ARDEX X 4™

Applications & Uses

Applications

• Ideal for large format tile and stone.
• Use for porcelain, quarry, ceramic and most natural stone tiles.
• Use above and below uncoupling membranes.
• Easy to mix and apply.
• 3-hour pot life.
• Interior or exterior use; water and frost resistant.

Coverage

• 1/4” x 1/4” (6 mm) sq. notch trowel = 85 - 90 ft² (7.8 - 8.3m²) per bag.
• 1/4” x 3/8” (6 mm x 9 mm) sq. notch trowel = 60 ft² (5.5 m²) per bag.
• 1/2” x 1/2” (12 mm) sq. notch trowel = 40 ft² (3.7 m²) per bag.
• Coverage varies with texture of substrate surface.

Water Ratio

• 5 - 5 1/2 quarts (4.7 - 5.2 L) of clean water per bag; or.
• 2.75 parts powder to 1 part water by volume (small batches).

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Pot Life	3.0	hours	-
Open Time	max. 10 - 15	minutes	-
Working Time	15 - 20	minutes	-

Technical Data

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
VOC	0.0	-	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Standards

• SystemOne™.
• Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.4.
• Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.11.
• ISO Classification: C2TE.

Technical Details & Test Data

Test Data

28-day test	Test Method	ANSI Specification	Test Results
Impervious ceramic (porcelain) mosaics shear strength	ANSI A118.4	>200 psi (1.38 MPa/14 kg/cm2)	275 psi (1.9 MPa/19.25 kg/cm2)
Glazed wall tile shear strength	ANSI A118.4	>300 psi (3.11 MPa/31.5 kg/cm²)	350 psi (2.42 MPa/24.5 kg/cm²)
Quarry tile to plywood shear strength	ANSI A118.11	>150 psi (1 MPa/10.5 kg/cm²)	175 psi (1.21 MPa/12.25 kg/cm²)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

40kg Per bag

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

1 year (if unopened and properly stored)

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry area.
• Do not leave units exposed to sun.