ARDEX X 32 MICROTEC Universal Rapid Setting and Drying Thin-to-Thick Bed Mortar, Premium Polymer-Modified Tile Mortar, for Interior and Exterior Use, Sag-Resistant for Large Format and Heavy Tiles, 40 lbs (18 kg) Bag, White (12595)

Product Features:

• Rapid-Setting Mortar: Rapid setting and drying thin-to-thick bed mortar for faster tile installation and reduced project downtime, ready for grouting in as little as 3 hours.
• MICROTEC Fiber Reinforcement: MICROTEC fiber reinforced technology for enhanced performance, flexibility, durability, and dependable tile support across demanding installations.
• Exceptional Sag Resistance: Exceptional sag resistance ideal for large-format tiles and stone, helping maintain accurate placement on walls and floors with minimal movement.
• Strong Lasting Bond: Polymer-modified formulation ensures strong, lasting bond across tile, stone, concrete, masonry, and heated flooring systems for reliable long-term performance.
  
• Interior and Exterior Use: Suitable for interior and exterior installations on horizontal and vertical surfaces in residential or commercial projects with dependable durability.
• Multi-Substrate Compatibility: Compatible with various substrates, including concrete, masonry, existing tile, and heated flooring for versatile installations and renovation projects.
• Wet-Area Moisture Resistance: Moisture-resistant and ideal for wet areas like showers, kitchens, pools, and spas for dependable long-term performance in demanding environments.
• Freeze-Thaw Stability: Freeze-thaw stable, durable under extreme weather conditions for reliable exterior and climate-exposed tile installations throughout the seasons.
• Easy Mixing and Application: Easy mixing and application reduce labor time while smooth workability supports faster, more efficient tile installation using only clean water.
• Versatile Installation Performance: Ideal for residential, commercial, and industrial tile installations requiring strength, speed, and durability with thin-to-thick bed applications.
• Professional Tile Leveling: Meets high standards for tile leveling, ensuring precise and professional results on uneven or irregular surfaces with excellent support.

Product Description:

ARDEX X 32 MICROTEC Universal Rapid Setting and Drying Thin-to-Thick Bed Mortar is a premium polymer-modified, versatile tile adhesive engineered for exceptional performance across diverse tile installations. This advanced Portland cement-based mortar combines innovative MICROTEC fiber reinforcement with self-drying technology to deliver exceptional flexibility, superior bond strength, and outstanding long-term durability while significantly accelerating installation times through its rapid-setting and fast-curing properties. Designed for both interior and exterior commercial and residential projects, ARDEX X 32 provides reliable adhesion to a wide range of substrates, including concrete slabs, exterior concrete, masonry surfaces, cementitious backer boards, exterior-grade plywood, existing ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles, natural stone, marble, granite, quarry tile, and heated flooring systems.

Specially engineered for moisture-sensitive natural stone installations, ARDEX X 32 is an ideal solution for marble, granite, agglomerate stone, and ungauged stone applications where varying mortar depths are required. Unlike conventional mortars, its advanced self-drying formulation will not contribute to staining, discoloration, or warping of moisture-sensitive stone, making it the preferred choice for premium natural stone installations. Its universal thin-to-thick bed capabilities allow applications from standard thin-set installations up to 1 1/4" (32 mm) in a single application, making it ideal for correcting irregular substrates while supporting heavy and large format tile installations with consistent performance.

This innovative mortar incorporates cutting-edge MICROTEC fiber reinforcement technology, delivering outstanding sag resistance on walls and excellent slump resistance on floors for precise tile placement and professional-grade results. ARDEX X 32 accommodates versatile thin-to-thick bed application methods, providing exceptional coverage, smoothing capabilities, and reliable support for uneven surfaces. It is also ideal for rapid pre-smoothing of floors and walls prior to tile installation, reducing installation steps while maintaining superior workability. The easy-to-mix formula requires only clean water, offers an open time of up to 20 minutes, approximately one hour of pot life, and an adjustment time of approximately 20 to 30 minutes for efficient tile placement and alignment.

Engineered to resist moisture and water infiltration, ARDEX X 32 excels in demanding wet environments including bathrooms, showers, kitchens, swimming pools, steam rooms, spas, and other continuously wet applications. Its water-repellent, freeze-thaw resistant formula delivers exceptional weather resistance and long-term durability, making it ideal for fast-track interior and exterior installations. Even when applied at the maximum 1 1/4" (32 mm) thickness, the mortar is ready for foot traffic and grouting in just 3 hours, helping contractors complete same-day tile installations while reducing downtime and labor costs.

Suitable for both horizontal and vertical surface applications, ARDEX X 32 offers smooth workability, dependable performance, and exceptional installation efficiency for ceramic tile, porcelain tile, marble tile, granite tile, natural stone, quarry tile, large format tile, and heavy tile installations. Available in gray and white, this high-performance mortar meets rigorous industry standards and is backed by the ARDEX Limited Warranty, while also qualifying for the ARDEX SystemOne Warranty when used with compatible ARDEX grouts and caulks. Whether used for residential renovations, commercial flooring, shower systems, pool installations, or demanding stone applications, ARDEX X 32 delivers outstanding durability, reliability, and long-lasting professional results.

Installation:

• Mixing Ratio:
  5 3/4 – 6 1/2 quarts (5.5 – 6.1 L) of water per 40 lb. (18 kg) bag
  *For smaller batches, use 3.25 parts powder to 1 part water by volume
• Approximate Coverage per 40 lb. (18 kg) bag:
  
  • 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)
    
  • 1/2” x 1/2” Sq. Notch trowel; 40 sq. ft. (3.7 sq. m)