ARDEX X 5 - Mortar

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Product Type: Mortar
Technologies: Ready-to-Use Products
Product Families: Ready-to-Use Products — Construction Materials
Mortar & Grouts

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features: Easier Processing,
Flexible,
Frost Resistant,
Good Sagging Resistance,
Highly Versatile,
Water Resistant

Applications & Uses

Markets: Building & Construction
Applications: Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
Shingles & Tiles
Building & Construction — Building Materials
Wall Panels
Application Area: Masonry
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Ceramic,
Stone
Applications: Ideal for large format and heavy tile and stone applications up to 3/4″ sq. notch trowel.

Use for setting porcelain, quarry, ceramic and most natural stone tile.

Excellent sag resistance.

Very creamy, easy to apply.

3-hour pot life.

Interior and 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: 6 - 7 quarts (5.68 - 6.6 L) of clean water per bag; or

2 1/4 parts powder to 1 part water by volume (small batches)

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
VOC	0.0	-	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards: American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
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)
300 psi (2.07 MPa/21.0
kg/ cm²)

Glazed wall tile shear
strength ANSI
A118.4 >300 psi (2.07
MPa/21 kg/cm²)
400 psi (2.76 MPa/28.0
kg/ cm²)

Quarry tile to
plywood shear
strength ANSI
A118.11 >150 psi (1.04
MPa/10.6
kg/cm²)
175 psi (1.21 MPa/12.2
kg/cm2)

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

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)	300 psi (2.07 MPa/21.0 kg/ cm²)
Glazed wall tile shear strength	ANSI A118.4	>300 psi (2.07 MPa/21 kg/cm²)	400 psi (2.76 MPa/28.0 kg/ cm²)
Quarry tile to plywood shear strength	ANSI A118.11	>150 psi (1.04 MPa/10.6 kg/cm²)	175 psi (1.21 MPa/12.2 kg/cm2)