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ARDEX X 32™ ​MICROTEC®

Ardex X 32™ ​Microtec® is 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 1/4” (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.

Brand: ARDEX X 32 (1 products)

Product Type: Mortar

Application Area: Masonry

Features: Fast Setting, Good Sagging Resistance, Rapid Drying Properties

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Identification & Functionality

Product Type
Mortar
Technologies
Ready-to-Use Products
Product Families
Ready-to-Use Products — Construction Materials
Mortar & Grouts

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Fast Setting,
Good Sagging Resistance,
Rapid Drying Properties

Applications & Uses

Markets
Building & Construction
Applications
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
EIFS & Insulation
Building & Construction — Building Materials
Pools & Landscaping
Application Area
Masonry
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Concrete,
Marble,
Masonry,
Stone,
Wood
Applications
  • 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.
Coverage
  • 1/4” x 1/4” (6 mm) sq. notch trowel = 80 ft² (7.4m²) per bag.
  • 1/4” x 3/8” (6 mm x 9 mm) sq. notch trowel = 60 ft² (5.5 m²) per bag.
  • 1/2” x 1/2” (12 mm) sq. notch trowel = 40 ft² (3.7 m²) per bag.
  • Coverage varies with texture of substrate surface.
Water Ratio
  • 5 3/4 - 6 1/2 quarts (5.5 - 6.1 L) of clean water per bag; or.
  • 3.25 parts powder to 1 part water by volume (small batches).

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Pot Life60.0minutes-
Open Timemax. 20minutes-
Working Time20 - 30minutes-
Technical Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
VOC0.0--

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
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.

Technical Details & Test Data

Test Data
28-day test Test Method ANSI Specification Test Results
Impervious ceramic
(porcelain) mosaics
shear strength		 ANSI
A118.4		 >200 psi (1.38
MPa/14 kg/cm2)		 300 psi (2.07 MPa/21.0
kg/ cm²)
Glazed wall tile
shear strength		 ANSI
A118.4		 >300 psi (2.07
MPa/21 kg/cm²)

500 psi (3.45 MPa/35.0 kg/cm²)
Quarry tile to
plywood shear
strength		 ANSI
A118.11		 >150 psi (1 MPa/10.5 kg/cm²)

250 psi (1.73 MPa/17.5 kg/cm²)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging
    40kg Per bag

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
1 year (if unopened and properly stored)
Storage
  • Store in a cool, dry area.
  • Do not leave units exposed to sun.