{"product_id":"ardex-x-4-thinset-mortar-40-lbs-bag-for-large-format-tile-and-heavy-stone-white-12530","title":"ARDEX X 4 LFT Thinset Mortar for Indoor and Outdoor Installation of Large-Format Tile and Heavy Stone on Walls and Floors, Easy Application, 40 Lbs Bag, White (12530)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior and Exterior Tile Installation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for interior and exterior installation of ceramic and porcelain tile over concrete, masonry, cement block, brick, mortar beds, and leveling coats.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Adhesion Polymer-Enriched Mortar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polymer-enriched tile and stone mortar engineered for high adhesion, high deformability, and long-term durability in residential and commercial installations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth and Easy Troweling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creamy, smooth consistency ensures fast, easy, and comfortable troweling, improving workability, application efficiency, and installer comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecise Tile Adjustment Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Working time of approximately 15 to 20 minutes allows precise tile placement and adjustments for accurate, professional-quality installation results.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended Open Time and Pot Life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open time of 10 to 15 minutes and extended 3-hour pot life provide flexibility, control, and efficiency on both small and large projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtensive Tile and Stone Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compatible with ceramic, porcelain, cultured stone, quarry tile, pavers, Saltillo tile, mosaics, marble, granite, and most natural stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReliable Wet-Area Performance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideal for wet and moisture-prone environments such as bathrooms, showers, steam rooms, pools, fountains, water features, and hot tub surrounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Coverage Exterior Installation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for exterior porcelain tile over concrete or masonry, with a 40 lb. bag covering up to 80 sq. ft. for dependable performance and value.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong Sag and Load Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides good sag resistance and strong load-bearing capability, making it suitable for secure, durable wall and floor tile installations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARDEX X 4™ LFT Large Format Tile and Stone Mortar is an ideal everyday polymer-modified tile and stone mortar that delivers reliable performance, versatility, and excellent value for a wide range of tile installation projects. Designed for both interior and exterior use, this water-resistant and frost-resistant thin-set mortar is ideal for installing large-format tile and stone, ceramic tile, porcelain tile, quarry tile, mosaics, pavers, and most moisture-insensitive natural stone tiles in residential and commercial environments. It can also be used for setting tile above and below uncoupling membranes, providing a versatile solution for modern tile and flooring installation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis polymer-enriched mortar offers high adhesion, excellent deformability, dependable sag resistance, and strong load-bearing capability to help ensure secure tile placement and long-lasting results. Its creamy, easy-to-mix consistency allows for smooth troweling, efficient application, and improved workability, making it a preferred choice for professional installers, contractors, renovation projects, and DIY tile installations. ARDEX X 4 has an open time of up to 10 to 15 minutes, an approximate working time of 15 to 20 minutes, and a generous 3-hour pot life, providing ample flexibility and control for accurately positioning and adjusting tile during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARDEX X 4 is suitable for demanding wet, high-moisture, and temperature-exposed environments, including bathrooms, showers, steam rooms, swimming pools, fountains, water features, hot tub surrounds, kitchens, entryways, and other tiled areas. It adheres reliably to a wide range of common interior substrates, including exterior-grade plywood, cured concrete that is at least 28 days old, masonry, cement blocks, brick, cement mortar beds, leveling coats, gypsum fiberboard, sheetrock, autoclaved aerated concrete, poured mastic asphalt, heated screeds, foam backer boards, waterproofing membranes, and uncoupling membranes. It is also suitable for installing porcelain tile on horizontal exterior concrete or masonry surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor mixing, use approximately 5 to 5 1\/2 quarts, or 4.7 to 5.2 litres, of clean water for each 40 lb. (18 kg) bag. For smaller batches, mix approximately 2.75 parts powder with 1 part water by volume. Approximate coverage per bag is up to 80 sq. ft. (7.4 m²) with a 1\/4\" x 1\/4\" square-notch trowel, 60 sq. ft. (5.5 m²) with a 1\/4\" x 3\/8\" x 1\/4\" square-notch trowel, or 40 sq. ft. (3.7 m²) with a 1\/2\" x 1\/2\" square-notch trowel. Coverage may vary depending on tile size, substrate condition, trowel angle, application method, and required mortar thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARDEX X 4 allows wall installations to be grouted after approximately 8 hours and floor installations after approximately 24 hours under suitable conditions. Available in gray and white, this zero-VOC mortar is supplied in a 40 lb. 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