ARDEX X 3™
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 minutes
Pot Life: Approx. 3 hours
Working Time: Approx. 15 minutes
Time to Grout:
Walls: 8 hours
Floors: 24 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
Description
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
SystemOne
Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.4
ISO Classification: C1T
