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ARDEX X 32™ Rapid Drying Natural Stone Adhesive
ARDEX X 32™ Rapid Drying Natural Stone Adhesive
ARDEX X 32™ Rapid Drying Natural Stone Adhesive
    ARDEX

    ARDEX X 32™ Rapid Drying Natural Stone Adhesive

    A rapid-setting, Portland cement-based, polymer-modified mortar with MICROTEC® and self-drying technologies, ARDEX X 32™ MICROTEC® Universal Rapid Setting and Drying Thin-to-Thick Bed Mortar is ideal for moisture-sensitive natural stone, marble and granite installations. It will not contribute to staining, discoloration or warping of natural stone tiles. ARDEX X 32 can be used as a thin to thick bed up to 1 1/4” (31.8 mm) thick and is excellent for use with agglomerate and ungauged stones that require various mortar depths. Even at a 1 ¼” (31.8 mm) thickness, ARDEX X 32 is ready for grout in just 3 hours, making it ideal for same day interior or exterior fast track installations. ARDEX X 32 can be used over exterior concrete and masonry surfaces and over common interior substrates, including concrete, masonry and exterior-grade plywood.

    Key Features
    Fast setting – walk on and grout in 3 hours
    Use as a thin, medium or thick bed mortar, up to 1 1/4″ (32 mm)
    Ideal for use with moisture-sensitive stone, virtually eliminates staining, warping and discoloration
    Water repellent; for fast track swimming pool and wet area applications
    The ultimate mortar for interior and exterior ungauged stone applications
    Ideal for use with heavy and large format tiles
    Excellent sag resistance for walls and slump resistance for floors
    Easy to mix and apply; mixes using just water
    Ideal for rapid pre-smoothing of floors and walls prior to tiling

    Standards
    SystemOne

    Microtec® Technology

    Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.4

    Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.11

    Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.15

    ISO Classification: ISO C2 FTE S1

    Specification
    • Installation
      Mixing Ratio:
      5 3/4 – 6 1/2 quarts (5.5 – 6.1 L) of water per 40 lb. (18 kg) bag
      *For smaller batches, use 3.25 parts powder to 1 part water by volume

      Approximate Coverage per 40 lb. (18 kg) bag:
      1/4” x 1/4” Sq. Notch trowel; 80 sq. ft. (7.4 sq. m)
      1/4” x 3/8” x 1/4” Sq. Notch trowel; 60 sq. ft. (5.5 sq. m)
      1/2” x 1/2” Sq. Notch trowel; 40 sq. ft. (3.7 sq. m)

      Performance
      Open Time: Up to 20 minutes
      Pot Life: Approx. 1 hour
      Adjustment Time: Approx. 20 – 30 minutes
      Time to Grout: 3 hours
      Colors: Gray, White
      VOC: 0
      Packaging: 40 lb. (18 kg) bag
      Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Do not leave bags exposed to sun.
      Shelf Life: 1 year, if unopened
      Warranty: ARDEX

    Technical specification
    • Unique ref.ardex-x-32
    • Product familyTile & Stone Installation System
    • Product groupNatural Stone Tile Adhesives
    • TypeObject (single object)
    • Date of publishing2019-06-21
    • Edition number1
    Related
    • Designed inGermany
    • Manufactured inGermany
    Classification
    • BIMobject CategoryFlooring - Floor Tiles
    • IFC classificationFloor
    • UNSPSC nameConcrete tiles or flagstones
    • UNSPSC code30131703
    • Uniclass 2015 CodePr_20_29_88
    • Uniclass 2015 DescriptionTile and fabric fasteners
    • CSI MasterFormat 2014 Code09 66 13
    • CSI MasterFormat 2014 TitlePortland Cement Terrazzo Flooring
    • OmniClass Number23-15 17 13 13
    • OmniClass TitleTile Flooring
    • CSI UniFormat II CodeC3020
    • CSI UniFormat II TitleFloor Finishes

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    U.S. Virgin Islands
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