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
Region availability
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