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

SystemOneMeets or exceeds ANSI 118.4ISO 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 minutesPot Life: Approx. 3 hoursWorking Time: Approx. 15 minutesTime to Grout:Walls: 8 hoursFloors: 24 hoursColors: Gray, WhiteVOC: 0Packaging: 40 lb. (18 kg) bagStorage: Store in a cool, dry area. Do not leave bags exposed to sun.Shelf Life: 1 year, if unopenedWarranty: ARDEX L.P. Standard Limited Warranty appliesFor complete product technical information, click on the Downloads tab and open the Technical Data download.

Product Overview

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Technical Data

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Specification

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