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ARDEX X 32™ ​MICROTEC®

Description

ARDEX X 32™ ​MICROTEC®

Universal Rapid Setting and Drying Thin-to-Thick Bed Mortar

  • Thin-to-thick bed applications up to 1 1/4″ (32 mm)
  • Fast setting; grout in 3 hours
  • Will not warp, stain or discolor moisture sensitive stone

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.

 

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

TECHNICAL ARDEX X 32™ ​MICROTEC®

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 L.P. Standard Limited Warranty applies. Also eligible for
the ARDEX SystemOne™ Warranty when used in conjunction with ARDEX grouts and ARDEX caulks.

For complete product technical information, click on the Downloads tab and open the Technical Data download.

Product Overview

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Technical Data

ARDEX-X-32-Technical-Data

Safety Data Sheet-Gray

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Safety Data Sheet-White

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Specification Grouting

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