit blasting or scabbling to create maximum bond)
- Concrete (pre-soaked preferably 24 hours and at least 2 hours, left mat damp without standing water)
- Precast concrete column bases and panel connections
- Steel column bases and base plates
Do not add additional water to the suggested amount. Flowable applications must be completed in a continuous operation to greatly reduce air entrapment. Keep unrestrained areas to a minimum as this may reduce the final compressive strength and may cause cracking. Both setting and curing times will be affected by colder and warmer ambient and substrate temperatures. Substrate and ambient temperature must be a minimum of 10C and should not exceed 35C. Large or deep volumes of grout can generate excessive heat whilst hardening. This product is not designed for structural repair applications, refer to the ARDEX Concrete Repair Mortar range. Vibrators must never be used with this product. It is critical to protect the freshly installed grout from excessive moisture loss for the first 7 days minimum, or it may shrink and lose strength. Avoid applying past the baseplate as expansion and contraction of the baseplate may cause cracking. Hazardous chemical: may cause irritation and an allergic reaction to the skin, serious eye injury and irritation to the respiratory system. Wear protective gloves, clothing, eye and face protection and avoid inhaling dust.
Calculate your coverage
You will need:
Ardex BG 90 GP
1kg
Total coverage: 0 m²
This is an estimate only. Add 10% for wastage.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | General purpose, high-strength, Class A construction grout |
| Composition | Graded sand, portland cement and crystalline silica quartz |
| Expansion | Positive expansion in the plastic state, shrinkage compensated in the hardened state |
| Application Thickness | 12mm to 100mm |
| Consistencies | Stiff, plastic or flowable |
| Water per 20kg Bag | Stiff 2.2 - 2.8 L, plastic 2.8 - 3.4 L, flowable 3.4 - 4.0 L |
| Water Percentage per 20kg Bag | Stiff 12% - 14%, plastic 14% - 17%, flowable 17% - 20% |
| Yield (mixed) per 20kg Bag | Stiff 9.5, plastic 10.3, flowable 10.9 |
| Mixed Mortar Density | Stiff 2.35kg/L, plastic 2.26kg/L, flowable 2.20kg/L |
| Pot Life | 20 minutes at 23C for all three consistencies |
| Initial Set | Stiff 30 minutes, plastic 2 - 4 hrs, flowable 4 - 6 hrs |
| Final Set | Stiff 30 mins - 1 hr, plastic 3 - 5 hrs, flowable 5 - 7 hrs |
| Compressive Strength, Stiff | 45 MPa or more at 1 day, 70 MPa or more at 7 days, 75 MPa or more at 28 days |
| Compressive Strength, Plastic | 30 MPa or more at 1 day, 50 MPa or more at 7 days, 55 MPa or more at 28 days |
| Compressive Strength, Flowable | 18 MPa or more at 1 day, 35 MPa or more at 7 days, 40 MPa or more at 28 days |
| Flexural Strength, Stiff | 5.5 MPa or more at 1 day, 9.5 MPa or more at 7 days, 11 MPa or more at 28 days |
| Flexural Strength, Plastic | 5.5 MPa or more at 1 day, 7 MPa or more at 7 days, 9 MPa or more at 28 days |
| Flexural Strength, Flowable | 3.5 MPa or more at 1 day, 6 MPa or more at 7 days, 7 MPa or more at 28 days |
| Application Ambient Temperature | 10C min to 35C max |
| Application Substrate Temperature | 10C min to 35C max |
| Mixing | Heavy duty mixer on low speed, 400 - 500 rpm, for 3 to 5 minutes until smooth and fully homogeneous |
| Substrate Pre-Soaking | Preferably 24 hours, at least 2 hours, left mat damp with no standing water |
| Curing | Protect from excessive moisture loss for the first 7 days minimum |
| Packaging | 20kg bag |
| Shelf Life | 12 months in the original unopened packaging in a dry place at 23C and 50% relative humidity |
| Hazard Classification | Hazardous chemical, non-dangerous goods; Poisons Schedule not applicable |
| * ARDEX publishes these as product characteristics with no test standard or accredited test report quoted | |
Frequently asked questions
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What is BG 90 GP used for?
CompatibilityBG 90 GP is a high-strength non-shrink cementitious grout used for void filling, dry packings, column bases (steel and precast), and precast panel connections where structural performance is required.
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Is BG 90 GP non-shrink?
PerformanceYes. BG 90 GP is formulated to be non-shrink in both the plastic and hardened states, ensuring full bearing contact for structural and precast applications.
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What pourable consistency can BG 90 GP achieve?
InstallationBG 90 GP can be mixed at flowable, pourable, or dry-pack consistency depending on the application. Adjust water content within the specified range to suit the placement method.
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What is the strength of BG 90 GP?
PerformanceBG 90 GP achieves high compressive strength typical of structural grouts - refer to the TDS for specific 24-hour, 7-day, and 28-day strength values.
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Can BG 90 GP be used outdoors?
CompatibilityYes. BG 90 GP is suitable for both internal and external structural grouting applications, with good resistance to weathering once cured.
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