ARDEX X 65™ LITE - Lightweight Universal Tile and Stone Mortar

ARDEX X 65™ Lite is a versatile, high-performance lightweight mortar (30 lb. bag) delivering equal or better coverage than competitive 50 lb. bags. The easy-to-apply, creamy consistency is sag resistant and ideal for setting large format and heavy tile. ARDEX X 65 Lite can be used for setting porcelain, quarry, ceramic and most natural stone tiles.

Key Features

Versatile, high-performance lightweight mortar (30 lb. bag) delivering equal or better coverage than competitive 50 lb. bags
Easy to apply creamy consistency
Non-sag
Use for setting porcelain, quarry, ceramic and most natural stone (moisture insensitive) tiles
Ideal for large-format and large heavy tile
3-hour pot life
Water and frost resistant – ideal for swimming pools* and high traffic areas
Interior and exterior applications

Standards

SystemOne™
Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.4
Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.11
Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.15
ISO Classification: C2 TE S1 P1

Specification

Installation
Water Ratio: Floors
5 3/4 quarts – 6 1/2 quarts (5.4 – 6.2 L) of clean water per unit. *For smaller batches, use 3 parts powder to 1 part clean water by volume
Water Ratio: Walls
5 1/2 quarts (5.2 L) of clean water per unit. Highly Recommended: Mix 1/2 bags with 2 3/4 quarts (2.6 L) of clean water. Do not add more water.
Approximate Coverage per 30 lb. (13.6 kg) bag:
1/4” x 1/4” (6 mm) sq. notch trowel = 103 ft² (9.5m²) per unit
1/4” x 3/8” (6 mm x 9 mm) sq. notch trowel = 84 ft² (7.8 m²) per unit
1/2” x 1/2” (12 mm) sq. notch trowel = 52 ft² (4.8 m²) per unit
Coverage varies with texture of substrate surface.
Performance
Open Time: Up to 30 minutes
Pot Life: 3 hours
Adjustment Time: Approx. 15 – 20 minutes
Time to Grout: Walls: 8 hours; Floors: 16-24 hours
Colors: White
VOC: 0
Packaging: 30 lb. (13.6 kg) bag
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Do not leave units exposed to sun.
Shelf Life: 1 year, if unopened and properly stored
Warranty: ARDEX L.P. Standard Limited Warranty applies. Also eligible for ARDEX SystemOne™ Warranty when used in conjunction with select ARDEX tile and stone installation materials.

Technical specification

Unique ref.ardex-x-65-lite
Product familyTile & Stone Installation System
Product groupAdhesives & Mortars
TypeObject (single object)
Date of publishing2024-06-20
Edition number1

Links

Product urlhttps://www.ardexamericas.com/product/ardex-x-65-lite/
Technical descriptionhttps://ardexamericas2.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ARDEX-X-65-Technical-Data.pdf

Material mainCement
Material secondarySand
Designed inUnited States

Classification

BIMobject CategoryFlooring - Coatings & Coverings
CSI MasterFormat 2014 Code09 90 00
CSI MasterFormat 2014 TitlePainting and Coating
OmniClass Number23-15 17 29 11
OmniClass TitleIndustrial Floor Coatings

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