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ARDEX X 3™

Description

ARDEX X 3™

Tile and Stone Mortar

  • Interior and exterior use
  • Working time: 15 to 20 minutes
  • Coverage: 80 sq. ft. (7.4 sq. m)

ARDEX X 3™ Tile and Stone Mortar is a Portland cement-based, polymer-modified mortar with good bond strength and sag resistance and a 3-hour pot life. ARDEX X 3 mixes to a creamy, easy to apply thin set mortar that is water and weather resistant. ARDEX X 3 can be used to install quarry, ceramic and most natural stone* tiles on many common interior or exterior surfaces and also can be used for setting porcelain tile over interior, absorbent concrete and other cementitious surfaces. ARDEX X 3 is recommended for the installation of most tile sizes**, including mosaics, and is suitable for use over concrete floors with in-floor heating systems.

 

Key Features

  • Good sag resistance
  • 3-hour pot life
  • Water and frost resistant
  • Use for setting quary, ceramic and most natural stone tiles*
  • Use for setting porcelain tile on interior, absorbent concrete/cementitious surfaces
  • Easy to mix and apply
  • Coverage is up to 80 sq. ft. (7.4 sq. m) per bag with 1/4″ Square Notch trowel

Standards

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Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.4
ISO Classification: C1T

TECHNICAL DATA ARDEX X 3™

Installation

Mixing Ratio: 5 1/4 – 6 quarts (5 – 5.6 L) of water per 40 lb. (18 kg) bag.
(For smaller batches, use 2 1/2 parts powder to 1 part water by volume)

Approximate Coverage:

1/8″ x 1/8″ V-Notch trowel; 160 sq. ft. (14.8 sq. m)

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)

Performance

Open Time: Up to approx. 10 minutes
Pot Life: Approx. 3 hours
Working Time: Approx. 15 minutes
Time to Grout:
Walls: 8 hours
Floors: 24 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 L.P. Standard Limited Warranty applies

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Product Overview

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Technical Data

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Specification

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