ARDEX SD M™ Designer Floor Finish™

ARDEX SD-M™ is a self-drying, trowelable topping for fast-track finishing or resurfacing of interior concrete, terrazzo and ceramic, quarry and porcelain tile. A blend of Portland cement and other hydraulic cements, ARDEX SD-M can be used to provide a hard, flat, smooth surface for warehouses, utility rooms and light manufacturing.

Key Features

Use over concrete, terrazzo and ceramic, quarry and porcelain tile
Provides a smooth, permanent, durable finish
Easy to mix and apply
Mixes with water only, no additives necessary
Outstanding coverage with excellent bond
Mold and mildew resistant
Portland cement-based
Use for interior floors only
Can be used to create a burnish-polished surface on indoor concrete
Can be used as pinhole filler for polished concrete and ARDEX Polished Concrete Systems (APCS) applications

Specification

Installation
Mixing Ratio: 2 quarts (1.9 L) of water to one 10 lb. (4.5 kg) bag
For smaller batches, use 2.5 parts powder to 1 part water by volume for the scratch and finish coat, or 3.5 parts powder to 1 part water for filling pop-outs and spalls.
Coverage: 80 – 100 sq. ft. (7.4 – 9.3 sq. m) per bag in 2 coats; (Actual coverage may vary)
Performance
Initial Set (ASTM C191): Approx. 45 minutes
Final Set (ASTM C191): Approx. 90 minutes
Compressive Strength (ASTM C109/mod – Air Cure Only): 5,000 psi (352 kg/sq. cm.) at 28 days
Flexural Strength (ASTM C348): 1,200 psi (84 kg/sq. cm.) at 28 days
Walkable: 2 hours
Begin Processing: 24 – 72 hours
Colors Available: Gray and White
Packaging: 10 lb. (4.5 kg) bag
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Do not leave bags exposed to sun. Protect unused material by removing air from bag and sealing tightly.
VOC: 0
Shelf Life: 6 months, if unopened
Warranty: ARDEX L.P. Standard Limited Warranty applies.

Technical specification

Unique ref.ARDEX-sd-m
Product familyARDEX Surfaces
Product groupOverlays and Toppings
TypeObject (single object)
Date of publishing2024-02-21
Edition number1

Links

Product urlhttps://www.ardexamericas.com/product/ardex-sd-m/
Instruction videohttps://youtu.be/dSvCKuw6wRY
Technical descriptionhttps://ardexamericas2.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ARDEX-SD-M-Technical-Data-3.pdf

Classification

BIMobject CategoryFlooring - Underlay
IFC classificationFloor
UNSPSC nameCarpet or rug underlays
UNSPSC code30161719
Uniclass 2015 CodePr_35_31_06_80
Uniclass 2015 DescriptionSmoothing and levelling underlay compounds
CSI MasterFormat 2014 Code06 16 26
CSI MasterFormat 2014 TitleUnderlayment
OmniClass Number23-15 17 11 13 11 13
OmniClass TitlePortland Cement Floor Underlayments
CSI UniFormat II CodeB1010
CSI UniFormat II TitleFloor Construction

Region availability

North America
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Canada
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Collectivity of Saint Martin
Costa Rica
Cuba
Curaçao
Dominica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Martinique
Mexico
Montserrat
Nicaragua
Panama
Puerto Rico
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint-Barthélemy
Sint Maarten
The Bahamas
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
United States