Blue Circle® Cemstik® is a PVA‑based bonding agent and cement admixture used in a wide range of construction, repair and surface preparation applications.

Cemstik® is commonly added to cement‑based mortars and adhesives or used as a structural bonding agent to improve adhesion between new and existing surfaces.

Features and Benefits

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Improves cement bonding
Enhances adhesion when used with cement‑based mortars, renders and repair mixes.

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Versatile application
Used as both a cement admixture and a surface bonding agent across multiple construction tasks.

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Suitable for tile and flooring preparation
Supports bonding and levelling applications prior to laying tiles, vinyl and parquetry.

Contact Boral to discuss Cemstik® availability and suitability for your application.

Applications

As an additive to cement‑based products

Cemstik® is used as an admixture in a range of cement‑based adhesives and mortars, including:

  • Tile bedding mortars
  • Repair mortars
  • Spalled and damaged concrete repairs

When added to cement mixes, Cemstik® helps improve adhesion and workability for bonded applications.

As a structural bonding agent

Cemstik® is also used directly as a bonding agent in applications such as:

  • New‑to‑old concreting
  • Bonding renders to brick or concrete walls
  • Repairing and re‑topping worn or damaged floors

It is commonly applied to prepared surfaces prior to placing new cement‑based materials.

Surface sealing and preparation

Cemstik® can be used for surface preparation and sealing prior to finishing, including:

  • Sealing walls, bathrooms and kitchen ceilings before painting
  • Sealer coat prior to applying water‑based paints
  • Sealer coat on internal concrete floors to reduce dust and oil or grease ingress

Range

  • 20L bottle

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