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ARDEX X 78™ Semi-Pourable Tile and Stone Mortar
ARDEX X 78™ Semi-Pourable Tile and Stone Mortar
ARDEX X 78™ Semi-Pourable Tile and Stone Mortar
    ARDEX

    ARDEX X 78™ Semi-Pourable Tile and Stone Mortar

    ARDEX X 78 ™ MICROTEC® Fiber Reinforced, Semi-Pourable, Polymer Modified Tile and Stone Mortar is formulated to provide high bond strength and flexibility, making it ideal for the installation of large format tiles in high traffic areas. Its unique, semi-pourable consistency makes application over large areas fast and easy. Also, it provides excellent contact upon setting eliminating the need to back butter the tile in most instances.

    Key Features
    Use for setting porcelain, glass, quarry, ceramic, all types of mosaic and most natural stone* tiles
    Use over exterior concrete and masonry surfaces, as well as over common interior surfaces, including exterior grade plywood
    Extended open time of up to 60 minutes – double the ISO standard
    Especially suited for large format tile installations
    Very high bond strength, highly flexible for excellent shear resistance
    Unique, semi-pourable consistency makes it extremely easy to mix and apply
    Ideal for high traffic areas
    Special additives virtually eliminate the risk of efflorescence
    Use for interior and exterior floors and horizontal surfaces
    Outstanding coverage – 105 sq. ft. (9.75 sq. m) per bag with 1/4″ Sq. Notch trowel
    4 hour pot life

    Standards
    Meets or exceeds ANSI A 118.4
    Meets or exceeds ANSI A 118.11
    Meets or exceeds ANSI A 118.15
    ISO Classification: C2 FE(E) S1
    Microtec® Technology
    SystemOne

    Specification
    • Installation
      Mixing Ratio:
      6 3/4 to 7 1/2 (6 1/4 to 7 L) of water per 40 lb. (18 kg) bag
      *For smaller batches, use 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 parts powder to 1 part water by volume

      Approximate Coverage per 40 lb. (18 kg) bag:
      1/4″ x 1/4″ Sq. Notch towel; 105 sq. ft. (9.75 sq. m) per bag
      1/4″ x 3/8″ x 1/4″ Sq. Notch towel; 75 sq. ft. (6.97 sq. m) per bag
      1/2″ x 1/2″ Sq. Notch towel; 50 sq. ft. (4.65 sq. m) per bag

      Performance
      Open Time: Up to 60 minutes
      Pot Life: 4 hours
      Working Time: Up to 15 minutes
      Time to Grout: 24 hours
      Colors: Gray, White
      VOC: 0
      Packaging: 40 lb. (18 kg) net weight 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

    Technical specification
    • Unique ref.ardex-x-78
    • Product familyTile & Stone Installation System
    • Product groupMICROTEC Fibre Reinforced Tile Adhesives
    • TypeObject (single object)
    • Date of publishing2019-06-21
    • Edition number1
    Related
    • Designed inGermany
    • Manufactured inGermany
    Classification
    • BIMobject CategoryFlooring - Floor Tiles
    • IFC classificationFloor
    • UNSPSC nameConcrete tiles or flagstones
    • UNSPSC code30131703
    • Uniclass 2015 CodePr_20_29_88
    • Uniclass 2015 DescriptionTile and fabric fasteners
    • CSI MasterFormat 2014 Code09 66 13
    • CSI MasterFormat 2014 TitlePortland Cement Terrazzo Flooring
    • OmniClass Number23-15 17 13 13
    • OmniClass TitleTile Flooring
    • CSI UniFormat II CodeC3020
    • CSI UniFormat II TitleFloor Finishes

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    United States